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Originally Posted by JaredR  I became a Christian a month ago, and these activities are holding me back from a deeper relationship with God. They also violate the moral teachings of my faith. Basically, when I masturbate or look at pornography I feel like I am putting myself before God. |
Ah, OK, so now we're getting somewhere. This really has nothing to with having a wank or looking at nakey things.
What you're really saying, and thinking, and wanting is - a deeper relationship with God. So, why are you putting
anything in the way of God? Because God will accept you just as you are, where you are. And as you draw closer and nearer to God, God will draw nearer to you. And God will begin to work in your mind, and heart, and body.
So, in the meantime, don't try to be perfect. And stop trying to tell yourself what you think God wants and what God doesn't want. And allow God to come into your heart and do God's work on you.
Who's "moral teachings" are you interested in? Man's? Has God spoken to you and told you you couldn't have a wank sometimes? God gave you a beautiful healthy body - and it serves as the temple of your soul. Your body is there for you to use as an instrument - to work, to play, to enjoy. Enjoy your body. Be thankful for your body.
And while we're at it - as a Christian, the deeper relationship you could focus on - would be with Christ. In fact, this topic could more accurately be titled, "30 days in my deepening relationship with Christ." Work on that. Talk about that. Focus on that.
My 2¢.