Mental Images. 2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every pretension
that sets itself up against the knowledge ofGod, and we take captive.
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Masturbation
See also Lust, Pornography, Temptation, Sexual Purity
1. While there is no direct mention of this in Scripture, certain principles do apply. Selfishness
Romans 13:14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratifY the desires of the sinful nature. Colossians 3:5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Exodus 20:3-4 Mental Images
2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge ofGod, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Ephesians 5:3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. Matthew 5:28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
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Heart Issues
Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, 0 God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Mark 7:20-23 What comes out of a man is what makes him "unclean." For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. All these evils come from inside and make a man "unclean." Psalm 19:14;Jeremiah 17:9-10 2. Secret activity and isolation are to be avoided. Ephesians 5:11-12 Have nothing to do with the fruidess deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil. Proverbs 28:13 3. God offers escape from sin and gives blessing. 2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purifY ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. Psalm 24:3-5 4. One reason that God designed marriage was to alleviate problems oflust. Save your body for the mate whom God will give you. 1 Corinthians 7:1-4 Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good for a man not to marry. But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own
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husband. The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. The wife's body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband's body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife.
Genesis 2:21-24
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