IS MASTUBATION WRONG?

Part 12: A Concluding Word On Masturbation

Greetings Brethren,

Peace be unto you. Thanks be to Father God for His Son our Savior Christ Jesus and to Christ through our Lord we are grateful for the Holy Spirit.

Look to the word of God for help in all times of peace and trouble.

Peace and Love, Carl A. Patton a willing slave of Almighty God writing for the FreedomJournal December 30, 2006 in the year of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus.

In the name of God, Master of the universe, Ruler of the earth

The answers to questions on masturbation are best realized in scripture regarding the divine design for marriage. Here we see that sexual relations outside of marriage are unacceptable to God. We also find that God ordained the relations between a man and woman in marriage to replenish the earth.

Thus reproduction is the divine order of God. So it is quite clear that God forbids fornication and or sexual practices between members of the same sex. The act of sex and intimacy is for reproduction. As you know two men are two women cannot reproduce children.

There is also the question of birth control. As we study the scriptures we have discussed we see that God does not allow birth control. As we review this question we find (Genesis 38: 8-10) the primary scripture that directly relates to our discussion.

The sperm produced by man should not be wasted upon the ground. Thus efforts to self impose sexual stimulation for gratification are to store sperm to be used in some manner to produce a child in an unnatural manner is forbidden by God.

Sex is not solely for enjoyment and gratification.

Sexual relations are for reproduction. Read and digest the following questions:

Is masturbation among married couples that do not lead to ejaculation unlawful?
Is masturbation by a married man who is away for his wife lawful?
What of the circumstances of the separation. If he is incarcerated, away in the army, or a long business rip. Thus is masturbation with thoughts of the wife in mind lawful?
Why does God forbid masturbation among those that are unmarried?
Is masturbation among married couples when one is physically unable to perform normal intercourse acceptable?

Brethren as you read and digest these concerns we note that much of the scripture regarding the issues we have noted come from the Old Testament. Therefore we note that many of the laws around marriage are no longer binding for Christians. But the moral law stands.

WHAT IS THE LAW?

Part of the Jewish Law included those laws found in the Old Testament. When Paul says that non-Jews (Gentiles) are no longer bound by these laws, he is not saying that the Old Testament Laws do not apply to us today. He is saying certain types of laws may not apply to us. In the Old Testament there were three categories of laws:

CEREMONIAL LAW

This kind of law relates specifically to Israel's worship (see, for example, Leviticus 1:1-13). Its primary purpose was to point toward to Jesus Christ. Therefore, these laws were no longer necessary after Jesus' death and resurrection. While we are no longer bound by ceremonial laws, the principle behind them to worship and love a holy God still apply. The Jewish Christians often accused the Gentile Christian of violating the ceremonial. Law.

CIVIL LAW

This type of law dictated Israel's daily living (see Deuteronomy 24:10, 11, for example). Because modern society and culture are so radically different, some of these guidelines cannot be followed specifically. But the principle behind the commands should guide our conduct. At times, Paul asked Gentile Christians to follow some of these laws, not because they had to, but to promote unity.

MORAL LAW

This sort of law is the direct command of God for example, the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17). It requires strict obedience. It reveals the nature and will of God and it still applies to us today. We are to obey this moral law, not to obtain salvation, but to live in ways pleasing to God.

Peace and Paradise,

Brother Carl

I sincerely wish that someone has received a blessing from these humble words. I testify that a blessing did come upon me this body, soul and Spirit.

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