Is Masturbation a Sin According to the Bible? (Part 2 of 9) | Little Lessons with David Servant

[@anthonybardsley4985]

I pray for all believers that they may overcome by the word of HIS POWER.

[@sigwardshalom1668]

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[@DanTasticEntertainment]

You know, I'd really like to understand why God would give us sexual desires and almost zero way to release them. I would never leave my faith, but wow. I can understand the premarital sex thing, but not even being allowed to release myself? This seems unnecessarily cruel. :(

[@yestothetruth]

I recommend this post to you: _"09 - Struggling with Lust? (Message for Men)."_ Please see my video titled _"Be Set Free From Sin."_ You will find the link to the post in the video's description. Peace to you!

[@staceypants5084]

I have this sincere question too. If someone is able to do that without thinking of another person or any fleshy thoughts and only did that in a mechanical way as a release...is that really sin?? I would hate for this comment to cause another to stumble but it is a good question. Not something I would say someone should get in the habit of doing but as a release.

[@hannahrea-campbell6904]

The same mind that we use to communicate with God is the same mind used to think on things that lead to this! We are to Whatever things are chaste , , everything that’s pure, we are to think on these things.... there comes a time when a person realizes this. The Holy Spirit speaks to your heart. He forgives us in the struggle in the mean time. If you struggle with this. God will help you if you get the victory.. do not loose heart. One day at a time. It can be an addiction. But, it’s worth concerning. As Christians , even in this world with all the temptations , it can be concurred!

[@WhiskeyTango68]

This is a great lesson, every human masterbates either consciously or (with enough time) unconsciously. It’s how we are wired, what is in the Bible is the 10 commandments. It’s not possible to live this life without sin, be strong my brothers and sisters in Christ. Amen. 🙏

[@embajadordelrey4446]

Romans 8:6 the mind governed by the flesh is death !

[@efandmk3382]

Then we should not eat, drink, bathe, urinate or have bowel movements?

[@Flex2-b5h]

The Fact is that the Sin is destroying most young men. God's Grace is always ready to forgive. How to break free have always been the problem...

[@NBackTA]

Michael elliah How to break free is hard because there is still a desire to continue doing it, and it has been wrapped around the heart and because of the constant downward pull it causes when you do it. It’s step after step, lust, after lust, till it drives you like a hopeless victim.

[@DeeProverbs]

Yes I agree but the Bible says you have to die in the flesh daily, meaning continually getting rid of things that is not of God. We all know the pipeline masturbation leads to.

[@yestothetruth]

I recommend you lookup this message on KZbin: _Self-denial and Taking up One's Cross to Follow Jesus (Mark __8:34__)._ It goes over Jesus' winning strategy. Peace to you!

[@paulrobinson9318]

+@@DeeProverbs NO, we don't all know that. There are cases where that is true - many cases it is not. YOU have far too narrow a focus to make a generalized rule with NO evidence.

[@leefrancis4565]

A married Man of 50 years. Mastrubration a poor Comment.

[@michaelstevens1611]

Thank you so much for addressing these sensitive subjects I appreciate your teaching very much. Even though this “activity” is not named a sin, in the Bible, it is clearly not “Holy” behavior and the Bible - the Lord God - commands us in 1Peter 1:15,16 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 because it is written, “be holy, for I am holy.“ In Hebrews 4:15 in the new king James version of “the Bible, I quote,”for we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. So, fight the good fight, believe God for the victory, I believe it is possible to have victory if you believe the Bible because in firs1 Corinthians 10:13, it states NKJV “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.”

[@AdamWestish]

ok, I'm coming from a nonChristian viewpoint, here (I don't know a lot about the bible, although I studied it a bit growing up). as a Buddhist, none of l the scripture we follow mentions anything about it. some other religions look at it as a temptation or an evil or a bad action or "sin," I personally don't. I am trying to understand how it is declared as holy or unholy. thanks for your input and dialogue

[@karlbekker777]

Thank you Pastor David. It's so important to look at the context of scripture. Thank you for your amazing insight, and wisdom that no doubt comes from a very mature and deep relationship with our LORD. Thank you for being a leader and speaking on this subject.

[@torebruknapp6065]

Making the Holy Spirit grief is the first thing that strikes me. We who are saved are a temple of the Holy Spirit.Then we shall keep it. Look what Jesus did to those who made the temple unreinted.He cleans it with a swipe! I know this, because I struggled with this sin for many years. But the Lord skincoated me because of this sin, so that I was chastened for many years.I should learn a lesson. Love what's in the world, that's exactly what we do in this case, then fantasize me over what the Bible forbids. Whats important these days is to reject false teachers,and stick to the healthy doctrine, so that we are able to shape and convince those who oppose it.Grace be wih you!

[@gordontippett5062]

The Holy Spirit will grieve if it is sin.

[@shaylasomerville4733]

He also didn't respect and honor his father on doing what he asked.

[@36742650885]

The problem is when we look to our own will power for deliverance. Our Flesh (intellect, emotions and will,) for deliverance. Our Flesh cannot be improved, Flesh will always be Flesh, Only the Holy Spirit can cut off the desires of our lower nature.

[@armyshope]

The spirit can be with help of the flesh

[@pdxnikki1]

Tatersalad19 Cars wow. That's right. Ty!

[@grossteilfahrer]

@@armyshope flesh and spirit are at war

[@armyshope]

@@grossteilfahrer mine are balanced

[@cutevideo7293]

Brain is where the war happens. You mean?

[@chammyevangel2910]

The bible doesnt have to state masturbation in black and white as sin, but as you know, a lot of sins are addressed under an umbrella of a particular topic in scripture. Masturbation is a sin. Any wrongdoing is sin. Period.

[@lawrenceeason8007]

How is masturbation wrong. A sin?

[@CoolPacket]

@Chammy Wow.... I hope I dont find you in hell.

[@lawrenceeason8007]

@@CoolPacket chill...there is no such thing as a hell, devil's, demons, etc

[@bolajiogunlaja6351]

Lawrence Eason yes there is, I’ve had an encounter...God doesn’t put anyone in hell, the irony is that he grants you your desires, if you sin, you desire death and so you get it.

[@lawrenceeason8007]

@@bolajiogunlaja6351 So your god designed our nature? That's your gods responsibility then

[@iramsavir5631]

Well, indirectly masturbation would be considered a sin because in order to masturbate you need to excite yourself, and in order to excite yourself, you need to picture yourself having sex with someone. So who here can claim that they have not lusted after someone, that is, has not fantasized or imagined that they are boinking someone? So... in effect when you masturbate you are lusting/ coveting someone, be it your neighbor's wife or a complete stranger.

[@TruthQuest4700]

Intercourse with a woman then withdrawing before ejaculation is not masturbation. The story is making reference to what has been termed as the "withdrawal method" during which the man reaches the orgasmic phase then withdraws to ejaculate avoiding pregnancy.

[@daniellee4417]

I prayed and fasted yesterday and im free from masturbation !

[@JF32304]

How long has it been? The full 2 years?

