does the bible say anything against masturbation????

Question

is there any bible passage that SPECIFICALLY deals with masturbation??

Answer 1

Here's what Bro. Eli have to say:

Masturbation: To Sin or Not to Sin?

In my 43 years of propagating God’s words n the Bible, I have come across numerous people asking me what the Bible says about masturbation: Is it a sin to masturbate or not? Many religious denominations condemn masturbation in whatever manner it is done.

Sin is defined in the Bible as transgression of the law.

(1 John 3:4) “Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.”

Everything unrighteous is a sin.

(1 John 5:17) “All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.”

It is a known fact and scientifically accepted that every normal human person experiences occasional lust of the flesh. Even the apostles of Christ testify to this.

(James 1:14) “But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”

Sexual urges in humans is but as natural as experiencing hunger, thirst, tiredness, etc. It is one of the most important processes in the human body. This feeling is moderated by God’s laws and statutes among His people, like the Israelites, because this is God’s instrument in the process of procreation. The Lord killed Onan when he did not obey God’s law to raise seed for his brother who died, and spilled it on the ground.

(Genesis 38:8-10) “And Judah said unto Onan, Go in unto thy brother’s wife, and marry her, and raise up seed to thy brother. And Onan knew that the seed should not be his; and it came to pass, when he went in unto his brother’s wife, that he spilled it on the ground, lest that he should give seed to his brother. And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he slew him also.”

Onan did not masturbate, as others claim. He lied with his brother’s wife to enjoy the pleasure of sex, but at the point of orgasm, he spilled it to the ground in utter defiance of God’s commandment. So, he was condemned to death.

Frankly speaking, most men (and women), if not all, masturbate — especially those without sexual partners. Even those with sexual partners, like husbands and wife do masturbate also, when situations do not allow them to have sexual intercourse; like when a woman is with her ‘monthly visit’ or pregnant and about to deliver her baby. In a clinic, a man is required by a doctor to masturbate when having a physical check up and evaluation in his capacity to bear children.

In the Biblical sense of righteousness, these situations can not be considered as sin. If a married man or woman, a bachelor, or a spinster, do masturbate to refrain from doing evil or infidelity to his or her partner, are you going to consider it a sin?

(1 Corinthians 7:29; 31) “But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none…”

“…And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.”

Scientifically, there is also evil in too much indulgence in everything we do to our body. Overindulgence in eating, drinking, etc. will cause us to sin and scientifically will eventually cause diseases in our bodies (http://www.uspharmacist.com/oldformat.asp?url=newlook/files/Feat/ACF2F0E.cfm&pub_id=8&article_id=45.)

Gluttony is being condemned by the Bible.

(Proverbs 23:20) “Be not among winebibbers, or among gluttonous eaters of meat…”RSV

Overindulgence in masturbation poses psychological and physiological imbalances. (http://www.herballove.com/library/resource/overmas/fatal.asp)

Scientifically, there are benefits of regular, and not overindulging,in masturbation. In recent study, researchers say that They found those who had ejaculated the most between the ages of 20 and 50 were the least likely to develop the cancer. They say that men who ejaculated more than five times a week were a third less likely to develop prostate cancer later in life. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3072021.stm)

I do not recommend masturbation to anybody, neither do I encourage anybody to make it a scapegoat of their immoral sexual addictions, but I will not judge nor condemn anybody that because of force of circumstances, and not with evil mind, is doing the act. God judges according to the intents of the heart!

(Jeremiah 17:9-10) “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.”

Sins committed by a Christian due to the ‘weakness’ of his flesh is pardonable under God’s mercy.

(Galatians 6:1) “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.”

It is better to marry than to be burned.

(1 Corinthians 7:9) “But if they cannot exercise self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than to be aflame with passion.” RSV

May the Lord teach your heart of the proper things to do through His words in the Bible.

God Bless.



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Answer 2

Masturbation And The Bible

Answer 3

No. The sin of Onan was coitus interruptus not masturbation. In any case, it has been demonstrated that a regular sex life, with a partner or by yourself, is the best prophylactic against prostate cancer. If there is a god, it is very unlikely that s/he is going to design a human such that those men who don't masturbate get prostate cancer and then make masturbation a sin. Obviously masturbation is part of a normal healthy life and should be encouraged. Remember, a w*nk a day keeps the surgeon away.

Answer 4

No, there aren't.

But the Bible does have a lot to say about living a life of purity and about not lusting.

The bottom line is that you should not do anything that is impure.
The Bible does say that the "marriage bed is holy."

Sex within marriage is a beautiful gift from a loving (and creative! ) G-d.

Sex outside of marriage (alone or with another person) distorts the meaning of sex, puts people into a rut, and misuses the imagination.

Exercise self-control over your body and choose peace of heart. G-d will provide the natural release in your sleep and help you if you ask Him.

G-d's gifts are worth waiting for.

"But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure...." (James)

Answer 5

listen dude , 95% of young people masturbate , so all u need is just to pray , it is hard not doing it at all ,try to decrease the number of times u do it , but i am sure that there are people who dont do it at all , its all about energy , since God tells us not to have sex before marriage , so we should try not to masturbate , because its like having sex or not exactly this way - i dont know- not married yet , so u should save ur sexual energy till u r married so u and ur wife be happy , but it doesnt effect ur sexual health or ur sexual efficiency , just try to spend ur energy in something that have more advantages , like sports , reading , singing , painting or whatever hobbies u have , if u spend more time thinking about a new song or about making music , it will be better , hope that my answer helps in any way

Answer 6

I'm not aware of verses specifically addressing it, HOWEVER...Christians are to guard their thought life, and masturbation usually involves sex fantasy. It can, like many sexual behaviors, be addictive. If you're trying to use it as an emotional crutch, you may need some professional counseling...especially if it begins to interfere with the enjoyment of sex between married partners.

Answer 7

It's most likely sexually immoral all together really. God says if you even look at a woman and think sexually about her, you've already sinned in his eyes. That really goes for married people, but sex is meant to between husband and wife anyway. When you flow the mojo you think about someone, so that would be lustful, sexual immoral....
This is a wierd subject yo. Just if you feel the urge, pray hard, do something to get your mind off it (its hard but it can be done). Anything is possible with faith in God buddy.

Answer 8

Proverbs: Do not cast your seed on infertile ground.
And he isn't talking about planting something here.
But it could refer to bestiality, also.
Or, if you are inclined to rationalize or explain it away, maybe it is some sort of conservation of energy.

Answer 9

Deaden, therefore, YOUR body members that are upon the earth as respects fornication, uncleanness, sexual appetite, hurtful desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Collisions 3:5
I think we can safely conclude that masturbation does not deaden your body members but rather incites sexual appetite.

Answer 10

i never read a actual scripture on it but it saids not to lust for anyone. what do you have to do for satisfaction out of masturbation? you have to lust. so i would say that is the sin in it.

Answer 11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nA2OE8s15k