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NASB | Romans 1:27 and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 1:27 and in the same way also the men turned away from the natural function of the woman and were consumed with their desire toward one another, men with men committing shameful acts and in return receiving in their own bodies the inevitable and appropriate penalty for their wrongdoing. |
Bible Question: I've been told before that homosexuality and masterbation is a sin but I have never been told where in the bible this can be found. does anyone know? and what is your own personal view on this subject? |
Bible Answer: Sexual immorality is a sin. It has been suggested the original reason for this is sexual immorality is a form of idolatry, i.e. worshipping false gods or putting something before God. The basis for this suggestion is that in many pagan rituals in biblical times, sexual acts of all kinds, heterosexual, homosexual, bestial or involving children were common as part of the worship. However, the prohibition is not just against doing what pagans did, as if the intent behind the act were the only problem, but rather against the act itself because it is inherently immoral, like murder, etc. It then follows we are not to be sexually immoral so we can remain pure and holy before the Lord, with our bodies as a living sacrifice in faithful obedience. The question then becomes, is homosexuality a form of sexual immorality? The scriptures are clear, it is. As for masturbation, this issue has been debated at length on this forum, so much so that there was an appeal for the dialogue to stop, message 47652. My original opinion on masturbation may be read in message 41781, but be advised there are numerous others that offer a different understanding. To view those messages, click on "search" and go from there. Parable |