Famous Apologist Eric Hovind Shares About Struggle With Porn
Did Eric Hovind struggle with pornography?
Yes. The president of Creation Today, raised in a pastor's home, was exposed to porn in fifth grade and hid it for years while living a double life. He points out that 70 percent of men who claim to be Christians actively view porn and 50 percent of pastors do, and says men cannot even be honest. He found victory through the Holy Spirit by getting into the light and staying there.
Eric Hovind
Eric Hovind, the president of Creation Today, is known for his exceptional skill in defending the Christian faith and the authority of the Bible. However, in a recent video, he shared about his struggle with pornography, a secret sin he battled with for years:
Eric grew up in a devout Christian family where his father was a pastor. He was exposed to pornography as early as fifth grade, but he kept it hidden for years, living a double life. In the video, Eric speaks candidly about the issue and how it affects many men in the church:
“When you look at statistics and you see that 70% of men who claim to be Christians are actively viewing pornography, 50% of pastors that are pastoring churches right now are viewing pornography. Well, no wonder the church is in the state that it’s in. We can’t even be honest as men.”
Victory through the power of the Holy Spirit
Eric emphasizes that this issue is not just about pornography, but it is a battle for our minds. Satan starts with our minds, and he wants to deceive us. However, Eric found victory through the power of the Holy Spirit:
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“God has allowed me through the power of His Holy Spirit to conquer sin just like He did, and I get to live and serve Christ now. If you’ll get in the light and remain in the light, then you will be His disciple, then you will know the truth, and that truth will set you free.”
Eric’s transparency about his struggle with pornography is not only refreshing but also necessary in today’s culture. His testimony serves as a reminder that Christians are not immune to the struggles of this world, but through Christ, we can overcome them.
As an expert in Christian apologetics, Eric has debated with leading evolutionists and has consistently defended the literal interpretation of the Genesis creation account. His ministry, Creation Today, aims to equip Christians with the tools they need to defend their faith and uphold the authority of the Bible.
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How many Christian men watch porn?
Around seven in ten, by the figures cited here. Eric Hovind, president of Creation Today, says, "When you look at statistics and you see that 70% of men who claim to be Christians are actively viewing pornography, 50% of pastors that are pastoring churches right now are viewing pornography. Well, no wonder the church is in the state that it's in. We can't even be honest as men." The silence is the deeper problem.
Do pastors struggle with pornography?
Yes. Eric Hovind, president of Creation Today, points to the figure that "50% of pastors that are pastoring churches right now are viewing pornography," and adds, "no wonder the church is in the state that it's in." Leaders are not immune, and pretending otherwise keeps everyone silent. What breaks the cycle for a pastor is what breaks it for any man: honesty, light and community.
Is porn addiction a battle for the mind?
Yes. This is not simply about images, it is a battle for your mind. The enemy starts there, because deception is where every stronghold gets built. Change what you believe and the behaviour loses its foothold. That is why Scripture calls for the renewing of the mind rather than more effort, and why victory comes through the power of the Holy Spirit rather than willpower.
What does it mean to get into the light?
It means bringing the hidden thing out of secrecy and then leaving it out. Porn thrives on concealment and on the double life that grows around it. Eric Hovind, who hid his own struggle for years, puts it this way: "If you'll get in the light and remain in the light, then you will be His disciple, then you will know the truth, and that truth will set you free."
Can God set a man free from years of hidden sin?
Yes. Exposure in childhood followed by years of a double life does not put a man beyond reach. Eric Hovind, who was exposed as early as fifth grade and hid it for years, testifies, "God has allowed me through the power of His Holy Spirit to conquer sin just like He did, and I get to live and serve Christ now." Victory comes through the Spirit, not a better system of self-control.
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