"Is Masturbation Wrong?"

Well, I assume you are not married. Because, if you are, then you are facing other problems.

My dear friend, you probably know that Jesus said in Matthew 5:27-28, "Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:" "But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart."

So, if we lust after a woman/or man that is the same as committing adultery; so this can be a very serious thing. However, I want you to know that God understands human sexuality, and since I sense that you are very serious about wanting to please God and you are making an honest effort to stop, then I would not walk around with all that guilt. Statistically, I would say that the rate for young unmarried men masturbating is almost 100%; and for women probably somewhere around 60%. Does that make it right? No, but it does bring the problem into focus more clearly. You are most probably not suffering from anything that others have not suffered at one time or the other, too.

Masturbation while watching porno, as with all sex, can become addictive. It sounds as if you are really addicted to sex, and that is a serious psychological and spiritual problem, so you need help. Here is a website link that should help you:

Men: http://xxxchurch.com/gethelp/men/

Women: http://xxxchurch.com/gethelp/women/intro.html

However, don’t just use the link as a mild form of pornography; but rather see the therapy available there as a tool to help you.

Let me know how all of this turns out.

Now, let me pray with you.

PRAYER

Our most gracious and loving Heavenly Father, who gave us your son, as a man, subject to all temptation, yet without sin, I pray that you will help our friend overcome this sexual addiction. Help them to think clear, pure thoughts. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord with whom all things are possible. AMEN