Re: Are you Entertaining a Demon?

 

Below is a great Response I recieved on my Blog post about Masturbation. First is the original Blog I did, then is a more in depth post about the hidden sin that nobody wants to talk about. 

Special thanks to Mrs.Rhoda from South Africa, God Bless You and I will keep you in my Prayers.

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Are you entertaining a Demon?

I have been a Christian my entire life, I have gone through Sunday school, church sermons, health class, Bible reading class, Youth groups and more, And now after so many years I learned for the first time that Masturbation (the stimulation or manipulation of one's own genitals) is a Sin and if you don't realise it will keep you in bondage until you do and seek deliverance from it.

 

It is the topic that you barely hear at churches, Bible summer camps and even so just normal conversation with friends, why is it that we can talk about so many things, physical things and we never ever mention the topic of Masturbation. Is it because everyone around you is in bondage with it and no one knows how to touch such a problem.

 

I have been spending the last few days searching on this subject because I recently started to put the pieces together and I realize that if you think about it, Masturbation is a form of entertaining a demon. Why, because it is sexual lust and it is mostly done with a mind full of pornography images. I know these days is very hard to even watch a movie without being bombarded with pornographic images, this is why I say we have to always be very careful of what our eyes see, because pornographic images are very hard to erase.

 

The Bible doesn't really mentions the subject of Masturbation but it mentions this "Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committed fornication sinneth against his own body" 1Corinthias 6:18, so lets think about it, A born again Christian filled with the Holy Spirit masturbating, that is completely wrong, every sin that you commit after you are born again you must think the Holy Spirit that raised God from the death is with you, how can you think masturbating is not a sin, When you have to go into a hiding place in order to do it. Avoid Masturbation at all cost, it is very hard specially if you have been in bondage for many years but it is possible to be free, 1 Corinthians 6:19 "What? know yet not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?" That verse summes it all, we are not of ourselves we are of God. Click on this link to watch a video about this subject http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdlrafVLlg4

 

Don't let Masturbation control your life, it is a sin that is done with a mind filled with pornographic images, and if you are single it is even worse, because you think you are saving yourself for marriage avoiding every form of fornication, virgin until marriage but every night you masturbate? that is completely wrong, you are entertaining a demon, Satan wants to keep you in bondage. And yes a lot of people say well if it is not mentioned in the Bible it is probably not a sin, but hey if there is any doubt whether or not Masturbation is a sin just think for one second, picture Jesus doing it? exactly, he never did, he was pure, sinless. Masturbation is a sin, here is another video I found, Pastor Chris explaining more on this subject http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OxmUxDuTxs

 

Now with every sunrise there is a new opportunity to fix your life for the better and get closer and closer to God. The enemy is like a roaring lion looking for whom he can devour, Masturbation is a sin and should be avoided at all cost, it does not comes from God, because when you do it you are filled with lustily images and God doesn't want that for his children. You can be free from this bondage of masturbation. I will say this if you feel the desire to do so, get off from bed, get on your knees and Pray , Pray that God will cleanse your mind and rebuke the devil. Mark 9:43 says " And if thy hand offend thee,cut it off it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenced:"

 

The world teaches and approves of Masturbation just like many other sinful things it approves of. In my opinion Masturbation is a way of entertaining a demon that has you in bondage. Avoid it at all cost.

This next video is of a girl who was delivered from Masturbation, hear her testimony and God Bless You.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gCXwpja-Vo

 

 

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Is masturbation a sin? Does the Bible even talk about it?

 

 

Masturbation is the act of sexually stimulating yourself. Usually this involves the use of pornography or anything we can conjure up in our imaginations. Both guys and girls may fall into this habit. Usually for guys it's a visual imagery thing; girls might struggle with visuals or pornographic fiction. First off, let me encourage you that you are not the only one who has done it or even has made a habit of doing it. Masturbation is much more common than you think, but nobody ever wants to talk about it because it's one of those "things" we keep hidden about ourselves. No one wants to admit it.

 

The Bible doesn't really mention masturbation by name; therefore, it doesn't actually say that it is or isn't a sin. Hold on though—keep reading on, my friend. You're not off the hook yet...

