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Surprisingly, the bible has very little to say about masturbation. Masturbation is a topic that is rarely discussed among christians, and is often embarrassing to teens. A godly man who taught me as a young christian used to say to our mens small group bible study that while the bible doesnt mention masturbation, it clearly states that lust is a sin. Well, perhaps im just not gifted in this area, but i found it quite impossible. Or perhaps you have no clue why this is a temptation for people but would like to be someone others can confide in and get advice from. Either way, here are five practical pointers that will help christians overcome the sin of masturbation. The fact is that many christian women masturbate and feel horribly guilty about it. Ive met women who feel more shame about masturbation than they do about having an adulterous affair. Yet the bible is silent on the issue of masturbation and says a whole lot about adultery. But, christian men who struggle with this sin have little practical help from their local church. What is clear is that calvinists oppose sexual touching (including mutual masturbation) between unmarried parties, even if they are engaged to each other. The goal of the christian life is to be pure in thought and deed. Therefore, i believe that though masturbation under certain circumstances may not be sinful, the desire to be sexually pure and holy should move the christian to avoid it. Teen struggling with masturbation will god send me to hell for masturbating? Im a christian, and everybody knows me as a good kid active in youth group, involved in school leadership, cooperative with parents and teachers, and respected by my friends. Overcoming masturbation is possible with gods help and a right mindset. If overcoming masturbation is your goal, youve come to the right place. The first step is to honor god with this decision and align your motives with his. A key to the issue of masturbation is the bibles mandate for us to be the master of our own behavior. If we do not master our behavior, then the behavior becomes our master, and this is sin. Even if you dont believe masturbation is a sin, if it is controlling you then it is a sin.