Title: a man or a woman, masturbating is a sin along with a woman using a dildo is a sin the word of God tells us not to gratify the flesh human selfish desires shows us that we are being led by a different spirit.
Holy Spirit conviction is a loving, inward-moving spiritual nudge that reveals wrong actions, explains God's standard of goodness, and points a person toward a Savior. It is distinct from toxic shame, random worry, or general human guilt.
Sin is an offense against religious or moral law, commonly defined in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as breaking a divine command, missing a moral target, or acting in rebellion against God.
Missing the mark: In ancient Hebrew and Greek languages, the word for sin means to fail to hit a target or goal set by God.
My transparent moment.
I received deliverance for masturbation married years ago it’s not the wife job to deliver a husband from masturbation it’s not the husband job to deliver a wife from using a dildo or masturbation. That’s Jesus job.
Gratifying the flesh is considered a sin because it means choosing selfish, earthly desires over the will of God. The Bible teaches that living entirely to satisfy sinful nature leads away from spiritual life walking in the Holy Spirit is a biblical phrase that means living a daily life led, empowered, and controlled by God's Spirit rather than by human selfish desires. It involves regular surrender to God, obeying His promptings, and staying in step with His guidance.
Take note self pleasing desires comes from evil spirits, selfishness.
Galatians 5:16 AMPC
But I say, walk and live [habitually] in the [Holy] Spirit [responsive to andcontrolled and guided by the Spirit]; then you will certainly not gratify the cravings and desires of the flesh (of human nature without God).
This verse addresses freedom from religious rules, the inner conflict of human nature, and daily guidance by God.
In the Holy Bible, gratify means to satisfy, indulge, or give in to personal desires—most often referring to sinful human nature rather than God's will. It appears in contexts warning against selfishness or describing people pleasing themselves or others for wrong reasons.
True Christ-ian Freedom: Paul argued that Christ frees believers from the Mosaic law, but this freedom is not a license to sin; instead, the Holy Spirit provides inner moral power.
Key Theological Concepts
The Flesh: Refers to the selfish, fallen human nature that fights against God.
The Spirit: Refers to the Holy Spirit, who lives inside believers and gives them new desires.
To Walk: A biblical word picture for daily conduct, lifestyle, and steady progress in life.
From my own spiritual journey, I’ve learned that struggling with fleshly desires is common, but the key lies in daily reliance on the Holy Spirit for strength and guidance. Scripture like Galatians 5:16 encourages believers to 'walk in the Spirit' to overcome cravings from our fallen nature, highlighting that true freedom isn’t about legalistic rule-following but surrendering to God’s empowering presence. It’s important to distinguish conviction from shame. Genuine conviction guides us lovingly to recognize harmful behaviors and point us toward transformation, unlike toxic shame which paralyzes or distorts our worth. Embracing this Spirit-led conviction allows us to confront personal struggles with hope, knowing Jesus offers deliverance and renewal. Often, battles with self-pleasuring desires stem from deeper spiritual conflicts. Recognizing these urges as influences from the 'flesh' can help us approach them with prayerful awareness rather than guilt. This ongoing process involves cultivating habits of obedience, humility, and seeking God’s will above selfish cravings. A practical step I’ve found useful is setting intentional times for prayer and meditation on Scripture that affirm my identity in Christ and remind me of the spiritual walk I’m called to. Fellow believers supporting one another in accountability and encouragement can also be invaluable in this journey. Ultimately, embodying a life 'walking in the Spirit' means daily choosing to live by God’s guidance, rejecting selfish impulses, and growing in spiritual maturity. This path leads not only away from sin but into a deeper joy and freedom found in Christ’s transforming power.
