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Is masturbation a sin? by Banilla: 11:53am On Jan 17, 2023
Hi! I wanna know if masturbation is a sin
Thanks!

Kobokunkie
TenQ
BluntTheApostle
AntiIslam
AntiChristian
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by AntiChristian: 12:54pm On Jan 17, 2023
According to the Bible not a sin!

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Re: Is masturbation a sin? by Banilla: 12:55pm On Jan 17, 2023
AntiChristian:
According to the Bible not a sin!
How? You're Muslim, right? In Islam, is it a sin?
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by adefitim(m): 1:34pm On Jan 17, 2023
A thread for Righteousness to devour
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by BluntTheApostle(m): 1:35pm On Jan 17, 2023
Banilla:
Hi! I wanna know if masturbation is a sin
Thanks!

Kobokunkie
TenQ
BluntTheApostle
AntiIslam
AntiChristian


The problem is not masturbation, but lusting.


If you can masturbate without lusting, then masturbation is not a sin.


For example, if you masturbate to thoughts of sexual moments you have had with your spouse, that is not lusting, and that masturbatory act is thus not a sin.


But supposing you masturbate to the image of another man's wife or a person you are not married to, then that masturbatory act is a sin.


So, masturbation is not always a sin. It can even be a great way to stay faithful in the event that your spouse is away for a while, but you need to satisfy your sexual urge.


It is a surest way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases/infections and infidelity.
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by judedwriter(m): 1:42pm On Jan 17, 2023
Banilla:
Hi! I wanna know if masturbation is a sin
Thanks!

Kobokunkie
TenQ
BluntTheApostle
AntiIslam
AntiChristian

Let me give you an experiment:

Stay without masturbation for 3 weeks and you will know whether it's a sin or not.

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Re: Is masturbation a sin? by AntiChristian: 2:57pm On Jan 17, 2023
Banilla:

How? You're Muslim, right? In Islam, is it a sin?

Yes, i am.

Masturbation for the unmarried is forbidden is Islam.

Masturbation by married couples is permitted!
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by Denoh68: 3:01pm On Jan 17, 2023
IT IS A SIN, SINCE YOU SATISFY YOUR SEXUAL DESIRE BY INDULGING IN IT, IT'S A VERY SERIOUS OFFENCE BEFORE GOD.
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by TenQ: 3:12pm On Jan 17, 2023
Banilla:
Hi! I wanna know if masturbation is a sin
Thanks!

Kobokunkie
TenQ
BluntTheApostle
AntiIslam
AntiChristian
There is no direct scripture about Masturbation in the Bible just as there is no direct scripture about the use of hard Drugs and Plastic Surgery or IVF etc. The Question of Sin or no sin now depend on the fruit produced by such an act. Does the fruit generated pass the test of the scripture

Phil 4:8:
"Finally, brothers, whatever things are true , whatever things are honest , whatever things are just , whatever things are pure , whatever things are lovely , whatever things are of good report ; if there be any virtue , and if there be any praise , think on these things."


The phrase think on these things." could also mean DO these things."

For out of the abundance of the heart a man is!

So, the question you need to ask yourself is
1. Is masturbation pure?
2. Is masturbation lovely?
3. Is masturbation of good report?
4. Is masturbation filled with virtue or good report?

If the answer to any above is NO, then you have your answer.


On a second part, masturbation could be a sacrifice you unconsciously make to demons for control over your life. In the spirit realm, there is what is called a principle of EXCHANGE. It is one of the easiest means of demons afflicting a Christians life. It is just like hard drugs, as you take it, you handover the control of your life to demons.

What does the bible says?

1Cor 6:18:
"Be fleeing sexual immorality. Your Body Is The Temple of The Holy Spirit. Glorify God In Your Body Every sin which a person may do is outside the body. But the one committing-sexual-immorality is sinning against his own body."


2Tim 2:22:
"Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart."


How to overcome:
1. Understand the spiritual implications of masturbation
2. Actively Resist the devil with respect to masturbation
a. Remove physical and emotional sources of temptations from around you
b. Fill your time with positive things, positive activities
c. Truly live your life for Christ knowing that
# You were bought with a costly price
# Your body belongs to the Holy Spirit
d. Learn to flee!

