Im a teen & need help. I have 2 questions. 1st I believe masterbation is nomral but like an hour ago i did it 2 porn, like 3 times. the thing is I think i have OCD, Cus when im thinkin of 1 thing and then another, they usualy blend, sometimes i dont like certain thoughts combined. Im thinking of porn & how i screwed up & im looking for Jesus's redemption i get bad pics in my head, dont wana tell u wat they are. I think its the devil trying 2 get 2 me now that im weak but i just cant get rid of them. Will God Forgive me for these unwanted thoughts? They not on purpose, i hate those thoughts and wouldnt ever think of them on purpose 2nd I prayed for forgiveness, & Im worried that He doesnt listen now, Ive accpeted Jesus since was a child, Ive been a christian all my life. Will he leave me or not forgive me? Ive sin so much I feel like He wont listen and send me staright to hell. Pray for me and ask Him to give me Strength to conquer these thoughts and ''urges'' 4 porn
2007-07-02 00:15:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Someone once said; it is not what we do but how we feel about it that matters. I don't believe that is the whole truth but one thing is clear, if you think you are sick and weird for doing what you are doing then that is an important aspect of those actions. You started out stating you were asking a question but it looks like you are answering yourself before anyone else can. If you want answers you need to listen before you make up your mind, this is very important, don't come before your listeners.
It is clear you are conflicted about your sexual urges, you can blame your christian upbringing for failing to teach you how to deal with these very natural feelings. You also note your attraction to porn, which really is the devils work, so start by leaving the porn alone. Get it out of your life! You don't need it for your urges are more primeval, it will be easier to moderate the masturbation activity when you have eliminated the porn and you will be able to get a handle on yourself and realign your goals with the christian ideals you grew up with.
I hope you know that many of your brethren are out there praying for you as they have also faced these demons and know how hard it is to bring the ideals of the church in line with what you feel inside, you can also see this from the other replies. The devil is not inside you, but if you don't leave it alone he will gain a hold over you.
If it helps ask yourself why you believe in christ and remember what you were taught he can do to you if you continue to sin against him, or if you make false contrition.
Oh and one last piece of advice, the next time you feel you are in need of some porn think about what anyone in your family would think if they discovered you with your pants at half mast, abstinence will make you stronger. We pray for you.
2007-07-02 01:29:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honey, u need to slow down and stop worrying about all of this. God will never leave you. Take a deep breath.
Someone has been laying a guilt trip on you. Just take care of your needs without involving another person and you will be okay. You did not say whether you are a F or Male....but nevertheless, don't become a freak. Do everything in moderation. There is NOTHING wrong with masterbation.
The porno is another story and remember, the porno on ur computer is traceable. Porno is NOT good cuz it could lead u unto other situations. Leave that alone.
2007-07-09 20:23:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Masterbation is not sin. It is sexuality given to man from God. I ask some Christian doctor and they said masterbation is not sin. However the evil thoughts are sin. The question is can one masterbate without having evil thought? Using porn to masterbate seems to me sinful. If you focus more on what God wants you to do. You will get rid of it. Even if you cannot. Still God loves you. Do not feel too much guilty about this. 99 percent people mastebate and 1 percent are liars.
2007-07-02 00:26:04 · answer #3 · answered by hpathik 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Believe upon the Lord and you shall be saved. Salvation is a free gift by the grace of God for whosoever believes. Notice that none of those things have to do with us, it has everything to do with what Christ had already accomplished upon the cross. He said it is finished, that means a done deal. A gift that could be lost was not a gift in the first place. Many mock the once saved always saved doctrine but the truth of the matter that the only other doctrine would be once lost always lost and there is no hope.
2016-05-21 01:19:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To paraphrase scripture, "Absolutely nothing can separate us from the love of God". Here's a hint. Don't try to stop your thoughts. Imagine that you are sitting by a river with leaves gentlly falling into the water. Each time you see a leaf fall, just put one of your negative thoughts on it and watch it slowly drift out of sight. Then replace it with a thought like, God loves me, I am a valuable person, Lord grant me peace, etc. Also, you might try getting more physically active to relieve some of the stress you are feeling. Good luck to you my friend.
2007-07-09 12:03:22 · answer #5 · answered by Pilgrim Traveler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bible says he will never leave or forsake us. We all sin. We are human, but if we pray from our heart and really mean it, he forgives us. Everytime you have the urge for porn, make it a point to get up and do something else. There are also help-lines you can call to talk about your problems. They are free calls. Good luck.
2007-07-02 00:22:57 · answer #6 · answered by DOT 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He died for us while we were "still" sinners.
He knows your weakness and so does the enemy of your soul, but God searches your heart and knows if you are His child just by the conviction of your heart, He didn't come to condemn, but save those who depend on Him. He knows what battles you will face, just turn to Him for help, if you fall He will pick you back up. He became flesh to feel as we feel, all the same temptations he suffered, but He conquered because His Spirit is perfect and cannot sin, He has told us we are "not" perfect but that one day we will be perfected.
Repent in earnest and "try" to trust in Him, it's difficult He knows it, let Him pick you back up, if it was easy "like" evryone wants, what would be the point in suffering ? His and ours.
2007-07-08 19:31:41 · answer #7 · answered by dad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God will forgive you. Continue to pray with faith and talk to Him about your feelings. Ask Him for help and healing and for direction in your life. He will answer. He loves you just the way you are! God's love is much stronger than Satans temptations.
2007-07-02 05:40:12 · answer #8 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am gay and face the same question. can i be forgiven without repenting from this thing for the rest of my life?
the churces disagree so what does that say? RC are the real hard*sses. other than that most don't care about gay and especially not about the ocssional wankfest. Dont sweat it.
God made us as we are, and he made ejaculation fun so we would do it. if it wasnt none of us would be here.
2007-07-06 00:22:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
itd be hard for me to tell you to stop masturbating because i couldn't when i faced ur prob my self. Jehovahs believe masturbation is just nothing but thinking bout bad things so they say its not right the feelings u get are because deep inside you know ur thinking bout bad thoughts but i quit my religion cause of certain things like that but i still believ in god and i know he created all things thats all that matters i love god
and jesus
2007-07-09 13:26:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