Nigerian Pastors Blast Pastor Chris Oyakhilome over Statements

As many Nigerians had predicted, Nigerian Pastors have begun lambasting Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy over his comment that masturbation is not a sin against God but a mere habit that God is not angry about.

Since the controversial Chris Oyakhilome recently made the comments on masturbation, angry reactions have been pouring in from Christendom over what they called heresy, being preached by the pastor, which negates the words of God.

Pastor Chris was answering a question about how to overcome masturbation. He replied that:

“The reason you are thinking of stopping it (masturbation) is because you think it has become a habit for you… masturbation is not more than a habit than any other habit.

“So once you make up your mind that you want to break a particular habit, you just do it, you make up your mind… in fact the best way to break a habit is to replace it with another habit.

“There is one thing I would like to bring to your mind that may be of help to you because the reason you are thinking of stopping this is because of what you think it is.”

He further added that:

“No matter how wrong you think this is in your mind, get this straight, in itself, it is not a sin against God,”

He said that as a result of this belief that it is a sin, Satan used it to oppress people of God “making them feel ineffective and inefficient in the things of God.”

Reacting to Oyakhilome’s comment, the Prelate, Methodist Church Nigeria, Dr. Ola Makinde said there was only one way of having sex permitted by God in the Bible, which is only through marriage.

“There is only one way of having sex in the Bible which is natural. Masturbation is unnatural and unethical. Whatever is unnatural and unethical is abomination. I leave him to his own opinion,” he said.

According to Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Latter Rain Assembly, every believer must be able to subject his body to control because it could lead to something else.

Popular Evangelist, Pastor Akin Fasawe said Masturbation is a sin as stipulated in the Bible, saying that death was even recommended in the Bible for those who practiced such things.

“Masturbation is a sin because when you masturbate, you will release. If the minister of God said masturbation is not a sin, he can easily tell his church that fornication is not a sin. The Bible recommends death in the Old Testament,” he stated.

According to Primate Elijah Ayodele of the INRI Evangelical Church, it is stated clearly in the Bible that masturbation is a sin against God.

“That is his own view. Where did he see it in the Bible that masturbation is not a sin? Maybe he has his own Bible. It is a bad thing. Maybe it is in his Bible,” he laughed.

Pastor Akin Akande of the Men of Purpose Ministry stated that masturbation is a sin.

“It is like abusing the gift of God. It is heresy. The Bible says it is a sin to derive pleasure outside the content of marriage,” he added.

Pastor Leke Akinola of the Upper Room Baptist, said self-induced masturbation is a sin against God and that it is heresy for any minister of God to say it is not a sin.

According to Rev. Sam Ogedengbe, “masturbation is a sin and it is unbiblical. It is demonic and anyone engaging in it should know that it has spiritual connection.”

Reacting to the issue, majority of InformationNigeria readers indicated that they did not support Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s view on masturbation through their comments on an earlier article on the Oyakihilome’s statements.

288 COMMENTS

  1. Jesus said if u look lustfully at a woman, you have sinned, before anyone masturbates, so many immoral thoughts must be going thru the person’s mind. It’s already a sin at that level, especially when u dwell on the thoughts and u then allow it to lead u to masturbate. I really don’t understand where Pastor Chris is coming from, I pray nobody will be misled by this.

  2. dammy, you have uttered the exact same thoughts i had about the issue. i will desist from saying Pastor Chris is wrong because i donot know his relationship with God but i think in cases like these; its best that the individual finds answers for themselves in Gods Word…honestly, this is a hugely misleading statement and to say i’m shocked is an understatement.

  3. SIN is not BELIEVING on JESUS CHRIST the Son of God. Which everyone who teaches and live CHRIST is doing. John 16 Abominations is not SIN but will lead to SIN. Something become a SIN when it is a DESIRE and you rule it. Pastor Chris spoke the TRUTH. Lev 15 let us to know that COPULATION is UNCLEAN. Unclean whether you doing it by yourself are with your wife or husband. The Lord thy God never asked for a Trespass OFFERING. Only that we UNCLEAN until the EVEN. The children of Israel were never told to be separate or anything like that.

    The Pastors in Nigeria need to go and stop worshipping the BEAST. The Beast have cannot COMPREHEND the LIGHT and this why those PASTORS and PROPHETS are talking like this. There is NO LIGHT inside of them. Hugs and Blessings

    • Prophetess or whoever you call yourself you are of the Devil not of GOD!
      You are saying Masturbation is not a sin. Whaty let you into masturbating? To feel sex is natural and to control it is natural too.think well and understand where you are heading to. I wonder how many soul you have won for the beast. Please do your calculations well to know you level!!!! Hell is waiting for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      • @ Alphonsus Andrew, are you a christian? if so, why will you call someone a devil? and why are you also playing God by sending someone to hell, did you know the price that was paid by our Lord Jesus Christ for that soul you just sit down behind your computer and start passing judgement to make yourself fill good, she expressed her believe same as you express yours, everybody is saying pastor Chris said this and that but nobody is providing any Biblical ref that directly says otherwise……. Pls people read your Bible with meditation and read it slowly so that you understand, many pastors today are saying kill the devil, enemies die by fire and so on, please can anyone tell me where it is written that you can kill the devil or where the Bible says to kill your enemy, even our lord Jesus never kill any devil or curse his enemy, he only give them command to leave and forgave his enemies even at the point of death. the answer to our questions are all written in the greatest book on earth, THE HOLY BIBLE if only we can make time to read rather than wasting our time online saying evil things about God’s anointed, our we God who anointed this people?

  4. Pls Lets Not Be The Judge Over This.Remember,A Habbit That Is Considered Not Sin,Could Turn Out To Be One On A Long Run.
    But I Would Love Pastor Chris To Say Exactly What He Meant By That,and Also Give His Reason For Saying That.
    Maybe We Are Misunderstanding His Opinion.
    Pastor Chris Of The Embassey Pls Xplain Yourself The More Cus This Statement Is Turning Out To Be A Worldwide Blunda.

  5. Hey, hey,heyyyyy!!
    Can you all just get off your religous wheelchairs?!!!!! I learnt long ago not to spring to judgement. Before you read my contribution read 1 Cor 4: 1-6. (emphasis on verse six – …Lets not teach anything beyond what is WRITTEN) If you have respect you should pause and think and wonder why this man of God made the comment. I have known this man as a christian since he was in high school and believe me, he wasnt just playing church. He has been on this before some people who are even commenting were born!. With these long years of practicing his faith you need to chill and at least go back to the scriptures. There are values, ethics, practices, beliefs,customs,acceptable behaviour which differ from group to group but there is also the word of God and what is written in it. I believe the man of God commented based on the last one (what is written in scripture)and as such we should limit it to the word only and not sentiments or customs or values.

    Notice the following:
    1. Nobody has in their comments quoted any scripture specifically to counter this( I assure you, you wont find one). All you read is “it is wrong fulstop”.
    2. @ prophetess keriann (Lev 15) who attempted to talk scripture, has her references out of context and totally out of point from the subject matter as following her trend is as good as saying in this day an age that a woman is unlean because she menstruates.

    Let me break it down for you all. It may not be pleasant to the ears but this is the way it is sadly. I am not for or against I am still searching studying this but have my mind open as a bible student..at least thats what the bible says..test all spirits…
    You must understand that masturbation is first of all a mechanical act involving surface stimulation and then it can be further enhanced by supporting fantasies by that i mean frankly your mind necessarily doesnt have to be active for you to consumate the process.

    Lets look at the scriptures:
    The Scripture is strangely silent about this universal issue, while not shy about all sorts of other sexual situations and perversions in great detail even concerning sex with animals, etc. Yet the Bible says nothing about masturbation. This is odd, don’t you think?
    In fact, there is no place in scripture where masturbation is even mentioned, much less forbidden.
    Many will readily bring Gen 38:9 (go read it)to the fore in their minds but then We know what Onan did, for it is spelled out for us in lurid detail; and we know why it was a sin: he was maliciously using and cheating Tamar in way that was wrong. In any case, what Onan was doing was certainly not masturbating, and you have to be pretty dimwitted to miss that.

    Surely, it is clear from Scripture that illicit sexual fantasies are forbidden, and this is a SIGNIFICANT issue with masturbation.

    Matt 5:28-29 (NIV) [Jesus:] “But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.”

    But what if NO illicit fantasies are included in masturbation which is possible? Is the act then sinful? By scripture, there is nothing to indicate that it is. Specifically, if the act is done merely as a hedge against temptation.
    On the other hand, if we attempt a pent-up self-sex life, then we find that the body needs help from the soul through illicit fantasies, and then sin is clearly being committed.
    From Scripture, the line not to be crossed is the line of illicit imagination.

    Can we, in all honesty, masturbate without sinning against the clear commands of Christ? If yes, then we are never told that the act itself is impure or forbidden. But let us be honest and admit that it is not so easy to do (but possible) if we are committed to avoid mental sexual sin.The answer can only come from the person involved. God sees the heart!

    Since scripture does not forbid masturbation directly, neither should Christians in general. “Nothing beyond what is written” in terms of how we should help lead others to the Lord is the rule. So…whether you accept it or not, this are the plain facts – you cannot say the act itself is sinful based on scripture.

    I PERSONALLY WILL EXHORT THAT WE FLEE ANYTHING THAT HAS AN APPEARANCE OF EVIL…BUT THEN THATS AN INDIVIDUAL CHOICE. NO ONE SHOULD STAND HERE IN JUDGEMENT OF ANYBODY. Should you decide that you want to go on a rampage of freedom, make sure you can find cover from an exhaustive consideration of the scriptures to the best of your ability.
    I close with 1Jn 1:27…..”just as the anointing has taught you so abide”
    SELAH

  6. Its unfortunate our man of God has put us in such a difficult situation. The question was ‘How i stop mast’ ‘ not ‘Is mast’ a sin’. There are somethings that silence is the best.
    I hope this is cleared out on time.
    I’v seen books (from Pastors) i.e Pastor Bimbo Odukoye speaking against it. I’m so conf…

  7. Masturbation is the lowest state a man can be he probably needs help to come out. Rather than condemn him to SIN would it not be fair on him to let him know that God wants to help him out. Fine Pastor Chris said its not a sin but he didn’t say go ahead with it. Its easy for one to condemn when not involve but in the eyes of the doer, he needs help. On a lighter mood have you come to think of it that you would be asked to masturbate if you go for sperm test otherwise you go home and solve your problem. Lol

  8. Greatings to you all,standing on the scriptures will yield a good stand on your believe(2tim3:16) which means the scriptures are the allmark of christain believe,(1tim4:12)be thou an example of a believer and a good one is he who make reference to the bible. To this discussion,can we find a word like that in the entire bible,the reality of christainity is based on the scriptures,to be frank if a man is wrong the authorithy any believer has to correct him is by the scriptures,showing him proof of what you are saying and we can draw an example from Jesus when he replay alot in the four gospels refering them to what was written(act19:4) and many more,so never lay a doctrine when you dont have scriptural bases. Can a believer commit sin?,if jesus came to save man from sin(math1:21)paid for the wages of sin(rom6:23) which is death,and the seed of God is in him,born of God,have the indwelling of the holy ghost,then you dont believe the bible because God does not inpute trespasses again unto them any more(2cor5:19). this discussion as you can see is in the heart of man not in the scriptures,walk in Grace and not in Law.Selah.

  9. Greatings to you all,standing on the
    scriptures will yield a good stand on your
    believe(2tim3:16) which means the
    scriptures are the allmark of christain
    believe,(1tim4:12)be thou an example of a
    believer and a good one is he who make
    reference to the bible. To this
    discussion,can we find a word like that in
    the entire bible,the reality of christainity is
    based on the scriptures,to be frank if a
    man is wrong the authorithy any believer
    has to correct him is by the
    scriptures,showing him proof of what you
    are saying and we can draw an example
    from Jesus when he replay alot in the four
    gospels refering them to what was written
    (act19:4) and many more,so never lay a
    doctrine when you dont have scriptural
    bases. Can a believer commit sin?,if jesus
    came to save man from sin(math1:21)paid
    for the wages of sin(rom6:23) which is
    death,and the seed of God is in him,born
    of God,have the indwelling of the holy
    ghost,then you dont believe the bible
    because God does not inpute trespasses
    again unto them any more(2cor5:19). this
    discussion as you can see is in the heart of
    man not in the scriptures,walk in Grace
    and not in Law.Selah.

  10. Well Well Well. People of God we have to be careful about what we say in a matter like this, Thank God for Pastor Chris, if you don’t like him that is your problem but as to what He said i really Thank God for that, personal confession now, i as a person did not go to church this last Sunday only because i masturbate overnight, which i can not discus with any one until now, not even one of you that his claiming to be God Advocate. Why is it that people like preaching SIN and condemnations is that the Good news of Christ?
    Thanks to all who put more light to this topic, now i know what to do, U can only Replace one habit with another, of course a positive one and then i can approach HIS presence with no sense of quilt or condemnation Halleluyah..,,, Thank God

    More of this pastor Chris! !! !!!

  11. The producers or compilers of the Christian bible, the Roman Catholic Church, would totally side with Mr Chris Oyakhilome. Nigerian Christians don’t seem to have the ability to rationally think outside the bible.
    Mr Tunde Bakare says “The Bible recommends death in the Old Testament,” but why doesn’t he say God recommends death? Again, he says “The Bible says it is a sin to derive pleasure outside the content of marriage,” why don’t we hear God categorically saying this? The truth is that man does not know what God thinks, period.
    The bible was introduced to the Africans by the cunning Europeans in order to control the black man’s mind, etc. Till date no African or Christian Nigeria has produced any documented research material on the origins of the bible and the meaning of its text.
    It’s fraudulent when people like Tunde Bakare, Ola Makinde, Akin Fasawe and Elijah Ayodele and the others can only quote from the bible without any backup substantiated evidence.
    No surprises why we as Africans are still classed as the underdeveloped third-world. Nigeria needs great thinkers and not religious blind faith morons.

  12. Its so easy to judge. Maybe people need to sit down and think real hard in other to understand what Pastor was saying…..
    But, not really surprised cos I know that 1ce it concerns Pastor Chris, there has 2 be an uproar. People, don’t be fast to judge! Settle down and think 1st! Pastor is annointed, called and preaches from the word of God. Any1 that’shas a beef wt that should go and ask God for their own calling. :)

  13. @ Ben Ubeji you dont have to have erotic thots, some good caressing will do unless you are advanced in age and on the decline. I will also ask what will you tell people who actually fill up their imaginations with erotic thots of their legally married wife, especially from great encounters they’ve had? assuming they are away for some business trip and wont be back for a longtime and are missing their wife?… and of course filled with those beautiful wifey thots, go ahead and caress themselves? answer!

  14. Pastor Chris of Anti-Christ embassy nice one you’ve got there,masturbation is not a sin?! Haba,you in it too I guess! Whatever his supporters have to say bothers me not,but word is,most of you wil be bold enough to talk about gettin’ laid several times but not a single word if you actually into masturbation! Get a life & stop masturbating,Olodos!

