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NASB | Colossians 3:5 ¶ Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Colossians 3:5 ¶ So put to death and deprive of power the evil longings of your earthly body [with its sensual, self-centered instincts] immorality, impurity, sinful passion, evil desire, and greed, which is [a kind of] idolatry [because it replaces your devotion to God]. |
Subject: Is it wrong to? |
Bible Note: 'Masturbation is never described in the Bible as sexually immoral. The context of 1 Corinthians 6:18 is sex with a harlot (1 Corinthians 6:13-17), which is certainly sexually immoral. But, masturbation is never identified in this way.' 'Scripture does not teach that [masturbation] is "not according to the purpose of God." Moreover, the Word of God never identifies it as "unnatural." Homosexuality is unnatural (Romans 1:26-27). Masturbation is never spoken of in this way.' 'What about 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8? 'These are some serious words to heed (Psalm 119:60)! But, again, what is being spoken of is sexual immorality, and masturbation is never classified as such. Someone may argue, "masturbation is not 'in sanctification and in honor.'" Says who? The Lord says no such thing (Proverbs 30:5-6).' ____________________ These are excerpts from an article found at the website "A True Church." To read more go to (www.atruechurch.info/home.html) [I do not necessarily recommend this website. I merely point out the article quoted in this posting. Citation of this website should not be interpreted as my absolute agreement with every article there.] |