Subject: is masterbation a sin explain thxs |
Bible Note: Emmaus, Without entering into this debate, I wanted to comment on your statement: Yes, let's get real here! In the context of your statement above, can you imagine Jesus performing this act? I hear this often within the context of "What would Jesus do?" or "Would you do that if Jesus where standing here?" The reality is, HE IS HERE. If we are believers in Christ, He is ALWAYS here, no matter what we are doing. Even if we sin, He never leaves us or forsakes us. As I said, without entering into this debate, there are certain bodily functions which we participate in as physical creatures. Our Lord came in the flesh and therefore had all the physiological functions that we are subject to. So let me ask a couple of questions: Can you imagine Jesus eliminating waste from His body? He did so. Was He still God when He did this "socially unacceptable" thing? Can you imagine Jesus occasionally passing gas or emitting a belch? If He was indeed human, then He must have done so. Can you imagine Jesus entering puberty with those associated changes manifesting themselves in His body? He did so. When we strip Christ of His humanity, we diminish who He really is. We have no right to attempt to remove either His deity or His humanity - He was completely both. No, I do not imagine Jesus masturbating. Neither do I imagine Him eliminating waste from His mortal body. There are more important aspects of Christ to dwell on. But in closing, if you want to use that "What would Jesus do" analogy, let me ask: Would you eliminate waste from your body with Jesus standing there watching? Would you make love with your wife with Jesus standing there watching? How REAL do you want to be? He is more REAL. The truth is that He is there. He always is. As long as we have submitted our bodies as living sacrifices to Him to live through (Rom 12:1), I don't believe He is repulsed by our humanity. Let's be careful of this "Can you imagine Jesus..." mentality. He is a real Person, He lived in a real flesh and blood body with all its functionality. If He had been married to a woman during His earthly life, I'm sure He would have been passionate with her. And I'm just as sure that He is passionate today with His bride. I can't wait for the honeymoon! ChristLifer2001 |