  15. Why is it that when someone tell you what you are doing is bad and GOD hate’s it,you say the person is judging or condenming you,but when he say you are good and GOD love’s you it wouldn’t be condemnation any more! Do not forget there is a sin unto death,and there a sin not unto death “but all unrigteousness is a sin”(1john5:16-17) so then is masturbation righteousness or unrighteousness,(what some people should consider is this, WHEN,HOW,WHY,WHAT FOR.)apostle paul preach against circumcision but he circumcised TIMOTHY,. masturbation is junior to fornication,if it is not a sin then fornication is not a sin.some preach that fornication not a sin in time past.let us not forget the world of the MASTER JESUS CHRIST.”TAKE HEED TO WHAT YOU HEAR”and meditation is not philosophising.please stop philosophising GOD’S WORD.

  16. People of God,i think god say live by spirit not by flesh.u pastor`s that is judge one another u are all fake becos if it is true that u all read na bible well u will not judge and what u will do is to leave all to God but by judging what u not suppose put mouth at all,God himself will bring his judgement upon u all..becos all of u are say many thing against masturbation witout any reference in the word of most HIGH GOD..so u people cömment has no meaning

  17. People of God,i think god say live by spirit not by flesh.u pastor`s that is judge one another u are all fake becos if it is true that u all read na bible well u will not judge and what u will do is to leave all to God but by judging what u not suppose put mouth at all,God himself will bring his judgement upon u all..becos all of u are say many things against masturbation witout any reference in the word of most HIGH GOD..so u people cömment has no meaning

  18. @deejaygfunk please support your idea with the scriptures. May i remind you that the subject is if masturbation is sin or not. no one is encouraging anybody to do it just as u wont encourage people to smoke or drink.@ happy momoh – Masturbation is the junior of fornication…pleeeease that is hilarious you are now grading sin- we are trying to find out if masturbation is unrighteousnes thru the scripture but you have labelled it so without scriptural backing and applying it to 1Jn 5:16-17. Lets first see the proof that it is unrighteousness then your reference can apply! otherwise can you guys please sharrap!!
    This is a serious issue. IF YOU HAVE NO SCRIPTURAL BACKING please keep your personal belief to yourself and learn from peoples sincere contribution. People need to learn from this discussion. The truth will definitely set one free. So if you have something to say other than your religious sentiments please lay it down you will be saving lives.

  19. WHY ALL THESE ISSUES. I M SURPRISED DAT GOOD BIBLE STUDENTS ARE REALLY WASTING TYM ARGUING THIS. MY FRND BIBLE MEAT I WILL PREFARE YOU TEACH THIS TO THOSE AROUD YOU WHO YOU CAN EASILY TEACH AND EXPLAIN BETTER TO THAN THIS. REMEMBER woe to anyone who causes the ‘LITTLE ONES’ to fall. why because of ur understanding cause potential GR8minds go astray. ALSO I M SURE AS A BIBLE STUDENT U V CAME ACRROSS forfeiting the meat to save the soul, well, i love your understanding but prefer u rechanneling it. AND @ ALL DO GET INVOLVED IN UNLEARNED AND UNREASONABL ISSUES. BUT ON ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW Y IS IT THAT EVERYONE WAS WAITING FOR HIM TO SAY THIS B4? I WOULD LOVE OHTER PASTORS TO CALL HIM AND HAVE A DISCUSSION SO DAT IT CAN BE CLEAR FROM HIS OWN STAND POINT. ALSO @ ALL STAND FIRM ON THE WORD OF GOD NOT ARGUE ON THE POINT AND WORD OF MEN. MIND U HE IS ALSO A MORTAL BEING WHO CAN ALSO MAKE A MISTAKE BUT THE SPIRIT CAN NEVA DO SO STAND WITH THE SPIRIT OF LIGHT. I SAY LOVE SOMONE AND HELP THE NEEDY…… I M TOO BUSY AND TOO RELEVAN TO ARGUE WITH THE WORD. I TEACH IT NOT ARGUE IT. IF YOU WANT ME IN YOUR CHURCH OR ANY PROGRAMME JUST SEND A MAIL TO [email protected] or Call 08026772664……

  20. Iam surprised dat pple who call themselveschristians can make such comments . If a single guy or girl masturbate what actually goes on d persons mind ?d person is simply imagining sex dats. Why d person can reach orgasm if not d person will nevr come .let us be truthful to ourselves ok.can u just close ur mind from thinking or imagining sex during masturbation.married pple can say iwas thinking or imaginig ,my wife or hubby making love to me during d masturbation but how true is it ? How are we sure uwere not imagining another womans bdy during masturbation? U see u can nevr nevr suceede in masturbation witout imagining sex or someones bdy . So it is SIN! Another question we shld ask our self is these does masturbation increase us in our spiritual growth ?if it doesn’t why doing it ! Iam not surprise dat some are supporting dis bcos a lot of things happen in churches today and no one cares bcos they believe church is in d hrt only !d same christ embassy is d one pple dress half naked to church .iam not surprise. This is end time . Christian becareful

  21. Stop judging. Listen to everything Pastor said before you condemn. Amm y’all hear Is Pastor said Masturbation is not a sin…. Did any of you actually hear d explanation?
    @ AmyK. Before ur quick to judge the dressing of church members, try 2 understand dat Christ Embassy welcomes everyone. Ur salvatn is important nt ur dresn so u hv no rite 2 judge and whike ur judging, hv u ever prayed for the souls of the people. Not so easy aint it? Its nt ur business. Focus on ur calling with God cos am certain He didn’t call u 2 judge the dressing of members in Christ Embassy.

  22. As many as are LED by the Spirit of God are the sons of God. We have the scripture to guide us, and we also have the Holy Spirit to lead us. By leading us, the Holy Spirit becomes the extension of the Bible in us and so leads us according to the mind of God. While not judging a man of God (because God who called him will do so Himself), I know that masturbation is something that Christians should not delve into. The desire to have sex with one’s self is even to a moral man considered VILE and not to talk of a spiritual man. It is a temptation which God has given us the power to overcome. James said God cannot be tempted and He will not allow us to be tempted beyond our willpower. I am sure that a parent would not like the idea of his/her child masturbating, talk less of our Heavenly Father. Remember, be holy as your Father in Heaven is Holy. NO UNCLEAN THING SHALL ENTER INTO HEAVEN

  23. god have mercy if somebody who called himself a pastor can make such comment what will his member do. may god forgive him. bible made it clear that on the last day many will turned away from the truth. i never like that church for one thing. he should have give us bible quotation,to said it all he need to repentance.

  24. Smh 4 dos who kal demselvs christians n tink ђã† pastor chris said s gud.f t s ez personal opinion den e should kip t †̥ himsef alot of ppl look up †̥ I’m ђã† xample den s e givin????nw ppl of shalow minds re n suport of D̶̲̥̅̊į̸̸̨§ n b4 ƔU̶̲̥̅̊ no ђã† D̶̲̥̅̊c̶̲̥̅̊ÿ̲̣̣̣̥ strt dowin t coz der mentor says t isn’t A̶̲̥̅ sin.oooo christians dwell on †ђξ word of God n Ω̶̣̣̥̇̊​oτ̣̣̥ on †ђξ word of man follow christ lyf pattern n Ω̶̣̣̥̇̊​oτ̣̣̥ A̶̲̥̅ so kald pastor’s 4 †ђξ bible says so many will kum n M̶̲̥̅γ̲̣̣̥ name.m so disappointd f e reali did say D̶̲̥̅̊į̸̸̨§ coz I 1da †ђξ kinda xamplary lif ez livin 4 ez followers.4 I’m †̥ say D̶̲̥̅̊į̸̸̨§ den e must b n †ђξ practise.may God av mercy on us all.n show us †ђξ ryt path wit great undastndn 4 †ђξ word of God.shalom

  25. The Bible does not specifically mention masturbation. However, God’s word command christians:”Deaden, therefore, your body members that are upon the earth as respects fornication, uncleanness, [and improper] sexual appetite.”-Colossian 3:5.
    Masturbation fosters a distorted and self-centered they of sex. The Bible assures us that God can import “power beyond what is normal” to those who make a sincere effort to break this habit.-2 Corinthians 4:9; Philippian 4:13.

  26. So much for our religious pundits with spineless arguments! The stupor inherent in the judgemental ones is even more nasuseating. We have long allowed our fallible Traditional ethics to cloud our grasp of the gospel. What’s left to admonish but an independent assessment on an individual basis. None is always very right but all is always little wrong.

  27. Dont lets judge so as to avoid been judged.Once we know and are deeply rooted in our faith,then i think that is enough for us as christians.I so much believe that the faith we proclaim and profess will be the standards for our judgements when d-day comes.However,it will very wrong of an authority figure to mislaed his/her followers.If that is what Chris truthfully believes in and is actually convinced of,well then,no qualms,but if otherwise ??

  28. You guys still dont get it??? there are traditions , ethics and customs but there is also what is written in the scriptures. Just like some female christians will kill you if you tell them not wear trousers or some women will say you must cover yr head, others will say their long hair is a covering and yet others will ask how long is long?? cos we have american standard of long hair, african long and indian long -which is the longest as you all know. DONT MISTAKE VALUES brought about by our CUSTOM, PRACTICES OR TRADITIONS FOR THE SUBSTANCE OF WHAT IS WRITTEN!!! Kudos to @Thomas Dakai he has made the best effort so far, everyone should emulate that. Others please we are not interested in your sentimental approach to the faith. BRING IN THE SUPPORTING SCRIPTURE or please stay out of this discussion!!! I have made myself the self-appointed moderator of this topic.
    REMEMBER THAT SCIPTURE THAT SAYS WHO ART THOU THAT JUDGEST? IT IS CHRIST THAT DIED…not you. ROMANS 8:34

  29. according to his(pst chris) statement,he admit that it is wrong so if it is wrong then it is not right;his for reason for saying that it is not a sin is to save and help people from SELF CONDEMNATION;he actually want to distance it from a LAW thereby nutrilizing it’s power over the person..shalom

  30. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD is the prophet for this generation. He is a man sent from God to the world, to prepare the body of Christ for the rapture. He is the pastor of the whole world, the man sent from God to the nations of the world. He is the Word of God personified, he is love personified. He is God`s gift to the world. He is my pastor and I love him so much. You must be careful the things you say about him. Those of you who spoke against him should ask God for forgiveness. As for those who are talking without the knowlegde of God`s Word, I advice that you humble yourselves and ask God to teach you. Why don`t you come to our book shops to get pastor`s messages on books and DVDs so you can understand his teachings and explainations instead of talking arrogantly and foolishly. Study the whole book of James 3, and ask yourself if you have trully spoken as christians. I am sure pastor has forgiven you all because you are speaking and reacting in ignorance. Don`t speak against what you don`t understand. I have also forgiven you all for speaking evil against my pastor and insulting his person. May God forgive you all, that is my prayer for you. I love you all. My name is Pastor Precious Ezewuzie.

  31. Pastor Christ with due respect and as a great man of God with great honor whom billions of people looks up to as a role model, you have risen and are proving to the entire world that you are a follower of Jesus Christ, I want to ask you a question: Can Jesus Christ whom you know and serve wish his followers to accept masturbating as just a habit and not a sin to God? Can He boldly tell his disciples exactly what you just told us? Many people know that smoking is not good because its damages the body, same goes with alcoholism, yet they are not a shame to smoke and drink even in public places why? maybe because they feel its just a habit or not really a big sin or it depend on how they view or do it etc. But when you talk of masturbation, 90% that does that will never say it to the public or even think of doing it public Why? because they see it as a shameful, disgusting, horrible and unclean thing which has an evil spirit attached to it as it’s master and we all know where all evil spirit came from. May be your message was just to the Mature christian as the saying goes, they may understand you better but majority of baby Christians need more eye opening on this issue so that they don’t go astray, thanks

  32. It may be dat he do engage himself in such evil(masterbation) dat is why he do not have shame saying dat or may be he is running out of understanding or his bible might be evil /satanic bible frm church of satan bcs it is only dis church dat can encourage such evil and claim dat it is not bad before God foolish word next time he will still claim dat GOd said we should fornicate dat it is not evil.

  33. Well to my own view i dnt knw may be masturbation is a sin or not,cos if u have weak/quick ejaculation dey we advice u in d hospital to masturbate 1st b4 havin sexual intercourse wit ur wife,also to woman is was adviceable dat wen there husband travel to long journey istead of them to commit adultry or furnication is beter she masturbate wit dido or finger,they are even selling the dido in d hospital,alot of woman and men ar doin it so dey think dat instead of commit adultry or furnication is better dey masturbate,my cousin also advice me to do it and he is a real muslim wen i told him dat i have quick ejaculate,as i ws tellin u i start masturbation since wen i was 14 years and am doin it till 2day,yes i believe dat it is an habit cos sometime i ll say i ll not do it again bt it is no so easy to stop.let me tell u we ar all sinner is only god cn save us,some people dat did not masturbate,d sin dat u are sin to god is more powerful than people dat masturbate so to my own veiw masturbatin is used to distop brain bt i cn not say may be is a sin or not

  34. Salvation witout morals is it a real salvation?a person who claims saved but still dress half naked even to church is d person really saved? Pastor christ is he God,jesus or man ? If he is a man then he can make mistakes sometimes.dis one he got it wrong!imagine comments!if only pple of dis wicked world will fear and respect God half d way dey fear pastors and leaders of dis world this world will be a better place.dat he is a pastor doesn’t make him more than God and d bible says only God is perfect !get close to ur bible Christians don’t swallow evrything hook line and sinker!test evry spirit dats what d bible says.ok. When someone condemns or rejects evil or disagree wit an idea it is not judging .check ur bible and dictionarys for dat word judge.ok.if pple who says no to what d pastor says is judging what abt pple who says yes?go and learn English.

  35. Pastor Chris shld come out again and telll us if he is masturbating or not. Bcos if he doesn’t masturbate and he is telling d world to masturbate then he needs to be brought back on track by other strong pastors like adebaoye if he masturbates then he needs deliverance by other strong pastors. He is a man not God.he is Chris not christ.so man is not perfect only God is.masturbation can nevr be done successfully witout d person doing it imagining sex or someone touching u or u touching someone.d same spirit behind fornication is behind dis also bcos it draws u away from God spiritually.pls pastor sir!can masturbation lead us to heaven or make us grow spiritually?if it doesn’t then why shld u encourage us to do it ?do u know how many pple dis teaching will mislead as u can see from above comments?do u know how many pple dat will sleep in dis sin bcos u their pastor said it is not sin ?do u know how many single pple who will keep masturbating and graduate to fornication oneday?pls witdraw d statement for heavens. Sake.

  36. @amyk you are misquoting the pastor please dont mislead this forum with your response. He did not tell anybody to masturbate neither did he say i encourage you to do it. The issue is whether it is a sin from the scriptural standpoint or just a habit. All distracting habits are generally not good but that doesnt mean scripture condemns all. Scripture says do such things with moderation oftentimes. It is the scriptural standpoint we are trying to establish. ( if any one is saying that this message is too hard for us believers to swallow and perhaps the pastor should have exercised constraint, that is a different kettle of fish) but that it is not scriptural, make sure you give scriptures to support.
    @Precious Ezewuzie I am sure Chris himself will be frightened with the words you have used to qualify him – The word personified??? Jeeez! it appears you have lost your soul to the extent you cant think for yourself – please you took this one too far!!!

  37. “Oni
    February 28, 2012 at 3:39 am

    The producers or compilers of the Christian bible, the Roman Catholic Church, would totally side with Mr Chris Oyakhilome.”
    ———————————————-
    Am just here to tell Oni that Roman Catholic can never support such a demonic act from hell. We the Catholics strongly fight against it. Please investigate before publishing. This is evil and must be called one!

