Question: "Masturbation - is it a sin according to the Bible?"

[Enow]

While it is up to the parents to set parameters for their children's internet use, we all know that kids find ways to get around their parents' rules. There is a good chance that children, unfortunately, will stumble upon something on the internet that makes them stumble. But, as much as we can help it, it shouldn't be because of us.

Which is why parents should teach and set the example of how relying on Jesus Christ in us all the time for being our Good Shepherd in helping us to follow Him in this valley of death is how they are to face each day.

 

[tourist]

That is exactly what I'm saying, if people what to talk about playing with themselves that's none of my business, but when anybody who is roaming the Internet can see such stuff and especially on a Christian site, Really, that's alittle twisted in my book.

And the mods have allowed it in the open forum area, why I can only imagine what goes through their heads,

this is can be easily moved to conspiracy forum, thus would limit it be viewed by site members only, not just anybody coming across the site on the Internet.

i wonder where people's morales are anymore these days, somethings seemed to go right out the window all in the name of pleasure for isn't this what the thread is about pleasuring ones self, Quite ignorant indeed.

The purpose of this thread if for discussion whether or not masturbation is a sin according to the bible and not the morals of those that chose to contribute to the discussion.

 

[Galatea]

While it is up to the parents to set parameters for their children's internet use, we all know that kids find ways to get around their parents' rules. There is a good chance that children, unfortunately, will stumble upon something on the internet that makes them stumble. But, as much as we can help it, it shouldn't be because of us.

I don’t think children are reading this site, or would even stumble upon it. I don’t think a frank discussion about masturbation would cause children to stumble- unless they feel shame or guilt because these Christian folks are saying it is an evil thing.

I am reading a biography of Adolf Hitler. He read in his youth that St. Anthony flagellated himself in order to suppress the desires of the flesh. Hitler thought it was absurd and that Christianity is only for old women and priests.

This extremism against something that almost everyone experiences as a rite of passage into puberty has probably driven countless people away from God and turned them off Christianity.

I realize Hitler was raised as Catholic, and the Catholic church teaches against masturbation quite strongly. Who knows how many boys were turned away from God because the Church made them feel dirty for having normal biological processes?

 

[BillG]

That is exactly what I'm saying, if people want to talk about playing with themselves that's none of my business, but when anybody who is roaming the Internet can see such stuff and especially on a Christian site, Really, that's alittle twisted in my book.

And the mods have allowed it in the open forum area, why I can only imagine what goes through their heads,

this is can be easily moved to conspiracy forum, thus would limit it be viewed by site members only, not just anybody coming across the site on the Internet.

i wonder where people's morales are anymore these days, somethings seems to go right out the window all in the name of pleasure for isn't this what the thread is about pleasuring ones self, Quite ignorant indeed.

No No No

The opening post was a question.
The same question every believer will ask and ponder on it.
Therefore giving their thoughts on the question asked.

Move to the conspiracy forum?
Really?

The question asked is not a conspiracy and those who struggle with question are not conspiracists.

The issue of masturbation is not conspiracy

You need to wake up and smell the coffee.
Put aside your ignorance and prudish attitude and engage.

 

[IamWhoIam]

I'm sure there are countless thousands of sites where a 7 year old could go to that would adversely affect him or her. That's where the parents come into the picture to control the content that their child is allowed to view.

Yes I no that, but I'm talking about this site, A supposed Christian Site,

do you know how many children in this world who don't have proper instructions and care from their parents, are you living under a rock or what?

 

[zeroturbulence]

The Bible does not mention masturbation or state whether or not masturbation is a sin. The passage most frequently associated with masturbation is the story of Onan in Genesis 38:9–10. Some interpret this passage to say that “spilling your seed” is a sin. However, that is not what the passage is saying. God condemned Onan not for “spilling his seed” but because Onan was rebellious. Onan refused to fulfill his duty to provide an heir for his deceased brother. The passage is not about masturbation but about fulfilling a family obligation.


