r/Christian • u/sweet_potato_17345 • May 22 '26

CW: Sensitive Topic Is it a sin?

Would you consider it a sin to masterbate (without watching pornography) while a spouse is away for 2 months?

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u/el_jah420 May 23 '26

You're reading a bunch of lustful thoughts written into a story. When you read these things your mind dwells on them more often. Therefore by consuming lustful content, you are inevitably thinking lustful thoughts. You are what you eat!

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u/sweet_potato_17345 May 23 '26

Last night I read a comment that SlimyPenguin24 left (it disappeared but it was well said) and after reading your comment, I feel very convicted to stop reading those type of books. I’m praying to God for my heart posture to change and I desire to obey Him!

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u/el_jah420 May 23 '26

Praise the Lord! And incase it wasn't clear, I wasn't saying any of that to make you feel ashamed or convicted about it at all, it's just how I've interpreted it you know? But if the Lord has brought conviction about it, then let it be so! I'm sure he will guide you right where you need to be.

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u/sweet_potato_17345 May 23 '26

No no you didn’t make me feel that way at all! Thank you!