Bible Question: Is masturbation considered a SIN within the Word of God? I have been told yes, and no. I am looking for a scriptural bases on this. Also let me explain our situation. I am living with my fiancé of 2 years now. We have fallen away from the Lord for some time until recently we have joined a church and are trying our best to develop our relationship in Christ. We love God with all our hearts and want to make sure we are not living in sin. I have a 8 year old son, and she has a 7 year old daughter. We are living in a large home at this time together. We are obtaining from sex at this time because from what we've learned it is a sin to do this out of marriage.. We are engaged to be married, but we can't marry yet because she is a full-time student in school. If we get married her financial aid gets cut. Any scriptural guidance is more then welcome, we love each other incredibly, we have known each other for over 10 years, and having been dating for 2 years. |
Bible Answer: Your problem is not masturbation your problem is you need to get married. You say you can't it will cost you too much. Matthew 16:26 For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? There is more here than you just you and your girl friend, think of the example your setting for your children. Then think about you Christian testimony to the World. What does it look liike to the outside world? Can't you just hear them say "look there are two "Christians" and look their living together so all this talk of marriage is just that talk." Think about the legal aspect, what if something happens to you, your girl friend may not have any of the social support because your not married. Further if one of you get seriously injured the other may not be allowed to make any critical decisions or even be allowed visitation since you not married. No my brother your problem is not masturbation your problem is your trying to live like the world and call yourself a Christian. If you trust in God then do just that, get married and start living for God. Then let God handle the small stuff like any additional expenses. EdB |