A second passage sometimes used as evidence that masturbation is a sin is Matthew 5:27–30. Jesus speaks against having lustful thoughts and then says, “If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away.” While there is clearly a connection between lustful thoughts and masturbation, it is unlikely that Jesus was alluding to the specific sin of masturbation in this passage.

The Bible nowhere explicitly states that masturbation is a sin, but there is no question that the actions that usually lead to masturbation are sinful. Masturbation is nearly always the result of lustful thoughts, inappropriate sexual stimulation, and/or pornography. It is these problems that need to be dealt with. If the sins of lust, immoral thoughts, and pornography are forsaken and overcome, masturbation will become much less of an issue and temptation. Many people struggle with guilt concerning masturbation, when, in reality, they would be far better off repenting of the sins that lead them to masturbate.

With that said, is masturbation itself a sin? While the Bible does not directly answer this question, there definitely are some biblical principles that can be applied to the issue:

(1) “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). If we cannot give God glory for something, we should not do it.

(2) “Everything that does not come from faith is sin” (Romans 14:23). If we are not fully convinced that an activity is honoring to God, it is a sin.

(3) “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body” (1 Corinthians 6:19–20). Our bodies have been redeemed and belong to God.

These great truths should have a powerful impact on what we do with our bodies. In light of these principles, many conclude that masturbation is always sinful. Masturbation is a questionable activity, at best—whether it can glorify God; whether it can be done in absolute confidence that it is right; and whether it can honor God as the owner of our bodies.

If done with absolutely no lust, immoral thoughts, or pornography, with full assurance that it is good and right, with thanks given to God for the pleasure it brings (see 1 Corinthians 10:30), is it still a sin to masturbate? The most we can say is maybe not. However, we have serious doubts whether this scenario ever truly exists.

I usually never touch threads on this topic... but...

Deuteronomy 23:9-11 says:

Uncleanness in the Camp
"When you go out as an army against your enemies, you shall keep yourself from every evil thing. "If there is among you any man who is unclean because of a nocturnal emission, then he must go outside the camp; he may not reenter the camp." But it shall be when evening approaches, he shall bathe himself with water, and at sundown he may reenter the camp.…

New American Standard Bible

 

[IamWhoIam]

No No No

The opening post was a question.
The same question every believer will ask and ponder on it.
Therefore giving their thoughts on the question asked.

Move to the conspiracy forum?
Really?

The question asked is not a conspiracy and those who struggle with question are not conspiracists.

The issue of masturbation is not conspiracy

You need to wake up and smell the coffee.
Put aside your ignorance and prudish attitude and engage.

Really, yea ok, how about some brown coffee.

[video=youtube;PK3HKyrRids]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK3HKyrRids[/video]

 

[BillG]

Really, yea ok, how about some brown coffee.

[video=youtube;PK3HKyrRids]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK3HKyrRids[/video]

Yes please, 1 brown sugar.

How do you drink yours?

 

[CS1]

Is self-gratification a sin? Hmm well I guess you would have to ask the following :

1. does it glory God
2. Does it demonstrate self-control
3. is it biblical
4. If you have to ask is it a sin then it is most likely a sin

The context of the question would to also ask the age of the person doing this. example :

If you are 13 then you are immature and lacking self-control

if you are 20 you at lacking self-control and need to get a job
if you are 40 + your a pervert and have no self-control

 

[BillG]

Really, yea ok, how about some brown coffee.

[video=youtube;PK3HKyrRids]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK3HKyrRids[/video]

And the purpose of the video?
Will discuss over a cup of coffee if you wish?

 

[tourist]

Yes I no that, but I'm talking about this site, A supposed Christian Site,

do you know how many children in this world who don't have proper instructions and care from their parents, are you living under a rock or what?

This site has a lot more to offer than simply masturbation threads. I do agree with you that a lot of children are allowed to run rampant but also believe that censorship tends to cause more harm than good. I really haven't read a single post in this thread that would cause irreparable harm to a child.