[@narrowroadtraveler4167]

@@JF32304 I believe it's possible if you have a wife for an outlet , but to quit completely I doubt it the reason you didn't get an answer back ,if you do get an answer and that person say they have not masturbated in 2 years there lying , it's possible to train the mind to control sexual urges but it would be a difficult challenge I've been fighting the battle for years once ive went about a couple of weeks and I gave in I'm not going to quit trying to discipline and control the urge maybe over time and years as age takes its natural course on the body it won't be a problem to not masturbate

[@narrowroadtraveler4167]

@@JF32304 When Jesus fulfilled the Commandment in Matthew 5 :27 about adultery I'm sure there where probably little huts where men could privately lust at a woman or something of that nature 😳 Now though with all of the porn and naked woman in the internet its darn near impossible not to err , the only way it can be done if you get rid of yourself phone 🤷🏽 and become a monk or something

[@JF32304]

@@narrowroadtraveler4167 another solution is to remove the testicles so you don't have any sexual desire/drive.

[@narrowroadtraveler4167]

@@JF32304 😳

[@bobtyler3687]

Matthew 5:30 : And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away.It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.

[@efandmk3382]

And it is also said that eunuch cannot enter the Kingdom of God. Can't win either way, so why try?

[@BBSurf37]

Soooo cut off the penis ? Kinda hardcore but seems legit.

[@theneverending9319]

The context is adultry

[@attila5695]

@@Bjoern_Weber do you believe that we dont have to keep the law?

[@attila5695]

@@Bjoern_Weber He Himself said differently, He made it clear that He did not come to destroy the law or the prophets Matthew 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. The verses you posted are, as verse 4 makes it clear, about those people who wanted to be justified by the law. There is a difference between keeping the law to be obedient to our Father and wanting to be justified by it

[@jamesmcgill506]

Thanks David for tackling this common but hidden subject. I was raised in a guilt-based home by dry alcoholics and suffered greatly. As we don't have the latitude to forgive ourselves we also don't have the right to condemn ourselves. Through pray I was corrected by Our Lord saying if I (the Lord) don't bring it to your attention and clearly forbid a particular thing, you don't forbid it either. This is individualized, something that the "Holy Ghost fruit inspectors" and other self-righteous don't recognize. Christians have run amuck with "I'll add to my virtue and God will love me more than you", enter self-righteousness. Take it from me, berating yourself and beating yourself up is a grievous sin and there are plenty of people out there that will be more than happy to do it for you. Protect yourself from this and as Our Lord told the Church of Philadelphia, 'I know you don't have much strengthen, but hold onto what you have (self-dignity, real virtue) so that no man takes your crown ( of good works) Salvation can't be sinned away as I was taught. God bless. Our Lord is coming soon to take His church home.

[@coryc1904]

James, have you ever successfully masturbated without including lust and fantasizing about naked women? If you know how to do this, please let me know!!! The touching your penis isn't a sin but obviously the lust and perverted thoughts are sin. How did you get around that?

[@bluefluffyunicorns7609]

I masterbited before but I dindt know what I was doing I dindt even know what sins was now I know what sins are and I have repented and asked god and Jesus forgivenesses I haven’t thanked about sex or have nasty thoughts I haven had and thoughts about anything sexually thank you so much jesus and god for helping 🙏🏻✝️🥰

[@WhiskeyTango68]

Welcome to the world of being a sinner, it won’t be the last time. You’ve probably done it hundreds of times in the last two years, our creator loves us. Be fruitful and multiply..but have morals.

[@Joni-vp6mp]

Glad to see that someone has finally got this right! I'm right with you David.

[@jumbo1071]

No sir with all respect you lack wisdom. Answer this.. Can you masturbate without lusting for another person or thing in the matter. Answer is NO. so that's what even Jesus said do not Lust for it leads to evil thoughts like masturabation and adultery.

[@Joni-vp6mp]

@@jumbo1071 I will gladly answer you, and with a good conscience - YES! Don't judge everybody by yourself - just because you can't do something, it does not mean that someone else can't do it. And tell me where the Scriptures say that I can't lust after my own wife? I think you are prudish and super-spiritual to think like you do. And if you are going to quote what Jesus said, make sure you get it right. Jesus never mentioned masturbation or anything like it, so don't say "Jesus said do not Lust for it leads to evil thoughts like masturabation and adultery". Jesus never said anything like this! He said in Matthew 5:28, "But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart." What was he talking about here? Adultery! There was not even a mention of fornication. And by the way, masturbation is not fornication, in case you have that misconception.

[@joshnarcis5230]

@jonibenj Sir, Just because masturbation isn't mentioned in the Bible doesn't mean it's okay to do it. Sexual relations are meant to be between one man and one woman who are married in the eyes of God. Anything outside of that holy gift God has blessed us with is sin and if we are the temple of the Holy Spirit then why would we defile the temple with our own hands. The Bible covers all boundaries of sin our evil hearts may think is okay when you look at the commands God has given us in a broader sense, masturbation falls under the sin of lust. And if you're married then there should be no reason for you to masturbate because God has blessed you with a wife and the gift of sex for you to enjoy together.

[@Joni-vp6mp]

@@joshnarcis5230 Masturbation is not a sexual relation - by definition, a 'relation' or 'relationship' must be between two or more objects or people. I agree that sexual relationships outside of holy matrimony are sin, but masturbation is not a sexual relationship. Regarding your comment about the temple of the Holy Spirit, you are mis-quoting scripture, like most other people do about this one. What Paul said in I Corinthians 3:17 was to the Church, not an individual person. As far as lust is concerned, are you married sir? If you are, I do not believe that you have ever watched your wife getting undressed and never had 'strong desires' towards her. If you haven't, I pity both you and her. Sex itself in marriage is a strong desire (that is the meaning of lust), so are you saying it is sin? Think again!

[@daveyboy6985]

@@joshnarcis5230 what say for some reason your wife can't give you sex, say if she is sick, or lost her sex drive. And you masturbated thinking of your wife while doing it , would you say you are sinning. I would say you are only sinning if you were thinking of another woman. For the sin is not the action, but what's in the mind..... sorry I may have it all wrong, but that's what I think.

[@sparkylarry9999]

“Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭7:3-4‬ ‭KJV‬‬

[@sparkylarry9999]

Here’s what I found. Does this mean that a woman cannot please herself and that a man cannot please himself? Please elaborate

[@sparkylarry9999]

“Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭6:9‬ ‭KJV‬‬ In my Russian Bible, effeminate is translated to Malakia...Greek slang for masturbation. Maybe someone can confirm?

[@juliakalton3023]

Amen

[@yestothetruth]

@@sparkylarry9999 I have come across this information about the Greek word but I am not to be led by linguistics on this matter. I don't know Greek and I have been led into error before by what I believed my understanding of a Greek word had made clear as God's will. But this is what I share on this topic: Masturbation and God's Will yestothetruth.blogspot.com/2019/04/masturbation-and-gods-will.html God be with you!

[@armyshope]

What a stupid verse doesn't even make sense!

[@Hiett1]

what Onah did to displease god was to willfully if unknowingly threaten the lineage of Christ. As Christ was born of the line of David who was of the line of Judah. I imagine God took that rather seriously.

[@jojoyogi]

thanks lots of young have killed them selfs bec the churches have been telling the young that they will burn in hell for this even though it happens as they are asleep God Bless you for speaking the truth

[@armyshope]

The churches must burn on Earth

[@paulrobinson9318]

No GODLY church would teach that . . .

[@jobinjohn5139]

God please forgive me! Jesus is my savior 💕

[@yestothetruth]

God is ready to forgive you as soon as you approach Him in humility, with a repentant heart and a well made up mind, like the prodigal son who came back to his senses and returned to his father (Luke 15:11-24). The key is genuine repentance. That's necessary for forgiveness. Please see the videos in my playlist called _"Be Set Free From Sin"_ for help. Peace to you!

