Ya know, I've often wondered why sexual temptation doesn't effect me. Now I know why... it's so I can help others put an end to it. So, where to begin...
Self Pleasuring
I could use the "m" word, but it's a nasty word to me. Anyway, I discoved it while taking a shower a few years ago. I thought I was, erm... having a malfunction. Then I realised that's "suppose" to happen. I do it on and off to simply "empty" down below, much like one would urinate. However, I'm starting to think that it might be a sin, regardless of wether or not one does it for pleasure, so I'll likely quit. That said, let's just pretend for the moment that it's a sin, period.
Ask yourself these questions:
Female Breasts
Why do you stare at female breasts? They're simply soft organs that produce milk durring the late stage of pregnancy and continue to do so until the infant has completed nursing. They're milk makers, nothing more or less as far as I know. I don't even see why they need to be covered up at the beach or wherever. However, it seems to stimulate sexual thoughts in most guys (I've no idea why), so I guess it's necessary for a woman to keep them covered at all times.
Nudity
There is nothing wrong with nudity. I see nothing wrong with seeing the same gender in the nude, assuming you don't strugle with homosexuallity. However, when it comes to the other gender, it's a baaad idea to see them in the nude. Why? Seeing a man or woman's "down there" as well as a woman's breasts triggers sexual thoughts in the brain. My guess is that God designed us this way to encourage procreation, since we are not driven by instinct. Well, we are, but not to as much as animals, thus we can choose not to where as an animal can't. Anyway, don't look at the opposite gender in the nude, and there's no problem. If you like seeing men or women naked... there's nothing wrong with this. It's suppose to make you feel good. However, it should only be your spouse. If you're not married to the person, remind yourself that you have no right to view them in the nude, that it is a sin, and may lead to lust and possible sexual intercoarse. Remove the temptation by not looking at naked people, and the problem is solved. If you must look at something pretty, I suggest you go to an art gallery.
Lust
I really don't experience lust, so I know very little about this. Perhaps someone could start a thread on how to bring an end to lustful feelings?
Premarital Sex
Sex is fine and dandy... if you're married. However, the purpose of sexuallity is to procreate, plain and simple. A secondary purpose of sexuallity is to physically and spiritually unite with your spouse. On the side, you have pleasure designed to "motivate" you to continue uniting with your spouse and one day have children.
If you're not maried and you're having sex... uh... why are you having sex? Do you want disease or a child you are not prepared for? If your answer is no to both, then why are you engaging in sexual intercoarse. Be logical about this. Just don't do it, period. If you're engaging in other forms of sexuallity, which I'd rather not know about... pregnancy may not be a factor, but you still risk disease and are significantly damaging your chances at having a healthy marriage in the future. If you've been with girls sexually, even if it was just one... how are you going to have a healthy and sucessful marriage? Hmm? Whut's done is done, so if you engage in any form of sex, stop now, and simply make the decission not to do so until marriage. If you can exercise and enforce such self control, you should be all set. We all have sexual urges. It's perfectly normal. It's all a matter of action and thought. If your body wants sex, simply remind yourself that you're not married and not ready for a child, and simply distract your mind with something else. Within minutes, the sexual urge should subside.
I could go on and on, but I'm tired, so I'll stop here for now.
If anyone has any questions, suggestions, or input wether it be possitive or negative, please share with us.
Self Pleasuring
I could use the "m" word, but it's a nasty word to me. Anyway, I discoved it while taking a shower a few years ago. I thought I was, erm... having a malfunction. Then I realised that's "suppose" to happen. I do it on and off to simply "empty" down below, much like one would urinate. However, I'm starting to think that it might be a sin, regardless of wether or not one does it for pleasure, so I'll likely quit. That said, let's just pretend for the moment that it's a sin, period.
Ask yourself these questions:
- Why do I self pleasure?
- How often do I self pleasure?
- Can I go 24 hours without self pleasuring?
- Do I self pleasure for the sexual experience, because I like it, out of habbit, or some other reason?
Female Breasts
Why do you stare at female breasts? They're simply soft organs that produce milk durring the late stage of pregnancy and continue to do so until the infant has completed nursing. They're milk makers, nothing more or less as far as I know. I don't even see why they need to be covered up at the beach or wherever. However, it seems to stimulate sexual thoughts in most guys (I've no idea why), so I guess it's necessary for a woman to keep them covered at all times.
Nudity
There is nothing wrong with nudity. I see nothing wrong with seeing the same gender in the nude, assuming you don't strugle with homosexuallity. However, when it comes to the other gender, it's a baaad idea to see them in the nude. Why? Seeing a man or woman's "down there" as well as a woman's breasts triggers sexual thoughts in the brain. My guess is that God designed us this way to encourage procreation, since we are not driven by instinct. Well, we are, but not to as much as animals, thus we can choose not to where as an animal can't. Anyway, don't look at the opposite gender in the nude, and there's no problem. If you like seeing men or women naked... there's nothing wrong with this. It's suppose to make you feel good. However, it should only be your spouse. If you're not married to the person, remind yourself that you have no right to view them in the nude, that it is a sin, and may lead to lust and possible sexual intercoarse. Remove the temptation by not looking at naked people, and the problem is solved. If you must look at something pretty, I suggest you go to an art gallery.
Lust
I really don't experience lust, so I know very little about this. Perhaps someone could start a thread on how to bring an end to lustful feelings?
Premarital Sex
Sex is fine and dandy... if you're married. However, the purpose of sexuallity is to procreate, plain and simple. A secondary purpose of sexuallity is to physically and spiritually unite with your spouse. On the side, you have pleasure designed to "motivate" you to continue uniting with your spouse and one day have children.
If you're not maried and you're having sex... uh... why are you having sex? Do you want disease or a child you are not prepared for? If your answer is no to both, then why are you engaging in sexual intercoarse. Be logical about this. Just don't do it, period. If you're engaging in other forms of sexuallity, which I'd rather not know about... pregnancy may not be a factor, but you still risk disease and are significantly damaging your chances at having a healthy marriage in the future. If you've been with girls sexually, even if it was just one... how are you going to have a healthy and sucessful marriage? Hmm? Whut's done is done, so if you engage in any form of sex, stop now, and simply make the decission not to do so until marriage. If you can exercise and enforce such self control, you should be all set. We all have sexual urges. It's perfectly normal. It's all a matter of action and thought. If your body wants sex, simply remind yourself that you're not married and not ready for a child, and simply distract your mind with something else. Within minutes, the sexual urge should subside.
I could go on and on, but I'm tired, so I'll stop here for now.
If anyone has any questions, suggestions, or input wether it be possitive or negative, please share with us.