  38. @Pastor Precious: Be careful not to give a man the attributes of our Lord Jesus as He is the ONLY Word of God Personified.
    Titus 2:1b asks us to speak up for the right standard of Christian living. The Bible teaches us that the judgement of Priests (or pastors as the case may be) does not lie with the church members or the laity. Nevertheless, we must endeavour to speak up for the right standard of living at all times. Masturbation is against the natural order prescribed by God and it is classified under sexual immoralities mentioned in Romans 1. While not attacking the personality of Pastor Chris, lets speak up for the right standard of Christian living.

  39. The foundation of GOD standed sure.d words of GOD are yea & amen.No body can separate “GOD from HIS WORD” if d “WORD OF GOD” strongly condemn masturbation,hw come can a man says it’s nt a sin!did he has his own bible has someone rightly said?GOD is nt mock!People of GOD be vigilant & watchful becos it’s a signal 2 us dat JESUS will soon come.pls, dont be carried away it’s a mere heresies.Surrender ur life 2 HIM becos d hour no body can tell.

  40. I just wanna say, as people think the act is a sin, so is the act of judging a man of God, is also a sin… People involved in this act shld think for themselves and reach a conclusion on wether its gud or not. Pastor Chris only said its a habit not a sin, but leading by the holy spirit, i dont think Masturbatn is Holy…

  41. I just wanna say, as people think the act is a sin, so is the act of judging a man of God, is also a sin… People involved in this act shld think for themselves and reach a conclusion on wether its gud or not. Pastor Chris only said its a habit not a sin, but leading by the holy spirit, i dont think Masturbatn is Holy…what i dont knw is, if u masturbate with a pure mind of imagining the sweet time with ur wife ,while u are away,maybe on business or any other thing, can dis be a means of reconnecting with ur wife..

  42. @Precious Ezewuzie. It is always good to search scriptures for yourself than follow somebody blindly.Even as great as Paul, when he left the church of Berea the people searched the scriptures to see if those things he said were so.Remember Pastor Jim Jones Of Guyana, how he led his congregants to their death through his charisma and personality.
    @Rubide.Thank You.
    @Kenny Sho. You are a clown.
    @Janet Yusuf. Thank You

  43. In this world we all know what is sinful against God and what is not a sin against God. We all know that masturbation is a sin that even the person practising it will be cursing him or her self. It is very hard to flee from it without christ Jesus. God please have mercy upon the world you created.

  44. Anytime u want to make comment on a subject find out the source; it is not a debate whether masturbation is a sin or not, this MOG was trying to help somebody to break a particular habit. Hear this; any habit u panic about wil gain strength. Misters of God should listen to details before making comments, journalist can make u mak a terrible mistake.

  45. be carefull of what say against men of God. did u actually hear him say so. or are u judging based on what some one just published to make his money. i can say that the publisher of this article has rephrased this statement to get the attention of people. i believe the whole world watched this and not only nigerians. be careful of what u say epecially when it has to do with some ones image. the person that asked the question is already saved from the reply he gave to him including me becaus i watched the broadcast.. the publisher is a lier………am suprise to see all these blastphemy. pst chris will be on air on sunday 4pm nigeria time.@loveworld channel. dnt miss it.

  46. Without thinking about the subject thoroughly, our first impulse or conclusion is that masturbation is a sin. But what is sin according to scripture. Sin is disobidience to God’s word. Now, no one in all of their ondemnation has given us ‘God’s Word’ on the subject There is God’s Word on stealing, funication, adultery, homosexuality,murder etc. But like smoking and drinking (although many still contest between drinking n drunkuness), masturbation is left as a bad habit, which one aught to overcome. The man of God DID NOT APPROVE THIS HABIT, but admonished on how to overcome it with a good habit. If however anyone says it is a sin, I wont them to state clearly which scripture backs them off. We should comend pastor Chris for once again daring into the religiousity of the church and fearlessly speaking out the truth on a subject we will often gloss over. If masturbation is a sin, then smoking n drinking are sins. But we know tat they are habits we should not engaging in because we are the temple of the Holy Spirit, which is exactly what the man of God said.

    And to all the other pastors, please sirs, do not eagerly anticipate your brother to make a mistake so you can take him down. This is the attitude you all dislayed. And take your time to study a subject before talking, so you do not speak as lay men in the scripture.

  47. “Prophets of Doom” always have reasons to buttress their diabolical act.
    Any act against the Holy Spirit is sin.
    Congregations of some churches see their Minister as “god”. But we all are equal before God as we receive the Holy Spirit.
    Masturbation is a sin just as conception of lust is a sin.

  48. I love Pastor Chris for opening up and telling people the truth. We all know that men of God are holy, and when they receive God’s thoughts for us as message, and we refuse to adhere to it, they would have done their lot. The reason why the pastors and all the people think that masturbation is a sin against God is because they are practicing it. Let’s be frank, and take for instance marriage which is a sinless sex route according to the Bible, who amongst us is married and has not had sex outside our matrimonial homes? . Everyone’ has done it. But masturbation curbs the urge to seek sexual satisfaction outside our homes. No man can satisfy a woman, and vice versa, thus learn to masturbate it helps to reduce the urge in fornication. When children are taught to masturbate it helps prevent unwanted pregnancies and adolescents as fathers. It’s baffling that Nigerians who were against the view if the man of God, call themselves Christians. Remember everyone has sinned and fallen short of God’s glory. So whether you masturbated or not, you will still be judged according to whatever sin you committed during your life time, If you go on and point only at mastirbation as sin and sex outside marriage, lying, stealing, bribery and corruption which almost every Nigerian is involved in as exemptions of sorts. It’s true, you are right Pastor Chris is lying so why do you attend his church, hypocrites!!!

  49. @uzoma. All wat u said sounds irritating and u shuld beg God for forgiveness. Now are u a christian? If yes, i want to knw if u jst go to church on sundays or u are a christian ‘christ-like’ , spirit filled?. With all u have said its obvious u aren’t. Have you masturbated before? If yes, how did feel when you finished? Were able to pray to God as u used to? Did u still feel the connection with God?. I tell u, u feel disconnected (if u are a true christian). I may not be able to elaborate on this point so i can touch other points u made. After sex or masturbation e.t.c wat usually happens is that you feel tired and exhausted infact drained. I dont think you will advise your own children to engage in it when if know they will get lazy even in their academic work? I am talking from experience. If as a husband you engage in masturbation then you always have a backup thought that even if your wife doesnt satisfy you, you can always masturbate. Then you find out you are punishing your wife which is even against the will of God. Well what you should know is that any commands that God gives is not because God wants to subject to unease but for your own good if God says dont drink, he wants to trouble you its only because he doesnt want you to get health issues. He said ‘i wish, above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health’ 3john 1:2. Masturbation is sinful.

  50. @Olu please dont display ignorance on the subject, one cannot pray because they feel they have sinned and the brings condemnation which leads to seperation. if they didnt think they sinned they wouldnt feel seperated.That you think something is sin means you should stay away from it but still, that doesnt mean that what you think is sin is really a sin. I know believers who go through bouts of depression because they took drugs for their sickness they feel they have hurt God and sinned by not being able to believe Him for divine healing and it affects their ‘spiritual life’. Masturbation must not necessarily be accompanied with illicit vain imaginations (@Chika take note).If u doubt it, try it while making sure your thots are on books or anything else and whlie caressing yourself continuously you will get there (unless of course you have declined in your sensitivities due to age ) why? because it is first of all a mechanical stimulation process which must give yield to other physiological processes then if you like u can support the process with lustful imaginations. Maybe you are not married ( or you are happily married .. not everyone is that lucky) otherwise you would know that when you have a spouse that never satisfies you, having a backup which is not another lady/man is relief. For a fact people dont get satisfied because they dont even know their bodies medical therapist (same people who tell you to take medicine for headache and you dont condemn) will tell you that you need to learn your bodies erogenous sports by touching yourself and taking note, then you can now lead your spouse on with the things you have learnt abt your body so you both can have fulfilment.
    @ Chika you are stating the obvious on lustful conception and everybody agrees to that…but what if there is no lustful conception like having nothing or another lady in mind or so, but just easing up mechanically, what if the lady in your mind is your wife??? You guys are going dangerously personal… ladies you know that some of you get stimulated when doing innocent activities, sometimes as little as climbing up a flight of stairs. Soon somebody will say if there is no lift in the building dont go there as it will lead you to sin….why not??? when we no longer use or need scriptural backings we just say what we feel is right. I hope u notice that though climbing the stairs stimulates you just like masturbating would but the major difference that makes that acceptable is the fact that there are no accompanied illicit imaginations. This remains the defining game changer for the masturbation issue.

  51. I checked the dictionary.

    mas·tur·ba·tion   /ˌmæstərˈbeɪʃən/ Show Spelled[mas-ter-bey-shuhn]
    Noun
    1. masturbation – MANUAL stimulation of the genital organs (of yourself or another) for sexual pleasure
    2. the stimulation or manipulation of one’s own genitals, especially to orgasm; sexual self-gratification.
    3. the stimulation, by manual or other means exclusive of coitus, of another’s genitals, especially to orgasm

    Hmmmm this means even couples can masturbate during foreplay or so… hmmm em is that sin too??
    Hmmmm ‘especially to oragsm’ this means must not end in oragsm…GUYS so many of you have your hands just there for fun and fondle, get it excited and then you let go…….is touching it all sin???

  52. Very soon ‘they’ will declare that being gay or lesbian is Godly. Unfortunately they have large number of young people following them. False Teachers and Their Destruction!
    2Peter 2:1-7

    1 But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. 2 Many will follow their depraved conduct and will bring the way of truth into disrepute. 3 In their greed these teachers will exploit you with fabricated stories. Their condemnation has long been hanging over them, and their destruction has not been sleeping.

    4 For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell,[t] putting them in chains of darkness[t] to be held for judgment; 5 if he did not spare the ancient world when he brought the flood on its ungodly people, but protected Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven others; 6 if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah by burning them to ashes, and made them an example of what is going to happen to the ungodly; 7 and if he rescued Lot, a righteous man, who was distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless

  53. Well, I have heard you all yet i stand on the fact that, masturbation is permitted by the Lord God. Remember the first time you had sex, how guilty did you feel thinking that you have sinned against God until you attributed it finally to falling in love with your boyfriend, while the Bible says that it is fornication. Being a Christian does not mean you are keeping God’s commandments. And if God was able to speak out to you through his chosen one the like of Pastor Chris, but as a stiff necked fool, you think you know the Bible better, then go on don’t masturbate, but Pastor Chris has shared what God asked him to share with you. QED, Ka Chineke mezie okwu

  54. Pls are these comments from true believers or just church goers ? How Can someone say u can masturbate sucessfully by reading book by not thinking of opp sex! This is white lie.u see anything we do or say in dis world God sees it no matter what we think of it. D bible gave us d fruit of d spirit pls is masturbation there ? So why doing it ? Pls pastor christ u ve to address dis again bcos a lot of pple will be mislead ! Some pple will nevr come out of it since it is not sin . Pls drinking and smoke is dangerous to health church matter apart so why engaging in it ? Let us be intoxicated wit d holy spirit not asturbation,drinking acohol or smoking . This preaching iss miss leading. There can nevr be masturbation wit out thinking of d opp sex. There can nevr be masturbation witout imagIning someone touching u.u can nevr reach orgasm or ejaculation witout imaginin opp sex or what uve watched or seen .pastor christ may be a good man of God but he got dis one wrong .I mean he is not God he is a humanbeing so he can make mistakes. No one knows it all! I keep wondering why some pple see their general overseers as God who is perfect! If and only if we humanbeings will fear and respect God half d way we fear and respect general over seers dis world wil be saved! All these pple supporting this post let me ask u how many times have u supported and did what is written in d bible even in your secret places where nobdy is seeing u ? This is end time ! Christians be careful get closer to ur bibles.what is happening now was revealed in d bible .end time !end time ! Read abt it !

  55. Here is a shocker!!!

    I am saddened by some comments and in total shock by others.

    Since the issue has been taken out of context, can we face the question it has presented us with NOW?!

    Which is, “Is Masturbation A Sin In Itself?”

    Capital YES!!!

    I’m sure if the pastor was asked this direct question, yes could have been his answer too, as a man of God.

    What if I don’t have a Bible? (Thank God I Do) will I do it in public or be proud of masturbating privately?

    How will you feel coming home only to find your husband/wife/child masturbating? Won’t you feel as if you have failed as a father/mother/wife/husband?

    We don’t need Jesus/pastor to tell us what we already know abeg… abeg… abeg!

    It is obvious some of you are not true Christians.

    A sin is a sin is a SIN.

    Children of God, you will answer for yourselves on that day!

    You can afford a Bible if you don’t already have one. Read the Word for yourselves and also put our pastor in prayers as the devil is looking for ways to use/bring ’em down. Let’s keep ’em in our prayers always.

    Phew…

  56. @Keke please stop ranting. There are so many things you may not do in public and that doesnt make them sin. different strokes for different folks. I know men who have never hugged their wives in front of their kids not to talk of public does that mean it is sinful? by our culture all forms of sexual acts is expected to be done in private. More so i am sure you are not a counsellor and perhaps you live in your own world otherwise you will know that satisfying your spouse especially the women is not BEANS! of 80% of women will not always climax during intercourse thats is a scientific fact, or is it because the women do not say anything as they dont want to hurt your ego? that you do not get yr spouse to climax doesnt mean you are a failure love making is a combination of so many other things climaxing is one of them. So i conclude that you are not making a logical contribution but one beclouded by your bias.
    @Amyk your ignorance is so obvious and you are unwilling to learn despite various contributions on the matter.I am sure you are not a medical personnel and obviously you may never have masturbated or perhaps you are a lady and as such require a bit more. So why did you not address the question what if the person you are imagining is your spouse?? any answer you give should hold water in all cases, You say we should get closer to our bible but you who is close to your bible cannot even quote one scripture to help us. You have made many contributions here, i thot by now you could have done your research and come up with scriptures instead we still get sentiments from you. Take up the challenge get a scripture and share it with us
    @Olatunbunsun your scriptural reference is out of point !! We are aware of the fate of false teachers and thats not the subject of discussion. all we need to know is how can you support the fact scripturally that masturbation is sin in itself. And for your info sodomy and the gay issue is addressed directly in scripture but we cannot say the same for the subject.

  57. @Responder let me ask you this question since you are Mr Sabi Sabi ITK…self appointed spokesman/spokeswoman/title giver/name calling.

    My question is: “Is Masturbation A Sin In Itself?”

    Answer from your hearts of hearts… answer this day and let your answer be to your best knowledge that what you say is what you truly believe and let it be held as a witnesses against you.

    As for me, I wash my hands clean off this matter with the blood of Jesus. Amen!!!

  58. Hmmmmmm… First of all, Uzoma, shame to you! It’s obvious you’re an offspring of the devil but thank God that Jesus is able to change anyone in this era of Grace. Also, I shall state categorically clear that I’m here to condemn any “man of God”. Now, when the original purpose of sex as designed by God is perverted, it’s not just only a SIN, but also an ABOMINATION before God. Genesis 38:9-10; Romans 1:24,26-32; Matt 5:32a; 1Thess 4:3. I’m not here to convince or argue with anyone but these days, the “so-called” christians don’t read nor study their Bible. According to 2Timothy 4:1-5, we’re in such times! I urge you all to read the aforementioned Bible passages. He who’s got ears, let him hear what the Spirit (for those who’s got the Spirit) is saying to the Churches (Rev 2:29). Shalom.

