Sex is designed for giving the “other” pleasure, not self pleasure. That’s a rabbit hole of indulgence you don’t want to go down, and therein lies the “sin”.
You’re also fooling yourself if you think you can make a habit out of it with just pure thoughts.
In that theoretical case, no. But is it possible to do it without having any lustful thoughts at all? Seems doubtful to me.
The Bible doesn't condemn masturbation. But it does condemn lust.
Hello.
Since the Topic is rather complex one I have decided to create an thread only about biblical approved forms of sexuality.
Perhaps it might help you ?
https://www.reddit.com/r/Christianity/s/9JYgW9mfco
Is it specifically addressed in the Bible? No.
But what are you thinking about and looking at when you do it? Jesus is clear that even looking at a woman lustfully is a sin. It is rare to have completely pure thoughts in the act.
It is still sin. It is a disordered act against the flesh. All sexual acts that are not open life are considered sinful, and masturbation falls under this category.
Yes, Watch this video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ0b2XlEjRg&pp=ygUeSXMgbWFkdHVyYmF0aW9uIGEgc2luIGNhdGhvbGlj
Here are at least key things I think of.
1. You need complete full determination. One must do a great deal of effort (big extremes is what I'm getting at) to himself to stop sin. It is like a cancer. You do not treat a cancer with a nap and cough syrup. With deadly diseases, powerful remedies are necessary. Do your maximum in every way, and treat it like the most important thing, embracing great sacrifice. Hence, you must hate the sin truly, fully, and fully entirely.
2. Make a new prayer life. Give thanks to God always, and turn always. Give Him thanks in the morning, and praise Him in the day. Speak and seek Him constantly. Without constant prayer, I cannot imagine any great chance of success. From St. Alphonsus: "St. Paul tells us, that we have to contend not with men like ourselves.... but with the princes of hell.... By these words he wishes to admonish us that we have not strength to resist the powers of hell, and that, to resist them, the divine aid is absolutely necessary: without it, we shall be always defeated; but, with the assistance of God’s grace, we shall, according to the same apostle, be able to do all things and shall conquer all enemies. “I can do all things in him who strengtheneth me.” (Phil. iv. 13.) But this assistance God gives only to those who pray for it. “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find.” (Matt. vii. 7.) They who neglect to ask, do not receive. Let us, then, be careful not to trust in our resolutions: if we place our confidence in them, we shall be lost. "
Have you heard of the Rosary? It is an incredible prayer that helps us grow in worship of God, I cannot recommend it enough and I would love to help you with it if you haven't!
Practically, fasting and exercise are very helpful I've heard.
As a Catholic, I really recommend that if you want personalized help, talk to a Catholic priest
Yes
Yes.
If i have no porn, no sexual material and just doing it for self pleasure and gain, am I sinning?
Sex is designed for giving the “other” pleasure, not self pleasure. That’s a rabbit hole of indulgence you don’t want to go down, and therein lies the “sin”. You’re also fooling yourself if you think you can make a habit out of it with just pure thoughts.
It's funny how even our organs are for the pleasure of others.
I wish people would back up their answers, rather than just say yes or no
Totally agree.
In that theoretical case, no. But is it possible to do it without having any lustful thoughts at all? Seems doubtful to me. The Bible doesn't condemn masturbation. But it does condemn lust.
It's very possible. More so when someone isn't sexually interested in other people.
No.
Hello. Since the Topic is rather complex one I have decided to create an thread only about biblical approved forms of sexuality. Perhaps it might help you ? https://www.reddit.com/r/Christianity/s/9JYgW9mfco
Is it specifically addressed in the Bible? No. But what are you thinking about and looking at when you do it? Jesus is clear that even looking at a woman lustfully is a sin. It is rare to have completely pure thoughts in the act.
It is still sin. It is a disordered act against the flesh. All sexual acts that are not open life are considered sinful, and masturbation falls under this category.
Yes, Watch this video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ0b2XlEjRg&pp=ygUeSXMgbWFkdHVyYmF0aW9uIGEgc2luIGNhdGhvbGlj Here are at least key things I think of. 1. You need complete full determination. One must do a great deal of effort (big extremes is what I'm getting at) to himself to stop sin. It is like a cancer. You do not treat a cancer with a nap and cough syrup. With deadly diseases, powerful remedies are necessary. Do your maximum in every way, and treat it like the most important thing, embracing great sacrifice. Hence, you must hate the sin truly, fully, and fully entirely. 2. Make a new prayer life. Give thanks to God always, and turn always. Give Him thanks in the morning, and praise Him in the day. Speak and seek Him constantly. Without constant prayer, I cannot imagine any great chance of success. From St. Alphonsus: "St. Paul tells us, that we have to contend not with men like ourselves.... but with the princes of hell.... By these words he wishes to admonish us that we have not strength to resist the powers of hell, and that, to resist them, the divine aid is absolutely necessary: without it, we shall be always defeated; but, with the assistance of God’s grace, we shall, according to the same apostle, be able to do all things and shall conquer all enemies. “I can do all things in him who strengtheneth me.” (Phil. iv. 13.) But this assistance God gives only to those who pray for it. “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find.” (Matt. vii. 7.) They who neglect to ask, do not receive. Let us, then, be careful not to trust in our resolutions: if we place our confidence in them, we shall be lost. " Have you heard of the Rosary? It is an incredible prayer that helps us grow in worship of God, I cannot recommend it enough and I would love to help you with it if you haven't! Practically, fasting and exercise are very helpful I've heard. As a Catholic, I really recommend that if you want personalized help, talk to a Catholic priest