Complex masturbation issue

[josh5683]

Hi so recently I started repenting more and more, and I feel the last every day sin that needs to be eliminated is masturbation. This is a very bad issue though. I struggle with anxiety very badly and when I don't touch I feel absolutely miserable and can't sleep til 4 or 5 a.m. The stress gets so built up I feel a strong overwhelmed sensation in my mind and it is just agitating, pure agony. And masturbation relieves this feeling and helps me sleep. However I believe my sexual fantasies while masturbating is sinful and that I'm going to go to Hell if I don't repent. This leaves me sick to my stomach of guilt and panic after masturbating, and it prevents me from praying and reading the Bible, like I'm way too sinful for that and that God is extremely upset with me. And if I don't do it I am up all night panicky about the issue and how I don't know how I'll face daily life without the relief of masturbation. Please pray for me and give advice if you have it. God bless

 

[Purge187]

God's not mad at you or keeping track of your sins on the blackboard of Heaven.

There seems to be a common falsehood in the church that goes something like this: "God can forgive most sins in the twinkling of an eye, but once you commit some sort of sexual sin--well, God's gonna have to really stop and think about that one." Not true. God can, and wants to, forgive us of our shortcomings and "cleanse us from all unrighteousness" if we're willing to confess them. The fact that you want to improve is a good thing:

Matthew 5:6 - "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."

Also, keep Paul's words from Romans 7:15 in mind:

"I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do."

Paul was himself a single guy, so maybe he struggled with it too.

 

[Robin Shawn]

An alcoholic or drug addict doesn't get relief unless they drink some alcohol or take some drugs. Or unless they are delivered from their addiction.

In God's power, not your own, you can quit masturbating and heal. My advice to you is to pray. That's a start. Surely God will guide you to the help you need.

 

[RuthD]

Please don't be so hard on yourself, God isn't and understands. I am praying for you.