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Lust is a sin. If the act involves lust then it is clearly wrong. Pornography is always wrong. But I don't believe being attracted to someone is wrong. God gave us positive feelings when looking at the opposite sex. However, at some point there is risk it can become lust and one must not cross this line that may be hard to discern.
The Bible doesn't say one way or the other about self pleasure. I think, like alcohol, that is it not inherently wrong otherwise it would have been clearly stated in God's Word, however it sure has numerous pitfalls and can't be recommended. And if someone feels it is wrong in their heart or feels convicted by God about something, then of course that person should not proceed. Jesus gave a wise warning in Matthew 5:30.
The physiological result of this may occur one way or the other due to the way our bodies are designed. For example, natural functions may occur in sleep and I don't think anyone should feel guilty about what they dream or what occurs while unconscious. I generally don't think Christians should try to be more restrictive than what the Bible says, as there is a risk of being to legalistic and deterring from God's Word. While still being mindful of one's heart and what the Holy Spirit may tell them about right vs wrong.
The Holy KJV may not have an individual verse to discuss with youth about this but God is very vocal about how masterbation does destroy one. Masterbation and pornography are just as addictive as the strongest drugs and have terrible consequences. Serial killer Ted Bundy said before his execution that the one thing that made him determined to murder women was him watching them in pornography as a young boy.
Matthew 5:28
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
The above verse says volumes. Just starting there with what the eye is exposed to the mind devises evil. The eye is a gateway to the soul and when one masterbates; the damage is done to the soul and spirit.
2 Corinthians 7:1
1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
The following verses are not meant to be taken literally. But think about it, if a member was being used (hand, eye, or even the mind)...it'd better it were spiritually cut off than to cast the whole body in...
Matthew 5:30
30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut if off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
I hope this helps and knowing someone who struggled with this addiction for many years, there is hope...but only in Christ Jesus. That's the only way to overcome this addiction.
The Bible doesn't say one way or the other about self pleasure. I think, like alcohol, that is it not inherently wrong otherwise it would have been clearly stated in God's Word, however it sure has numerous pitfalls and can't be recommended. And if someone feels it is wrong in their heart or feels convicted by God about something, then of course that person should not proceed. Jesus gave a wise warning in Matthew 5:30.
The physiological result of this may occur one way or the other due to the way our bodies are designed. For example, natural functions may occur in sleep and I don't think anyone should feel guilty about what they dream or what occurs while unconscious. I generally don't think Christians should try to be more restrictive than what the Bible says, as there is a risk of being to legalistic and deterring from God's Word. While still being mindful of one's heart and what the Holy Spirit may tell them about right vs wrong.
Matthew 5:28
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
The above verse says volumes. Just starting there with what the eye is exposed to the mind devises evil. The eye is a gateway to the soul and when one masterbates; the damage is done to the soul and spirit.
2 Corinthians 7:1
1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
The following verses are not meant to be taken literally. But think about it, if a member was being used (hand, eye, or even the mind)...it'd better it were spiritually cut off than to cast the whole body in...
Matthew 5:30
30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut if off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
I hope this helps and knowing someone who struggled with this addiction for many years, there is hope...but only in Christ Jesus. That's the only way to overcome this addiction.
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