Is masterbation a mortal sin?

Answer 1

All sin is mortal sin.
The wages of sin is death.
It is the reason God came to this world in the form of man Jesus Christ.
Jesus overcame temptation sin and death for all who accept the atonement.,
We are by faith made new.

Answer 2

A youth asked: “Is masturbation an unforgivable sin?” Masturbation is not mentioned at all in the Bible. The practice was common in the Greek-speaking world during Bible times, and several Greek words were used to describe the practice. But not one of these words is used in the Bible.

Since masturbation is not directly condemned in the Bible, does this mean it is harmless? Absolutely not! Though it is not classed with such gross sins as fornication, masturbation is surely an unclean habit.

Even those not especially concerned with God’s viewpoint feel uneasy about the practice. For instance, Dr. Aaron Hass in his survey of the sexual practices of 625 teenagers reported: “The majority of adolescents who masturbated reported feeling guilty, ashamed, dirty, stupid, embarrassed, or abnormal.” Surely, masturbation is an unclean habit. But since “uncleanness,” according to the Bible, is a term that allows for a wide range of degree of seriousness, masturbation is not to be classed with such serious sins as fornication or other types of gross sexual immorality. Ephesians 4:19.

The Scriptures counsel: “Deaden, therefore, your body members that are upon the earth as respects fornication, uncleanness, sexual appetite, hurtful desire, and covetousness.” (Colossians 3:5) Is one who practices masturbation ‘deadening his body members as respects sexual appetite’? On the contrary, he is stimulating the sexual appetite. The Bible urges that one avoid the thinking and conduct that lead to such problems, replacing them with wholesome activity, and that one cultivate self-control. When earnest effort is put forth to do this, such self-abuse can be avoided, with benefits mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Masturbation also instills certain attitudes that are mentally corrupting. When masturbating, a person is immersed in his or her own bodily sensations, totally self-centered. Sex becomes separated from love and is relegated to a reflex that releases tension. But God intended that sexual desires be satisfied in sexual relations, an expression of love between a man and his wife. .

Answer 3

Isn't it strange how particular religions will tell you that any/everything worth doing in life is a "sin". It's their way of keeping you all mechanical zombies who are brainwashed into their every whim. And how crazy is this "original sin"? Even innocent babies are doomed. Unbelievable.

And you probably don't want to have sex outside of marriage, so what release are you going to give your body? Either you are going to walk around with an eternal erection or have to change your sheets on a daily basis. Sorry, but that's the scientific truth.

Answer 4

To me it's weird, but in most Eastern society all forms of sexual pleasure is acceptable, even outside sex. Look how advanced those guys are in Japan. It's not a mortal sin but a good way to release possible toxins that could lead to prostate cancer. (So I was told) Christians just hate anything that equals happiness and I don't think that is what God would've wanted.

Answer 5

It is a sin, but not a mortal sin.
It is sinful because it is a disordered action of the gift of our sexual faculty. Sex is ordered to the mutual sharing of love with one's spouse and for procreation. Masturbation is a sin because it does not fulfil what it is ordered to do. It is like eating food for the enjoyment of it, but instead of swallowing, spitting it out. Because eating is ordered to both, sustaining our bodies and fellowship when sharing a meal.

Answer 6

You are touching on one of the biggest problems of religion. Making people feel guilty for having natural feelings.

Answer 7

Its not a sin, but can be fatal if you practice auto erotic asphyxia

Answer 8

If so, I'm going to hell....

*Sigh* Puberty.....

(I'm glad I don't believe in hell.)


edit:

And I refuse to believe that all sin is equal. (Because OBVIOUSLY mass genocide is totally equal to using God's name in vain.) {{sarcasm}}

Answer 9

i dont believe masturbation a sin... everyone says its NATURAL... so i think people make these things up to mess up someone's head... so i say... MASTURBATING IS NOT A SIN!!

Answer 10

PROBABLY, BECAUSE IVE HEARD SAID EVERYONE HAS SINNED AND COME SHORT OF THE GLORY OF GOD, SO WE MUST HAVE ALL DONE IT.