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© Copyright 2010 Fireproof Ministries

Redefining Internet Purity

Brandon Cotter Cofounder, X3Pure

Chapter 7


STOP: TAKE A MINUTE TO STOP AND DELETE

ANY AND ALL PORNOGRAPHY (OR OTHER MATERIAL LIKE PASSWORDS, BOOKMARKS, ETC.) FROM YOUR COMPUTER.


I. Introduction


I. Introduction

1. We need guardrails


I. Introduction

1. We need guardrails2. We need tools to help keep us safe


I. Introduction

1. We need guardrails2. We need tools to help keep us safe3. We need something to prop us up when

we fall


I. Introduction

1. We need guardrails2. We need tools to help keep us safe3. We need something to prop us up when

we fall4. Whatever steps are needed to ensure

success


II. The 4 Steps You Can Take



1. Internet abstinence



1. Internet abstinence2. Internet Filtering



1. Internet abstinence2. Internet Filtering3. Internet Accountability



1. Internet abstinence2. Internet Filtering3. Internet Accountability4. Be smarter


III. Computer Abstinence



1. Think about taking some period of time (week / month, etc.) away from either:




a) Your computer




a) Your computerb) The Internet





2. What to do during this time?





2. What to do during this time?a) Train for a race, pick up a new sport, etc.





2. What to do during this time?a) Train for a race, pick up a new sport, etc.b) Take a trip





2. What to do during this time?a) Train for a race, pick up a new sport, etc.b) Take a tripc) Do something that is away from your PC





3. Your computer doesn’t have to be a part of your life all the time. Rethink the way you use your computer.




4. Consider only using the Internet at work if that is a place where there is less temptation.




4. Consider only using the Internet at work if that is a place where there is less temptation.

5. Whatever it takes to succeed.


IV. Internet Filtering



1. Reconsider Internet filtering



1. Reconsider Internet filtering2. Don’t think of it as a cure-all – but rather

as a “guardrail” or an additional barrier




as a “guardrail” or an additional barrier3. Check the “Resources” area on our site




as a “guardrail” or an additional barrier3. Check the “Resources” area on our site4. If you run a business, make sure you are

taking active steps to protect your employees


V. Internet Accountability


V. Internet Accountability1. Accountability alliances are vital


V. Internet Accountability1. Accountability alliances are vital2. But accountability alone has its flaws – i.e., don’t just

say, “did you look at porn online?”



say, “did you look at porn online?”3. Gives “teeth” to your accountability



say, “did you look at porn online?”3. Gives “teeth” to your accountability4. Accountability PLUS an accountability software

program is a great solution




program is a great solution5. Accountability software doesn’t just highlight

potential pornography use – but it highlights the “grey areas” that often happen on the way down




program is a great solution5. Accountability software doesn’t just highlight

potential pornography use – but it highlights the “grey areas” that often happen on the way down

6. Allows your accountability partner to see dangerous patterns in your online use


VI. Be Smarter Online



1. Move your computera) Don’t have your computer in a place where

someone else can’t see what you are looking atb) Arrange your computer so that when someone

walks in the room, they see immediately what is on your screen.

c) Don’t give yourself time to “alt-tab” – i.e., time to kill whatever is on the screen



1. Move your computera) Don’t have your computer in a place where

someone else can’t see what you are looking atb) Arrange your computer so that when someone

walks in the room, they see immediately what is on your screen.

c) Don’t give yourself time to “alt-tab” – i.e., time to kill whatever is on the screen

Make these decisions NOW, when things are good.





2. Smarter email use:



2. Smarter email use:a) Kill any bad email addresses (ones that are full

of spam)




of spam)b) Don’t check your email all day – especially at

bad times of the day (midnight, when alone)

IMPORTANT: When you open an email, you are letting the sender know that you have a valid email address.







c) Don’t open email if you are not sure what it is







c) Don’t open email if you are not sure what it isd) Don’t use the “preview” feature in Outlook.





3. Don’t use your computer when you are tempted. Commit in advance.




a) Late at nightb) When you have had any alcoholc) When you are down / depressed




a) Late at nightb) When you have had any alcoholc) When you are down / depressed

4. Examine what you are doing online and what scenarios you are putting yourself in that are creating temptation.


VII. Closing


VII. Closing

1. This is a winnable battle


VII. Closing

1. This is a winnable battle2. You can achieve victory


VII. Closing

1. This is a winnable battle2. You can achieve victory3. It is not easy – but it is possible


VII. Closing

1. This is a winnable battle2. You can achieve victory3. It is not easy – but it is possible4. It is great you are here


VII. Closing

1. This is a winnable battle2. You can achieve victory3. It is not easy – but it is possible4. It is great you are here5. Go do it! Take action today and set

yourself up for success.


END – Chapter 7 – Rethinking Internet Purity

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