Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who would be a candidate for Faithful & True of Jacksonville, Inc. Groups?

Any man who is struggling with unmanageable and uncontrollable sexual sin in his life would be a candidate.  These are men who are looking for a way to stop the behavior while getting support and encouragement from other men who struggle with sexual sin.

  1. What level of commitment does a man have to make to see success?

No one passes judgment on someone but the minimum requirement is a desire to stop acting out the sinful behavior by replacing the sin with new behavior.

  1. I am only using the internet occasionally to view pornography, is that really so bad?

Internet porn is the fastest growing sexual phenomena in the country.  Pornography has been called the gateway ‘drug’ which leads individuals to an escalating - higher stimulation to keep feeding the brain.  What was soft-core pornography last year could be child pornography tomorrow.  Thus anyone viewing pornography is taking a risk that it might lead to a deeper – darker lifestyle.

  1. I am afraid of what my friends and family will think if I admit to this sinful lifestyle; can’t I keep this a secret from them?

Our meetings are confidential…safety of the group is a major priority.  However, honesty is a key piece to anyone seeking recovery from sexual sin.  We do not condone a public humiliating broadcast of sexual sins.  However, over time people may discover your past sin. Your honesty may encourage someone to examine their own life for defects of character. 

  1. Can’t I just go to a therapist or pastor?  Can’t I do this alone?

Faithful and True of Jacksonville, Inc. meetings allow men to develop strong relationships when there were only casual interactions before.  Most men tell us that when they were at their worst was when they had few friends, but many acquaintances.  Now, after going to several meetings, men are communicating at a higher level.  It is a documented fact:  Unhealthy sexual activity decreases when healthy relationships with Christian men increase.  One expert in the field of recovery said, “He never met a man in successful recovery who did it all alone.”

  1. Will my wife and family stay with me if they are forcing me to get help?

There are no guarantees or quick fixes.  We offer tools to help men see their way past the destructive behavior.  Instead of feeling forced to get help, Faithful and True of Jacksonville, Inc. Groups look at this as an opportunity to get some healing and become a new man.  Our philosophy: “The Bible has the answers, but who has asked the tough questions?”  We believe our meetings facilitate the penetrating question of all…why me?

  1. Is there a support group for wives?

Yes, the wives meet once a week in a separate room from the men.

  1. How long do I keep going to meetings?

Most men in recovery go to meetings for as long as necessary.  The best guide is when you think you got this thing licked…then you need another meeting.  Overconfidence is an indication that you need to keep going to meetings.  Sexual sin is cunning and baffling.  A still small voice may be saying, “You don’t need this.”  The problem is that still small voice is probably the addict talking…not God.

  1. What resources are available?

We strongly recommend that each newcomer look for a sponsor to help guide you through the early days.  We have a large volume of articles & booklets on sexual sin.  We provide a list of therapists for those in need.  Each year Faithful & True of Jacksonville, Inc. sponsors a weekend retreat during Easter weekend.  This popular event has been the highlight of each attendee’s recovery.

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