[@minsh5675]

@@yestothetruth Amen

[@minsh5675]

Jesus is Saviour

[@joycelint6652]

My understanding is that when a man died, his brother would marry the widow and only the first born would be the son of the older brother. But he is right, Onan did not want to do that.

[@efandmk3382]

Yes. The Onan story is NOT about masturbation. It is about direct disobedience to God.

[@c.barrett5114]

I'm going to continue and read his other parts but I really hope he goes into more detail about the harmful effects of masurbation and porn. I won't go into much detail but for the last 3 years of my marriage my husband has chosen to masturbate almost every night while we barely ever have sex. It is a problem in the church and in marriage and should be addressed heavily

[@andyroobrick-a-brack9355]

I know I'm not talking about this from a Biblical perspective, so this may be wrong. But masturbation actually has benefits and can stop prostate cancer in men, as well as stop stress. If controlled, it can be very healthy. Porn is never healthy, as it always involves fornication and a lack of privacy. It takes away from the special bond that a married couple has. It also causes addiction and dependance that masturbation typically dosen't have.

[@c.barrett5114]

@@andyroobrick-a-brack9355 I do agree with what porn is so devastating but in my case my husband masturbated twice as much as he watches porn and just uses his imagination and I know I am not alone with so many being rejected by their spouses because they want to masturbate instead. Although there is some evidence of it helping men with prostate cancer and stress this are even more benefits when they come from the men having sex so there is no reason to masturbate when you can get the same benefits from sex and than there are no negative benefits like there is with masturbation. Masturbation can cause erectile dysfunction and some men get so used to the stimulation of masturbation than they prefer this to sex and this is becoming more common. I would have no problem going into further detail if you'd like about the negative effects masturbation itself has on the male mind and body that will negatively affect his future marriage and partner. But yes porn does definitely make it worse, it increases the imagination to focus on more sex, less healthy sex and can make masturbation more common which officially increases the negative consequences that come with it.

[@andyroobrick-a-brack9355]

@@c.barrett5114 It does not cause erectile dysfunction, according to Web MD. However, being in the spirit has made me want the sexual thrill less in terms of self stimulation, not because it's a sin, but because he is teaching me self control. If it is an idol, than it should be severed from the mind like a limb from the body.

[@the204cool]

Hmmm you need to ask yourself WHY does your spouse rather masturbate than have sex. Do you still appeal to him physically? Or Have you let yourself go over the past few years?

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

@@the204cool Don’t blame her for his sin.

[@hotwax9376]

To believe that masturbation is inherently sinful is both to deny the sufficiency of Scripture and to insult God. It denies the sufficiency of Scripture because the Bible never says that it is a sin, and where there is no law there is no sin (see Romans 4: 15 and 5: 13). And it insults God because it implies that he lacked the wisdom, memory, or foresight to warn people against a certain class of sins. But what about lust? Doesn't the Bible say that's a sin? It does. If masturbation is accompanied by lust (and it frequently is), then I think that it becomes sinful. But masturbation without lust cannot possibly be a sin because the Bible contains no such prohibition. The problem is that most Christians do not have a clear understanding of what lust is, which makes them jump to conclusions about the sinfulness of masturbation (or lack thereof). Jesus said that "whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has committed adultery in his heart." (Matthew 5: 28) The word "adultery" here is key because it helps us understand how Jesus defined lust. Lust is not simply having sexual feelings toward another person, but a desire for adulterous behavior with them. As long as you are not fantasizing about something sinful when you masturbate, you have not committed lust and thus have not sinned. If you are fantasizing about adultery or other sexual sins, then masturbation becomes a sin. Plain and simple, no ifs, ands, or buts.

[@kojikicklighter371]

Filling your mind with visions of the flesh is idolatry - if you can masturbate without fantasizing, then it might be ok. In gray areas of theology, best to play it safe and seek a higher level of sanctity. That said, when I go for weeks without release, I start waking up a lot with sexual dreams that seem almost more sinful than masturbating...so, I'm still equivocal on the subject🙄

[@JF32304]

Women have it so much easier in my mind as they don't get a pressure build up. We produce sperm daily and it can hurt. I hate it. I've actually given thought to removing them to remove this desire.

[@discipleofthegreatteacher2422]

Welcome to Bible study. , to the daily verse of the Bible. Because the word of God is alive and effective, and sharper than any two-edged sword; and penetrates to the soul and the spirit, the joints and the marrow, and discerns the thoughts and the intentions of the heart. Hebrews, chapter 4- v 12. God bless you . And have a nice day, thank you very much. Dear brothers and sisters.

[@susanfurnish4132]

It's just that you have to fantasize with your thoughts to do this. & We know that what we think on as a Christian is extremely important, seeing as how satan works alot thru our thoughts, & if we are 'meditating' on something sinful or something that would cause us to sin, we should cast that thought/thoughts down & bring every thought into the obedience of Christ. So what if a fantasy is imagining a homosexual scenario? Or an adultress scenario? or even stealing, or killing, or ????& We know that fantasies can get really vile & can be very contrary to the thoughts of God, if we let our minds go there. If it becomes 'a habit', it can become a real tough stronghold in our thoughts & become a real bondage that we can't seem to stop. IF, we are desiring to draw nearer & nearer to Almighty God, (to walk in the Light as HE is in the Light?) Our Heavenly Father, these things cannot stay in us! but if we are struggling with them, it can hinder us from knowing God in the way that our Spirit wants to. It can hold us back, & bring a deep regret & shame in us secretly, which equals torment. Since God is more concerned with what is going on in our hearts, than what is seen on the outside. God is a God of the Matters of the Heart of Man. In the Old Covenant, e could only deal with the people from the outside; but in the New Covenant, which is Jesus; The New & Living Way, Jesus brings it all into the thoughts & intents of the Heart.

[@paulrobinson9318]

+ Susan Furnish "It's just that you have to fantasize with your thoughts to do this." False - when I was ten I knew little of sexuality - it felt good - period. As a married man away from home 6 months at a time, I relived many passionate trysts with my wife - and it kept me in line while I was in the company of many women - some widowers, and recently divorced - the offers were frequent. One cannot lust after what one already has. An older godly man once told me that a man with memories has NO need to fantasize. That is the Biblical position. " We know that what we think on as a Christian is extremely important, seeing as how satan works alot thru our thoughts, & if we are 'meditating' on something sinful or something that would cause us to sin, we should cast that thought/thoughts down & bring every thought into the obedience of Christ." Thinking of my wife brings honor to our marriage . . . "So what if a fantasy is imagining a homosexual scenario? Or an adultress scenario? or even stealing, or killing, or ????&" NOT even remotely relevant. That would be wrong. BUT as I said - Irrelevant. "We know that fantasies can get really vile &" NO we don't . . . that is your imagination. There is NO reason they cannot be pure and wholesome . . . ". . . but if we are struggling with them, it can hinder us from knowing God in the way that our Spirit wants to. It can hold us back, & bring a deep regret & shame in us secretly, which equals torment." Pharisees/religion brings shame and guilt - God brings comfort and love and acceptance.

