Is masturbation a sin in our Lord’s eyes? What’s your take?

Yes. It is an expression of lasciviousness, which is condemned in Galatians 5:19, Ephesians 4:19, 1 Peter 4:3, and other places. Sexual activity only rightly takes place within the context of marriage.

Just don’t use pornography to do it, and the licentiousness will pass.

Does it buffer the sin if you’re masturbating to pictures of your wife? Like, if murder is a 10, then this would be like a 1 or 2?

[image] rgruntorad: our Lord’s eyes? Who is your Lord? [image] rgruntorad: What’s your take? Obviously from my sarcastic first comment I’m not religious. From a non-religious perspective, do what you want in private. As long as it stays that or in conformance with your partner, who …

If it is…I’ve had a straight up first class ticket to the deepest lower depths starting age 11. I think I broke records that first year…

I may regret engaging in this conversation, but I’m curious. Assuming we’re talking Christian understanding of sin here? I’m curious as to the motivation behind the question? Are you looking for the ok to get on with getting yourself off? Or is this just an abstract conversation?

Is Masturbation a Sin?

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Polar-Bear January 24, 2025, 1:22pm 6

At least you know he won’t make it awkward by masturbating on the dancefloor.

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Is Masturbation a Sin?

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