I am a Christian. Is Masturbation a sin?
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I found this quote, from Genesis; I think it is the one that people use to discourage masturbation., judge for yourself.\n\n38:7 And Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him.\n38:8 And Judah said unto Onan, Go in unto thy brother's wife, and marry her, and raise up seed to thy brother.\n38:9 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.  \n38:10 And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he slew him also.
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I'm a Christian to and I like beer and mixed drinks.  That in itself is not a sin.  The abuse of it, however, is.  \n\nEven Jesus drank wine.  At the wedding where he performed his first miracle of making wine from water (if it were a sin he would not have contributed to it) and at the last supper he drank it and had his disciples drink it (he wouldn't have caused them to sin).\n\nSo yes, it is okay.  Just be in control and moderate!
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Yes, it is called fornication. You can fornicate with yourself, which is sin against yourself. Corinthians teaches that it is better to marry than to burn with passion. \n1 Corinthians 7:9\nBut if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.\n\nI Thessalonians 4:3-5:\n"For God wants you to be holy and pure and to keep clear of all sexual sin so that each of you will marry in holiness and honor--not in lustful passion as the heathen do, in their ignorance of God and his ways."\n\nMatt 5:28\nI tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.\n\nImpure thoughts can lead to impure acts such as mast***ation. Having lustful thoughts is a sin. \n\nPhilippians 4:8 says that we are supposed to think about good, truthful things. Lust is not good and imagining sex in your mind is not a truth. \n\nPhil 4:8 \nFinally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are PURE, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
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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. (Philippians 4:8; Galatians 5:22, 23) When earnest effort is put forth to do this, such self-abuse can be avoided, with benefits mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.\n\nMasturbation is an unclean habit. (2 Corinthians 7:1) However, the Bible does not class it with serious sins such as fornication. In fact, it does not mention it at all. Therefore, a lapse into masturbation would hardly be unforgivable. Viewing it as if it were beyond forgiveness could actually be dangerous; a youth might reason that there is little point in trying to overcome the problem. But Bible principles indicate that a Christian should put forth strenuous efforts to fight this habit. (Colossians 3:5)\n\nA 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.\n\nSince 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. (Ephesians 4:19) The principles of God’s Word thus indicate that you “benefit yourself” by strongly resisting this unclean habit.—Isaiah 48:17.\n\nThough sexual offenses such as premarital sex (fornication), homosexuality, adultery, and bestiality are plainly condemned as gross sins in the Bible, masturbation is not mentioned. (Genesis 39:7-9; Leviticus 18:20, 22, 23; 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10)\n\nThe apostle Paul, however, did not let his desires become like a harsh master. On the contrary, he wrote: “I pummel my body [fleshly desires] and lead it as a slave.” (1 Corinthians 9:27) He got tough with himself! A similar effort will enable anyone to break free from masturbation.
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First masturbation is a sin because it affects purity and leads to worst sins like pornography and sex out of marriage.  I am a Catholic Christian too and I've been under going the same thing. I don't plan to lose my virginity, at least not in a senseless and lustful way. I've been trying for months and I have finally quit for good I haven't done it in over a week which is harder than it sounds. So believe me it's possible and I recommend it so much because I feel better about myself more than every time I masturbated. So the only real way to release that sexual energy is to take control with help from God.
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Well,If you are doing it just for the rewards then there will be no salvation for you.....Because GOD knows you intentions.....So yes I would still be a Christian.\n\nVery good question though........GOD BLESS\nhttp://www.gotquestions.org
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Masturbation is natural for humans sexual growth and satisfaction.  \n   \n   Many religions may disapprove of this practice, but I would say that many health experts would state that's its perfectly normal for developing children and completely acceptable for adults.
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you see this as a challenge and since you don't feel guilty you don't stop.  Its an addiction.  Not being a christian, i cant lecture you on sin, but I will say you are addicted.  In all honesty a single therapy session with a qualified doctor could work wonders.  You know you aren't supposed to do this but being forbidden, its even more appealing.  Its like your parents telling you you cant do something and that makes you want to do it more.  I can't treat that, but any good doctor could.