 

[beastslayer1970]

I don’t think children are reading this site, or would even stumble upon it. I don’t think a frank discussion about masturbation would cause children to stumble- unless they feel shame or guilt because these Christian folks are saying it is an evil thing.

I am reading a biography of Adolf Hitler. He read in his youth that St. Anthony flagellated himself in order to suppress the desires of the flesh. Hitler thought it was absurd and that Christianity is only for old women and priests.

This extremism against something that almost everyone experiences as a rite of passage into puberty has probably driven countless people away from God and turned them off Christianity.

I realize Hitler was raised as Catholic, and the Catholic church teaches against masturbation quite strongly. Who knows how many boys were turned away from God because the Church made them feel dirty for having normal biological processes?

Like I have been saying. Satan has the battlefield advantage on SEX because the church lets him have it.

 

[tourist]

Is self-gratification a sin? Hmm well I guess you would have to ask the following :

1. does it glory God
2. Does it demonstrate self-control
3. is it biblical
4. If you have to ask is it a sin then it is most likely a sin

The context of the question would to also ask the age of the person doing this. example :

If you are 13 then you are immature and lacking self-control

if you are 20 you at lacking self-control and need to get a job
if you are 40 + your a pervert and have no self-control

The pros and cons about self-gratification would make an excellent topic for a thread. Is the self-gratification of eating a medium rare T-bone steak a sin? Or a slice of home-made apple pie afterwards for dessert? Of course, ala mode might be involved with the pie making it problematic. Personally, I'm trending towards vanilla.

 

[beastslayer1970]

The pros and cons about self-gratification would make an excellent topic for a thread. Is the self-gratification of eating a medium rare T-bone steak a sin? Or a slice of home-made apple pie afterwards for dessert? Of course, ala mode might be involved with the pie making it problematic. Personally, I'm trending towards vanilla.

Gotta be a Porterhouse, not no flimsy T-Bone and Blackberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream, come on man.

 

[Susanna]

How can mankind go on without sex?

I guess there's a reason why this subject surface again and again. We're simply and literally dead without it.

Yet the subject is "dangerous".

I belive sex is between man and woman, but I do also believe that masturbation is not in the league of sexual pervertions.

Jmo....

 

[tourist]

Gotta be a Porterhouse, not no flimsy T-Bone and Blackberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream, come on man.

I'm going to get with the program. Or the menu.

 

[beastslayer1970]

I'm going to get with the program. Or the menu.

And all Good people said...............Lets eat!

 

[IamWhoIam]

This site has a lot more to offer than simply masturbation threads. I do agree with you that a lot of children are allowed to run rampant but also believe that censorship tends to cause more harm than good. I really haven't read a single post in this thread that would cause irreparable harm to a child.

what you think and what happens if a child reads it you have no idea how it may effect a child, but if people want to take that chance then go for it, don't be unhappy if the outcome wasn't what people thought it might be, though if the outcome isn't what was expected I'm sure many won't be happy about it.

Any time anyone is pleasing themselves, they are not pleasing God at all. the thread is about self pleasing none of that has anything to do with God,

[video=youtube;VwcUsV7b7iQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwcUsV7b7iQ[/video]

 

[Jackson123]

I think it is sin, but yes self control is not easy. We live in sin environment. Why tv or movie industry use pretty and sexy woman? I believe because to attract more people to watch.

Basically they know most man attract to pretty or sexy woman, thn follow by lust.

Woman may have more self control.

 

[Susanna]

what you think and what happens if a child reads it you have no idea how it may effect a child, but if people want to take that chance then go for it, don't be unhappy if the outcome wasn't what people thought it might be, though if the outcome isn't what was expected I'm sure many won't be happy about it.

Any time anyone is pleasing themselves, they are not pleasing God at all. the thread is about self pleasing none of that has anything to do with God,

[video=youtube;VwcUsV7b7iQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwcUsV7b7iQ[/video]

I find it odd that you believe boring walls of text will effect people, while you are posting an image of scantily clad women...