  59. “Also, I
    shall state categorically
    clear that I’m here to
    condemn any “man of
    God”.
    The above statement should’ve read, I
    shall state categorically
    clear that I’m not ‘HERE’ to
    condemn any “man of
    God” and not as it was aforementioned. That was due to typographical omission.

  60. “My people perish for lack of knowledge”
    “Uzoma” means “Good way” but the actor hear is in the opposite.
    The dooms day is at hand.
    “False Prophets” and “Myopic Followers”
    If I cant depend on the teachings of the Bible but only on the words of a Minister of God, I would be doomed.

  61. @ ebuka its obvious u dnt knw how to make use of english language, that’s why u fail exams in school if at all u went to school. the question is hw can i overcome a particular habit (masturbation) & not is masturbation a sin…? get it right my friend. stop talking trash. u pretend to be a christain but can’t lead people to christ .. u dnt lead people to christ by condeming them, and christ himself never condem…. u ministers of condemination i want u to emulate & deligently follow the teachings of christ & not the teachings of condemination. be warned or u sea ur self in the lake of fire..

  62. Henry, you said I don’t know how to construct good English while you’ve just spelt “sea yourself” in the last line of your comment instead of “SEE YOURSELVES”. Anyway, I’m not hear to exchange words. It’s one thing to know and acknowledge that Something’s a “Sin” and another thing to wanna drop it i.e is come out from such habit. I’m not condemning those who are into the act of masturbation because, Jesus died on the Cross of Calvary for them too. But I want you to know something; the act of masturbation is from the DEMONS in charge of sexual Immorality, and one thinking of quitting the ‘act’ by ones own power and might (without the Spirit of God, getting to know Jesus and having faith in Him and the Word of God) by “replacement technique” is like exchanging one demonic act with another demonic act. In other to drop the act of masturbation for good, the individual must first of all acknowledge that it’s a sin, repent from it, accept Jesus Christ, be filled with the Holy Spirit and the word of God (cos according to the Bible, there’s no vacuum in Life. So it’s either you’re filled with the Word and the Spirit of God or you’re filled again with more cruel evil spirits: Luke 11:24-26). SHALOM.

  63. Henry, you said I don’t know how to construct good English while you’ve just spelt “sea yourself” in the last line of your comment instead of “SEE YOURSELVES”. Anyway, I’m not hear to exchange words. It’s one thing to know and acknowledge that Something’s a “Sin” and another thing to wanna drop it i.e is come out from such habit. I’m not condemning those who are into the act of masturbation because, Jesus died on the Cross of Calvary for them too. But I want you to know something; the act of masturbation is from the DEMONS in charge of sexual Immorality, and one thinking of quitting the ‘act’ by ones own power and might (without the Spirit of God, getting to know Jesus and having faith in Him and the Word of God) by “replacement technique” is like exchanging one demonic act with another demonic act. In other to drop the act of masturbation for good, the individual must first of all acknowledge that it’s a sin, repent from it, accept Jesus Christ, be filled with the Holy Spirit and the word of God (cos according to the Bible, there’s no vacuum in Life. So it’s either you’re filled with the Word and the Spirit of God or you’re filled again with more cruel evil spirits: Luke 11:24-26). SHALOM…

  64. Henry, u said I don’t know how to construct good English while u’ve just spelt “sea urself” in the last line of ur comment instead of “SEE YOURSELVES”. Anyway, I’m not hear to xchange words. It’s one thing to know & acknowledge that Something’s a “Sin” & another thing to wanna drop it i.e is come out frm such habit. I’m not condemning those who’re into the act of masturbation cos Jesus died on the Cross of Calvary for them too. But I want u to know something; the act of masturbation is frm d DEMONS in charge of sexual Immorality, & one thinking of quittin the ‘act’ by ones own power & might (without the Spirit of God, getting to know Jesus & havin faith in Him & the Word of God) by “replacement technique” is like xchanging one demonic act with another demonic act. In other to drop d act of masturbation 4 good, d individual must first of all acknowledge that it’s a sin, repent from it, accept Jesus Christ, b filled wit d Holy Spirit & the word of God (cos according to the Bible, thr’s no vacuum in Life. So it’s either u’re filled with the Word & the Spirit of God or u’re filled again wit mor cruel evil spirits: Luke 11:24-26). SHALOM.

  65. Henry u said I don’t know how 2 construct good English while u’ve just spelt “sea urself” in d last line of ur comment instead of “SEE YOURSELVES”. Anyway, I’m not hear to xchange words. It’s one thing to know & acknowledge dat Somethin’s a “Sin” & anoda thing 2 wanna drop it i.e is com out frm such habit. I’m not condemnin those who’re into d act of masturbation cos Jesus died on the Cross of Calvary 4 them too. But I want u to know somethin; d act of masturbation is frm d DEMONS in charge of sexual Immorality, & one thinkin of quittin d ‘act’ by ones own power & might (without d Spirit of God, gettin 2 know Jesus & havin faith in Him & d Word of God) by “replacement technique” is like xchanging one demonic act wit another demonic act. In other to drop d act of masturbation 4 good, d individual must 1. Acknowledge that it’s a sin. 2. Repent frm it. 3. Accept Jesus Christ. 4. B filled wit d Holy Spirit & d word of God (cos accordin 2 d Bible, thr’s no vacuum in Life. So it’s either u’re filled wit d Word & d Spirit of God or u’re filled again wit mor cruel evil spirits: Luke 11:24-26). SHALOM.

  66. Thank you all. we are not supposed to fight but to learn. Only the faint in heart will run at a strange doctrine…even the bible says paul contended scriptures in the temple. This is still the reason why we have so many unbelievers today cos you cannot even explain what you believe. Categorically deep calleth unto the deep so this will always be. Some will never understand.
    @Ebuka because u dont read other peoples comment you wouldnt have quoted Genesis 38 cos it has already been thrashed. That was an act between a man and woman and there was an intent for his action not even related to sexual pleasure – therefore error in reference. infact all your scriptural references are off point except for Romans 1:24-32. This scripture has been widely used to condemn homosexuality and actually doesnt directly address masturbation but is worth further study as regards this subject. So @Ebuka thank u for that however
    @Keke honestly i will say it is not right but solely on cultural and ethics standpoint. Ethics is of course influenced by culture. I cannot at this point declare fully that it is SIN from a scriptural standpoint unless i quote from the scripture that says whatever is done without faith is sin and if your heart condemns you, then God is greater than your heart. This however is a very personal approach that you cannot impose on anyone. THIS IS THE REASON WHY I AM FOLLOWING PEOPLES RESPONSES AND MODERATING THIS because any one like @Ebuka who thinks he knows should remember scriptures that declares this truth that “we KNOW IN PART, WE PROPHECY IN PART””(1COR 13:9) so dont kid yourself that you know it cos knowledge will increase as the end time comes and all we know is in the PART REALM” eg christiandom has moved from divine healing in the past to the present realm of divine health! Why hasnt Christ come? simple cos we dont want to move unto new things. The voice of the seventh trumpets will sound! what is that but that new voice will come up new words will come up new things we come up that we have never heard which will liberate us and move us to a new realm.

  67. 4giv me if u v any sentiments wit wat am about 2 say.followers of ps chris oyakilome are all like d boko harams,they dont study their bible rather,they just take wat their pastor said.weda right or wrong.if u cant ovacome masturbation,or if its a sin.DONT U ALL KNOW D TRUTH? We al know dat d end time has come( 4 those dat reads their bible)but must u people start suporting d beast now?even wen he is stil in chains? DO NOT BE DECIEVE 4 GOD IS NOT MOCKED,4 WATEVA U SOW(SAID OR COMENT)DAT SHAL U REAP.if u knw d truth & just bcos sum pastor has said ‘it is no sin’& u hide d truth unda dat umbrella of ur false prophet.on d last day,u alone shal be judged.EVERY MAN ANSWERETH 4 HIMSELF

  68. Eve in d bible was decieved in d Bible,God told dem,’do not eat of d tree in d garden’but d cunning serpent told her,u wil only know good & bad.but c wer it got dem landed.Was it dat bcos God didnt spell it 2 dem d way d serpent did? I tel u all dat know wat is good n did not do,instead,waiting 4 a back-up 2 com suport ur evil doing,DO NOT BE DECIEVED,GOD IS NOT MOCK…U SHALL BE JUDGED(If anyone replies dis my comments,it means u r an antichrist dat doesnt want people 2 be saved,& u shall be called..antichrist)

  69. @jeepowner pls sharrap if you have nothing important to say. In this forum someone like @ebuka has been commended for his effort. Dont blab your personal unfounded sentiments here. it will be foolish of you to think people here have no idea of the scriptures simply becos they are more open minded than you. We are all students of the bible. On the Eve issue their punishment goes beyond the fact that they just ate the fruit, the scriptures also makes it clear that they also had some intent within that were personal and outside Gods plan. ADAM WAS NOT DECEIVED( i wonder if you even knew that) so says the scriptures so why did he Adam eat the fruit????? lets not open another subject here. So sit down and learn pls…

  70. @responda,u r a fool 4 wateva u responding to. & rite now i kn dat u r d antichrist dat doesnt want people 2 be save.Even d devil knows d scripture,so am not suprise at u but be rest assured dat u n ur group wil be burn in hell.antichristies world.dats y u people perm ur hair in ur church,& u feel its only ur church dat exist.why r u argueing here.come on tu n vindicate ur pastor na.rubish asshole antichrist.now u want 2 back ebuka bcos u know he has defeat u.shame on u lucifys decendants

  71. @jeepowner i dont attend Christ embassy and judge not! I made a mistake to think you can appreciate a good discussion. The challenge to you was simple, back your talk with scriptures so you can save people as you say..but alas you are a lazy christian apparently who would just speak from his brain and ignore scriptures having no depth, a religious churchgoer seemingly. My commending ebuka was a proof that i am here to learn and i am open …but you? you are ready to die in ignorance.I made a comment on Eve you didnt not even answer obviously you had no clue.

  72. responda u v bin given a reprobate mind,u r stiffnect 2 d truth.u want me 2 display bible passage b4 u kn dat masturbatin is a sin.u r a big fool i can c.wen ebuka backed up his points wit refrences 4rm d bible,wat did u say 2 him? Exactly wat d serpent told eve.but tank God dat we r not blinded 2 d word of God d truth,i ovacame u wit d blood of d lamb & wit d word of my testimony,so u cant decieve me like u’v bin deceiving odas…rubish..As old as u r,if u r ask 2 put ur hand in a burning fire wil u say ‘becos its not written in d bible,therefore d fire wunt burn me’.or wil u just put ur hands n get burned? Anyway,as an antichrist,i kn u r practicing how 2 enjoy hell.as an illuminator abi? Dis my only advice 2 u,it is written,let he dat has ear let him hear d truth,STAY AWAY 4RM ADVICING PEOPLE DAT BCOS MASTURBATION ISN’T IN D BIBLE,THEREFORE ITS NO SIN,COS U SHAL BE JUDGE

  73. My friend @jeepowner look above i gave my position on the subject which was stay away from it. I also only said that I couldnt categorically say it was scripturally backed at this point but at least,but something to avoid based on culture and our beliefs. Obviously if ones heart condemns them then it is an issue as at that point. The problem? you are illiterate! you cant obviously process english language once you are on your religious high chair if not, you should have known that your bible even says anybody who calls his fellowman THOU FOOL is worthy of hell. Your temperament is obvious from your comments and i doubt if you can convince anybody that they should be like you, try to always speak as an oracle, show grace and wisdom, on both earthly and spiritual matters. An unbeliever wont want to have an angry life like you are displaying here. You are solidifying your trip to hell by your own comments. But our God is merciful I take it that English and intellectual depth is your problem.

    • Its been a lot of fun reading the hearts and brains of men here and those wonderful philosophers and idealogist including the bible scholars who read the bible like sheaksparian novel; they obey in part and leave some that it is not important because we are now civilized in other words God is in the old school. Anyway the bible says we should not judge but as fellow Nigerian citizen adopted by heaven through the blood of Jesus Christ. “The biblE says we should not judge but the bible never said we should not criticize”. Pastor Christopher thank you very much for your wisdom but as for me and my household we will flee every appearance of evil. It is better not to strol around the leaves that fall from the forbidden fruit than for you to take sit and take comfomort from its shadows. Self service can not take place with sexual thoughts, my mind and your mind are not the same and in other for me to avoid been given to a reprobate mind I guess I just have to avoid it. And I think if some supports the motion of self service then certainly they support homosexualism since it is the elder brother to self service because they are both avoiding carnal sex with a woman.I say this to everyone right now in the name of Jesus Christ ” If you can’t hold yourself go and marry instead of burning with passion that will destroy your souls in hell.” Bishop Wande.

  74. @chuks there is nothing to be confused about. the guiding rule is while you keep your mind open to learn, FOLLOW YOUR CONSCIENCE – thats the little connection to God that still remains in all men whether good or bad provided they havent killed it. If your heart doesnt support the subject , then that is the way to go until such a time that you can appreciate a different opinion without deceiving yourself in all sincerity. Rule number 2 judge nobody.

  75. @Responder You can’t even begin to be serious right now…pls sit your behind somewhere or better yet GET A LIFE!

    Who the hell do you think you are or are talking to?

    Gosh what a stunt king!!!
    Pls just shut your pie hole becuz your are getting annoying.

    there’s a saying “When you know better, you do better.” but this is obviously not your cup of tea.

    You need to drink a tall glass of STFU and sit down somewhere. When was the last time you said anything that didn’t sound bitter as hell? Why won’t @Chuks be confused? Please…. Take your publicity stunt somewhere else.

  76. @peace whats this hating all about? i only gave an honest opinion and chuks need not take what i say. Thats all i have been doing. Dont be narrow minded my dear if i needed publicity i would have been using my real name. You might be shocked that we know ourselves personally, thats how little the world is. What do i have to gain in a blog so unknown as this? Look carefully I havent said anything bitter except for the exchanges with @jeepowner which is pretty much justified – he called me fool more than once! If you look back at the older comments i decided to be involved in this discussion cos i thot it was mind provoking , i appointed myself moderator in this room all in the spirit of intellectual fun. I have no other agenda here but rubbing of great minds. You sound like you are a great mind simply by your grammar construction but I am disappointed with your outburst. I have a life my dear…great and fulfilled one. i am particularly interested in this discussion and monitor the responses thats all. NOTE I HAVE ACCORDED YOU THIS MUCH RESPECT IN MY RESPONSE COS I BELIEVE YOU CAN DO BETTER. I can be nasty too.

  77. @Prince Humble good job!! Well laid out and built up points. If you can give bullet point single liners to summarise all you have said as a follow up I believe it will be helpful. Lots of people will be blessed by your contribution. FOLKS THIS IS THE WAY TO CONTRIBUTE HERE !! Be in command of what you know and pleeaaasee dont just Blab!
    @ Peace take a cue, hold back emotions and hate and just bless a life.

  78. @Responder “Somebody do something” is the victim’s mantra.

    Take responsibility for your actions now before its too late.

    No matter how un-deplorable you may think that finding masturbation a sin is… You don’t expect something as old as the Bible or Christianity to change just to accommodate you or anyone else.

    The word of God bends for no man… that is the light and the truth of the matter one cannot change the words in that timeless book. So deal with it. The choice is yours, either you choose to accept christ or spend your time complaing poor me…again your choice.

