what do i do?!?!

[wes818]

k so i had this problem where i was addicted to masturbating and couldnt stop so when willpower didnt work i decided to swear to God that i wouldnt do it anymore figuring that there was no way i would break a promise to God. but i did. so i prayed for forgivness and promised i wouldnt do again but i did again and again and again until on the 5th time i was so mad at myself that i told God that if i did it again he could punish me by shrinking my penis. ya i know kind of weird but i thought it would teach me a lesson so thats what i said. anyway about a month later i could stop myself and i did it again. i said i was sorry to God and begged for my forgiveness and that he dont punish me but i dont know if he will or not. i mean, i deserve to be punished and everything but i really dont want to be and im very sorry so what do i do?

 

[Jayangel81]

k so i had this problem where i was addicted to masturbating and couldnt stop so when willpower didnt work i decided to swear to God that i wouldnt do it anymore figuring that there was no way i would break a promise to God. but i did. so i prayed for forgivness and promised i wouldnt do again but i did again and again and again until on the 5th time i was so mad at myself that i told God that if i did it again he could punish me by shrinking my penis. ya i know kind of weird but i thought it would teach me a lesson so thats what i said. anyway about a month later i could stop myself and i did it again. i said i was sorry to God and begged for my forgiveness and that he dont punish me but i dont know if he will or not. i mean, i deserve to be punished and everything but i really dont want to be and im very sorry so what do i do?

Hey

Welcome to CF

Well for now dont make any more promises to God about masterbating, this is not the way to stop. Trust me I know from experiance (different scenario however)

It sounds like you sincerly want to stop so thats a begining. With Gods help you can stop doing this, dont be too hard on yourself. When people fall they need to pick themselves up.

When you get temptations pray to God and ask Him for strength. When you get temptations pick up your bible and start reading It does help. How often do you personally read your bible? What you need to do is ground yourself in His Word.

You need a solid foundation. So when temptations come you wont be knocked down so easily, understand?

There is a very good forum for men on this check out the struggles with pornography, there are many people who are going through the same problems. Lust is a big issue and it can be overcomed. Its going to take alot of self-control.

Ill be praying for you brother

 

[wes818]

thanks man i'll try taking your advice, do you think i'll still be punished?

 

[JCFantasy23]

k so i had this problem where i was addicted to masturbating and couldnt stop so when willpower didnt work i decided to swear to God that i wouldnt do it anymore figuring that there was no way i would break a promise to God. but i did. so i prayed for forgivness and promised i wouldnt do again but i did again and again and again until on the 5th time i was so mad at myself that i told God that if i did it again he could punish me by shrinking my penis. ya i know kind of weird but i thought it would teach me a lesson so thats what i said. anyway about a month later i could stop myself and i did it again. i said i was sorry to God and begged for my forgiveness and that he dont punish me but i dont know if he will or not. i mean, i deserve to be punished and everything but i really dont want to be and im very sorry so what do i do?

Yes I've learned long ago never to say the words "I promise" to God like that. I used to have this problem with the ouija when I was addicted to it. I kept promising never to do it again but kept falling back into temptation. Some other things too. I meant them at the time of prayer but we are human and we fall. You can always tell God you will try your best or try, but I would not use the word promise. I believe there is something with scripture and this, too, although I can't place the exact wording.

As for your punishment, I am feeling pretty sure God would not do that. I would not worry about that part, just pray to Him about it.

 

[wes818]

thanks for your advice jcfantacy im glad im not the only one whose had these type of problems. i hope your right about the punishment thing

 

[Bellicus]

This post was edited by staff, into something that don't reflect my opinions at all, so better just delete it.

 

[mpok1519]

I think you need to relax.

 

[xcrunner71]

When you feel the urge, think of Jesus getting his feet and hands nailed to a cross and soldiers spitting on him, mocking him, telling him to save himself. Think of how Jesus overcame the world, if Jesus can overcome the world, you can overcome masturbation with his help.

 

[mpok1519]

I think wes needs to worry less in order to make his life the best it can be.

 

[mpok1519]

I have to think of Professor Kinsey, and his compilation of facts and myths throughout his lifetime on sex and sexuality; I don't know if one has anything to fear from masturbation, as itnerpretation of the Bible on the subject varies from individual to individual.

