Thank you for this! I think the consensus out there is that the lustful thoughts are sinful but the act is not. Many say that if it is done without lustful thoughts or with thoughts of your spouse then it's OK. I have argued this much and this is a great explanation and breakdown.
As a pastor, I love it. I compare this to some of the stuff said to high school boys when I was teen and it’s head and shoulders over the message that I was getting. Keep up the good work!
I really appreciate your take. I wrote this 4 years back in seminary.
http://irrelevantmag.ca/2019/03/30/some-ethical-and-pastoral-thoughts-on-masturbation/
Thank you for this! I think the consensus out there is that the lustful thoughts are sinful but the act is not. Many say that if it is done without lustful thoughts or with thoughts of your spouse then it's OK. I have argued this much and this is a great explanation and breakdown.
As a pastor, I love it. I compare this to some of the stuff said to high school boys when I was teen and it’s head and shoulders over the message that I was getting. Keep up the good work!
Very good, concise, thoughtful response. Will be sharing this.