Romance Pornography

Our pastor son, Dan, posted this link on Facebook with the comment, "Every man has been waiting for this since we know we don't measure up." That comment and the title, Beware Romantic Pornography grabbed my attention. Even though I was running late. And even though I am still running late, I had to post a link to this article because I fear that many women have bought in to fantasy of romantic comedies and as Betsy Hart, the author warns, romance pornography.

Ok, please don't get the wrong imporession. I enjoy some chick flicks and every once in a while my husband will do me the honor of watching one with me. Of course, at the end, he has to comment, "Yeah, chick flick." Even if he might be wiping a few bits of moisture from his eyes. But I'm thinking the author of this article is on to something that we as women must seriously consider. When was the last time you watched a romantic comedy or sitcom where the man was a godly man, one who didn't need the woman to teach him how to step up to the plate of manliness or how to get in touch with his inner self? I have the privilege of talking with lots of young women and many times their view of manliness and godliness in a man as well as romance is so far outside the realm of God's Word as well as reality. Something has influenced them to long for a fantasy man regularly depicted in romance novels and comedies. Unless they have a course correction, their husbands will never meet their expectations, no matter how much he loves Jesus or tries to conform to the image of God. I can't say it any better than this author. Please read and consider if your marriage might be less than your heart's desire because your heart's desire has been warped by a skewed view of romance and true godliness in a man. Here's the link.

Beware Romantic Pornography

In His grip, Sharon