Shalom

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Re: Is masturbation a sin? by guysbewise: 3:24pm On Jan 17, 2023
Where is thou shalt not masturbate in the 10 Commandments?

Well said from Sonmvayina:

sonmvayina:
Masturbation..Gods greatest gift to teenagers.....the act of self love.....

But it is selfish, and selfishness is not a good virtue.

On the other hand I don't want to rule out the benefit of masturbation in case you don't have a partner. It relieves stress and boost the production of hormones which are beneficial for the over all well being of an individual....

Common, we are human beings, you can not always have your babe or wife around. So in the absence of Olosho, I recommend masturbation...(American pie on my mind)

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Re: Is masturbation a sin? by advocatejare(m): 4:20pm On Jan 17, 2023
TenQ:

There is no direct scripture about Masturbation in the Bible just as there is no direct scripture about the use of hard Drugs and Plastic Surgery or IVF etc. The Question of Sin or no sin now depend on the fruit produced by such an act. Does the fruit generated pass the test of the scripture

Phil 4:8:
"Finally, brothers, whatever things are true , whatever things are honest , whatever things are just , whatever things are pure , whatever things are lovely , whatever things are of good report ; if there be any virtue , and if there be any praise , think on these things."


The phrase think on these things." could also mean DO these things."

For out of the abundance of the heart a man is!

So, the question you need to ask yourself is
1. Is masturbation pure?
2. Is masturbation lovely?
3. Is masturbation of good report?
4. Is masturbation filled with virtue or good report?

If the answer to any above is NO, then you have your answer.


On a second part, masturbation could be a sacrifice you unconsciously make to demons for control over your life. In the spirit realm, there is what is called a principle of EXCHANGE. It is one of the easiest means of demons afflicting a Christians life. It is just like hard drugs, as you take it, you handover the control of your life to demons.

What does the bible says?

1Cor 6:18:
"Be fleeing sexual immorality. Your Body Is The Temple of The Holy Spirit. Glorify God In Your Body Every sin which a person may do is outside the body. But the one committing-sexual-immorality is sinning against his own body."


2Tim 2:22:
"Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart."


How to overcome:
1. Understand the spiritual implications of masturbation
2. Actively Resist the devil with respect to masturbation
a. Remove physical and emotional sources of temptations from around you
b. Fill your time with positive things, positive activities
c. Truly live your life for Christ knowing that
# You were bought with a costly price
# Your body belongs to the Holy Spirit
d. Learn to flee!

Shalom
God bless you for this!

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Re: Is masturbation a sin? by advocatejare(m): 4:23pm On Jan 17, 2023
AntiChristian:


Yes, i am.

Masturbation for the unmarried is forbidden is Islam.

Masturbation by married couples is permitted!
Muhammad used to pour his own semen on his clothes and Aisha would use her fingers to scrape it, anything muhammad did is seen as normal in Islam grin



Sunan Ibn Majah 538
Hammam bin Harith narrated:
"A guest came and stayed with 'Aishah, and she ordered that he be given a yellow blanket of hers. He had a nocturnal emission on it, and he felt too shy to send it back to send it back to her when it had the traces of that emission on it, so he dipped it in water and then sent it to her. 'Aishah said: 'Why did he spoil our garment? It would have been sufficient for him to scrape it off with his finger. I often scraped it (semen) from the garment of the Messenger of Allah with my finger.'"
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by AntiChristian: 4:43pm On Jan 17, 2023
advocatejare:

Muhammad used to pour his own semen on his clothes and Aisha would use her fingers to scrape it, anything muhammad did is seen as normal in Islam grin

Sunan Ibn Majah 538
Hammam bin Harith narrated:
"A guest came and stayed with 'Aishah, and she ordered that he be given a yellow blanket of hers. He had a nocturnal emission on it, and he felt too shy to send it back to send it back to her when it had the traces of that emission on it, so he dipped it in water and then sent it to her. 'Aishah said: 'Why did he spoil our garment? It would have been sufficient for him to scrape it off with his finger. I often scraped it (semen) from the garment of the Messenger of Allah with my finger.'"

I don't know why you own Holy Spirit is always confused like this?
How is this related to Masturbation now?

