Posts Tagged ‘masturbation’
Is masturbation a sin and can God give me a sign to increase my faith?
Question: Hi. I am 12 and I just wanted to know if masturbation is a sin. I’ve researched it on Google and it said it was, so I stopped for a while, then I did it again and I still am. I also have another problem. I believe in God and heaven but I just…
Read MoreDoes “sexual immorality” (porneia) include masturbation?
Question: I would like to just say in some previous answers you have said that masturbation is not mentioned as a sin, but it is. We are told in Acts 15:20 to flee from sexual immorality. Today, most of the world sees masturbation as sexual immorality, and it has always been considered that. Because the term isn’t…
Read MoreDoes this article prove masturbation is a sin?
Question: I clearly understand that what you are saying is that the act of masturbation is not a sin. But look at what I found. [A link to an article is then given.] Answer: If masturbation bothers you or you are not confident that it isn’t sinful, then you shouldn’t do it. “Do you have…
Read MoreDoes Paul condemn masturbation in Romans 1?
Question: I was reading a part of the Bible and it was Roman 1:19-23. I was just wondering: does this relate to masturbation being a sin? Answer: “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of…
Read MoreI got drunk, visited a prostitute and really messed up my life. What do I do?
Question: I am a 26-year-old male and a Roman Catholic. Last month I was celebrating my birthday and I had planned a simple day for myself with my roommates: have a few drinks and dinner. I prayed for this to be my year with the help of God, and I went to the chapel to…
Read MoreDoes holding sperm for a long time cause cancer?
Question: I have heard about this site and how it helped people. So I am looking forward in hope. I was leading the life of an ordinary man with a good job, but I wasn’t able to find peace. Recently I got into religion and I am interested in this new life. I wanted to…
Read MoreI disagree with your stances on the Sabbath and on masturbation
Question: I must disagree with you on two counts. First of all, I cannot agree with your stand on the Sabbath day. When Paul and the other writers write of various points, such as honoring parents, not killing, not stealing, etc. they are not establishing new rules but are quoting from the Ten, which their…
Read MoreIs it wrong to self-pleasure while thinking of a spouse?
Question: I am wondering what your opinion is on self-pleasure while thinking of a spouse. It is not adultery because you are married to that person, and I am not sure if lust still applies when you are married. Answer: I know of no argument against it other than if a person uses self-pleasure as…
Read MoreDoesn’t masturbation require indecent thoughts to climax?
Question: I read your article. In regards to the definition of masturbation, which for years has been taught to me that was a sin. According to what you say, there is no proof of that in the Word. Now, if the motives are what sets the definition of when masturbation is a sin and when it is not, then…
Read MoreI feel so guilty about my past sins. I just can’t get them off my mind. Why do I still not feel forgiven? Is forgiveness all about feelings?
Question: Years before my girlfriend, who is my wife right now, and I had committed fornication and I got her an abortion. I was so sorry, even now, and regretful I allowed these things to happen, but it happened. Prior to our planned marriage, I converted and become a Christian. I repented of my sins…
Read MoreI keep lapsing back into pornography and masturbation. Is there any hope for me?
Question: I have a question for you. I was born again several years ago. At that time, I didn’t have too many struggles and had a heart of joy and was very happy. Before I was saved I struggled with looking at pornography and masturbating. I didn’t do it for a long time while I…
Read MoreIs masturbation sinful or not?
Question: First of all, I would like to say that I really found your site a wealth of information on all subjects biblical — which I hold very dearly. I want to love God and obey his commands, but I have a problem with the subject of masturbation. It’s not that I want to lust…
Read MoreCan I have someone I know who is struggling with masturbation and guilt contact you?
Question: I would like to ask you for a favor. I have a lot of friends on the Internet with similar struggles that I am facing. Can I advise them to contact you? I am especially concerned about one friend who is struggling with masturbation and has a lot of guilt about it. He would…
Read MoreIs masturbating wrong for women?
Question: I am a female, Christian, and a young adult who has some questions about the topic of masturbation: Is masturbation wrong for women? (It seems as if God doesn’t talk about women, he seems to just mention “semen”). Is masturbation wrong, if you are thinking about sex in the boundaries of marriage (not fornication)? (For…
Read MoreSince a sin offering was required, is masturbation a sin?
Question: I was wondering if masturbation was a sin even if one didn’t have any sinful thoughts when he does it. In Leviticus 15:14-15 it says that the person who had a discharged should offer two young pigeons, one for a sin offering and other for a burnt offering. Does this make masturbation a sin? Answer:…
Read MoreIs masturbation a sin when it is not accompanied by pornography or sinful thoughts?
Question: I masturbate and I’ve been addicted to it now. Anyhow, I read in your article that if one produces semen with any sexual purpose, it is a sin (such as seeing a pornographic picture or video). My question is: Would masturbating without thinking of such things and just masturbating with a clear mind, that…
Read MoreIs it wrong to perform masturbation and petting?
Question: I read your sermon about masturbation, but I didn’t find a Scripture that says it’s wrong. Is it wrong to perform masturbation and petting? Is tongue kissing wrong? I am confused because does it mean that masturbation is a sin? Do you have any elders that you could ask? I am a member of…
Read MoreWill masturbating when single cause harm later when married?
Question: Is masturbating unsafe? Will it cause harm later in marriage? Answer: See “Is masturbation unacceptable?” for a discussion about whether it is right or wrong. In regards to marriage, most men who use masturbation as a way to curb their sexual desire find that it is no longer needed after marriage (I Corinthians 7:1-9),…
Read MoreI caught my son looking at pictures of nude women and stimulating himself
Question: I am a Christian father from Germany. My wife and I try to raise our boys in a Christian and biblical way. I am a member of a small church in Germany. Unfortunately, we don’t have homeschooling in our country, so the liberal elements from outside sometimes come to my home to verify the…
Read MoreHow do you punish a boy caught masturbating?
Question: I have a problem. Yesterday, I sent my son to his room because he had misbehaved. About 15 minutes later I decided to check on him to make sure he wasn’t sulking. I normally knock before opening the door, but this time I just opened it. I was appalled to see him masturbating. He quickly…
Read MoreAre there dangers to masturbating?
Question: Is masturbating immoral and are there any dangers to masturbating? I’ve been having a big problem with this. I can’t seem to get a direct answer for this question from anyone and I can’t find a passage in the Bible that deals with this topic. Answer: A while back someone asked a similar…
Read MoreHow do you avoid sexual immorality?
Question: What ways are there to prevent oneself from going into sexual immorality? I have masturbated before and afterward, I repented. I realized that it’s very wrong to do so. So now I want to avoid it, but like you said before that it can become a hard habit to break. Thanks to the Lord…
Read MoreI’m addicted to pornography and masturbation. How do I stop?
Question: I’ve been addicted to porn and masturbation for two years. Everyone around thinks that I’m a right on Christian, but I’m not. Do I have to tell people what’s going on? I’m trying to stop. Will God still forgive me? Answer: Before any sin can be addressed, there has to be a period when…
Read MoreIs masturbation unacceptable?
Question: Is masturbation unacceptable? Answer: This question has been widely debated because the Scriptures do not directly refer to the practice. However, there are a series of passages that might include it. “If any man has an emission of semen, then he shall wash all his body in water, and be unclean until evening. And any garment…
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