[@KevinSilvestre]

Not really, I, a lot of times I wake up hard without conjuring up images in my head. And being hard actually bothers me more than anything so I have to masturbate to get it out of the way. I also cum a lot in my sleep, without having sexual fantasies or dreams. It just depends on your hormones, but sometimes I masturbate out of necessity and not lust or desire.

[@calebatolagbe762]

The husband has no power over his own body but the wife and the wife has no power over her own body but the husband. This passage appears to me to be talking about masturbation. It means you can't use or touch your own body the way you like without your spouse's permission.

[@wendyverweij3786]

“‘When a man has an emission of semen, he must bathe his whole body with water, and he will be unclean till evening. Any clothing or leather that has semen on it must be washed with water, and it will be unclean till evening

[@iramsavir5631]

Sounds like quite a big hassle! A lot of work for little payoff.

[@sihle_mtshali]

@@iramsavir5631 😂

[@wongsikiongwongsikiong4296]

By the grace of God,renew your mind and clean your heart by faith that you might not live according to your passions.

[@lapusenier5466]

Then what is sin against the flesh? He spewed his seed on the ground so that he did not have children with this woman. Could it be that if you do that you create in your mind fantacies which is not acceptable. You know what? if you are in doubt then don't just in case! God dont want you to!

[@moonlanding-69]

Anon was "commanded" by God...he was instructed to impregnate.

[@derekjefferson7175]

I’m trying to stop but it’s like everything little thing I do or watch I get a reaction from and it tigger me do it .. and I can’t stop I know it’s wrong but I just can’t stop in my head I know it’s wrong but my body won’t stop doing it .. I just need help there’s time I want to give up on my dream and my life because I’m just tried it tried of these thoughts and living this life that I hate I’m tried of making hard decisions and it’s hard I pray everyday and night and I know I have to wait for god but it’s hard it’s really hard

[@imcastillo7481]

Well I recommend thinking of god and he is watching you.it can help.

[@peaceobadiah727]

Protect what you watch and listen to and also guide your thoughts. Stay away from any form of entertainment with sexual or violent themes. God will get you through this but you also have to make an effort on your part, prayer and reading the word will help. It will get easier once you put all your faith in God.

[@yestothetruth]

Derek Jefferso, please listen to this message for a strategy to stop: _Self-denial and Taking up One's Cross to Follow Jesus (Mark __8:34__)_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWnFoXmqeZhkfLc Peace to you!

[@chantalszemenyei1682]

Lets pray! God bless and just breath through it and say in the name of Jesus Christ I know i can overcome. Let me breath through this and fill my body with your love God. In Jesus name, amen. See is you still want to do it after that ❤️

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

Welcome to the human race.

[@datchet11]

I don’t know if it’s a sin but we are called to glorify God with our body’s and I can’t see how that glory’s God, it’s selfish pleasure.

[@akintolaadeleke836]

How do you determine Selfish pleasure ?

[@armyshope]

@@Mistachill it isn't something to panic about.

[@joeyrogers8193]

Is getting a massage self pleasure?

[@christyofbattlebornbelievers]

Forgot to mention, love your videos! Great stuff!

[@mrprosperity1]

the marrieds can have as much sex as they want; the widowed, unwillingly divorced and eternal singles just have to smile nicely

[@8664-g9k]

😂

[@pdxnikki1]

Is there no covering for the widowed or divorced because the spouse rejected them when Jesus came to the other?

[@moonlanding-69]

@@pdxnikki1 that's what I say....my wife left me for another man to commit adultery, but, I can no longer have release.?

[@andyroobrick-a-brack9355]

@@moonlanding-69 You can divorce her and marry another.

[@paulrobinson9318]

+@@andyroobrick-a-brack9355 How simple the world is to the Pharisee who has a rule for everything . . . but never deals with reality.

[@melanieshearman4678]

Thank you for reinforcing what I already knew. Twice in my life I have experienced MAJOR hormonal imbalances that have tempted me to commit the sun of fornication. A wise friend told me the story of Onan and how he was punished for disobedience m, not masturbation. I took from that, that I’d rather masterbate than commit the sin of fornication. I have had the opportunities, but chose master-bastion instead of hurting others.

[@yestothetruth]

Keep in mind, God still wants you to have a pure heart and also be self-controlled (Matthew 5:8, James 4:8, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27).

[@chuckrey640]

Thank you for answering my questions.🙏

[@elsabetermias312]

But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion. 1 corentians 7.9

[@jeanalexandre1105]

Could you just call it a guilty pleasure. It's like driving your car with your seatbelt on. Plus you're too best friend is always with you

[@vjvdyvvbh9yearsago941]

??

[@sethalexanderwood]

While the Bible does not explicitly mention masturbation, one might speculate that it does allude to it by placing sin about lust in close proximity to sin done with the hand: "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell. - Matthew 5:27-30 NIV [2011]

[@JF32304]

Yyyeeeepppp

[@truthtellor5144]

Refused to start new offspring, which was the whole point...human body has wet dreams so it has to get rid of those hormones....

[@paulrobinson9318]

Masturbation is simply a wet dream with an appointment. On a schedule . . .

[@johnnieblack1061]

Leviticus 15:10-11 is referring to wet dreams that happens to men. The thing about masturbation is what are you thinking about? If you are lusting after another man’s wife If you look at a woman to lust after her you’ve committed adultery in your heart

[@graceoverreligion2509]

It's dangerous to attach something that grants the brain endorphins and call it the deed was evil. There's a possibility young people might begin to associate sexual pleasure to doing doing something evil. Some might bind it in their minds and not desire good women instead go for those that feel wrong. Or worse associate pleasure to vile things eventually. It's a fine balance, and no one should talk about this lighty as the pharesees do. Be better in teaching law.

[@BBSurf37]

@grace over religion I agree.

[@ou812invu6]

"If your right hand offends you then cut it off. You still have your left hand to finish the job" (or something like that)

[@lloydsubner5405]

WHAT ABOUT ACTS 2 VS 38 have you been baptised in the name of JESUS Christ THE NAME OF JESUS is important it has power it must be used in baptism to be saved check the United Pentecostal Church if you need help with anything time is short we must make the rapture

[@andrewcook2600]

Amen brother. My wife and I go to a UPC church in Kannapolis NC called Calvary Tabernacle UPC.

[@lloydsubner5405]

@@andrewcook2600 mine is Life Tabernacle Battersea Park London England this man does he baptise in JESUS name

[@22mbz]

You can go down a dry devil and come up a wet devil being baptized

[@crazyleaf257]

This is so refreshing!

[@SLK540000]

I always love how Christians focus on small things like this, but not bigger issues. "We are going to make you perfect!" every speck of sand counted and weighed. What's funny is King David & Solomon both had many concubines (and many wives), but that was OK with God. Pathetic.

[@martinewaeyenbergh9502]

Funny how this man keeps on talking about masturbation.I see more videos of the same kind ! Why not mention sins like murder , stealing ?Why not talking about the hunger in the world ,war racism .?

[@SLK540000]

@@martinewaeyenbergh9502 I agree, there are bigger problems like what you mentioned. It's kinda creepy how he has 10 videos on this? Makes you wonder what he thinks about all day...hmmm. LOL

[@alextrebek8293]

actually, it was not OK with God. God never once gave his approval or told either they could have multiple wives. Its important to make a distinction between 'prescriptive' vs. 'descriptive. and no where in the Law does it say God's ok with a man having multiple wives.