    God loves us even when we sin the whole purpose of the cross…wake up and stop calling people names all the while judging and at the same time asking not to be judged.

  79. @chucks&peace.do not let dis motor park preachers decieve u wit their vain sayings.4 d devil wasnt hapi about God ruling as king alone,so wen he was thrown down,his decendants spread al over d earth,& sum r dose dat r trying 2 beautify masturbation here as habit.Jesus told his disciples,any city dat u enta,if dey dnt recieve u,wen leaving such city,shake d dust of ur leg n let it stand as a witness dat u v shared d word of truth upon dat land.I v Job,am a ful time busines tycoon,unlike sum of d people in dis rum dat r jobless.I promise dat i wasnt going 2 coment on dis page again,but 4 information nig.sending replies 2 my email.THE ILLUMINATORS DONT C MASTURBATION AS SIN,INSTEAD THEY WANT 2 CONVINCE PEOPLE WIT GREAT DESTINY DAT ITS A HABIT,EVEN D BEHAVIOURAL THERAPIST DONT C IT AS HABIT,RATHER ITS SEEN AS,A PERIOD U WANT 2 STEAL AWAY UR TIME JUST 2 SATISFY URSELF 4 DAT MOMENT WHICH U’L BE MISERABLE FEW MINUTES AFTA D ACT.pls my good fellow brethren.do not let d vain sayings 4rm dis reprobate illuminators mind swift u off 4rm d truth dat u already know.wen d devil came 2 tempt Jesus afta he’d finish fasting 4 40 days,he quoted d bible 4 Jeus.So do not be decieve by wat the misinterpret 4rm d bible.take ur eyes n mind away 4rm their tales of lies.HOLD ON TO D TRUTH DAT U BELIEVE IN.THANX

  80. @Prince Humble. Great. We must avoid pre and post illicit sexual imaginations and sincerely judge ourselves on the why and what for any desire to masturbate arise. Illicit sexual imagnations are clearly not supported by scriptures and if we find ourselves wanting then we must reconsider cos we tread the path of sin and death ultimately. Therefore anyone who identifies that the act has become a habit should be weary cos there is clear instructions from scriptures on the benefit of keeping our body under subjection and avoid doing even lawful things if indeed they are not expedient. So everyone, baseline is despite the fact that the act in itself cant be called sin the attributes and direction it leads can easily go out of hand and obviously it is extremely difficult to go down that road without the accompanied imaginations (though it is possible)because our minds are already “aware”of the real deal. it is like making yourself imagine you dont know what a tree looks like when you have already seen a tree.
    @ this juncture as the self appointed moderator of this discussion it is my submission that we cannot fault pastor chris for his comments unless on the grounds that perhaps he would have not let the comment go without deeper explanations or @ best weighed its impact but then who are we to jusdge? . The most useful contributions in the order of substance by my ratings (@peace will be boiling hot right now) have come from @ prince humble , @ biblemeat @ thomas deekay @ ebuka. please refer to their contributions. All of you who spoke with passion, we understand.
    @ this point I believe we have exhaustively thrashed this issue.
    HEY DIDNT I DO A GOOD JOB MODERATING??? Peace respond (he smiles).
    Pls forgive me for saying this i couldnt just help it. @jeepowner you must be an ibo man. 1 – your user name -JEEPowner 2. you want all of us to know you are business tychoon. My friend I am sure you dont want us here to sing our praises as you will be shocked what these so called motorpark preachers possess in terms of businesses, wealth and even jeeps. Try to stick to the issues.

  81. Well children of God there is no need to waste our time in judging each other but rather pray for God mercy upon innocent souls been mislead in the name of doing God’s will, always commit all men/Women of God to allow the spirit of lead them right not their flesh. May God deliver us all in Jesus name.

  82. i must commend every who hv contributed wisely to this topic. it s quite a habit that people tries to shy away from discusing with their friends even when we all practice it in one way or the other. @jeepowner, its ovious u are a church goer and not a christain. ur temporament (abusive language) in this forum speeks so much about u , its also a worst habit than masturbation, so before u condem people on masturbation pls make sure u seek for conselling &get rid of this ur irritating habit. pls try to attend any living churches around u this sunday & make sure u give ur life to christ. thank u.

  83. Wel it seems pastor chris has forgotten what jesus said. that he who looks at a woman lustfully is guilty of fornication.pastor chris you and i know fully wel that the end result of looking at a woman lustfully is masturbation.wel this is just the begging very soon they will tell us that homosexuallism is not a sin against God. May God save the souls the thousands that will be mislead by this kind of so called “men of God”amen

  84. Using verbal attacks, like Uzoma Shame on You, would not stop someone from airing there views on what the man of God declared as not a sin against God, now how about judge not? Who are you to judge mastubators, when you are not God yourself? Shame on you indeed for poking your nose in to other peoples private lives. And again in support of the man of God, I declare that if you cannot masturbate, or enjoy it then leave it to those it was meant for, you see you can’t have everything!

  85. Well,whatever views all of u have contributed 2wards making known that MASTURBATION is a sin, is well welcomed. Must u see every thing in de bible pinpointedly b4 u know de right or de wrong? Don’t u have a conscience-God’s spirit in u-de best teacher esp in issue like dis? that warns u against the wrong? Sorry 2 anyone who has lost their conscience,EXCEPT those indoctrinated 4rm childhood against issue as dis OR those dat received/hold from old some form of ideas,belief,teachings,cultures etc against dis. Let’s give de devil no chance,every man shud be on his guard against dis end time preachers. Above all,lets b Praying 4 everyone. 1Tim 2:2.

  86. Hahaha lwkmd, see argumentz abeg. Al-Qur’an d solution 2 all probz says: apart 4rm legal marriage or in a dream, any act of ejaculatin sperm is a sin. Hia is d solution 2 diz argumentz: any act dat is causin confusion among ppl should b avoid, 4 if it’s pure, it wont cause confusion, says d Holy-Qur’an.

  87. Indeed line upon line precept upon precept! I clearly understand why some things were witheld from the disciples cos they couldnt bear them at that time….the promise was that i will send you the Holy Spirit and he will lead you into all truths. Everything has its time and season.
    Paul in his day challenged Peter! – the rock . Paul in his day said that the unknown God represnted by a stone was God almighty, Paul in his day, said indeed there is no such things as gods but God alone, Paul in his day said everything can be eaten once you have given thanks, Paul in his day said some people exalt one day above the other but everyday is Gods day, Paul in his day implied that there was nothing in eating meats offered to idols except that he would reconsider if it causes his brother to stumble, Paul in his day dared to call the uncircumcised, circumcised in the spirit – that was a crime then. PAUL IN OUR DAY WOULD HAVE BEEN CALLED A CONFUSIONIST. But the revelation of the finished work of Jesus Christ came through this man Paul. An entire birthing of a new work in christiandom came thru this man Paul. Through him we understood what the connection the death of christ has with the law. The 12 disciples didnt get this revelation until Paul taught it. Paul we all know ran the race and finished his course. My friends let us move unto more imortant things. if at this point we are still struggling over this issue lets ask for more grace. Like Paul will say …grace be multiplied to you all. There is so much more we need to learn …so much more we need to know…so much more God is willing to show everyone who will seek him albeit without the rock of offence which is self righteouness. God sees the heart.
    Acts 17:26 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;( habitation here is not just geographical but also in the realms of access to divine knowledge)
    27 That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:

    Our lack of understanding should draw us with a humble heart nearer to God, that is what God wants. Thinking you know is one sure way not to inherit the promise. Let he that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he falls!!! It goes beyond just going to heaven are you pressing towards the mark of high calling? will you be among the company that follows the bridegroom wherever he goes?

  88. kikikiki….. You guys are all funny o jare! U see it is men of good reason who does undastand d relationship b/w occurances and nature. Philosophy once taught me dat me dat conceptualisation is wat lids to affirmative judgement i.e we only know wat is cd tru its concept. Now, can we say sex, murder are bad phenomena, d ansa remains no! Sex is only bad if it is done out of marriage, likewise killing is bad if God does not command u to do so. Masturbation is not bad guys! U can only say it is bad if done out of marriage. Physical occurance may av spiritual manipulation. Woo, guys i kno 1 do book jare, bt master dis n ur heart b4 i liv ‘conceptualisation is the eyes of true understand’-Kareem ademola philip.

  89. Pls let us get it straight,my question is:IS MASTURBATION STATED AS SIN IN D BIBLE?pls quote.
    Anoda fact is that guilty or not it is not harmful 2 ur health,so how does it become a sin.
    Gods guidance/commandments are 2 protect people around u & also ur body.but masturbation does nt hurt any1 around u and neither does it affect ur health.
    In marriage it is necessary,cos ur partner can do it 4u or u do it urself while concentrating on him/er body.it is perfect suppliment cos u cannot alwaz have intercourse.

  90. @Enter your name are you seriously asking another question or just joking?!

    I simply could not finish reading your comment the first try, I had to come back and take my time since you appear to be unable to write in a clear, concise and coherent manner.

    Too many times I found myself re-reading lines trying to grasp what you are trying to say.

    You are at your worst when explaining your personal opinion, it took several tries to determine what was even going on, what you are talking about.

    You happen to have everything going on here!

    Not one reason justifies your comment in relation to this story… Like you’re just trolling.

    I cannot possibly tell you which is worse, your choice of diction or your sentence structure.

    They are both terribly bad and make for very frustrating reading.

    You came off as a “go along to get along” type.

    This comment has every sign of a wannabe trying too hard.

    Fortunately for you, you can write. Not all is lost then.

    NOW FOR HEAVEN’s SAKE… CAN WE DROP THIS ALREADY!!!

  91. @tubaba or what ever u call ur self ,chris is not ur mate. he has been a pastor before u enter primary school. i advice u to go through the context over and over again b4 u start making silly contributions here. mind u. its only the tree with fruit that people stike . this forum is for matured mind and not for babe.

  92. @tubaba or what ever u call ur self ,chris is not ur mate. he has been a pastor before u enter primary school. i advice u to go through the context over and over again b4 u start making silly contributions here. mind u. its only the tree with fruit that people strike . this forum is for matured mind and not for babe.

  93. Hey,Hey,Hey. You guys should take it easy. None of you including the Pastors is telling where masturbation is mentioned in the Bible. And anything you say, back it by the logo and this will help us a lot we lay men and women.

  94. @Henry, I ought not to dignify your response because you are simply daft what is bitting you, see how foolish you sound saying jack that you dont even know a dint about, please people let us come up with constructive arguements and avoid fools like this doomed henry

  95. I wont be suprised if he starts saying dat sex is nt a sin.Bt anytin u cannot do outside dat u feel is bad is a SIN,big or small.How would u feel coming back home n find ur son n daughter masturing their body?Well,if I may say is jst like encourging unbelievers 2 continue in there nasty way cos if u as a christian accept dat is nt a sin,how would u make them 2 differentiate good 4rm bad?Let’s nt give any chance 2 d devil 2 take over us.

  96. Pastor Chris,I’m disappointed in the statement you made relating to masturbation,if your saying masturbation is no a sin,that it is a habit,we have good and bad habits,if your sining against your self who are you sinig against don’t u knw that our body is the temple of the holy spirit,are you no sining against God,I love you with the love of God but that’s a very expensive statement u have made,don’t give the enemy of Christ to blacksfame against God,go back to the drawing board of the holy spurt,I, don’t think it may even be Christ like to say it is not a sin,any way you look at it.pls retrieve that statement,the holy spirit will help you,thanks my beloved in Christ,there is no perfect person,there is only perfect Christ,we all make mistakes,stay blessed,that won’t stop mefrm following some of your teachings.from bishop toyin marvelous.

  97. several comments are made condemming pastor Chris.Do u know at all that Pastor Chris is such a man that researches well ? if u want to criticise him u should have the biblical back ups and shun THE BIBLE SAYS comments without mentioning the chapter and the verse of the bible.

  98. @ St. Charles, Prat!
    Why don’t you learn how to read and understand before opening your filthy trap, else shut up if you’ve nothing to add to this forum.
    Fools like you [brainwashed victims of colonialism and imperialism] are simply non-progressive and assume everybody should kowtow to the bible, a book without a single input from Africans or Africa, let alone Nigeria.
    It’s madness that Chris Oyakhilome is now suddenly demonized because he has an opinion. Do you know what research and analysis Pastor Chris has carried out on this subject? It’s pointless asking because your IQ is too low anyway.
    No wonder Nigeria and Africa is so lacking in advancement and development because everything in based on religion, and not science.

  99. Oni, with all your self-acclaimed righteousness, you still have these kind of unanointed words. I wonder if you were given the kingdom of God to overseer for just a day what would happen to saints and sinners alike.
    That‘s no proof you‘ve got something to add to this forum.
    Well, I don‘t masturbate…but whether or not MASTURBATION, doesn‘t give you any right to insult and condemn people.
    God gave us the ministry of RECONCILIATION and not Condemnation!

  100. The contributions to this forum are progressively becoming useless in terms of value at an alarming rate. Can you all go to older contributions please. I think justice has already been served on this issue by previous contributors.Only what comes from within a man can pollute him fulstop.
    The thots from within is the substance to focus on and the source of the sin, not the act. Some people have worse thots during praise and worship sessions in their hearts while in church even more than a man engaged in the act of masturbation. Can we conclude then that going to church, praise and worship in church is a sin??….Folks use your God given brains they are not for decoration!!!!!! That masturbation is viewed as a social stigma in our culture makes it JUST A SOCIAL STIGMA fulstop dont spritualize it without biblical proof and scriptural misquotes e.g @CHRIS MOSES’s out of point reference. Check.. the word of God is consistent..scriptures cannot be broken, when you arrive at the right interpretation it will always be consistent. For now lets all sit in the dust and continue to study and learn.

  101. The subject is a strong issue which many of our so called men of God either gloss over or avoid in it’s entirety. What a brave attempt by man of God Pastor Chris to elucidate on such hot matter. Let all these men of God give us scriptural backing that emphatically says masturbation is a sin. As it’s not good for a man in africa setting not to back his new-born baby and says he’s going to market so it is for any christian not to drink alcohol, smoke cigarette or masturbate. like Pastor Chris said why not replace the habits by using the time you masturbate to study the Word of God or sing praises to God…

  102. @oluola @Odindus Prekus 1 Must it be spelled out for you in the Bible before you believe? The chains of habits are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken. Gosh so many stupid people displaying stupidity… Now you got me wondering if there is Rehab for stupid? People can be daft sha. Ur brain is permanently divorced from common sense all in the name of justifying you silly habit.

  103. @chris, If dem wan try am, make dem (chris oyakhilome) reach heaven b4dem know say masturbation na sin but me i go tel dem say make dem no try am o coz heaven na no going back place o.
    @everybody, be careful of what he’s saying, maybe its for his church’s growth but he who sins against his body sins against the temple of the Almighty God. 1cor 3:16-17

  104. If a pastor says masturbation is not a sin against God, then one will be encouraged to masturbate right in d congregation of d church. Which means i can lust after a lady in d chuch & to justify myself is to masturbate right in d church becos my pastor says ‘its not a sin against God’. Is that not what it means?