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i see what you're saying, and i feel the same way a lot of times, i too am a Christian virgin. i will say that lust is wrong, as all these guys have.\n\nhowever, Christ calls us to a relationship with Him, and to walk with Him daily. really, if we just live in His grace, thats all we need to do. if masturbating comes naturally when you're walking with Him and it seems like it's not tearing you from Him, go ahead. as paul says, "everything is permissible for me, but not everything is beneficial... i will not be mastered by anything" (1 corinthians 6:12). pray about it, and make sure sexual desire isn't mastering you. paul also says in galatians 5 that it is for freedom that Christ set us free, and under the grace and will of God we don't have to live in fear of the law, because following the law doesn't make us Christians or perfect or whole or fulfilled - Christ does. so listen to Christ and the way He expresses Himself in all kind of different forms, and don't be tied to legalism and whether or not there's a black and white solution for everything. normally there's a lot of gray areas, and thats why Christ doesn't want us to follow the law, He wants us to walk with Him and be free in Him.\n\nit also says in galatians 5 that one of the ways the Spirit of Christ expresses Himself in our lives is by developing self control within us. and what i've discovered is that a good way to develop self control is by disciplining yourself (with His help) to stop masturbating if it is controlling you and if it does makes you more free when you're not doing it. its also freeing, when the urge comes on, just to say "satan, i don't have to listen to you. Christ has set me free, now, so i don't have to listen to you anymore and i don't have to look to this kind of pleasure to fulfill me. get away, in the name of Jesus."\n\nthen just search your heart for His words, and don't be afraid to pray about it, a lot.\n\nlove in Christ, may He give you guidance to know what to do, and the grace to accept His love and forgiveness when you don't listen to Him, because nobody does perfectly.\n\n:)\n\n\nwww.myspace.com/shoobadablam
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Here's the reference from which most people conclude that mastrubation is wrong:\nhttp://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=1&chapter=38&version=31&context=chapter\nThey draw an analogy between what Onan did (ejaculating without the intent of procreation) and mastrubation (which is just that).  However, some scholars believe that God put Onan to death because he did not fulfill his responsibility to his late brother's wife (in spite of being told to do so by God himself).  There are also other parts of the Bible that suggest that semen causes things to become impure, like this one:\nhttp://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2015:17\nAs far as I know, the Christian restriction on mastrubation is a recommendation inferred from the Bible.  The case against mastrubation is not totally clear, but there's enough room for doubt as to its acceptability.  I hope this answers your question!
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Masturbation is really not dealt with at all in the Bible, so there is little basis for calling it a sin.\n\nMany people will come up with all sorts of contorted logic, but as long as it is used as an occasional stress reliever, I can't see any biblical prohibition.  However, as with any other appetite, if it gets out of hand (no pun intended) you risk violating the first commandment by making it your god.
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Sex was created to feel good for reproduction purposes. Sex feels fantastic (with the right person!) so the human race will never die. Masturbation is used for self fulfillment so I do think it is a sin. we were put on earth to be fruitful not fruit juice all in hand (lol it was funny to me) for a female if you've had penetration and your hymen is no longer there then you're no longer a virgin but if you're just rubbing your c.l.i.t then you're still a virgin whether you c.u.m or not doesn't "de-virgin" you its the actual penetration and no its not the same as fornication self pleasure controls you to limit who you have sex with...trust me 9 out of 10 you will please yourself better anyway
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http://www.gotquestions.org/masturbation-sin.html
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If you ask Christ to come in your heart, He does and then gives you a desire to do these other things. You don't have to do anything else to make it to heaven, but you will be held accountable to God for all you neglect to do. The Bible also says 'to him who knowth to do good and doeth it not to him it is sin' Our desire should be to do whatever it takes to be just like Him and to please Him. If you are a Christian and you don't have this desire then you need to talk to God about your walk with Him.
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I personally believe that it is a sin, and so it is always harmful.  There is such a thing as becoming addicted to mastu rbation and/or sex, after all.  The body is not a toy, but a holy temple, and should treated with respect.
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there is nothing wroung with masturbation it's good for your health and there is No where in the bible that says it is a sin
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Let me guess--you still think you're a good Christian, too? You know the answer to this question. You quit having affairs, get your act together, apologize to them (and to God) and get your life straightened out. Don't tell me it can't be done--you know it can. Sex is meant for marriage alone and then with one woman (not a dozen or even two). You are hurting them, hurting yourself, and you may end up a daddy long b4 you intended to. Quit the CRAP!!\n\nPS: God doesn't listen to sinners in sin--only when they ask for and WANT forgiveness and a change of life.