Leviticus 15:16-18 and Ephesians 5:3-6

[AlexB23]

Man, this study will be a heavy one, but will hopefully help us overcome our addictions. My addiction is thankfully, by the grace of God, not anything contentographic. But, my addiction is jerking off, though I am working to not do that as much.

Date​	May 3, 2024​
Verse​	Leviticus 15:16-18 (ESV): "If a man has an emission of s*men, he shall bathe his whole body in water and be unclean until the evening. And every garment and every skin on which the s*men comes shall be washed with water and be unclean until the evening. If a man lies with a woman and has an emission of s*men, both of them shall bathe themselves in water and be unclean until the evening." Ephesians 5:3-6 (ESV): "But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God."​
Explanation​	The two passages come from the Old Testament book of Leviticus and the New Testament book of Ephesians. Both passages deal with the topics of sexual purity and cleanliness. ​ In Leviticus 15:16-18, the passage is discussing the laws of ritual purity for a man who has an emission of s*men (whether from masturbation, nocturnal emissions or from other factors), which is considered an uncleanness in this context. The verse instructs the man to bathe his whole body and wash any clothing or skin that came in contact with the s*men in water. A scientific explanation for this passage is because s*men contains bacteria, which could lead to infection. This was a requirement to regain ritual purity before participating in religious activities or engaging in sexual relations with his wife. The verse may not be as relevant in 2024, however, maintaining sexual cleanliness is beneficial for the health of us, and our partners. In contrast, Ephesians 5:3-6 is a moral exhortation to the early Christian community regarding sexual immorality and impurity. This passage goes beyond the physical act of sexual relations and addresses the thoughts and actions that lead to sexual immorality. The verse emphasizes the importance of avoiding sexual immorality and impurity, as well as crude joking and foolish talk, which can be distracting and lead to lustful thoughts. The passage also warns that those who engage in sexual immorality or impurity will not inherit the kingdom of God. It is important to note that Jesus died for our sins, so we may enter heaven as Christians if we repent of our sins, including sexual ones and have faith in Jesus.
Societal Relevance​	In modern life, it is recommended to engage in healthy sexual practices and maintain a strong commitment to sexual purity and monogamy. This can involve practices such as avoiding contentography, practicing self-control, and focusing on building healthy, loving relationships with partners. Additionally, practicing gratitude, engaging in wholesome activities, and developing a strong spiritual practice can help reduce the likelihood of having lustful thoughts. Ultimately, the goal should be to cultivate a strong sense of self-respect, respect for others, and a commitment to living a virtuous and fulfilling life. For myself, while I luckily avoid online explicit images (I prefer modesty), choking the chicken can be a vice for me, when my thoughts are dwelling on a beautiful woman or a handsome man dressed stylishly (such as an Asian or any other race TV actor or good looking actress regardless of race). We must pray to God to help us reduce our lustful thoughts, as it can lead people down the wrong path, including serious matters such as addictions, desensitization, and damaged friendships or relationships, as well as more mundane matters such as feeling unclean down there, or having to do more laundry.​

 

[.Mikha'el.]

I hope you understand that being ritually unclean is not a sin. If it were, a woman being on her monthly period would be a grievous sin. I take it for men to men that there's no need for sexual release in whatever form every single day, and whether a man has sex, has a nocturnal emission, or masturbates, that he should clean up afterward by taking a shower as soon as is reasonable. "Choking the chicken" as you put it is perfectly okay to satisfy one's libido when unmarried as long as it is saved for when there is genuine physical need for it and we aren't making excuses to do it. I oppose porn because it's one of the biggest excuses people give and really blurs the line between doing so out of need or not.

 

[AlexB23]

I hope you understand that being ritually unclean is not a sin. If it were, a woman being on her monthly period would be a grievous sin. I take it for men to men that there's no need for sexual release in whatever form every single day, and whether a man has sex, has a nocturnal emission, or masturbates, that he should clean up afterward by taking a shower as soon as is reasonable.

Hey, thank you. I posted this verse, just to help those such as myself an others who jerk off and stuff. So, this might be more of a health recommendation by Leviticus 15, compared to a condemnation of an action. I shower also after this as well.