 

[Bellicus]

If you consider it to be a sin, then it sure is a sin, and it completely destroys you if you think it is something terrible. What would make it less terrible is to simply read the bible and see if it is even considered to be a sin. I'm not saying it is something that will make you a good christian, but i certainly don't think you will be a better christian from not doing it. If someone feels that it is bad, they should avoid it. If they still have problems not doing it, then it is good to remember that our salvation is not based on our own good deeds, but mercy. God knows our hearts, and he will not punish us from our failures. We simply need to continue on our path, and ask him to show us the way.

What is the biggest, most important thing to do: To stay with the faith trough life. This will give us the victory crown. Not based on what we are capable of, but what Christ were capable of.

We are not to fear. We don't have a spirit that make us fear. God is our father, and he care for us more then any earthy father would do. We are safe with him and need not to worry.

 

[JCFantasy23]

I have purposely avoided the topic of whether I think masturbation is allowed or not, because I understand to the OP he believes it is wrong and am just going off that.
He is feeling immense guilt for breaking his promise with God and is thinking of several thoughts I did when I was younger with punishment. I can relate because I've been there, although not with the same sin, but the same thought processes and promise problem.

 

[mpok1519]

God always told me "hey, you're not perfect, but, hey, I'm stil gonna love you."

 

[wes818]

i personally dont think masturbation is a sin i just new i needed to stop doing it cause i was obsessed so thats when i made the promise to God

 

[Jayangel81]

I wasnt going to post, this thread is going to be shut down anytime. You are not allowed to condone touching yourself..
<staff edit>

Im going to tell you something, just because the World have found touching yourself to have some uses. It is not ok with God..Lusting for yourself, self gratification, and opening doorways to the devil is NOT what Christianity is about. Have I struggled with it? yes I have. I know what it does for my relationship to God. When I did it it kills my spirit. Not just guilt and shame but it literly destroys the connection with me and God.

Did you not know that our bodies are Holy?

1 Corinthians 6-19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
6-20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.

Let me ask you a question and I want you to ask yourselves this, Do you really believe for a second that touching yourself leads to Holiness? No.. it doesnt guys.

1Peter 1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

touching yourself leads to all kinds of worldly fleshy Sins. I can seriously come up with a bunch of scriptures on how we should treat our bodies and how we should handle worldly pleasures..

In truth? and people might get mad, people love to sweep Gods Word up under the rug

Please dont harden your hearts and think self gratification is right in the eyes of God. It isnt. we are to flee from flesh indulgences of this world
<staff edit>

Its not what we personally think. Its what is right in the eyes of God, read the scriptures.

God always told me "hey, you're not perfect, but, hey, I'm stil gonna love you."

We arent perfect your right my friend but God isnt just love. dont forget that He is also Holy,Just and righteous.

 

[JCFantasy23]

Why is everyone derailing the thread on masturbation vs. non-masturbation? He wasn't asking about that.

 

[Jere209]

MOD HAT ON​

THREAD CLOSED FOR STAFF REVIEW​

 

[Jere209]

MOD HAT OFF​

Please resume posting, and adhere to the forum specific guidelines.​

 

[Criada]

My dear brother, we all deserve to be punished... because we all sin. But, the good news is that Jesus took that punishment for us on the cross. So, no, God won't punish you.. his forgiveness is freely given to all who seek it. And He can help you to overcome this addiction.. though it is not an easy road.
You are very precious to God, brother, He loves you so much.
Praying for you!

 

[mpok1519]

Personally, I don't think we all deserved to be punished, bc God made us, God made sin, God made the devil, and God knows the future; why have a predetermined notion of punishment for the people you ultimately love?

no ones' perfect; we all break promises; the next step is forgivin yourself so you can move on with your life, and concentrate on things that are more likely to have a positive effect within your life time.

If you broke a promise to God, remember, He's not going to get upset or sad bc of that; there are billions of worse things on His mind.

I don't think people who take the Bible as literalism are exactly healthy for the minds of the world; if we're all concerned with the afterlife, we become less concerned with life, and the world, and the future of the world an those around us; we become obsessed with our OWN salvationt hat we forget everyone around us.

Yeah sure our bodies are holy; thats why you have to ask forgiveness everytime you eat mcdonalds.

Poor kid; you need to embrace whats good about life rather on dwelling in the negative always.

The Bible's perfection stems form the fact that it has flaws, and can change, and evolve; perfection includes the ability to mature.