The Defenders USA is a coalition of men who are opposed to all forms of commercial sex. Defenders believe that pornography, prostitution, escort services, strip clubs, peep shows, and erotic massage parlors all contribute to the commercial sex industry, a market that exploits over 100,000 children a year.
Our objective is to spread awareness about realities of the victimization through porn and prostitution, whil offering restoration for victims of sex trafficking. Defenders strive to end demand for commercial sex by educating and equipping men to speak out against this destructive trade.
AFFILIATIONS:
The Defenders USA is an initiative of Shared Hope International, a 501c-3 non-profit organization that
works to prevent, rescue, and restore victims of sex trafficking while building international awareness of modern day sexual slavery, while building international alliances to combat sex trafficking. Founded in 1998 by former Congresswoman Linda Smith, Shared Hope has helped rescue trafficked victims worldwide through its Villages of Hope. You can learn more about this organization online at www.sharedhope.org.
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1. I will not purchase or participate in pornography, prostitution, or any form of the commercial sex industry.
2. I will hold my friends accountable for their actions toward women and children.
3. I will do everything in my power to protect those I love from the destructive sex market.
"Psalms 118:4 Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 5 I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place. 6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? Proverbs 11:8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. Romans 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?"
To stand strong in this spiritual battle is our part. It is God's power that provides the victory when we stand strong. Our God fights for us.
"John 14:11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it." "Mark 4:39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?"
Doing the works that Jesus did is a promise to us, doing even greater works than Jesus is a promise also. Believing is the key to receiving God's promises manifested in our lives. Asking for anything in the name of Jesus Christ is guaranteed to produced results. Expect to see Miracles.
"Philippians 2:14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: 15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; 16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain."
The world can no longer see Jesus Christ in person, It can only see Jesus Christ in us through our behavior & actions. We are the only Bible some we meet will get to read. We can preach the gospel for all we are worth, yet if we do not exhibit Christ likeness in our lives, our words are wasted. When we do our best to walk through life as our savior Jesus Christ did, then them who would hinder us will find no weak point in our lives to attack. Our light will dispel the darkness of the world and rescue others to the freedom we have in Christ.
Our Second Annual "Courage to Change" Walk will take place September 13, 2008 at 4 pm. Please join us this year as we walk to educate our community about the realities of commercial sexual exploitation here in the United States.
Visit our website, www. veronicasvoice. org for more information. Online registration is available for individuals or organizations who are interested in walking or participating through sponsorship.
"Matthew 11:16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, 17 And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented. 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. 19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children."
Jesus taught in these scriptures the difference between himself and the religious establishment of the day. To conform to the ritualistic religion of the day was not walking in the wisdom of God. "Wisdom is justified of her children." : the children in view here are the deeds of Christ and the things he did were the wisdom from God which affirmed that he was right in his actions. Don't let religious people keep you from reaching out to the people who desperately need deliverance the most. God's calling is much more important than people's opinions about you.
"Hebrews 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
"1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."
When we are tempted to conform to the ways of the world, just realize that Jesus Christ was also tempted in all the ways we are tempted. By his experiencing the same pressures we feel today, we have an advocate (defense attorney) between us and God, Jesus Christ who knows what we are going through. We can boldly approach God for His mercy and have His help in time of need. God's promise to us is that when we are tempted, He will alway provide a way out for us. We just have to look for it to see it.
"James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. 8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways."
Be joyful when you are under attack (temptation) and realize that attacks form the adversary teach us patience and patience increases our faith in God. As our faith (believing) increases we begin to become perfect and entire. We want nothing because God supply of our every need is not hindered by our own actions. The only thing that stands between asking and receiving is doubt. We can not waver between doubt & faith. If we allow our minds to fall into this trap we will not receive the things we ask God for and will have instability in our finances our health, our families, and all other areas of our life.
"Isaiah 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD." "Jeremiah 15:20 And I will make thee unto this people a fenced brasen wall: and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee: for I am with thee to save thee and to deliver thee, saith the LORD. 21 And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible." "Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us."
God's promise to Isaiah & Jeremiah carries over to us today. When you dedicate your heart to serve God in whatever way you are capable of and in turn strive for the heart of a servant that Jesus Christ had toward us, then you will see in your life evidence of the heritage of a servant of the LORD. You will see God's deliverance & protection, and His providence to you is your witness to the world that our God has made you in all things more than a conqueror because you serve Him. ""Isaiah 42:13 The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies."
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