[@daughters_shall_prophesy6986]

Your comment showcases how little you have read and understood the Bible. God specifically commanded Israel's kings NOT to "multiply wives to themselves." (Deuteronomy 17:17) Which just about every king went right ahead and did. Including King David, who was "after God's own heart" before he became king... But when he did the Bathsheba thing, he was so out of touch with God that He continued unrepentant for probably at least a full year, before he was confronted by prophet Nathan. He thought he got away scot free! David was pursuing God before he became king... but he became spiritually lukewarm there for awhile... while he was pursuing sexual lust. You can't serve both God and your own flesh. That's having two masters. If you're looking for all you can get away with, and still remain a Christian... sorry... you don't love God. And Jesus says if you don't love God, you aren't His follower at all.

[@SLK540000]

@@daughters_shall_prophesy6986 I know it better than you; I have read the Bible cover to cover over roughly 15 years - however I do not read it anymore since I am not a Christian. I'm well aware what God said "Do not take to yourselves MANY wives"...notice he did not say "you may have only one wife". Having multiple wives back then was common. He said do not take MANY wives. It was also OK to also have concubines, and God was fine with that too. This is why I am stating that spending time on this subject is a joke - it's not about adultery or anything else. This guy has about 20 videos on this very subject - a little strange, it makes you wonder what he thinks about all day being a pastor (or whatever he says he is). You would think ONE video would be enough "Hey don't jerk off all day, you may be unable to stop...go find a hobby like bass fishing" or something like that. HOURS of videos on masturbation alone. Pastor weirdo with his little lessons. One thing about his adultery with Bathsheba (and the murder of her husband)...the penalty for both crimes in the law was DEATH. But God lets David also marry her. What a good guy God must be. He can go get a few more concubines too. Have a nice day DSP. If you don't want to be critiqued, don't upload videos on the Internet. SOMEBODY may comment on it.

[@robimacher4221]

In the days of Judah children were the only retirement plan for people that managed to grow old. Onan was ordered to impregnate his widowed sister in law (Tamar) and raise the offspring so that the young widow would be cared for later in her life. Genesis 38 is not just about sex. It's about Onan's refusal to take on social responsibility for his extended family. Onan died because he refused to spend his wealth on raising children that would not benefit him personally later in life.

[@hoganrichard9627]

I'm still confused. All the sexual sins listed in the bible have PRACTICAL reasons why they are sins, not just because God said "thou shalt not". All the other sins either cause physical or emotional harm to you or your partner. How does masturbation do that? Please someone help me. I'm so riddled with guilt but I'm not sure if it's valid guilt from "the soft, still voice" of the Holy Ghost or this is a foul trick of the enemy.

[@yestothetruth]

See this: Masturbation and God's Will yestothetruth.blogspot.com/2019/04/masturbation-and-gods-will.html Then pray to God for all guidance.

[@feeltheforce10]

Nothing to do with the enemy as you see the enemy.The carnal mind will never be in obedience to God.It tells us this in Romans.The flesh part of man - carnal mind is the enemy.You can overcome it or change your thinking its not a sin and stop the condemnation and guilt.

[@goddymakele4158]

''so anyway there's er and now he's died''😂😂

[@lf3566]

To anyone thinking masturbating is not a sin you are wrong. The problem is its impossible to masturbate without lusting over someone. The bible says not to lust so its very obvious that masturbating is a sin.

[@lf3566]

@@gordonhumbled the bible covered masturbation when it talked about lust. It is absolutely impossible for an unmarried person to masturbate without thinking sexual thoughts about someone else period! Its completely ludicrous to even think that someone would masturbate without thinking sexual thoughts about another person!

[@lf3566]

@@gordonhumbledthat is absolutely the most ridiculous comment ever! Its absurd to think for one second that one could masturbate while not thinking of a sexual thought! You seriously have allowed Satan himself to fill your head with such nonsense!

[@lf3566]

@@gordonhumbled then don't say absurd statements such as "a person can masturbate without thinking sexual thoughts."

[@alextrebek8293]

'and that's a little bit surprising in light of all that Scripture does have to say about human sexuality and what is pleasing and not pleasing to God.' i'm not surprised. i believe its safe to say masturbation is not a sin in spite of many preachers trying to make it one

[@dwing8313]

Hello Brother, Just as you say, in all my studies I have found nothing on masterbation. It seemed odd to me as I don't really know what to tell anyone on the topic other than the rabbit trails we find. Thank you for you insight and for sharing.

[@jeffreyelliott622]

God took his life because he was disobedient and didn't carry out His command or request at that particular time !!!!

[@ronaldcox711]

God does not kill.

[@Navii-05]

@@ronaldcox711 He did

[@ronaldcox711]

If the old testament had been right, christ would not have had to be crucified!!!!

[@Navii-05]

@@ronaldcox711 Can you prove your claim?

[@ronaldcox711]

@@Navii-05 Christ did not come to replace the old testament, he came to give you a choice. The only way to the father is thru the son.

[@MegaAce54]

Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect! Matt. 5:48

[@seratia123]

Maybe you can help me with someting I don't understand. How can Judah be in the lineage of Jesus when Jesus is God's son/or is God (this I also don`t understand)?

[@darth3911]

S. J. well it is going by Jesus earthly parents lineage that’s why

[@iw7885]

Hi. I have a question and any insight is welcome: What about the passage in the Word where it states "people will be lovers of themselves" ? And I know God's Word also says we should love our neighbour as we love ourselves. But to 'love' is different vs being a 'lover'... (?)

[@markschmidt5253]

Do you know what verse that is? I cant remember that one. The main thing to remember is that English is pretty limited in terms of the word "love" whereas the new testament, being written in Greek, has lots of words for love. One, Eros, means erotic love, while the others (agape included) imply different relationships. If it was in the old testament, I'm not sure how many words there are for love in the OT, I'm not as familiar with hebrew, sorry :(

[@iramsavir5631]

That probably refers to selfishness, self-obsession. Look at all the selfies people are busy taking and posting. They care more about their own needs and desires than anyone else's.

[@splendidjay8471]

"There's Er , and now he's dead"

[@thewinner4319]

True XD

[@jeremiahdansereau2950]

Well, God took out Onan because he was SUPPOSE to knock up Tamar, but he pulled out. So to me that doesnt really seem to count. We dont know what exactly Er did to get whacked

[@yestothetruth]

@@jeremiahdansereau2950 Er suffered for behavior that God deemed "wicked" (Genesis 38:7). So, the message throughout the Bible is to turn away from wickedness/sin (Isaiah 55:7). You can find the answer to the question the video is asking in your own relationship with God. He will surely point out anything that is possibly in the way of closeness to Him, whether that's a wrong action or a wrong mindset. So, if you focus on having a relationship with God or deepening your relationship with God, then you will be able to seek his precise guidance on anything. No need for a man to say "this is sin" or "this is not sin." Peace to you!

[@l.tdboss4746]

What is the person's reason for masterbation? They may have had negative results in finding a true helpmate? Thank God we all are not judging. Jesus Christ is and he provided Mercy and forgiveness 🙏🙏🙏😊

[@mrprosperity1]

body as a living sacrifice ?

[@iankirk9097]

Yes! I wrestled with this topic for many years and God made it abundantly clear to me that it is unholy. "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service." Romans 12:1 Is masturbation presenting your body as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God? No. Did Jesus do it. Certainly not! Did Paul (who was unmarried) Certainly not! The Spirit testified to my spirit that masturbation is far away from holiness. Confess it as sin. Repent of it. Ask the Lord to fill you with His Holy Spirit so that you will not want to do it!