One day one day, you'll start using your brain!
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by Kobojunkie: 4:46pm On Jan 17, 2023
Banilla:

How? You're Muslim, right? In Islam, is it a sin?
Masturbation has its roots in sexual lust and this is the sin if adultery is scripture - Matthew 5 vs 27 - 28. Sexual lust may not be sin to Muslims given that this sin is defined in the Law that is Jesus Christ, a Law which Muslims do not recognize as they worship instead Allah, but it is definitely a sin to those who are followers of Jesus Christ. undecided
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by advocatejare(m): 4:49pm On Jan 17, 2023
AntiChristian:


I don't know why you own Holy Spirit is always confused like this?
How is this related to Masturbation now?

One day one day, you'll start using your brain!
How did semen get to the clothes of Muhammad?

Did he have idakole or was he masturbating? Tell us
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by Kobojunkie: 4:51pm On Jan 17, 2023
BluntTheApostle:
So, masturbation is not always a sin. It can even be a great way to stay faithful in the event that your spouse is away for a while, but you need to satisfy your sexual urge. It is a surest way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases/infections and infidelity.
Must a one who is a follower of Jesus Christ, called to die to self, satisfy his/her sexual lusts? undecided
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by Kobojunkie: 4:54pm On Jan 17, 2023
guysbewise:
Where is thou shalt not masturbate in the 10 Commandments?
The 10 commandments is a part of the Old Law of Moses which is a National Constitution of the State of Israel in the Land of Canaan given by God to the people of Israel. What business has anyone called instead to the Kingdom of God by Jesus Christ with that?, undecided
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by Lawag3: 5:11pm On Jan 17, 2023
AntiChristian:
According to the Bible not a sin!

You like discrediting the bible
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by AntiChristian: 5:20pm On Jan 17, 2023
Lawag3:


You like discrediting the bible

Not really!

Bible never talked about Masturbation and Gambling!
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by Kobojunkie: 5:27pm On Jan 17, 2023
AntiChristian:
Not really!
Bible never talked about Masturbation and Gambling!
Scriptyure doesn't mention a lot by the name you are used to but that is why Jesus Christ instructs His followers to use the understanding they have of HIs teachings and more will be given them as they do. undecided

From the teachings of Jesus Christ, what is made clear is that sexual lust in one's heart after another is a sin called adultery. Since those who are married are considered as one, it follows that the "another" is likely a reference to anyone to whom one is not married. And since masturbation relies heavily on sexual lust, it is easy to realize that masturbating to thoughts of an "another" is a sin. undecided
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by AntiChristian: 5:39pm On Jan 17, 2023
advocatejare:

God bless you for this!

See as dey derive judgement from Paul.

Did Jesus call masturbation a Sin?

If a couple masturbates each other is that a sin?

TenQ
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by ANTIlSLAM(m): 5:50pm On Jan 17, 2023
Banilla:
Hi! I wanna know if masturbation is a sin
Thanks!

Kobokukie
T.enQ
BlunTheApstle
AntiIsam
AntiChristan

To buttress what sane people having said above, Bible says All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.. So therefore, MASTURBATION IS A GREAT SIN
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by TenQ: 6:09pm On Jan 17, 2023
advocatejare:

God bless you for this!
Thanks bro!

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Re: Is masturbation a sin? by TenQ: 6:17pm On Jan 17, 2023
AntiChristian:


See as dey derive judgement from Paul.

Did Jesus call masturbation a Sin?

If a couple masturbates each other is that a sin?

TenQ

I don't know if you understand the meaning of masturbation but it seems you don't.

Masturbation:
The process of manipulating ones own genital organs, whether a penis or clitoris for the purposes of self-stimulating removing the requirement for a partner.


So, how can a married couple masturbate each other ?

In marriage sex is legal and it is the only environment where mutual sexual pleasuring is not a sin (and this is NOT masturbation by definition)!

Again, I've presented the rule

TenQ:

There is no direct scripture about Masturbation in the Bible just as there is no direct scripture about the use of hard Drugs and Plastic Surgery or IVF etc. The Question of Sin or no sin now depend on the fruit produced by such an act. Does the fruit generated pass the test of the scripture

Phil 4:8:
"Finally, brothers, whatever things are true , whatever things are honest , whatever things are just , whatever things are pure , whatever things are lovely , whatever things are of good report ; if there be any virtue , and if there be any praise , think on these things."