 

Does the Bible talk about it?

 

There is one story in the Old Testament which is sometimes thought to be about masturbation. It's the story of Onan in Genesis 38:9-10. Some refer to the phrase about how God put him to death because he would "waste the semen on the ground." But if you look at the context of the story, that's not exactly what it says. God did not take Onan's life for "wasting the semen." Onan had a duty to help his widowed sister-in-law conceive an heir, but he selfishly refused because he knew that the child wouldn't be his. So the sin that was punished was not masturbation but the refusal to fulfill a family duty.

 

A second passage from the Bible that is sometimes used to "prove" that masturbation is a sin is Matthew 5:27-30. Jesus is talking about avoiding lustful thoughts and then says, "If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away." All right. There might appear to be a connection between hands and masturbation, but it's quite unlikely that masturbation was what Jesus was talking about. He was using hyperbole to explain how we sometimes have to take drastic measures to stop ourselves from sinning. (Please don't cut off any limbs though. Just...no.)

 

So is masturbation a sin or not?

 

Ephesians 5:3 says, "Among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity." Thinking about how we have to conjure up or seek out sexual stimulation in order to masturbate, it's pretty easy to see that we might fail that purity test.

 

Does masturbation or the things we do in order to be sexually stimulated glorify God (1 Corinthians 10:31)? If you aren't fully certain that what you're doing is something God would smile upon, then it is likely a sin (Romans 14:23).

 

Also, don't forget that your body belongs to God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). He gave it to you, and you really should take care of it as though you are taking care of it for Him by keeping it holy and pure (1 Thessalonians 4:3-4).

 

Even though the Bible doesn't specifically say that masturbation is a sin, there is absolutely no doubt that the actions which lead to masturbation are soaked in sin. Masturbation is almost always an action preceded by lustful thoughts, stimulating the body sexually, or viewing or reading pornographic material—or all of the above.

 

Many people feel guilty or dirty or ashamed after masturbating or when they think about it later. They feel alone, like they're nasty and untouchable. But the truth is, masturbation is not the issue. The issue is what has driven the desire to masturbate. THAT is the problem that needs to be addressed. The sin begins even before we get to the masturbation part. Honestly, once those deeper problems are addressed, masturbation will no longer be an issue or a temptation.

 

How can I stop it?

 

The first step is that you must to want to stop. If we don’t have a conviction to change our behaviors, then nothing anyone says to us will make any difference. If you're having a half-hearted notion that you might want to stop, then ask God to convict you through the Holy Spirit.

 

Confess to God: Think about why you do it. What need are you trying to fulfill? Maybe you were bored or lonely or curious or just wanted to experiment and see what happened. Maybe the good feeling you got afterward is what makes you go back and do it again and again—just to feel something exciting for once. Maybe it's grown into an addiction, and now you find that you need to masturbate in order to feel good at all, feel special, or even just to fall asleep in pseudo-happiness.

 

Whatever the reason, find it. Acknowledge it. Confess to God that you need a replacement to fulfill that need—something other than masturbation and/or pornography. Ask God to cleanse, renew, and transform your mind (Romans 12:2).

 

Find a Healthy Distraction: This is the practical part. If you know what the underlying problem is—be it boredom, loneliness, or whatever—then you can start to consider what else you can do to fulfill that want or desire. Every solution will be unique to each person's situation, and only God knows what an appropriate, healthy alternative is for you. Ask Him! He's not embarrassed to hear from you, and He won't shame you. He loves you dearly and wants to help (Isaiah 41:10).

 

Know When Sex is Right & Good: Sex is not evil. Sex was invented by God; that's why our bodies desire it so. But God's command is that it is only to be enjoyed in the context of marriage. Sex outside of marriage causes all kinds of emotional and spiritual turmoil that does not help us in our relationship with Him. Once you're married, you and your spouse will be able to fulfill each other's sexual needs (1 Corinthians 7:1-5).