  105. @All, did he tell u, it is a good habbit? Did he tell u to do it? Did u not notice that he was answering a question on how to stop masturbating and not to masturbate? If u think he is trying to destroy u, then y then is guarding u on how to replace your bad habbits with a good habbit. The only place that got u comfused is where he said ‘it is not a sin against God’. Then as a mature christian what u really need to do is to ask him what he really meant. Don’t condem yet. Hear 1st, understand next, and then speak last. Anyway my understanding of what he meant at that statement was when the bible said ”SIN SHALL NOT HAVE DOMINION OVER YOU” . To my fellow christians

  106. Some pple have bn totally nd completely brainwashed by d heresies of these “so called men of God”.i dnt jst get it,hw can u still be supporting him.some are even sitting on d fence supporting both sides.its against our moral ethics nd values as Africans,Nigerians nd even humans.Also,its a sin against God to defile his temple cos our body is his temple.y can’t u pple jst make use of ur daft nd completely dumb heads,think,humanly,is it right to be masturbating.i’m sure no religion has its beliefs supporting such a dastardly act nd even if there’s any,i’m begging d followers of such religions to desist 4rm being a stooge.some pple can’t jst think straight again,they jst take in whatever their”DADDIES(PASTORS)” say,be it heresy or blasphemies.God will help us all o

  107. See people o! Does it mean dat any sinless event can b done in d church like havin sex wit ur wife. Dats a nonsense logic of thought. On pastor Chris statement, WHAT IS MASTURBATION? Why did he say dat? What is he expecting frm u? How do u c him? Who do u serve? ‘It is’ & ‘it is not’ is a child’s debate. Evrythin dat is sin must b told to u by ur pastor? Even nt to do d right thing, is it not a sin. How do u identify a sin?

  108. there are some people who may be unhappy with how their lives are turned because of bad habits they practiced thru the years. there is no need for u to be frustrated with ur self or with life because of certain unwholesome habits u hv been battling with. the first thing to realise is those habits didnt form overnight. Habits are simply repeated actions that conditions behavior. if u ‘d replace that old habit with a better one, u’d get rid of the one u dnt like. if for example ,some one has formed a habit of lying, what such person needs is to decide to consceuosly tell the truth. it will become a habit for u! whatever godly habit u want to imbibe is posible; all it take is the discipline & stick-ability……..(its up to u.) dont allow the devil or any fellow to rub u off ur inheritance in christ with their ministry of codemination….so i commend pastor chris for this RECONCILIATION message.. Remember “masturbation is not more than every other bad habits” u can come out of it…Remain bless.

  109. Masturbation is a sin against God. It defiles the body. The bible says as a christian your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. So also is your mind, thoughts you must give God everything! What do you think about when masturbating? Of course SEX! That’s why it is a sin. Noone can masturbate without SEX on their mind. Here, those who are married might say oh I think of my wife or husband when I’m doing it huh! Listen you are not suppose to have SEX with yourself that may sound stupid the bible says as married man or woman your body belongs to your wife or husband. The bible says we should offer our bodies as a living sacrifice unto God.Masturbation is just an expression of lustful desire which comes as a result of the things you expose your mind to. The bible says we should study and meditate on the word of God. By doing this everyday,hour, minute you will be able to overcome lust of the flesh. Masturbation is a demonic ritual which was orchestrated by the devil to provoke God’s anger. It is a daily (ritual) exercise in the spirit realm. So if you are doing it know now that you are provoking God’s anger! The bible says in Romans 1: 28-32 Quote ” And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, 30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: 32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.”

  110. Pls read 1corinthians 6 vs 9 to 20.in verse 20 d scripture said dat we re bought wit a prize,therefore glorify God in ur body and in ur spirit cos dey re God’s.why den shud we say its not a sin against God when it is not right in ur mind and u re not glorifying God wen masturbating.pls do not b deceived

  111. For me, why masturbatn is a sin is b’cos d mind conceives lustful desires before masturbatn takes place. But science might think otherwise due to bodily chemical reactns.however during d process of masturbatin d human mind drifts btwn lustful desires and a particular individual, male or female. Hitherto d bible says whoever lust sexually after a woman in his heart has already commited fornicatn nd we all knw dat durin masturbatn due to its sexual pleasures an individual must be present in d concious mind.

  112. It’s very obvious that masturbatory thoughts, the imagination of sex, are the same thoughts most men have prior to sleeping with their wives. And, if anyone still believes sex should only be for the purpose of procreation within a marriage, then you definitely belong with the dinosaurs.
    The argument that the thought of sex towards the opposite sex without the physical presence of a female is a sin is deeply flawed indeed. For example, can the human species procreate without the thought of sex, no?
    And, is the bible also condemning sperm donors as sinners, too?
    The same sinful practitioners of all forms of corruption in Nigeria are the morons condemning Pastor Chris.

  113. “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.” (2 Corinthians 11:13-15).

  114. Falsehood and its peddler cannot hide forever. The Bible says : “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.” (2 Corinthians 11:13-15)

  115. I havent seen so much ignorance in a while like i have seen in these current crop of contributors. Anyways it is the nature of man – finding something to hold unto for self righteousness. You guys cant simply differentiate between the relationship of cause and effect. You guys are also scientifically ignorant and consumed with zeal ..but without knowledge just like the isrealites of old.
    Your type would have called apostle Paul a sinner if you were in his day but he was the greatest apostle if comparisons were allowed in the kingdom God…sadly it is not allowed.

    FACTS:
    1. One can indeed masturbate without elicit sexual thots – it may be hard but possible
    2. What will make masturbation wrong will be the supporting thots otherwise it remains like every other act that emmanates from without man …only that which comes from within can defile a man so says scriptures. Same reason why when the Govt kills a man by execution we forget that God said thou shalt not kill – cos we kind of accept the thot that a criminal should be killed
    3. Some here may not masturbate but they are covetuous(therefore idolaters) do not provide for their families, abusive to their wives and children, pen thieves in the office covering it up by telling themselves they are being ‘ sharp’ , proud, and full of other secret sins but active in church. These sins are even worse because they affect other peoples destinies unlike masturbation that involves just you but alas! it has the hallowed ” sex’ undertone so dont touch this! sin is sin folks.
    4. The fact that certain things may be lawful but not expedient doesnt make them good for practice but doesnt also make them sin either. So masturbation is definitely not encouraged but calling it a sin may just be higher than our paygrade unless we have the complete story of why and how did you engage in the act.(husband and wives masturbate each other sometimes)

    Your perception of life,good or evil is very much influenced by what you have met in life or what you have been taught or exposed to in your culture. Tell a young wife that that ugly elder brother to her husband who is an alcoholic will be forced on her as a new husband if her husband dies, she may just curse you or even forget abt marraige entirely but once upon a time that was a reality amongst some african cultures.

    Our self righteous beings may want to rebel but why dont you just leave it for God to judge while we mind our own pursuits. Let everyman decide for himself which path to follow and for your info we all are still learning. If we werent, we all would have been living in the kingdom of heaven operating in the fulness of life and in the fulness of the measure of the stature of Jesus Christ. I mean Jesus has been away for over 2000 years! if we are doing well we all would have brought Christ back down on the earth by now instead we pursue insignificant issues!! I tell you all these might just pass our generation and go to the next ..we are so unserious!!
    Psalms 110:
    1 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, UNTIL(conditional clause) I make thine enemies thy footstool.
    2 The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion(the church -you and i): rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.

    Lets learn , grow in knowledge and then rule so Christ can return! self righteousness instead of substance is not the way forward.

  116. my brethen in the lord, do nt be surprise bcoz Jesus said in those days false pastors wil arise wil fake teachings. Pst Chris is a disgrace to d body of christ, knwfuly well dat men re stranglin 2 overcover mstubtn, wel he is encouraging dem now. Mstubtn is a demonic habit 4rm d underworld.

  117. @joseph morrison, who is this late comer? where ar u when reasonable men were sending their contributions.? anyway its obvious that endtime profesy is not far from u & ur house hold. because u are equally a false teacher. i advice u go back to the article , go thru it line by line, word by word , allow it to sink into u. & i believe u will deduce meaning from it that will help u save others who are under the trap of one bad habit or the other. i am a testimony of this article …. it changed my life for good. that HIV/AID petients in the hospital needs ur counsel to suvive today. be the good agent of change that the world needs. christ came with the massage of liberation , justification, & reconciliation, not condeminaton.

  118. Sum 1 said if it is not practiced publicly,then it’s a sin. My questn goes, is sex b/t couples done publicly? definetly not. D christendom where arguing based on heresy; d word hersy means teaching of an(especially religious)opinion which difer 4rm d official opinion. Pastors ur arguments shudn’t b conventnal but based on biblical fact and inpiratn 4rm God. Most pastors re afraid of themselves and views of issues pertaining naturalcy.Paul said 2 d corinth regarding questns of marriage; (1 cor.7:10)’to d married i give charge, not i but d Lord.., (12)’to d rest i say, not d Lord… Holier than thou attitude of man made him not 2 see dat masturbatn is not more than any other habit by chris’s statement but chris said, masturbatn is not a sin. B/cos they re luking 4 his down fall, luking 4 his wrongs 2 talk abt. If men where God. My advise, annointed men of God try and reason wit ur fellow annointed man of God instead of outryt condemnatn.

  119. i think the problem we have is with dead conscience. when your heart is seared you no longer can see truth from evil. if you think masturbation is no sin then practice it and see. if your conscience judges you not then you are free from the law that says masturbation is a sin but if you feel condemned on your inside when you practice masturbation then surely you know that the practice of masturbation is sin. may God help our preachers of today, they have forgotten the law of their GOD.

  120. Now a man of God has confirmed it. masturbation is not a sin. is drinking beer a sin? is smoking a sin ? is eating sugar a sin? is drinking coke or fanta a sin. These are also abuse of the body which is the temple of the Holy Spirit.
    Are all bad habits sin? is sleeping under the bridge under the rain a sin.is it a sin to even scratch your back and enjoy it? Please let pastor Chris be.

  121. Mastubation is an act that springs up out of lust. The bible refers to lust as sin… the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life, is not of the father but is of the world ‘1jn2:15-17’. Pls let our mind be renew so dat the mind which is in christ Jesus wil be in us. May God help

  122. Some people said masturbation is an act that bears it’sroot from lust and as such is sin. They claim that sexual acts are born out of lust. Does that mean that a man and his wife must lust after each other before having sex? Then who is just? Who is worthy of casting a stone? “Judge not, that ye be not judged” matthew 7:1

  123. Can somebody defend the fact that something is bad yet it is not wrong for someone to do such bad things?
    If it is a bad habit to masturbate, it is invariably wrong to practice it.
    Go thru d book of Romans. 1: 18 – 29 and allow the Holy Spirit to lead u thru d interpretations.

  124. I don’t know of any man of God that knows the bible like Pastor Chris, how many of us are heeding to the Ten Commandment?, I’ve never come across the word masturbation in the bible so if Pastor Chris that has an indepth understanding of the word of God should say masturbation is not a sin then it isn’t !!

  125. My take on this issue… Call a spade a spade…if masturbation is bad, say so in clear terms and build no bridges around it. if masturbation is a habit, then killing, prostitution, heresy, all forms of wickedness in short, are various forms of habits that you easily replace with good habits. I know the God I serve, and I know He never laces His words with honey. He says it as it is and when you deviate from God’s teaching through extensive study from other sources not inspired by the Holy Spirit, you are heading to madness. Don’t forget the WAGES of sin (or habits as we are made to believe it is) is DEATH!!! My advice- STICK TO THE WORD OF GOD FOUND ONLY IN THE BIBLE; other sources are mere mortal thoughts. And try to know this GOD yourself, when you do, then the HOLY SPIRIT will teach u to know truth from lies. ‘without prejudice’

  126. @Chika, “I know the God I serve…” Yet another religious cliché.
    You do, do you? Eh, what does this God look like if I may ask?
    Let me guess. Has ‘he’ got flowing white hair, white-skin and blue eyes?
    Again, “He says it as it is…” ‘He’ says what? What has God personally told you about masturbation?
    Stop displaying signs of colonial oppression, will you?
    The bible is a book saturated with man’s opinions; it’s not literally the word of God as we’ve been hoodwinked to believe since the violent European scramble for Africa.

  127. Its so funny that everyone condemning what Pastor said seems to have a biblical passage to go with him. Somehow, they forget the part that’s says judge not. People, read and apply all parts of the Bible not just the one that seem convenient to you. You castigate the Pastor but forget you shouldn’t judge! Smh

  128. By there fruit we shall know them,for me I’m not surprise dat pastor chris could say masturbation is not a sin.God have endured him 4 long,it shows that God is ready to deliver d captives under him.Those who are spiritually alive will surely run/flee 4 their life.God still loves Chris followers dat is why this apostasy was revelled.I pray that the Lord will expose more like him & rescue their captives in Jesus name.Amen!.

  129. 1cor. 6:19-20 says ; do you not know that your body is a temple of the holy spirit , who is in you, whom you have recieved from God ? you are not your own; you were bought with a price .Therefore honour God with your body. it is high time we defend the TRUTH than to defend personalities. MASTURBATION IS A SIN AGAINST GOD PERIOD………….

  130. Alot has been said on the topic and i have watched in silence ever since.Well,pastor oyakhilome said it’s no sin and thousands of pastors say it’s sin.Pastor Kenneth haggins(rip)said that what matters is what the word says and not what anybody else says.therefore,let those that say it’s sin SHOW US FROM THE WORD THAT IT IS SIN.I myself was supprised when i heard but i asked myself”CAN YOU DON NUEL,PROVE IT IS SIN FROM THE WORD?

  131. I wish to add to the comments of the contributor called “Responder” above. There are greater things to pursue in the Kingdom than to strive for self-righteousness or proclaiming the “failures” of others when we have our own issues to deal with. For sure, if your conscience convicts you against Masturbation, then it is sin, therefore make every effort to stop it or to get over it the guilt of that sin because Jesus Christ paid the penalty on the cross once and for all. We have a greater Calling and we should focus our attention and energies on this (winning souls) otherwise the World and other “beliefs” are claiming so many of our youth and adults alike (while we are dwelling on the minor things which Christ has already put out of the way). Are we trying to crucify Christ again???

  132. masturbation is not sin. all you people that turns the bible upside down, tell me were its written in the bible that masturbation is a sin? smoking, is it a sin? drinking of juice and beer that are not natural wine, is it a sin? does masturbation has any relationship with sex? in all types of sex, is their anything like masturbation there? i fully agreed with pastor chris. masturbation is a habit and not all good or bad habits is a sin before God. what you called a good habit can be a bad habit to another human. in Africa, in-sex it’s an abomination but in some Asia, it’s not.

  133. This notification came to me at least 2months ago and within this time space, i have not had real solutions as to either validate or negate this comment. However, data sources from intuition, preconceived ideas, logical analyis, your comments, and fore knowledge of the bible has led me to infer a greater probability of masturbation being sin within the entire sample space on a 95% confidence limit. I recommed that insted of condemning, why not spend time integrating the inverse of sine raised to the power of x wrt x8-)

  134. Pple who say its not a sin keep doing it and pple who say it is a sin pls flee from it.but pls do not stand on d fence and speak bcos what is sin is sin there’s no ‘ but ‘in it and what is not sin is not sin . @respondr I wantd to reply u but when I saw how abusive u were to pple saying masturbation is sin I kept quiet bcos from all indication uare not a true christian and as such we are not on d same level spiritually .ucan agree or disagree wit someone here witout laying abuses if uare trully a follwer of jesus christ.and when someone asked u to ans yes or no as whether masturbation is sin or not u started beating about d bush .in summary ,we all have d right to believe what we want to believe but one thing is for sure we will give account of our lives here on earth at d last day pastor or no pastor . If all d pastors in nigerian will say no to dis statement from pastor Chris I think something is wrong somewhere . It means somebdy is saying d truth and somebdy is trying to dogged the truth so it is for us to seek d help of d holy spirit to know who is saying d truth ,it is for us all to go back to d drawing board and stop fighting each other here bcos its not christ like.rember Satan uses pple to work and I believe Satan is happy seeing pple exchanging words and absuing themselves pple who are supposed to be children of God.what I believe is dat when u occupy urself wit d things of d spirit uwill be too busy to rember masturbation but like they Say an idle mind is a devils workshop. Get busy wit ur bible and uwont have time to think of masturbation.

