Subject: Masturbation used to expel sexual urge? |
Bible Note: Hi, Kalos! Noticed how the article (your post) maintains a neutral stance? First it presents the argument that those most likely to be involved are the young and inexperienced... it seeks to offer them solace and and understanding... later it trumps the posibility that, if practiced in excess, it could become a spiritual conflict... I liken this article to televisions shows and movies that remove any responsibilities and consequences from irresponsible children and young adult by introducing the parental: "I did that (or worse) when I was his/her age!" Wow! Problem solved: let kids be kids! Sooner or later they will come of age (mature) and realize that they do not need to rely on self-gratification to be happy or to "find themselves!" I find this reasoning to be in error... what does Scripture tell us about racism? Clearly, this is a super sensitive isse to some people in society... so should we (mature Christians) not be patient and loving enough to allow racists views to flourish among Christian youth? Why burden their minds and spirits with adult obsessions which involves superiority complexes, ethnic, regional, and cultural biases? When something becomes culturally acceptable, does it ceases being sin? A transgression against God cannot be overlooked simply because it is a sensitive issue, nor can we resolve that anything that is not found to be a clear Scriptural mandate should be an acceptable behavior for Christians! Once Christians categorically rejected homosexuality as an acceptable alternative lifestyle... today some "Christians" are propagating homosexuality as a Christian modal of toleration! I am sure that these people are loving and sensitive enough to embrace all sorts of sinful activities and they give themselves liberal licenses which they most assuredly believe that God Himself is authorizing them to do. Am I suggesting that Christians don't commit any sin? Absolutely not! I am simply saying that the Nile is not just a river! God Bless! Angel |