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Gain The Victory over Masturbation
A spiritually unhealthy habit, masturbation instills attitudes
that foster self-centeredness and corrupt the mind.* A
masturbator may also grow to view others as mere sex objects
—tools for sexual satisfaction. Sex becomes separated from
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* Masturbation is the stroking or rubbing of the genital organs, commonly
resulting in orgasm.
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love and is relegated to a reflex that gives momentary pleasure
and relieves sexual tension. But that relief is only temporary.
In reality, instead of deadening the body’s members “as
respects fornication, uncleanness, [and improper] sexual appetite,”
masturbation arouses them.—Colossians 3:5.
The apostle Paul wrote: “Beloved ones, let us cleanse ourselves
of every defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness
in God’s fear.” (2 Corinthians 7:1) If you are struggling
to heed these words, do not give in to despair. Jehovah is always
“ready to forgive” and to help. (Psalm 86:5; Luke 11:9-
13) Indeed, your self-condemning heart and your efforts to
give up the habit—despite occasional relapses—indicate a
good attitude. Keep in mind, too, that “God is greater than
our hearts and knows all things.” (1 John 3:20) God sees more
than our sins; he sees the whole person. This knowledge enables
him to hear with sympathy our earnest pleas for mercy.
So never weary of turning to God in humble and earnest
prayer, like a child who goes to his father when in trouble. Jehovah
will bless you with a cleansed conscience. (Psalm 51:1-
12, 17; Isaiah 1:18) Of course, you need to take positive steps
in harmony with your prayers. For example, you would strive
to avoid all forms of pornography as well as bad associates.
As a practical step in controlling the use of a home computer,
many families keep it in a public area. Additionally, some households
purchase software that filters out undesirable material. No system,
though, is completely reliable.
If your problem with masturbation persists, please speak
about the matter with a Christian parent or a spiritually mature
and caring friend.—Proverbs 1:8, 9; 1 Thessalonians 5:
14; Titus 2:3-5.
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For practical suggestions on how to overcome masturbation, see
the article “Young People Ask . . . How Can I Conquer This Habit?”
in the November 2006 issue of Awake!, and pages 178-182 of the book
Questions Young People Ask—Answers That Work, Volume 1.