 

Now for one of the hardest parts: Find a Christian friend in whom you can confide about this problem and who will pray for you and help keep you accountable. Make sure this is a person you trust to call you out, check on you, and tell you like it is. That's very important! A friend who will let you get away with things doesn't make for a very good accountability partner. ;-)

 

Pleasure for pleasure's sake is empty, worthless, and only lasts as long as it takes until the next time. There are much better things to fill you up than this. But don't despair, my friend. You really aren't alone. God will give you strength to overcome (John 14:13).

 

How can I have victory in overcoming sin?

 

Christians should all have overcoming sin as one of our goals. Although we will never be perfectly victorious over sin in this life (1 John 1:8), we must recognize that overcoming sin is part of the battle which is the Christian life. God has not left us to battle sin on our own, however. He has given us clear instructions and several resources to aid in the struggle.

 

The first resource, and the most important, is the presence of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, without whom victory over sin is impossible. Not only must we have the presence of the Spirit, but we must also be "filled" with the Spirit in order to overcome sin (Ephesians 5:18-21). We should be so completely yielded to the Holy Spirit that He can possess us fully and, in that sense, fill us. Romans 8:9 and Ephesians 1:13-14 state that He dwells within every believer, but He can be grieved (Ephesians 4:30), and His activity within us can be quenched (1 Thessalonians 5:19). When we allow this to happen, we do not experience the fullness of the Spirit's working and His power in and through us. Therefore, the presence and the filling of the Holy Spirit are essential to overcoming sin.

 

Another resource God has given to us to overcome sin and live for Him is the Word of God, which is sufficient to equip us for every good work and to make us "complete" (2 Timothy 3:16-17). If it is able to make us complete, that would include the power to have victory over sin. Hebrews 4:12 tells us that the Word of God is living and powerful, able to penetrate straight to our hearts to root out and overcome the deepest sins of heart and attitude. Psalm 119:9 (NIV) refers to the power of the Word: "How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word." Joshua 1:8 further exhorts "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success."

 

The Bible will help us to overcome sin, but not if it sits on the shelf until Sunday. We are to memorize it, meditate on it, or apply it to our lives. When it comes to the Word of God, we can't simply take in just enough to keep us alive spiritually. We must ingest enough of it to be healthy, thriving Christians, which involves feeding on it and meditating on its truths enough to derive its spiritual nutrition. The Bible is an essential and major part of the armor that God gives us to fight our spiritual battles (Ephesians 6:12-18). Without it, we have no hope of overcoming sin.

 

Prayer is the third crucial resource in our battle against sin. If Jesus had to pray diligently to prepare for the ordeal He was about to suffer, how much more do we who are weak and sinful have to rely on prayer to overcome temptation? In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus exhorted the disciples to "Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation" (Matthew 26:41). When they failed to heed His warning, they fell into the sin of fear and unbelief (Mark 14:50). God has given us wonderful promises concerning prayer (Matthew 7:7-11; Luke 18:1-8; John 6:23-27; 1 John 5:14-15), and Paul includes prayer in his passage on preparing for spiritual battle (Ephesians 6:18). Prayer acknowledges that we recognize our own limitations and God's inexhaustible power and it allows us to tap into that power as we "approach God's throne of grace with confidence" (Hebrews 4:16 NIV) with our petitions and supplications.

 

A fourth resource in our war to conquer sin is the fellowship of other believers, particularly in the local church. Overcoming sin with the help and encouragement of others in love and good works (Hebrews 10:24) is much easier than going it alone. James tells us to confess our faults to one another (James 5:16) and pray for one another because just as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another (Proverbs 27:17). There is strength and comfort to be found among a body of believers whose hearts are inclined toward God and one another (Ecclesiastes 4:11-12).

 

Accountability partners who can come alongside a struggling brother and render help in overcoming stubborn sins is another resource provided by the local church. Temptation is part of the Christian life (1 Corinthians 10:13), but God has promised not to test us beyond our ability to bear it and having an accountability partner or an accountability group can help us to overcome even the most stubborn of sins.

 

Sometimes victory over sin comes quickly; other times, victory comes more slowly. God has not left us helpless in our battle against sin. He has promised that as we make use of His resources, He will progressively bring about change in our lives. We can persevere in our efforts to overcome sin because we know that "The LORD is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does" (Psalm 145:13b NIV).