[@enduranceibrahim6064]

What then should I do? I am a virgin, and I don't want to disobey God's command which he says "do not commit adultery"

[@JoseLopez-zu6dq]

It's definitely a sin our body is the temple of God and if God was sitting right next you while u rubbed one out saying hey just getting off right quick I don't think he's going to be happy and if u think otherwise we'll good luck!

[@truebeliever9405]

If God is living in us and we that that's wrong.Our bodies our his temple but sometimes we get tempted.

[@truthtellor5144]

Then why does your body do it when youre asleep?

[@kennethjohnson4456]

Onan failed to honor his father, by refusing his instructions. He disobeyed the head patriarch of the family, his earthly priest. He was to learn from his father, and give instructions, to the next generation. He became unworthy because of his disobedience. There was a high calling to a devine purpose, God knows.

[@johnnyseed7742]

James 3:1 Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. This is why I can’t preach because I just don’t know lol

[@armyshope]

Blind belief...

[@clanchattan1]

Don't forget folks that we are told in the Bible to take care of our temple. Masturbation has many health benefits to it. Doctors say it relieves built-up stress, makes one sleep better, boost your mood, relaxes you, feeling of pleasure, relieves cramps, releases sexual tension, makes one have better sex, and makes one better understand your wants and needs. AND in men it is very helpful to exercise their prostate to keep down prostate enlargement and cancer. So, I think this lays out that this is something everyone should engage in to stay healthy if they don't have a partner to engage with. We need to stop being conned by man into thinking that everything we do is sin!!! Remember the Bible tells us not to believe any man, but to fact check him before believing. Recognize that thinking everything is a sin can cause one to be stressed out and unhealthy. Many churches are guilty of doing this to us for whatever reason - I don't know! That is my 2 cents. What is your's?

[@Joni-vp6mp]

I love your answer - it is an angle I had forgotten, but it is very true. As always, it is the motive that makes an act wrong, which is the whole spirit of the New Testament that Christ brought in.

[@clanchattan1]

@@Joni-vp6mp It isn't motive so much as it is the law of YaH. YaH's whole attention is focused on the actual law, not what men think is the law. Actually, law is all that really matters! So, if we know a thing to be law, then we should honor and obey it. Man has a bad habit of making us think certain things are law for their own benefit. A good example of this is Polygamy. Certain men in power a long time ago needed for the people to think polygamy was against the law of YaH. However, their motive for this was 1. to brake down the strength of the family unit and 2. to disunite the people of this country. In this way they could control the country far better. If you will note, all that Christ talked about was what mattered under the law throughout His time on this earth. So, if it isn't law we do not have to be concerned with it no matter what men may say.

[@Joni-vp6mp]

@@clanchattan1 I'm not quite sure what you are going on about here, but there is nothing in the Law about masturbation!

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

And we shouldn’t be conned by the devil into thinking that sin is good.

[@clanchattan1]

@@GillAgainsIsland12 Do you imply that masturbation is a sin or are you speaking of other issues that the Bible clearly says is sin?

[@vandamzuck2399]

If God seek People Who Obey all the words of God the heaven will be empty

[@jeanalexandre1105]

At least your two best friend will always be with you. And will never let you down

[@peacefulmind1409]

One friend, God

[@micheleburns8194]

What about women with older husband's that can't perform

[@j-bro894]

That’s what viagra was invented for hun.

[@micheleburns8194]

Believe me it's definitely not the same ever 😭

[@micheleburns8194]

I just wanted what I used to have with my husband, no one else

[@yestothetruth]

@@micheleburns8194 God's grace is sufficient for all. And praying without ceasing is important. No follower of Jesus suffers in a vacuum. We suffer with Him and He sympathizes we our suffering, whatever the nature of it may be. I encourage you to put your burdens before God and see how He responds (Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:6-11, Hebrews 4:15-16). God bless you!

[@iramsavir5631]

@@micheleburns8194 So true! Even with Viagra or other drugs/injections, it is never, ever the same. It's like a flag at half mast, a half-baked loaf of bread, a soggy sponge. 🙄😫 On top of that it can take them forever to finish which can be exhausting and irritating.

[@davefitzgerald5334]

Onans story is contraception not masturbation you're absolutely right. God help me to give up this sin. Or more self control at least. Amen. God bless you.

[@TSIRHCSEVAS]

Some of you have drifted off the road and now have become teachers of their own lust. Do not listen to these people who confuse sin for right. If God designed us to be instruments of our lust then it is your right to speak out, but God didn’t. He gave everything to us for a purpose. Even sexual relationships was given for the purpose of having being one flash with women and bearing children. Where does this leave masturbation? You already found the answer. A sin

[@LivingTrancefully]

and yet it is one of the most difficult sins to control. doing the sin is not the issue. loving the sin is.

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

@@LivingTrancefully We do it because we love it. We love the pleasure. Don’t lie to yourself. And, yes, it is very difficult to control.

[@LivingTrancefully]

@@GillAgainsIsland12 speak for yourself, I love God.

[@LivingTrancefully]

@@GillAgainsIsland12 Read Romans 7....... you will understand then.

[@LivingTrancefully]

@@GillAgainsIsland12 I hate sin yet I still do it as do all who are truly born again. I hope you are.

[@Gabyrock89]

That moment most Christians would have loved to comment but are afraid their Pastor or church members might be around in this thread reading it

[@interman7715]

If you're happy and you know it it's a sin 😂😂😂

[@dominicpatrick4393]

Matthew 5:29-30 [29] If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. [30] And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell.

[@Alexander-hh1yt]

Im sorry to sound odd but i have a question... when i was 12 i had a middle school boyfriend and he was sexual and i wasnt. He forced himself on me by lifting my shirt(i was flat chested) idk why he did. But in the woods he out his hand in my underwear and i made him stop and broke up. I never had itercoarse did i lose my virginity? I feel ruined for marriage

[@ilikeyoutube685]

No you didn't

[@yoodledoodle7210]

Shrimpy Silk no. And even if he did actually have sex with you forcefully against your will, I think that’s different than doing it willingly. Also if that happened without your consent it would be rape so...

[@armyshope]

You did well

[@PicklesDaPanda]

no. you defiantly did not lose your virginity. you did the absolute right thing. you are totally okay

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

No, you’re fine. Don’t worry about it.

[@triciadeavenport6401]

“How can a young man keep his way pure? By taking heed according to Your word.” Psalms 119:9 “God has called us to live holy lives, not impure lives. Therefore, anyone who refuses to live by these rules is not disobeying human teaching but is rejecting God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.” ‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭4:7-8‬ ‭ “But I see in my members another law waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members.” Romans 7:23 “So if your eye-even your good eye -causes you to lust, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:29 “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans12: 1-2‬ “To put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” Ephesians 4: 22-24 So you see, we are instructed to be pure of heart & mind. Not to think as the world would think but as our new nature in Christ would have us to be sanctified, set apart taking our thoughts & actions captive and not giving in to the lusts of the flesh. Jesus warned that even if you looked at someone in lust & had impure thoughts about them you were committing adultery in your heart. Obviously, no physical touching was involved...just a THOUGHT! Masterbation is touching oneself while having IMPURE SEXUAL THOUGHTS about another person. That is why the Lord also said we needed to take our thoughts captive. Masturbation is a result of our thought life and the Lord has plenty to say about our thought life. You are misleading many by saying it’s ok. We are to be careful with our thought life because if one doesn’t take control of it we could easily act upon our impure impulses in real life. That is how many fall into the trap of fornication & adultry. They think about the act and then become comfortable playing it out in real life...you are giving dangerous advice. We must keep our thought life pure & crucify the flesh & its worldly desires. Take up your cross and follow after Jesus. I was also guilty of masturbation but when I became born again of the spirit of the living God I was convicted. The Lord also revealed to me that there are spirits of lust named Incubus and Succubus look them up. We do not war against flesh & blood but against principalities in the spirit realm. Guard your heart & thoughts & choose to live a holy life, least the enemy of your souls tempt you to sin against a Holy God.

