WOOH! GETTING A LITTLE HEATED JUST BY READING THE TITLE OF THIS CHAPTER!

😂😂😂 Haha! No, guys, I want this to be a serious discussion because...

1. We all should be somewhat mature by now, right??
2. This is a very IMPORTANT topic.
3. It's just right to be respectful, understanding, mature, and kind.

Okay, so... Masturbation!

I've been thinking a lot about this lately, and the more I think about it, the more frustrated I get. Like, just being honest, I used to masturbate quite often and occasionally I still fall into the temptation. Okay, cringe if you want, but honey you'll get there one day if you haven't already. The sexual temptation hits nearly everybody at some point. 110% guaranteed. We're human, guys.

You're welcome for that reality check.

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Recently I was asked by a wonderful friend of mine this question:

"Is masturbation a sin?"

Guys, I was ready to flip a table out of excitement I was SO ready to answer this question! It's right up my alley!! (Okay, I didn't mean that in a bad way. Sorry.) This is along the lines of how I answered:

Masturbation is a definite sin. We were made purely for Christ. Our bodies are HIS temple. (1 Corinthians 6:19) Using our bodies in such a way to fulfill our OWN worldly desires is wrong. This may be a very cliché and overused phrase to say, but what would Jesus do? Would you masturbate if Jesus was standing right next to you?

If you look at it from the perspective of a married person (I think the majority of us here aren't married yet), the Bible says that your body is not your own in the relationship. It is your spouse's. (1 Corinthians 7:4) I personally think if you pleasure yourself in such a way, it takes away from what your spouse does to/for you and it also just takes away from the unity and submission of your relationship. Believe it or not, God is the one who created these sexual things and actions, as well as our desires for them, as a way for a married couple to be united in more ways than just emotional and spiritual, so when you take the matter into your own hands and pleasure yourself (masturbate), that goes right against God's perfect and divine will.

And even if we're not married now, I believe God wants us to be faithful to our future spouses NOW, by praying for him/her and staying pure for them as well. I mean, don't you want to give your spouse everything you have and the absolute best of what you can give? I personally am saving sex for marriage for that very reason, well, and because God designed sex for a MARRIED couple only, but that's a whole other topic!

God tells us that the sexually immoral will not be allowed to enter Heaven (1 Corinthians 6:9-10), and although that can be taken several different ways, I believe masturbation falls right into that category, especially if it comes before the Lord. If it comes before the Lord, it then also becomes an idol. 1 Corinthians 10:31 says, "Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." Honestly, I fail to see how masturbation could GLORIFY God.

Here are some extra verses to go by:
▪1 Corinthians 6:18
▪1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
▪1 John 1:9
▪1 Corinthians 7:2
▪Colossians 3:5
▪Galations 5:19-21
▪2 Timothy 2:22
▪1 Corinthians 6:13

(I really just suggest the book of 1 Corinthians. It's filled with everything you need for this.)

Masturbation is never specifically mentioned in the Bible, so many people take that as if God is saying it's okay. No, it's not. :)

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Well, tell me your important and valued opinions!
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1. Is masturbation a sin?

2. Have you ever masturbated? (Be 110% honest with yourself and God... He already knows b.t.dubs)

Don't be ashamed! We are ALL tempted and we ALL fall short of the glory of God and comply to that temptation sometimes. No, of course it's not right, but it's okay. You're not alone. You're not broken. When it comes to sin, we need to be see through. The Bible says to confess your sins, but that doesn't just mean confess them to God. He already knows!! Tell someone else! This doesn't mean go shout it out to the whole wide world, but it is good to have one or two trusted friends or adults that can keep you accountable with your sins or have experienced something similar to you.

As your friend (Yes, we're friends. Did you know that? 😊), I am willing to be one of those people for you! God made me an introverted people person, so Christian internet friends are the actual greatest for me!! 😄💙🔆

But if you need someone else to talk to and keep you in check with your sexual purity or simply with your faith in general, I wholeheartedly recommend my dearest friend Miss sweetNsmiling or the extremely inspiring and bold hearted Fightingforpurity101! They are both AMAZING and are the two who have brought ME back on the straight path towards sexual purity for Christ! Thank you two SO unbelievably much!! I am so much stronger now! If you do talk with them, tell em Banana sent ya! 😉

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PRAYER REQUESTS:

1. (anonymous) "For peace for the world, for people to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ." Amen. Couldn't have said it any better!

2. (LaceySturm_wah4life) Back surgery on July 5th. God is the ultimate physician. May His touch be in the doctor's hands and in your body as well as your soul for easy recovery.

3. (me) My back, for continued healing. I am still in a lot of pain, especially these past two days. We can only go to the chiropractor so many more times before it becomes too much to afford, so hopefully we can get me in line soon! (Go to previous chapter for full information on that!)

Thank you!! 💙💛💙

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You guys are amazing and BLESSED! Thank you for reading an for being who you are! Have a fantastic week and ⤵

Yes. I am your mother now. Mother Banana. Accept it.

That was totally random, but uh 👌👌👌.

I'll try to update more often! Sorry, I've been so caught up in other things lately! Did you miss me? Ah! Mother has failed you! But ya know what the good news is?

Your Father in Heaven NEVER fails you. Never. Ever. 🔆

AMEN! 🙌🙏

Any who, BYEEEEEEEEEEEEE GUUUUYYYYZZZ! 🙋👋

•Mother Banana 🍌