    • self service is a sin because it has some spiritual connection hard to stop ,some will term it as habitual but if u have a bad habbit like stealing is it not a sin ,i service my self from 2010 till now am seeking good pastor to deliver i dont want it anymore 26yrs now i want to have a girl friend so can stop bt i think because of it demonic nature finding it difficult to have a lady , my fellow brothers if you have not been in it please stop trrying to experiment

  135. saying dat masturbation is not a sin is utterly misleading especially 2 our impressionable youth!!! pastor chris had better go back 2 d bible and read wat it sayz about masturbation rather than misleading and confusing himself and his followers!!!

    • elf service is a sin because it has some spiritual connection hard to stop ,some will term it as habitual but if u have a bad habbit like stealing is it not a sin ,i service my self from 2010 till now am seeking good pastor to deliver i dont want it anymore 26yrs now i want to have a girl friend so can stop bti think because of it demonic nature finding it difficult to have a lady , my fellow brothers if you have not been in it please stop trrying to experiment

  136. Many ministers have criticized Pastor Chris for his statement and view on masturbation. But what is sad to me is that these ministers who proclaim it is a SIN cannot even declare and quote where it states in the Bible as sin. They should quote scriptures to support what they say. Now let me ask, when you slap someone it is called SIN. Would you term slapping yourself as sin? If so then when ministers ask poor people to give offering in church, would you say that too is sin or what?

    • What about killing yourself? Did you sin?
      Don’t be deceived, no fool will see the Kingdom of God. It is a woe (curse) for one to call evil goog and good evil. You that look for where it is written in the bible, where is drug abuse written? No doubt the scripture well prophesied that time will come (and now is that time) when they will not endure sound doctrines but they will heap to themselves teachers having eaching ears…’
      Even the pagans know what is ethically right and wrong. If one representing a course has a weakness, shouldn’t he hid it than approving and confirming young minds in it? And those who manufacture god and drag the Holy name of Christ to the mud, will come public to support depravity to their own shame.
      God is not mocked! Personality of persons are like grass in His sight. The thing that killed Jesus is not this fanfare and Holywood styled gospel everywhere. YOUR BODY IS THE TEMPLE OF THE HOLY GHOST, and you can find out what these words means:
      Lasciviousness, uncleanliness, lust, and the state of your mind when you practice your self service.

  137. Re masturbation and biblical verse: With all respect I wish to state that Matthew 5 v 28 which says # But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart# and Job 31 v 1 are very close verses. Masturbation is a habit. U practice it when there is lust in your hearth towards opposite sex. And u do it putting a picture of your prey in your inner mind. The practice reduces your confidence towards your prey and as you think it is a sin u instantly feel guilty until u get over it. U cant be out of it if u start, except u consider it to be a sin.It is living in a world of fantasy, wishful thinking and lust. U can not do it without putting your prey in picture. Since it is a thing u can not share openly even to your loved ones, care must be taken not to be carried away by this practice. People who do not have loved ones, the weaklings and the fearful engage themselves most in it. As soon as u find a loved one who u love dearly the practice will subside and die a natural death. The Lord deliver us from fleshly lust. amen.

  138. Very interesting. A renoun christian pastor legalised masturbation. Well, i believed he’s right. Masturbation is nt a SIN ur pastor says. I’ll keep on spreading ds news to d ppl and tell them dt masturbation is legal in christianity. Ur pastor’s more knowledgeable than u’re. I tink ur biblical knowledge is shallow. U nid to go and read, so dt u’ll understand ur pastor.

  139. Agg guys!!..learn to listern and listern very well!!..dont listern for knowledge but listern for revelation ei!! Hear him very well what Pastor Chris is saying!..
    Another thought: if you criticize any man of God, it just proves that you are still a child!!..i say no more!

  140. may God help us to know the truth and open our eyes to see the things of the spirit, this world is comin to an end, lets guilde our mind in what we hear, lets pray that God should help us know the truth,what is habit,what is sin, is lie not a habit,but its aso a sin,but for masturbation its a true sin that is hidden in funications.

  141. Always when someone on the top says something , his haters tend to listen to only half what he says and go around making complaints, i believe most people didnt get this part where pastor Chris says :
    “Masturbation is about you and your body. God is not offended by it, He is only offended by any habit that takes hold of your mind and if this takes hold of your mind and dominates your body, God is offended.” .GOT THAT? And the verses pasted above talk about sexual immorality, THE QUESTION IS: is masturbation sexual immorality ? does the bible actually say masturbation is sexual imorality? come on people pastor Chris haters didnt listen to everything he said , they just heard half and went about causing confusion. I GUESS THEY ARE HAPPY

  142. 1john 2:15-17 speaks of the world as 3things: lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, prides of life. Masturbation accordin 2 scriptures is a lust of d eyes&d flesh. . .paul calls it inordinate affection and perversion. It doesn’t mata who a pastor is. NONE IS TOO IMPORTANT ENOUGH FOR GOD NOT TO NEGLECT. Jesus is our perfect example. Ask urself dis question: would JESUS DO IT? U c? Wats ur answer?

  143. A carnal mind would always fall prey to lust. Lust preceed sin. During masturbation, the mind is reduced to the level of being helpless and desperate and the body’s passion is gratified leaving the spirit floating and the soul guilty.The immoral thoughts flowing in the mind during the act weakens the spirit due to fantasy and illusions involved. There’s a disconnect in the BODY – SOUL – SPIRIT coordination and since the body is the only party gratified, the spirit would be weak and the soul guilty! The opposite situation is christian FASTING during which the body is starved of food while the spirit is gratified and enrichd. Masturbation is a sin to whoever indulges in it. The pastor made some points in his arguments but the Bible teachings remains our ‘yardstick’ in condeming evil acts.

  144. 2tim.4:3-5, now all are just saying show us where it is in d bible not to masturbate, i will only ask u to read dis jh.3:19-21, is d bible d only book of God? Heb.8:10, 2cor.3:2-3. i want us youths to be careful here now is d time wen doctrines dat are not in d bible will be raise by…….. D ritnes of a tin is always placed in individuals heart if we really know him.be careful not to be waved away by the philosophy of men.col.2:8. Let the spirit of God in u tell u what to do.

  145. Since this top is about masturbation, I want to ask one simple question.

    When the sperm get collected and say the person doesn’t masturbates at all. The sperm is ejaculated only in your sleep and it happens when you have a wet dream. When you get wet dream, aren’t you seeing a dream that is sensual (sexual) and then you realize you have ejaculated in realty in your sleep and your cloth is “wet” or “dirty” because of this wet dream.

    Is there any male who is not masturbating and you ejaculated in your sleep when you had a dream where you were 1) enjoying an Ice cream or 2) enjoying some fruit juice or 3) enjoying good dinner and you ejaculated. No! every teenage boys and older men irrespective of their age have a wet dream that is sensual and the you ejaculate in your sleep.

    Whereas if you masturbate quite often you never get a wet dream, because by your act of masturbation, you ejaculate the sperms, you don’t allow it to get collected in your testicles.

    Where as women have their Monthly Period and they have no “sensual dream”, but its a natural process for any women to have her Menstrual Cycle whether she is married or not, until she reaches her Menopause stage.

    But for men, wet dream is always associated with a sensual dream that stimulate their thoughts in dream and he ejaculate in his sleep only and not when he is wide awake!

    How do you justify this. There are no Biblical verses “for” or “against” this masturbation, I am not “for” or “against” masturbation.

    Why can’t wet dream be nice dreams, why is it every time sensual dreams? Can someone give a sensible answer. I am a believer a Christian. But this was always in my mind. Is there anyone who can give a real answer? I would be very grateful.

    Paul

  146. Many people live the lives based on fact not on faith. The truth is very hard to believe because of the weaknes of the mind of man. GOD will not tink the way man thinks the ways of God are hidden from man cos of there weak consiense. Your physical body cant inherit God, it will wear off in this earth cos its a earthly material. The body God called is temple is not this one you are putting on but the body of immortality cos God cannot dwell in a earthy body. Learn the truth yourself. And dont judge by your own consience but rather judge by the spirit………………….. Never criticise.

  147. Am so surprise to come across dis from a man of God. Well God is not an author of confusion… Anyone who knows how to do gud & refuses to do it, to him is a sin. It must not be written thou shall not maturbate in d bible b4 u see it as a sin. If u r a true christain u r xpected to emulate christ. Can Jesus masturbate? Is yes, maturbation is no sin!

  148. In this world there are a lot of men have many girlfriends, and there are a lot of men can not control sexual desire, so why have a lot of men to rape, I think masturbation is better more than rape…………..

  149. if some men can`t control sexual desire.what do you wanna choose it ? i ask many of girls..do your want this men because of can`t countrol sexual desire to rape some girls or make lots girlfriends? i think is best choose masturbation…

  150. Who are you to say masturbation is a sin? by what standard did you reach that conclusion? God who appointed judges in the book of JUDGES (old testament) to judge by the standards of the 10 commandments is also the same God that Commanded us in the new not to Judge! Doesn’t that tell you that we play by a different set of rules now. If you don’t masturbate, don’t fornicate, do all the “right things” and don’t pray to God or win a soul for him will he be happy with you? Masturbation, fornication, all the bodily acts you can think of are lies from the pit of hell to confuse you about your heritage in Christ. Brethren Romans 14:23 …read the whole 14 if you like; “And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.” Masturbation could be a SIN for you but not for me. If it is Sin for you be ready to face judgement if you ever practice it, if it is not for me i won’t if i practice it. STUDY YOUR BIBLE don’t read it

  151. So my friends no one says what is sin and what is not and no one says what God will do to his servant for saying anything unless you prove to me that you are God’s Chief of staff. Have you been to Heaven before? If you are asking what Jesus would do, were you with Jesus to know what he would do? Haven’t you noticed that the bible focused on what’s important to God about Jesus’s Life which is Soul Wining! The Bible never told us when and if he ever had his bath, if he ever hung out with his disciples to just have a drink or gist because those things does not matter to God. He became man like you and i…do you think he didn’t have friends? do you think he never got angry? I know if the bible wasn’t trying to teach us something on business in the Temple some of you would have argued that Jesus never got angry. If you couldn’t pray this morning because you masturbated Pastor Chris is talking to you; Go and pray, God still loves you, if you felt the urge to pray against an imminent disaster in Nigeria last sunday morning and you didn’t because you masturbated, you should bear the guilt for the lives lost in that plane crash. You are more important to God than what you do with your body… He is calling you the way you are, go to him…His word will help you stop any habit you want to stop jsut by studying it and maintaining a relationship by talking to him everytime. He is your Father not your Maths teacher who is looking for your mistakes to fail you. He wants you to do well in all you do. Salvation is bigger than Masturbation people.

  152. I think a lot of people even pastors are still confused about what the line of delineation is between the old and d new testament. Many are of the opinion that the difference is just a white paper separating d old from d new. Sin in the new testament is anytin dt is not of faith which worketh by love. If it is not hurting ur neighbor, it won’t hurt God. I think it is a matter of weak vs strong conscience. If ur conscience carries it without affecting ur relationship wt God, carry on. If not, stop it. Bible says whosoever esteems anything to be a sin, to him, it is sin. So, sin in the new testament is a personal thing. I think pastor Chris knows what he is saying. Maybe it is us dt need more biblical support to convince ourselves and get into our liberty, not him.

  153. “MASTURBATION”;hmmm,do you know it is possible to be decently dressed and be fornicating in your thought?”,”do you know you could do good to people but with wrong motive in mind?,”are you aware that you could be even going to Church for the wrong reasons?”.People,your mind is the doorway to your spirit…..guide it.When you derive pleasure from rubbing ur neck sometimes or some part of your body,do you imagine it is a sin or is this uproar because its the genital organ?some persons use a feather to rub their chest and derive enjoyment from it and then sleep off,thats someone’s habit it could be his genitals even though it secrets substance.Just like deriving pleasure from rubbing your neck is an habit so is using a feather to rub your chest to excite yourself to sleep or touching your genitals and feeling cool about it.But the key is what’s on your mind while you are rubbing your neck,rubbing your chest or your genitals?

  154. touch not my anointed and do my prophets no harm.(psalms 105 vs 15).(rom 8 vs 33).the bible says dat we are 1 in Christ Jesus,but som talk as if there is a fight.(rom 2 vs 1).dont act as if God is a God dat always expects u to sin so dat He can kill you.go find out what sin is in the bible.

  155. pastor chris said this or that.when the pharisees brought a woman caught in adultry to our Lord Jesus Christ and expected Him to persecute the woman because of the law,the Lord Jesus didn’t do that.so,all those that are ex pecting pastor chris to have crucified those who had been masturbating missed that.we are 1 and u need 2 understand that he did not say continue with it but that it is a habit.i may think i am supporting him but that doesnt really mean anything.tell me u have not done something against God before maybe even worse than masturbation and God forgave u.i’m not saying that those masturbating should continue but dont discourage that from serving a loving God and dont give them sin conciousness.God bless you and i know u are the best.

  156. I am ashamed to hear that someone who says he has been washed by the blood of the Lamb stood on the pulpit and sanctioned a sin so debased that the apostles of Christ did not think possible. First and foremost, God’s word in Galatians 5: 16 – 21 lists what God himself calls the works of the flesh and the very first on the list is sexual immorality which means inappropriate sexual activities. Masturbation cannot in all honesty be said to be and appropriate sexual activity. It is immoral that is why it burdens the conscience of many. Read the text by yourself.

    Galatians 5: 16 “So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever[c] you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

    19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. d.

    First, the apostle calls us to not work in the flesh so we may not fulfill the desires of the flesh. Is masturbation not an act of the flesh? If orgies (wild merriment) is considered sinful, I do not see how masturbation cannot be sinful. But note also that the list of the works of the flesh is not here exhaustive, the apostle simply lists a few and says, “and the like…” does not masturbation look like impurity? It is moral filth, so it is impurity.

    In addition to this is the teaching of the apostle Paul in Romans 1:24, 26 which calls certain sexual relationships as unnatural.

    Romans 24 Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another. 25 They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen. 26 Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. 27 In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.

    Masturbation is plain sexual impurity and a degrading of one’s body. What is worse is that the apostle did not even conceive of men descending so low as to have sex with themselves; they thought they would just have sex with the same gender, but certainly not themselves. The point I am making is plain, that the Bible says there is what is natural with respect to sex, to have it with the opposite sex in the relationship of marriage. Anything outside this is unnatural

    I am ashamed that there are ‘Christians’ writing and supporting sin. Masturbation begins from sexual lust and finds its goal in imagining a real sexual activity with an opposite sex which you admire. That is adultery, for our Lord Jesus says, in Matthew 5:28 that mere looking at a woman lustfully is committing adultery in the heart.