[@Joni-vp6mp]

You are obviously a descendant from the Puritans of the 1600s. Masturbation is no more 'impure' than sex. You can make any sexual act impure by having the wrong motives.

[@TheCoffeeHouseMinistry]

Sometimes men just need to release.

[@dave_ecclectic]

No they don't. I have been celibate for 11 years. That is by the Grace of GOD by the way.

[@ronaldjoe7896]

i do agree with you, from experience , when all the power build up i you by the food you eat, after a time you need that release, some men get crazy and committed rape ,

[@joshuafernandez3237]

rather than its normally for the straight guy..

[@myroom1913]

David Robertson Why do the majority just speak about MEN. WOMEN also have these same issues!!!!!! We are ALL sexual creatures!!!!!

[@MrMrjack18]

@@dave_ecclectic YES WE DO IDIOT ! you know what will happen when we don't masturbate ?? our balls will go blue and it's gonna be super painful ! WE NEED SEXUAL RELEASE ! if we don't do that we will go crazy.... masturbation and sex are natural things !

[@efandmk3382]

Wow. A NINE part series on masturbation. Somebody has a issue.

[@anickrocourt4876]

So it’s ok to do it ?

[@armyshope]

Life is yours

[@pdxnikki1]

Anick Rocourt no. It's a sin. You have free will and can do whatever you like but if you love Him you'll keep His commandments. Sexual immorality is the heart of the law, the center of the Torah. Feeding the desires of the flesh just makes them stronger and always pulls us away from our rightful inheretence of The Kingdom. So, it depends on what you're truly after and what your heart desires most: Jesus and your inheritance in His Kingdom or satisfaction of your fleshly desires. We are all worth so much more and we sell our birthright for seconds of pleasure while eternal pleasure is truly ours.

[@sarahward3874]

Sarah Ward. God gave man and woman the desire not to try and banish it but to enjoy.! If not with a wife or husband because of them being deceased. .then the body's need will still need to be relieved.!

[@ragegamer7584]

Thank you im going to try and stop it

[@louisesrensen5529]

This is interesting..... Because the way I was brought to light about Jesus was actually someone saying that masturbation is inviting demons into your life. And that sentence was a crack in my old life as an occult. It very quickly changed my course from occult to a christian. As I understand it, the bible isnt clear about a lot of things, but there are just some things you know in your heart when the Holy Spirit is living inside of you. For exsample I knew immediately that yoga was related to occultism, but I see a lot of people calling themselves christians practising yoga. But ask the question; what is masturbation? Isnt it sex? And the bible is clear that sex is to be inside a marriage. So sex is something holy between 2 people; it is not a single enjoyment practice. !. Corinthians 7:4 For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does.

[@hotrod91781]

It's is a sin

[@truebeliever9405]

Maybe or maybe not but it's wrong and shouldn't do that.

[@inshadow2000]

@@truebeliever9405 name wrong things that are not sin...

[@inshadow2000]

@dean Grant okay, speeding is not at sin then?

[@oldcenturyhymns7577]

Jesus said, when the holy spirit comes, he will teach us in all the truth of God, whoever musterbates knows deep inside that they're being licentious and unclean (check out Galatians 5;19) am sure if we truly seek the truth, we don't have to hear His mention a sun, we just need the conviction of it One thing is true, whatever you can't openly do it reveal to others it's sin, No one properly sane can come out and tell people how wonderful is mustabation to them, they are always shy about it and leave in hiding meaning that it's ashame to them as well I speak truthfully because I used to mustabate alot, I struggled to break free, until I succumbed truly to the saving power and grace of God, no jokes, I pleaded his victory that has overcome the world over my life(1john 5:4) and I was amazed just how he snapped that vice and I was set free I can share more on this for any one struggling, there us away of victory, though you got a part to play

[@mikevet1984]

Doing sex with your wife is a private issue as well. No body is ashamed but you do not need to do it in public. Use your mind before you write.

[@mikevet1984]

@@gordonhumbled Sex in not unclean unholy. The fanatic Christian videos want people to believe so. Nobody is free from lust because it’s a natural property placed by God as an instict of reproduction. The fanatics will soon say that coughing, sneezing, going to the toilet, breathing is unclean, unholy because it’s a property of the flesh. Madness....

[@mikevet1984]

@@gordonhumbled Sexual desire in Christianity is something unclean but simultaneously is a property of the bodies of every living creature human and animal and also the mean of reproduction of our species. The teachings of Christianity is the safest way to mental health clinic for people who believe these bullshit and keep them self in loneliness and away from falling in love.

[@mikevet1984]

@@gordonhumbled I believe God knows the way he created the bodies of his creatures, so he knows exactly this feeling of sexual desire of his children that happens to everybody more in younger ages, less when older, so if he thought that sex is a disgusting dirty thing he would not allow the feeling of desire to even to exist. Instead the act leads to pregnancy and birth. So I believe in my own way, and I thing Christianity preachings are dangerous for the mental health of people. Staying lonely lifetime without partner, spouse and family is abnormal for the human nature and has devastating consequences of antisocial behaviour and worst of all depression and thoughts of suicide especially in younger ages.

[@mikevet1984]

@@gordonhumbled Exactly for fanatic “true” Christians prepare yourself for flames of eternal hell just because you are a human being with feelings and you need a partner in your life. You are already condemned for adultery. At least I am out of these psycho preachings for which being depressed and in pain is very pleasing to God.

[@michaelp5283]

It was wrong because he defrauded her, basically it's deceit or a big premeditated lie, not because his seed spilled on the ground. It's a selfish heart condition that God condemned as He is never pleased with deception. It's mostly because children are considered a blessing from God and he cheated her out of that blessing which disgraced her. That's my interpretion of that verse.

[@jacksonren8205]

STUNNED by how many people think they know the Law better than God. Wine = Not a sin. Gluttonous wine leading to improper action = sin....NOT because of the wine but because of the gluttony. Likewise, masturbation = not a sin. Lust, lustful thoughts, gluttonous gratification = SIN, but Not because of the masturbation it could have stemmed from. Do you people think God would Sneak a sin in on you without telling you? God could have added masturbation to the Old Law with five words. Do you deny the Divinity of the scriptures or the soundness of mind of its Writer? Or that its Writer did not sufficiently know His own creation?

[@clanchattan1]

Also, Fornication and Adultery are not what most people think it is either. Both have to do with the mixing of the seed with other peoples of the world. Read, Esra 9 & 10 - both whole passages to get a better understanding of these two words.

