While the bible does not directly say that the act of masturbation is a sin, the lustful thoughts and sexual fantasies that lead to it are In its silence on the subject, the bible does not say that masturbation is (or is not) a sin Some people take the view that masturbation is a lustful act and is always wrong Others believe it involves a normal bodily function and has nothing to do with sin. In exactly the same way, if a person masturbates, but in their mind they are lusting for an improper type of sexual experience (such as adultery), then it's the lusting that's a sin The masturbation itself is not a sin.
You will discover if there are times when masturbation is not a sin If so, when is masturbation a sin and when is it not a sin? You might argue that masturbation isn’t sexual sin because it doesn’t involve another person In fact, some single women up the ante with sex toys that simulate the sensations of intercourse But when we understand the connection of sex to covenant, we realize that masturbation is, at best, an incomplete expression of sexuality. Is masturbation a sin according to the bible
Below is a focused, topical exploration of relevant biblical ideas, heart motives, and practical wisdom.
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