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in his theologia moralis, saint alphonsus of liguori, doctor of the church and prince of catholic moralists states that the sins against purity are those by which most souls fall into hell, and i have no doubt saying that all reprobates are condemned by them, or at least not without them. Saint augustine, (354430 ce) bishop of hippo (present day annaba, algeria) was a very influential philosopher and theologian and one of the most important figures in the development of western christianity and philosophy his writings heavily influenced martin luther and john calvin (the founder of calvinism.). At catholic view, many questions are received concerning the morality and sinfulness of masturbation. In order to clarify for you, the reader, the churchs teaching on sexual morality and specifically this question, we decided to write this answer preached through the ages and comment on the teaching so that all can live according to the will of god and. Shenoute (348-466), other byzantines which is considered a saint in oriental orthodoxy, views masturbation as a sexual misconduct and an outright illicit sexual activity. The coptic orthodox church views masturbation as a sin because it is regarded as a form of sexual pleasure outside of gods design. It has been the constant and clear teaching of the church from principles found in holy scripture that masturbation is a serious mortal sin that will keep one from heaven (e. This is also clear from the teaching of the church as well as from natural reason. In assigning a reason for such a serious prohibition, the church.). it seems that even the best of usnamely, the saintsare not free from sexual temptation. There are numerous ways to avoid temptation, but sometimes we forget the most obvious one fleeing from it, or, when it wont leave, forcefully driving it away. This is illustrated by two stories about two very well-known saints st. According to saint gregory, from impurity arises blindness of understanding, destruction, hatred of god, and despair of eternal life. Saint augustine says that though the unchaste may grow old, the vice of impurity does not grow old in him. Hence saint thomas says that there is no sin in which the devil delights so much as in this sin because. Many people know and love the story of the bandit who became an abba of the desert. Moses (august 28) was the leader of a band of murderers and robbers who rampaged through egypt in the early fifth century. Isidore, he struggled for many years with the lingering passions from his former life. i am 19 years old and have struggled with this sin for over a year. I used to masturbate 3-4 times a week, look at porn, and lust while doing it. Now, i masturbate about 1 time a week, i dont look at porn anymore, and i dont lust as often. So, i was wondering, can you recommend any prayers that will help me. It is useful to combat other bad thoughts face to face, but not thoughts of impurity. So far these things are gone pornography, pictures of girls on computer or phone,masturbation, avoiding t. V movies with expilict material, removing nasty songs from ipod, stop checking.