2007-03-25 14:07:58 · 6 answers · asked by stargazercrazydude 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is called lust, and if you let it run your mind then yes it is
2007-03-25 14:19:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible never specifically mentions masturbation or states whether masturbation is a sin. There is no question, however, as to whether the actions that lead to masturbation are sinful. Masturbation is the end result of lustful thoughts, sexual stimulation, and/or pornographic images. It is these problems that need to be dealt with. If the sins of lust and pornography are forsaken and overcome - the problem of masturbation will become a non-issue.
The Bible tells us to avoid even the appearance of sexual immorality (Ephesians 5:3). I do not see how masturbating can pass that particular test. Sometimes a good test for whether something is a sin or not is whether you would be proud to tell others what you had just done. If it is something you would be embarrassed or ashamed about if others found out, it is very likely that it is a sin. Another good test is to determine whether we can honestly, in good conscience, ask God to bless and use the particular activity for His own good purposes. I do not think masturbation qualifies as something we can be "proud" of or can genuinely thank God for.
The Bible teaches us, "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31). If there is room for doubt as to whether it pleases God, then it is best to give it up. There is definitely room for doubt in regards to masturbation. "For whatsoever is not of faith is sin" (Romans 14:23). I do not see how, according to the Bible, masturbation could be considered glorifying to God. Further, we need to remember that our bodies, as well as our souls, have been redeemed and belong to God. "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's" (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). This great truth should have a real bearing on what we do and where we go with our bodies. So, in light of these principles, I would definitely have to say that masturbation is a sin according to the Bible. I do not believe that masturbation is pleasing to God, avoids the appearance of immorality, or passes the test of God having ownership over our bodies.
2007-03-25 16:19:15 · answer #2 · answered by Freedom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not Christian, but I have read the Bible. Technically, according to Christianity belief, it is. Though, it's completely unjustified considering you can't create a new life without being able to support it, no disease can come from it, and it's one of the healthiest ways to relieve stress, as long as you don't take it too far.
2007-03-25 14:16:43 · answer #3 · answered by its_victoria08 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as there is no reference to masturbation in the 10 commandments, how could it be wrong?
2007-03-29 10:41:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You'll go straight to Hell if you do it.
How's that for 'wrong'?
Of course it's not wrong. Don't listen to these religious idiots about a biological need. What would they know? Ask a doctor. He'll tell you it's normal. So there you go.
2007-03-25 14:30:57 · answer #5 · answered by Atheistic 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is if you allow it to take over your life and that's all you ever do.
2007-03-25 14:15:38 · answer #6 · answered by Me in Canada eh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