The Bible does not mention masturbation or state whether or not masturbation is a sin. The passage most frequently associated with masturbation is the story of Onan in Genesis 38:9–10. Some interpret this passage to say that “spilling your seed” is a sin. However, that is not what the passage is saying. God condemned Onan not for “spilling his seed” but because Onan was rebellious. Onan refused to fulfill his duty to provide an heir for his deceased brother. The passage is not about masturbation but about fulfilling a family obligation.

A second passage sometimes used as evidence that masturbation is a sin is 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 is clearly a connection between lustful thoughts and masturbation, it is unlikely that Jesus was alluding to the specific sin of masturbation in this passage.

The Bible nowhere explicitly states that masturbation is a sin, but there is no question that the actions that usually lead to masturbation are sinful. Masturbation is nearly always the result of lustful thoughts, inappropriate sexual stimulation, and/or pornography. 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 much less of an issue and temptation. Many people struggle with guilt concerning masturbation, when, in reality, they would be far better off repenting of the sins that lead them to masturbate.

With that said, is masturbation itself a sin? While the Bible does not directly answer this question, there definitely are some biblical principles that can be applied to the issue:

(1) “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). If we cannot give God glory for something, we should not do it.

(2) “Everything that does not come from faith is sin” (Romans 14:23). If we are not fully convinced that an activity is honoring to God, it is a sin.

(3) “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). Our bodies have been redeemed and belong to God.

(4) “The fruit of the Spirit is . . . self-control” (Galatians 5:22–23). Masturbation is almost always a sign of a lack of self-control.

These great truths should have a powerful impact on what we do with our bodies. In light of these principles, many conclude that masturbation is always sinful. Masturbation is a questionable activity, at best—whether it can glorify God; whether it can be done in absolute confidence that it is right; and whether it can honor God as the owner of our bodies.

If done with absolutely no lust, immoral thoughts, or pornography, with full assurance that it is good and right, with thanks given to God for the pleasure it brings (see 1 Corinthians 10:30), is it still a sin to masturbate? The most we can say is maybe not. However, we have serious doubts whether this scenario ever truly exists.

Poverty is a curse. Its one thing to be poor, but poverty is an affliction. The purpose of this 20 warfare prayer points against poverty is to prepare you for spiritual warfare. Its true that poverty or wealth cannot take you to heaven, but you will live and serve God comfortably when you have money. These prayer points against poverty will empower you to take your stand against the spirit of poverty and be free forever.

As you pray these prayers, God will open your eyes to divine ideas and also show you what you need to do to get out of the web of poverty into the realms of prosperity. Pray this prayers with faith today and expect a miracle.

20 Warfare Prayer points against poverty.

1). Father, your word says those that serve you shall not suffer hunger, deliver me from this life of starvation in Jesus name.

2). I prophesy to my destiny, I shall make it in life, this poverty shall not be my end in Jesus name.

3). Oh Lord! I declare that in this life I shall see financial favour in this life in Jesus name.

4). Oh Lord, cause all my destiny helpers, those who are in the position to bless to remember me today in Jesus name.

5). Oh Lord, in spite of the economic situation of this country, cause strange doors of success to open for me in Jesus name.

6). Oh Lord! Remember your promises of old. Look down from heaven and rescue me from this poverty in Jesus name.

7). Wherever open the eyes of my understanding to catch an idea that will set me free from poverty in Jesus .

8). Oh Lord, remove the curse of famine from my life in Jesus name.

9). Oh Lord, raise me up from the dusts of life and cause me to sit with nobles in Jesus name

10).Oh Lord, let your Spirit consume all trouble I was born with in Jesus name.

11). Oh Lord, deliver me from me from every evil habit causing poverty in my life in Jesus name.

12). Lord! Those who prosper are humans like me. Cause mevto prosper in Jesus name.

13). As a privileged child of God, I declare that my tomorrow must be greater than today in Jesus name.

14). I prophesy to my mind right now, be productive in Jesus name!!! Create ideas that will make me rich in Jesus name.

15). Oh Lord, don’t let me die in these poverty, deliver me from this penury and uplift me in life in Jesus name.

16). Oh Lord, I know that you can do everything. Take me away from the valley of nothing to the mountain of breakthrough in Jesus name.

17). Oh Lord, set me on high like a king set on his throne in Jesus name.

18). Oh Lord, don’t let poverty overcome my life, transfer me from this darkness and set me on the path of prosperity in Jesus name.

19). Lord, I rebuke the poverty in my life in Jesus name for your word said the expectation of the righteous shall not be cut off..

20). Oh Lord! You are my jehova jireh, remember all my offerings and srms to the poor and deliver me from this poverty in Jesus name.