[@gomezjkv]

There is no need to find a story in the Bible regarding masturbation. Look at Leviticus 15:16. It’s addressed right there. And the “penalty” is….. you need to take a bath. That’s it. No need to atone, no need to sacrifice a couple of doves or a lamb… just take a bath because you’re “unclean”. Hope that helps. God bless.

[@LavenderValley777]

Well many thoughts many opinion.. to conclude,, masturbations is wrong when it involves fantasizing about lustful thoughts or involving other men and women ( not spouse) . If someone could do M without such thoughts and imaginations then it's just releasing from mounting sexual pressure...

[@mikeoftheussenterprise4895]

Sexual sin is ruining the lives of many people today. It appears that this may be a good thing for a single person to relieve his/her desires.

[@johntabares9163]

I agree that even I have no found the word Masturbation in the bible but the bible says Abstain from Fleshly desire with war against your soul masturbation is work of the flesh Ephesians.5:3 the word uncleanness filthiness this the explanation of this word Masturbation very unclean for the Saints that's why I thank God really always remind me through HIS WORD that I hate sin actually many CHRISTIAN today struggling this masturbation but we need to fight against that this is the work of the devil to destruct us by his deception We need more PRAYER against that Jesus Christ is the greatest solution 🙏

[@amazinglove6137]

What is sexual immorality? Let’s be honest here! Masturbation and pornography falls under sexual immortality. Pornography isn’t in the Bible as well but we as believers consciously know it’s not right in the sight of God! Masturbation and pornography usually leads to addiction, amongst other things.

[@JAQ4]

God is Absolute Good, no evil in Him at all.1 John 1:5 The world views things in relativity, as if God is relatively good and He will allow a little bit of darkness in His Kingdom...No sir, Im sorry but we need to think in absolutes like God if we have the mind of Christ. We need to really re-examine Gods Word and research, meaning to search again, if we let this world dictate how we live, than we wont have life in the end. We need to feed ourselves with the real Word of God not all the false doctrines that have been in the churches for ages, Acts 20:29-31.

[@pengoobanana5848]

Well to be fair God murdered babies

[@paulrobinson9318]

+@@pengoobanana5848 False. Evidence? At the very least they were His to begin with, and IF he chose to take them to heaven before sin could defile them - that is HIS prerogative and an act of ultimate kindness.

[@paulrobinson9318]

You realize that your statement is exactly what the Pharisees would say? God is NOT nearly as legalistic as the neoPharisees today - God KNOWS we will sin, and mess up and loves us anyway - legalists have NO place for mercy - ONLY law - But Mercy always triumphs over justice in God's economy - and the Holy Spirit makes intercession for us that covers all our sins before God. James 2:13 "In essence, James 2:13 tells us that, since God will judge us with mercy, we should judge others with mercy. Being merciful is an act that shows our thankfulness for all God has done, and it is made possible through the Holy Spirit’s indwelling."

[@pengoobanana5848]

neat

[@animeslashers6150]

Actually masterbation is a sin , it was commiting suicide . The very life of yours would be lost , and shall fall your light to animals so kindly remember always that it is a sin ..

[@robraver]

while its not the best of habits to have, sexual frustration is no joke. We are built that way...if sex wasnt so attractive there wouldnt be any people around now would there? We sin, whether saved or not...even that fleeting naughty thought is sin...it was all paid for by Jesus. To me its a very personal matter. Now I fell away for years..umpteen relationships with all the sex I wanted. I regret those wasted years. And no....dont fall away for that temptation. We are only human, and prone to urges. Like I said, dont get judged by anyone..although be wary of such habits, they can get out of control.

[@cathyb2967]

robraver My bf gets me to masterbste while he watches .I masterbate him too .and he does it for me .

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

@@cathyb2967 in your heart do you think God approves? Be honest with yourself.

[@francoiseknstlr]

What are doing with this verse? 1 Corinthians 7:4 4 The wife does not have authority over her own body but yields it to her husband. In the same way, the husband does not have authority over his own body but yields it to his wife.

[@yestothetruth]

Not everyone has the same faith (cf. Romans 14). God can speak to you through that verse and it's crystal clear to you that it means masturbation is vanity. Even as a single person, God can speak to you that way. That doesn't mean his guidance is given to you to communicate his will about masturbation to everyone else. The answer to the question the video is asking can be sought and found by each one in his/her own relationship with God. He will surely point out anything that is possibly in the way of closeness to Him at any given point in their walk with Him. So, a person needs to focus on having a relationship with God or deepening his/her relationship with God. Then he/she will have his precise guidance, essentially making such videos as this one useless to anyone who is diligent to seek God's will. In any case, having an addiction to masturbation would be sinful. There would be a serious heart issue in such case. Masturbation would have been given a place that it should not have had in the person's heart. That's idolatry rather than something we would call "the sin of masturbation." I'm glad to see you bring up that verse in this discussion. 🙂 God bless you!

[@Roland6596]

It is right to say that the bible never mentioned about masturbation but what do both men and women think while masturbating??? Do they not think of another person they have been desiring to make love to? Is that not spiritually like fornicating. (THESE ARE SIMPLY QUESTIONS TO EDUCATE MYSELF AND I AM NOT TRYING TO BE A SMART PERSON THERE). I would appreciate a reply

[@yestothetruth]

You can find the answer to the question the video is asking in your own relationship with God. He will surely point out to you anything that is possibly in the way of closeness to Him, whether that's a wrong action or a wrong mindset. So, if you focus on having a relationship with God or deepening your relationship with God, then you will be able to seek his precise guidance on anything. Masturbation is a sin if you are choosing to do it to feed an addiction, when you know you should have resisted the urge and denied yourself instead (Luke 9:23), calling upon God for help to overcome the temptation as needed (Hebrews 4:15-16). It's sinful in any case of addiction because self-control is undermined. It's also sinful when it's something a person relies on to cope with any problems (e.g. loneliness). In that sense, it's an idol and takes the place of God because God would rather that person turn to Him in prayer for help about any challenges and experience receiving his help. That would be pleasing to God rather than to see the person become dependent on whatever temporary relief that masturbation or anything else people get addicted to may bring. Additionally, having sexual fantasies involving random people who are not one's spouse often -but not always- accompany masturbation, and with no love or faithfulness in the picture, that is the expression of an impure heart, which is sinful and hinders someone's relationship with God (James 4:7-8, Isaiah 59:1-2, 1 Peter 3:12). Heart purity matters to God (Matthew 5:8, Hebrews 12:14). In any case of a struggle with sin, God's grace will help you overcome sin and live a new life that is pleasing to Him (Titus 2:11-14). But it starts with repentance first, in the way that the Bible teaches it. Please see the videos in my playlist called _"Be Set Free From Sin"_ for help if you need. Take some time to understand well the way you need to approach God. Your obedience to God is the key to your deliverance from any sin that you are bound in (Hebrews 5:9). Peace to you!

[@Rigorous_Storm]

Would it be considered sexual immorality? That is mentioned many times.

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

Yes.

[@samcotten2416]

Look, the Onan story certainly doesn’t sufficiently teach that it’s wrong, but the very fact that there’s so much question and discussion over this topic might show that the answer is simple. Paul says in Romans that the law is written in our hearts, and I think we all know deep down that there’s really no way to masturbate for the glory of God. I mean, just listen to how that phrase sounds.

[@LizaLavolta]

Lots of itching ears on the comments....the fact that people so vehemently defend it is very very telling. It's quite obvious when you have read the full word of God that it does not align.