Discussion: The problem with Lust

[Slug1]

Masturbation and Porn are not mentioned in the bible. I personally don't think masturbation is a sin as well. I know for a fact that bible does not touch upon masturbation. God created us, there are reasons for masturbation.

God covers this sin with the term, Sexual Immorality. Conviction by the Holy Spirit is what points out sin. Some listen to the conviction and some don't and justify the sin instead.

[baxpack7]

Masturbation and Porn are not mentioned in the bible. I personally don't think masturbation is a sin as well. I know for a fact that bible does not touch upon masturbation. God created us, there are reasons for masturbation.

Porn, in its present and former state, is considered "sexual immorality" and is therefore mentioned as sin in the bible. While I personally think that masturbation is in that same genre, there is no specific mention of it in the bible. However, that being said, that would make it a grey area, and if that's so,and since we don't truly know the mind of God, then you should err on the side of caution and refrain from it.

[John 8:32]

I think that what draws humans to porn/lust is a weakness in mind and spirit. Weakness of mind due to the fact that you can't be satisfied with normal activities and feel a selfish need to self-satisfy. Also having too much free time on your hands(no pun intended). Weakness of the spirit due to your unwillingness to let God fill that God-shaped hole that we all have. Fill your life w/activity and the lust will go awat. Especially things involving the church.

God bless!!

One thing that needs added to this comment is...

1Pe 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

He is not fair, he is not compassionate and he will use every dirty trick to try to destroy us and lust is just one of many.