What are the laws etc. regarding masturbation in the bible?

Question

Is masterbation a sin or is it ok since its not with another person? I haven't been able to find anything in the BIBLE to clarify that.

Answer 1

well if you don't believe in god than its perfectly fine. Plus its first of all healthy why?
1. it relives stress
2. it reduces the chances of getting prostate cancer
3. its a normal human activity
how normal well at least 60 percent of males masturbate and the other lie about it.
o yea you can also lose weight from doing it just like you can lose weight from having normal sex.

Answer 2

Masturbation is essential to a healthy life for many men. A regular sex life, either with a partner or by yourself, is the best prophylactic against prostate cancer. Not all men have access to a regular and frequent sex life with a partner so masturbation is the way to go. No god is going to design a preventative for a serious illness and then make it a sin to use that preventative. It is illogical and capricious and I didn't think gods were like that. Not only is it good for you, it is fun too and even more fun when you do it with someone else. Remember, a w*nk a day keeps the surgeon away.

Answer 3

It's not specifically mentioned. However, Romans 8:5 says: "Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires."

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 describes agape love. It is not "self-seeking." Therefore, love looks for the interests of others.

Answer 4

I don't know of anything specific, but the bible cautions us to guard our thought life. Since i think everyone will agree that masturbation would involve a fantasy of some sort, then for the Christian I would strongly suggest not to go there. I heard allot of arguments for and against it...it just seems to me that as far as trying to live a Christian life "bringing every thought into subjection" that it would be counter-productive.

Answer 5

God's law states that "Thou shall not commit adultry". Sex and sexual activity (masturbation) was created by God for procreation (not recreation) between a married man and women. Sex/sexual acts outside of marriage or sex without the intention of having kids is considered a sin. The Bible tells us that we should live by the Spirit (prayer, etc.) and not according to the desires and passions of the flesh (body). God bless.

Answer 6

This subject is not mentioned in the Bible. Christians often mention an unrelated story (Onan), but Onan's sin was refusing to knock up his brother's widow.


In reality, *everybody* does it, including those who say they don't, so go for it, and don't feel guilty.

Answer 7

mormons believe it is a sin. i had a friend who is mormon and she said that this is discussed in the book of mormon, not the bible itself.

this was discussed in youth group back when i was a teen, and we were taught that there isn't anything in the bible that says it is a sin.

Answer 8

Well, there isn't anything in the bible concerning masturbation. So I guess that between you and your beliefs.

I guess if you are married and you are thinking about another woman while doing so it could be adultery.

Answer 9

5.9. Masturbation and oral sex. (top)

(1 Th 4:3-7 NIV) It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; {4} that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, {5} not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God; {6} and that in this matter no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him. The Lord will punish men for all such sins, as we have already told you and warned you. {7} For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.

Neither of these are specifically mentioned in scripture, although some say that the Song of Songs alludes to oral sex. The story of Onan (Gen 38:8-9) is not about masturbation but coitus interruptus in which he refused to fulfill his duty as brother in law and to ensure offspring for his dead brother it is his refusal which displeased the Lord. The absence of any mention of masturbation is surprising considering how widespread it is now and likely was when the bible was written. Absence of its mention could be construed that God does not treat it as seriously as say adultery. Masturbation is widely practised and oral sex is probably not uncommon in the West. Using the creation narrative as our guide and the principle that the male genital is designed for the female genital, just as food is for the stomach (1 Cor 6:13). Then neither practise can be said to conform with the design of our Creator and should be regarded as deviations from design which are sinful. Masturbation should tell most people that they should be married, unfortunately life is not always so accommodating. In most cases marriage should put an end the practise of masturbation, although this does not always happen, such is the fallenness of man. In its favour masturbation is safe sex and does not cause pregnancy. If it is not accompanied by pornography and fantasies and used merely as a release mechanism it is better than fornication and may prevent fornication. While masturbation is not mentioned impure thoughts are, and these need to be avoided. Therefore we need to take control over what we look at and avoid those things that give rise to or stimulate lust - papers, magazines, TV, films etc. We should take the responsibility to guard our minds (Phil 4:7-8) so that we are not overtaken by temptation.

(Phil 4:7-8 NIV) And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. {8} Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.

Paul's advice to Titus is to urge the young men to be self-controlled, this is good advice. In 1 Th 4:4-5 Paul tells us that "each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God". Also in 2 Tim 2:22 Paul's advice to Timothy is to flee the evil desires of youth and a positive command is introduced which is to pursue righteousness, faith love and peace. If the result is that a young man burns with sexual passion then the solution is marriage. The command for priests to remain celibate is clearly wrong (1 Tim 4:3 ). The current practise of late marriages together with a world filled with both sexual immorality and sexual images are not conducive to purity in both body and mind. For those addicted to pornography I have included some books in part1.

(Titus 2:6) Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled.

2 Tim 2:22 Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Apart from impure thoughts masturbation takes what should be love for another and perverts it into a kind of self-love. Instead of giving pleasure to another it is self pleasing. Usually it is a phase that young men go through before marriage, with marriage tending to occur later in life people are turning to sexual immorality or masturbation instead, instead of being perhaps a short phase it may last for many years. When combined with pornography it becomes an addictive combination that can lead to obsessive and negative results. Within marriage masturbation should not become a substitute for sexual intercourse because that would be defrauding your partner of their marital rights.

The usual advice concerning oral sex within marriage is that it should not become a substitute for genital to genital sex. The rule of love should be used, such that if one partner finds it offensive then the other should not insist on it. It is true that scripture says nothing about oral sex. Even the Kamasutra has pictures of oral sex; so it goes back a long time. My own view is that it is immature, but if your husband needs it, then it is better than adultery. The consequences of him going to someone else are far worse.

Answer 10

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