The phrase think on these things." could also mean DO these things."

For out of the abundance of the heart a man is!

So, the question you need to ask yourself is
1. Is masturbation pure?
2. Is masturbation lovely?
3. Is masturbation of good report?
4. Is masturbation filled with virtue or good report?

If the answer to any above is NO, then you have your answer.


On a second part, masturbation could be a sacrifice you unconsciously make to demons for control over your life. In the spirit realm, there is what is called a principle of EXCHANGE. It is one of the easiest means of demons afflicting a Christians life. It is just like hard drugs, as you take it, you handover the control of your life to demons.

What does the bible says?

1Cor 6:18:
"Be fleeing sexual immorality. Your Body Is The Temple of The Holy Spirit. Glorify God In Your Body Every sin which a person may do is outside the body. But the one committing-sexual-immorality is sinning against his own body."


2Tim 2:22:
"Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart."


How to overcome:
1. Understand the spiritual implications of masturbation
2. Actively Resist the devil with respect to masturbation
a. Remove physical and emotional sources of temptations from around you
b. Fill your time with positive things, positive activities
c. Truly live your life for Christ knowing that
# You were bought with a costly price
# Your body belongs to the Holy Spirit
d. Learn to flee!

Shalom
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by TenQ: 6:21pm On Jan 17, 2023
AntiChristian:


See as dey derive judgement from Paul.

Did Jesus call masturbation a Sin?

If a couple masturbates each other is that a sin?

TenQ

Unfortunately, Prostitution is ALLOWED and Supported by Allah the God of the Muslims!


Don't you Muslims do Mutah?
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by BluntTheApostle(m): 6:32pm On Jan 17, 2023
Kobojunkie:
Must a one who is a follower of Jesus Christ, called to die to self, satisfy his/her sexual lusts? undecided

A follower of Jesus Christ is allowed to have sex with their spouse na.


It is not lust when you masturbate to your spouse's image/picture or thoughts.
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by Kobojunkie: 6:36pm On Jan 17, 2023
BluntTheApostle:
A follower of Jesus Christ is allowed to have sex with their spouse na. It is not lust when you masturbate to your spouse's image/picture or thoughts.
According to the teachings of Jesus Christ, Marriage itself has nothing to do with the Kingdom of God, so I am not certain and those who belong to Him are those who die to self — they stop thinking of what they want and instead focus on that which others want — so, my question is not about what one thinks is allowed per se. undecided
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by BluntTheApostle(m): 6:45pm On Jan 17, 2023
Kobojunkie:
According to the teachings of Jesus Christ, Marriage itself has nothing to do with the Kingdom of God, so I am not certain and those who belong to Him are those who die to self — they stop thinking of what they want and instead focus on that which others want — so, my question is not about what one thinks is allowed per se. undecided


I don't understand you.


Are you saying sex is forbidden?
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by Kobojunkie: 6:52pm On Jan 17, 2023
BluntTheApostle:
I don't understand you. Are you saying sex is forbidden?
Sex is not forbidden but it is not of the Kingdom of God either. It is just that I find interesting what Jesus Christ said in Matthew 19 vs 12, which is that God has given permission to some to live as Eunuch for the sake of His Kingdom, implying that while being married is not of the Kingdom of God, living as a Eunuch can be. And of course, those who live as Eunuchs for the sake of the Kingdom of God regard sexual lust as a sin that it is. undecided
Re: Is masturbation a sin? by BluntTheApostle(m): 7:03pm On Jan 17, 2023
Kobojunkie:
Sex is not forbidden but it is not of the Kingdom of God either. It is just that I find interesting what Jesus Christ said in Matthew 19 vs 12, which is that God has given permission to some to live as Eunuch for the sake of His Kingdom, implying that while being married is not of the Kingdom of God, living as a Eunuch can be. And of course, those who live as Eunuchs for the sake of the Kingdom of God regard sexual lust as a sin that it is. undecided


Paul lived as a eunuch, and yet advised people to marry if they cannot stay celibate.


Now, to the unmarried and to the widows I say that it would be better for you to continue to live alone as I do. But if you cannot restrain your desires, go ahead and marry - it is better to marry than to burn with passion. (1 Corinthians 7: 8-9)


He obviously didn't see marital sex as sexual lust.

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