Masturbation As A Sin
Most people aren’t willing to even say the word, much less willing to have a discussion about it. Two of our writers, Jesse L. Eubanks and Josh Hatcher, address the issues of lust, sexual immorality and ultimately whether masturbation is sin.
1. Masturbation Is Not the Worst Sin Ever. I’m neither condoning nor condemning masturbation but simply taking a step back and realizing that masturbating does not make you an evil person.
It would seem that masturbation is a denial of the sexual design of God for couples. But, is it sinful? Again, answering this question is difficult because the Bible does not pronounce it as sin. Nevertheless, there is the principle of purity that is obviously true. Does masturbation fall under the category of purity? We can say this for sure.
Question: "Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?" Answer: As a background, please read our article on “Is masturbation a sin?” While that article deals with the issue in a generic sense, the purpose of this article is to address the “is it a sin to masturbate” question from another angle.
Q: My husband and I have been married over 12 years.We recently learned in a Bible study class that masturbation is a sin. This is the only way that I am able to reach climax. Are they implying that it is a sin to masturbate alone, or is it okay with your partner?
A second passage sometimes used as evidence that masturbation is a sin is Matthew 5:27–30. Jesus speaks against having lustful thoughts and then says, “If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away.” While there is clearly a connection between lustful thoughts and masturbation, it is unlikely that Jesus was alluding to the specific sin of masturbation in this passage.
Journalists for Ekklesia, a Nigerian non-denominational magazine, argue that masturbation is a sin: "Masturbation (sex with self or auto sex) is usually carried out with the intention of releasing tension and getting sexual satisfaction without “sinning” with another person.
Masturbation is the experience of sexual orgasm produced by self-stimulation for sexual arousal and pleasure. Is Masturbation a Sin in Christianity? Let me address the issue mainly for men.
Or is masturbation a perversion—a sin, even? Let’s just get this out there right off the bat so we’re all on the same page: Masturbation is defined as manual stimulation of the genital organs. It is typically thought of as a solo act, but it can also be a part of partnered sexual activity.
Masturbation is a complicated issue that doesn’t lend to a clear black and white answer. I want to be realistic about the struggle without giving freedom that God perhaps hasn’t given. Let’s start with the basics. At a purely biological level, masturbation isn’t that much different than other things we do with our bodies—like picking our noses.