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Masturbation is a complicated issue that doesnt lend to a clear black and white answer. I want to be realistic about the struggle without giving freedom that god perhaps hasnt given. At a purely biological level, masturbation isnt that much different than other things we do with our bodieslike picking our noses. Masturbation also frequently involves indulging in sexual fantasy. And fantasy, says jesus, does represent a serious breach of a persons mental and spiritual purity ( matthew 528 ). One thing to remember is that masturbation often starts as self-soothing behavior. Masturbation doesnt fit within typical modern ethical concerns. Its not unsafe or cruel in moderation it does not interfere with academic or economic performance, and it doesnt make your. this video uses common protestant theology to show that masturbation for christians does not need to be such a guilt-ridden, condemning act as it is often treated. a key to the issue of masturbation is the bibles mandate for us to be the master of our own behavior. If we do not master our behavior, then the behavior becomes our master, and this is sin. Even if you dont believe masturbation is a sin, if it is controlling you then it is a sin. masturbation is a topic that is off-limits for the church. Is masturbation a sin? Well, before you answer that question i encourage you to ask yourself the six questions i provide in this video. First of all, sex was created by god for procreative purposes, physical enjoyment, and the demonstration of intimacy between a husband and a wife. In this context, the sexual act is intended to occur in a healthy marriage relationship between husband and wife in purity and holiness. In contrast to this, masturbation is the self-stimulation to. masturbation turns our sexuality into a mechanism for easy pleasure for us, rather than a gift to be given and received in love between husband and wife. Masturbation! There, i said it! I can scarcely imagine a subject more likely to inspire the creative use of euphemisms and awkward exercises in not getting to the point. masturbation is a big sin ! Because it shuts down the connection with god and strips us of the spiritual power.