Goodafternoon my brothers and sisters in the Lord.I am really happy about how some of you,have show your care about me and what I post. The only reason I can give for my absent in my update on Facebook, is me drawing closer to Jesus Christ and praying for more of Him in my Life,my family,friends and well wishers and for as many that regard my teaching,as causing them physical persecution.
I have listen and pray over this tape of Pastor Chris, and there is no way,I am convince that "Masturbation" is not a sin. While the Bible nowhere explicitly states that masturbation is a sin, there is no question as to whether the actions that lead to masturbation are sinful. Masturbation is nearly always the result of lustful thoughts, segxwal stimulation, and/or pornographic images. It is these problems that need to be dealt with. If the sins of lust, immoral thoughts, and pornography are forsaken and overcome, masturbation will become a non-issue. Many people struggle with guilty feelings concerning masturbation, when in reality, the things that led to the act are far more worthy of repentance. Matthew 5:27-30...Jesus speaks against having lustful thoughts and then says, “If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away.” While there are parallels between this passage and masturbation, it is unlikely that masturbation was what Jesus was alluding to.
There are some biblical principles that can be applied to the issue of masturbation. Ephesians 5:3 declares, “Among you there must not be even a hint of segxwal immorality, or of any kind of impurity.” It is hard to see how masturbating can pass that particular test. The Bible teaches us, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). If you cannot give God glory for something, you should not do it. If a person is not fully convinced that an activity is pleasing to God, then it is a sin: “Everything that does not come from faith is sin” (Romans 14:23). Further, we need to remember that our bodies have been redeemed and belong to God. “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). This great truth should have a real bearing on what we do with our bodies. In light of these principles, the conclusion that masturbation is a sin is biblical. Clearly, masturbation is not glorifying to God; it does not avoid the appearance of immorality, nor does it pass the test of God’s having ownership over our bodies.
While Christians/unbelievers Misunderstand the quoting of Psalm 105:15,"Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm." I really do not care about whatever or whoever you are. The Bible said by their fruit,you shall know them. And condemnation will definetely come to those that use the name of the Lord for vain purpose and those that blaspheme against the Holy Spirit.
Christians should be very careful on the teachings they listen to. I know we all need "money" and "Fun" and the best way the world has purpose it,is for the exchange of our "Soul".If actually you call yourself a Christian,you must believe in your Salvation and where you will spend your Eternity.I speak to Christians this morning according to 2 Timothy 2:19 which says,"Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity." You are called a "Christian" because of your Jesus Christ like in nature.So before yo teach the word of God or take action,to any purpose,I see it fair to ask yourself,what will Jesus Christ do?
To many that profess to be a Christian and that have put physical wealth as the number 1 priority in their scale of preference, Jesus Christ said in the book of Matthew 6:33,"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." May the Lord ad His blessing to the reading of His word in Jesu mighty name...Amen.
TONY ASABOR.