    I call on Pastor Chris to repent of this sin of misleading many for whom Christ shed his blood. If he does not repent, Christ will show him to the Christian world for who he is, and it will not be long before the multitudes that flock after him will be reassigned to a more worthy shepherd.

    God open the eyes of Christ to turn to God in repentance.

  157. If anyone knows where it is writing in the Bible then why is it taking the so call pastors long to quote it to us.
    I will need to ask a QUESTION here, “is oral sex a sin? do pastors or prophet have sex using doggy style apart from the traditional missionary style? if sucking boobs is not a sin then i do not think all others are sins.”

  158. there are many 21st century counterparts of ”the forbidden friut”… Just as d fruit looked good in Eve’s eyes, so also they look appealing to our eyes. Whatever they may be, it’s always to fulfill satan’s three folds ministry is to ”steal, kill and distroy”.
    “Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:” (Colossians 3:5-6). Masturbation an ”inordinate affection” produced by lust.
    “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16).
    “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.” (2 Timothy 2:19).
    God cannot change…even if christians change!

  159. there are many 21st century counterparts of ”the forbidden friut”… Just as d fruit looked good in Eve’s eyes, so also they look appealing to our eyes. Whatever they may be, it’s always to fulfill satan’s three folds ministry is to ”steal, kill and distroy”.
    “Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:” (Colossians 3:5-6). Masturbation an ”inordinate affection” produced by lust.
    “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16).
    “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.” (2 Timothy 2:19).
    God cannot change…even if christians change!

  160. Indeed we are in the last days.Am of the opinion that just as the scriptures says [work out ur salvation with fear and trembling].As believers if we are filled with the Holy Spirit he will help us not to make mistakes or be misled by any man,i.e if d man has not taken God’s place in our hearts.Pastor Chris has declared his opinion about the issue of masturbation but mind u he’s not ur God as 4 me anything I don’t understand I pray about it and search the scriptures so lets all pls shift our attention from men and FOCUS ON GOD our maker and our source of knowledge.

  161. To everyone here. Be a good reader and a listener. Don’t blame pastor chris on this issue. If u study ur bible very well i don’t think his a sin to masturbate. Now why is not a sin. Paul answer this same question in the bible. By saying if found any of you could not get hold of his should go and get marry. So if u find any young man doing it instead deceiving young ladies for sexual act by lieing in the name of love for pleasure. I guess masturbation cud get away from such sins and getting married will get you a lasting solution from masturbation cos anytime u think bout u will ur opposite sex to share it with. Remember paul stated if found anyone amoung u that cannot hold his body should get married. So no one shld blame that pastor.

  162. Since April still date, I have been searching to see where the Bible recorded that masturbation is a SIN and i’ve not found one. I think it’s high time our numerous PASTORS in Nigeria begin to study to shew themselves approved unto God because they are workmen that needed to to be ashamed, but rightly dividing to word of truth ( 2 Tim. 2:15). Pls men of God should stop talking their feelings and talk GOD’S Word. Jesus intructed men to preach the good new, and not to condemn the habit of brethren by telling them that their body feeling has made them sinner before God.

  163. So pls I think the man of God Pastor Chirs, is definitely right by saying that it’s a habit that can be put under control and I am using this medium to say thanks Sir for your kin advice, it means, he is a teacher indeed and he had study to show himself approved unto God. I now know that there are some of my habit I can stop or control, not to condemn myself. “with thy mouth you are condemn and with thy mouth also you will be justify” according to the Bible.

  164. We Christians tend to be over zealous in our thoughts, what i mean is the bible can be tuned and fine tuned for your own purpose, A woman was about to be stoned to death while jesus was around , then he said to them, let ye who has not sinned cast the first stone .

    Another man came unto Jesus , he said teacher , what can i do to inherit the kingdom of God , keep the commandments, e.t.c.e.t.c , The wealthy man said he does that.. Then Jesus replied , if you really want to be with God in his kingdom, sell and your properties and distribute it to the poor , the wealthy man walked away and nothing more was said of him in the bible

    Here is my point : No matter how spiritual each one of us is , we can never fully comprehend the bible, therefore its better to judge not lest ye be judged, Also , we Nigerians tend to translate the bible with our ethnic backgrounds , you can’t confuse moral with spirituality else your doomed to fail ! Yoruba mentality would insist its immoral , im yoruba too so if you are about to yab me shut up . Take this issue to UK, US developed countries i am sure most would say its perfectly Ok . Nigerians will see Gay marriage as inappropriate especially Yorubas , Go else where its perfectly normal, So i guess my point is the issue on ground is Ethics, Moral , Geographical background or settlement VS spirituality & religion, the scale is tipped already in favor of your local mentality !

  165. Masturbation is a sin,anyone who says it is not a sin should be classified among d anti-christ,plzzz some1 pray for me to stop it nd pray for my spouse to see d light nd truth about christianity nd disengage himself from dat indecent gathering ground they call church…Love world aka Christ Embassy.God bless you all.

  166. come on, you guys, wats d big deal here? if our works is what makes us sinful, then Jesus died in vain.
    what the Pastor sed is true, and its in ur bibles. a christian is set free from sin by the Son and he who the son sets free is free indeed. das it mean we shld sin? NO! Pastor never sed masturbation is good, He sed its not a sin against God and God isnt angry abt it, and dats d TRUTH.

    i wont talk more abt this, but always know that it is highly difficult for a grade two student to understand a university statistics lecture.

    john 6:66, john 3:16, isaiah 54:9

    I love u all and may God bless u.

  167. I would like some of these pastors to please, educate us with reference from the bible, with chapters and verses for us to see, ONLY then i will say to Pastor Chris that you have this wrong, if not, let us leave it as pastor Chris sees it, if you do not have a bible verse to back out Chris believe on Self Service, FORGET IT.

  168. Not everything that God approves or disapprove is written in the bible. God has given us His Holy Spirit to lead us and teach us the truth. Self service is a wrong habit and a sin. What you think Jesus will not do or God Himself will not do is wrong.

  169. It is obvious that some of u are just a bunch of idiots. How can u say self service is not a sin and why is it that ehrn someone says what u are doing is wrong, God is against it u say stop judging or condemning. none of the othet ministers condemned Chris, they only shared their own view. But some people with itching ears don’ t want to hear d truth, only want is pleasing to their ears, these are d people saint paul warned us about. May God have mercy on u I J N.
    Clarke

  170. Romans 1:26
    … For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
    this is against nature therefore it is a sin.
    Please Pastor if you have the Holy Spirit, ask Him. He will tell you better.

  171. how can one be married and still masturbate?since this is why most people think it’s a sin,because it’s sex related.but one the other hand if it’s self service then might just be a sin because sin is a self imposed nonsense in other words!!

  172. It is unfortunate that this man of God I love and respect so much is approving self service as not a sin. I hope he comes to the realization of the error in this kind of teaching and so retrace his steps.

  173. Abeg Nigerians stop deceiving urself, why argue and turn the bible upside down in order to satisfy ur own fleshy and wicked desires and to justify ur abominable act. it doesn’t matter whether he is a pastor or not, afterall pastors go to hell fire..It is a pure sin in d bible and it is clearly stated in the bible,.even wen d bible talks about fornication, it sed even if u didn’t do it physically but imagined it and carry it out in ur mind, u hav sinned. so, wen u masturbate, wat tots comes to u? u ar imagining u are havin sex wit someone,,please go nd read ur bible, dere are many verses dat talks about masturbation and sexual immorality. pastor chris is wrong, I think he should go and read the bible and ask the spirit of God to direct him instead of deceiving people and leading dem into hell fire,,,hmmm, Nigerian church, God will help us..

  174. Pastor Chris has always sounded different from other believers, he popularized the use of trousers among undergraduates. I am not surprised to hear such heresy from him. His eloquence and brilliant speech can only find its foothold among unsuspecting young men and women. Can a man condemn what he/she treasures? Can the leopard change its skin? Believer’s Love World was a centre of prostitution during my undergraduate days. Here, the bishop is saying that self service is not a sin. May he not lead the children of God to hell through his falsehood in Jesus name. Self service is a SIN, point blank.

  175. Sin is a nature Satan and Rigthousness is a nature of God. Now if you acted a drama and you acted the part as a mad man does it make you a mad man, the answer is No. But you acted the nature of the mad man and the same thing applicable to sin. For the fact that you have sin does’nt make you a sinner but you just acted like a sinner but your nature is there which is the nature of God. Self service is not a sin.

  176. Don’t really have anything to say, but may God forgive U̶̲̥̅̊ all for judging the man of God Pastor Chris. ,‎​A̶̲̥̅̊₪d̶̲̥̅̊ if you say U̶̲̥̅̊’re still a sinner, that mean Jesus never died for U̶̲̥̅̊. God bless U̶̲̥̅̊ .

  177. Children! Children! Children!
    When will you grow up? The bible says: …the heir AS LONG AS he is a child differeth nothing from a servant…
    Have u studied to know the purpose for man’s creation? Why did Jesus ever come? What was his ministry on earth? What is the significance of Jesus’ death? and what does it mean when we say ‘the newness of life’? What is the kingdom of God? Finally, how does God see man?
    By the time you are through searching these scriptures enough to answer the questions, then you have your answer and not come here throwing aspertions at persons who you dont even know their levels of spiritual heights, breaking ranks.
    Those who will search the scripture to learn what I have asked will find grace to learn.
    Now a final word: I heard someone say the Man of God to go to great men of God to pray for him (laugh). You see, the great men of God the person mentioned never said a word about this topic as much as I know. Be wise to ask why. But then, go inquire the full info of what brought about the answer given and also, get to know and hear EVERY word the Man of God spoke concerning the matter.
    This is a mere social media and the author have written what he wrote in his own perspective and to stir up a reaction from you. That is why these much controversies but then, I want to say that God’s word is life and truth.

  178. Before we take what he said out of content, let me make one point here: Pastor Chris as he is called was not addressing sin in this speech, his focus was to help the believer involve not to get himself to the point where he make his conscience a platform for the the devil to oppress him, due to fear. and you and i know that God don’t direct the believer by fear, but in peace and love. But for every beliver i will like to say that sin is bad

  179. I think those condemning Pastor chris view on this issue of self help or service are misunderstanding the whole thing please pastor, sisters condemning read the man’s comment again on the subject matter and read your bible very well on the topic before coming out to pass your judgement. First for those of you who were condemning you never told us were God specifically condemn it. Or you think by talking based on your own understanding, that’s what makes you the most holy person before God. Please read the mind of Pastor chris the reason and the context of his view based on the question that was raised, before you crucify the man of God. People like you who condemn will go to hell, You know why because in your mind set all smokers are sinners, all drunkard are sinners. So therefore they should not be preach to. To you they are condemn already. Remember somebody preached to you before you became born again. If you had not been preached to, maybe you should have still remain in your old self. like the lady who had trouble with Pastor’s chris wife been away. Do you have a problem with that, while don’t you stick to the matter at hand instead of digressing into something that does not concern you. I found that pretty offensive, and a calculated attempt to abuse the man of God. If you guys are looking for away to tell him something go ahead and say it don’t use the issue on ground to insult the man of GOD. For those of you who tries to understand the issue with some level of maturity, may God bless you guys. Lets take this gospel beyond the level of these religious mind. Or else the oncoming generation will go to hell in the hands of these religious people and their mind set. Thanks and God bless.

    • paul, I beg u masturbation is a sin. The Bible condemn sexual immorality. I want you to know that mastubation is different from bed wetting. If you bed wets, kindly look for a real man of God to pray for you so that it can stop because it has a spiritual implication on your life.

  180. Pls, I beg all of u, stop being too religious, pastor Chris neva said self service is gud, he only said it is nt listed as a sin in the bible, he said, it is jst an act dat comes wif the spirit of addiction, God doesn’t count dat against u. He said as christians, we r expected 2 live by gud morals (which means we shouldn’t practise such act)buh self service is nt listed as sin.

  181. am surprise that all the pastor that said its a sin can even quote a bible books, chapter or verse. one mention old testament but no books, chapter and verses. – shame, they read the bible and dont understand.
    they is no place bible label it as a sin, not even among d ten commandments. its a bad habits, just as smoking, etc. how do u sin against yourself? it become fornication when two or more people are involves.
    i dont blame those illiterate pastors that add their traditions/religion to Christianity. pastor Chris, keep teaching the truth, those pastors are confused bcos the read d bible rather than studying it.

  182. am surprise that all the pastor that said its a sin can even quote a bible books, chapter or verse. one mention old testament but no books, chapter and verses. – shame, they read the bible and dont understand.
    they is no place bible label it as a sin, not even among d ten commandments. its a bad habits, just as smoking, etc. how do u sin against yourself? it become fornication when two or more people are involves.
    i dont blame those illiterate pastors that add their traditions/religion to Christianity. pastor Chris, keep teaching the truth, those pastors are confused bcos the read d bible rather than studying it. bcos here is africa, everything is a sin.

  183. There’s no doubt about these that self-service is a complete sin. Why because its lust; for you to enjoy to the process you must imaginate someone in your heart or mind to be able to feel ecstatic. But why the haba-lull? Is it because it was said by Chris Oyakhilome? Please, leave Pastor Chris alone.

  184. AFRICA! NIGERIA!! MY UNLEARNED & BABY CHRISTIANS!!! Plz Grow in grace and in the knowledge of God. Hypocrites & fault finding is not an attitude of a Child of God. The attitudes of a Child of God are Contained in the Fruit & Gift of the SPIRIT. So Folks stop seeing the Negative and look forward to the Positive. Pray that God Opens the Eyes of Ur Understanding so U may See the Right things that God Desires and not the Unpleasant and irrelevant Matters. Know that the Devil wants Fear, Confusion and depressing and that’s what the Man of God is stopping. Roger that! Just Believe in Jesus and make the right confessions and God will be PLEASE. Stop looking, knowing, hearing or seeing of SINFUL tinx, but rather look 4 God’s love for the weak and unlearned Ones…

  185. it is better you avoid something that is been contemplated on whether it is a sin or not than to be involved in it and later find out that is a sin against GOD on the judgement’s day. what do i mean? if you are uncertain whether smoking is a sin against GOD or not, why not avoid smoking totally to be on a safer side? than to be involved with smoking and later when you die; on the judgment’s day you’ll then realize that it is a sin by then it’ll be too late and the person will be cast into hell. know you that sins done out of ignorance are worthy of punishment. follow this link and download the video, watch this video do know what will happen to people that service themselves>>>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWXkBBIaiVc

  186. what is not counted as sin or unrighteousness is invariably counted as righteousness, therefore Pastor Chris means that GOD counts self service as righteousness, well since the bible didnt clearly mention it as sin, therefore every habit not mention in the bible as sin shouldnt be consider as sin such as smoking etc. The fact that the bible didnt clearly mention a matter as sin doesnt make right with God, this is why the HOLY SPIRIT is still wit us here on earth. That someone regardless of who says a thing, doesnt mean it is so, same with my opinion. My opinion may not matter, i will still make it known. Masturbation is demonic, it is a sin without doubt. Without being bias go to GOD in prayers he will direct you better.

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  188. See we are under grace not law, neither do we judge any man according to the flesh (quoting Paul) here is what I think. There is masturbation as an act, practice and addiction. Judge correctly sin is anything that is not of faith, when you go for semen analysis what do they ask you to do? lets not be overtaken by religious floods…