i am a growing christian so im sometimes feeling horny such that i may fail to control these feelings up to the required standard until i masturbate,thats what makes it calm down,so i want to know whether this is ok or sinful towards the eyes of our lord Jesus christ.
2006-06-22 19:39:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Since, there’s no Scripture condemning the act of masturbation as a sin, it stands to reason that it’s an act which has the potential to be honoring to God and is in accord with the fact that the Holy Spirit lives in the believer. Solitary masturbation is not an act which harms the individual’s body, nor does it involve the joining of one body and spirit to another as is the case with sexual intercourse. Through the releasing of sexual tensions, it can act as a barrier to seeking release through immoral outlets. A part of honoring God with our bodies is doing whatever’s necessary to keep our bodies under control.
In the area of sexuality, masturbation can be an effective way of doing so.
2006-06-25 13:13:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even babies, once they discover their genitals, find it pleasant to fondle them and babies can't sin, even though they were born into sin.
That being said, the scripture I can't recall but I know what it says...it says that thou shalt not spill thy seed on the ground. That scripture also is used when speaking against birth control. It's in the old testament is all I can remember.
If you are a Christian, lots of things in the New Testament negated things in the Old Testament, for example, an eye for an eye was refuted in the New Testament by Jesus Christ when he said to turn the other cheek.
Some sins are obvious, but most of what people feel are "sins" are really not. Anything in excess is a sin. Eating is not a sin but eating in excess is, etc.
Hope this helps.
2006-06-23 04:32:35 · answer #2 · answered by Doxie_Lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there is no sin because it's the safest way of sexual gratification. Every religion does permit legitimate sex with ones spouse and if someone commits adultery it is termed as sin whether it is Christianity,Hinduism,Buddhism etc.If sexuality is no sin then how masturbation is sinful? It is the orthodox notion in every religious mind percolated through generations.Actually it is the best outlet provided by nature to control everyone's sexual desire.
2006-06-23 03:06:52 · answer #3 · answered by babasaheb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read Dr. James Dobson's book Preparing for Adolescence, and there is no scripture about it. I once asked a pastor about it and he said the same thing, No its not a sin in and of itself.
Matthew 5:27-28 deals with adultery, if you are fantasizing about a married women then yes its adultery.
2006-06-23 02:44:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hai
medical science says it is not harmful to health and it is a necessary action for your healthy mind and body. it is better than u r going some other ways to become satisfy. that may cause of deseases.
2006-06-23 02:48:20 · answer #5 · answered by Ajith S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 5:27-28
Pretty clear... check it out.
2006-06-23 02:42:01 · answer #6 · answered by ddead_alive 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is sinful. You are only supposed to "use" it with your spouse.
2006-06-23 02:44:53 · answer #7 · answered by ivan_3_13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It's a natural process for relieving sexual tension.
2006-06-23 02:41:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-06-23 02:43:54 · answer #9 · answered by navalstone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