Isaac, the son of Bishop David Oyedepo, has bravely shared his journey of grappling with pornography addiction in a recent podcast interview, shedding light on a period of personal struggle.
Reflecting on the origins of his addiction, Isaac revealed that it began during a trip to a European country, where he found himself alone in a room and inadvertently exposed to triggering content on television.
Despite the initial allure of pornography, Isaac credited his swift recovery to God's intervention, emphasizing the role of grace and mercy in leading him out of the grips of addiction.
He candidly admitted that having guidance from someone who had conquered similar struggles could have expedited his recovery process, underscoring the importance of open dialogue and support networks in combating such challenges.
Isaac highlighted the pervasive nature of pornography addiction, noting that even individuals within religious circles, including pastors and church members, continue to grapple with this issue.
Challenging the misconception that outward success equates to spiritual righteousness, Isaac emphasized the importance of introspection and humility in acknowledging personal shortcomings, even amidst apparent blessings.
Drawing upon his own experiences, Isaac encouraged others facing similar struggles to seek help and engage in open conversations, recognizing that grace and mercy are ever-present sources of strength and redemption.
“I struggled with pornography before. I remembered how it started, we travelled to one country and I was meant to be in the room alone, I switched on the TV and that’s it.
“But God brought me out of it very quickly. A lot of people still struggle with it. If anybody who had struggled with it had walked up to me and told me how to come out, maybe I would have come out faster. I think people feel they are things we should not talk about. Today, there are some pastors and church members still struggling with it," he said.
“You may be anointed, seeing miracles, signs and wonders but it does not mean you are standing right. There is this old saying that if it is working it means you are standing right but I found out that it is not always the case. There are times I found out I wasn’t right, but grace and mercy found me,” he added.
As the second son of David and Faith Oyedepo, Isaac's testimony serves as a testament to the universality of human struggles and the transformative power of faith and perseverance.
Alongside his siblings David, Love, and Joyce, Isaac stands as a beacon of resilience within his family's legacy.
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