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Many Christian men and women have come to us seeking guidance for recovery from sexual addiction. They report past behaviors counter to the very essence of who they are as Christians. Many question whether they even are Christians, exclaiming, "How can I really be a Christian given all of my sin?"

This is complex. Some hold fast to a core belief that they are hopelessly flawed, that somehow they don't deserve to be forgiven. Others believe that God is limited in His capacity to forgive.

Either way, whether this belief is more about yourself or about God, you have likely subscribed to this belief for some time and will not easily adopt a new way of thinking.

But you can change these beliefs—and you should—because scripture tells us time and again that neither of these beliefs is true. By relying on scripture and the support of important people around you, you can slowly take on new beliefs and, indeed, must do so in order to fully embrace recovery.

If you are questioning whether you can truly be a follower of Jesus given your history and current struggles, remember the stories of the Samaritan woman in the Gospel of John and the prodigal son in the Gospel of Luke.