Some people say it is and others say it's not. What is the right way to think about it?
Key Points:
- Principle #1: Anything we would do to aid us in masturbation that involves lust is a problem.
- Principle #2: Don’t beat yourself up because of your struggle with sin, but don’t surrender to it, either.
- Principle #3: We are not made with the requirement to have sex and we are not defined by our sexuality.
- Principle #4: Sex is a gift from God to be used in a very specific way. When we misuse gifts it never leads to blessings in our lives.
- Principle #5: Don’t isolate. Don’t try to win this on your own.
Quote This:
1 Corinthians 10:13 The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Did you grow up in a family that talked about sexuality or things like masturbation? Explain.
- What does the world say about masturbation? Have you ever wondered what the Bible says about it? Explain.
- Review each of the 5 principles. Which one stood out to you the most and why?
- Read 1 Corinthians 10:13. How strong is your temptation in this area? What do you need to do to not allow this temptation to overtake you?
- Read 1 Corinthians 10:31. How do you think this principle applies to masturbation?
- What questions do you still have regarding masturbation?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
