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Masturbation is the act of stimulating your own genitals for sexual pleasure. People may do it with their hands, fingers, or other methods, and it may or may not lead to sexual climax. It is a common behaviour among people of many ages and genders. For most people, masturbation is a normal part of human sexuality. Around 80–95% of men and 60–80% of women report masturbating at some point in their lives.
Some do it many times daily, weekly, often or never. It has the potential of becoming an addiction.

We started on this topic yesterday, and my plea with you is this: after you read, please share the link with someone. This is not about bringing me more readers because we already have many readers; it is simply because this particular topic needs to be spoken about more often so that people may be enlightened. I do not promise to bring you freedom that will come from your own desperation and decision to break free. I simply want to give you information that may help you begin the journey. Again, help someone by sharing the link.

We have come to understand from part one that the body of a Christian does not belong to him/her, but to God, who has placed His Spirit within us, turning the body into a temple. We also came to understand that temples are sacred and should not function like ordinary places. If a temple begins to operate like a brothel or a restaurant, then it loses the distinction that makes it a temple, because temples are set apart in both purpose and operation. I trust that so far we are following the same line of thought?

According to the definition of masturbation, we also find something quite interesting. But before that, out of curiosity, I searched to find out who exactly started it or where it can be traced in human history. I found that historical records contain references to masturbation in some Asian civilisations, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Rome. This shows how people can start a trend, make it appear normal, and over time it becomes accepted by the world and eventually becomes a daily part of many people’s lives. Your next chain of slavery could easily be hidden in the trends society normalises. Be very careful.

Interestingly, much of its historical origin can be traced within pagan societies and cultures. One could therefore argue that people may unknowingly participate in practices rooted in paganism through the use of their own bodies. Of course, this is open for discussion, but I am simply sharing my thoughts and observations. To use God’s temple to practise pagan activities, who even knows the gods behind these things, sounds like the gods of temple prostitution in the book of Deuteronomy 23.

Part of pagan worship in the Old Testament included a great deal of sexual immorality. People argue about whether or not masturbation falls under sexual immorality, but if it is truly so normal and righteous, then why do most people hide it even from their closest friends? Why is it treated like a top secret? Why is pornography watched in hiding? If masturbation were truly holy and acceptable, would you comfortably play pornography on the lounge TV with your entire family sitting there? Of course not, because even society recognises that there is something immoral and shameful about it.

It is not considered normal or right for someone to stand publicly and begin caressing themselves. Even before bringing in the Word of God, ordinary society itself does not accept such behaviour openly. And if man naturally recognises something as shameful, should we not carefully examine whether God approves of it? We must be intentional in tracing some of these things carefully. If there were truly nothing wrong with masturbation, why is it such a shameful topic for so many people? Why do people often feel trapped, guilty, secretive, and even emotionally exhausted by it? Some would be devastated if others discovered how chronic the struggle has become.

I am writing to people who are tired of it and genuinely desire freedom. If you are still only interested in arguing, then perhaps you have not yet come to the understanding that God has no part in such activities. The very definition says you “pleasure” yourself. Okay then, how does the Holy Spirit benefit from that? Who truly benefits , the flesh or the spirit? The answer is clear: it is the flesh. The flesh says, “Satisfy me!” while the Spirit says, “No, live a holy life.” Many people ignore the latter. They have lost control over their own bodies.

If it is truly so satisfying, why do so many people testify that it drains them, leaves them feeling weak, ashamed, exhausted, and desperate to break free? True satisfaction should not leave you feeling trapped afterwards. I think it is similar to drugs in many ways. A person takes them expecting satisfaction and escape, only to discover that the effects and bondage become worse than the temporary pleasure itself.

Why should you stop masturbating? Because the origin of it is questionable. Why should you involve your body in practices of pagans to worship gods you do not know? Is it serpent gods? Is it water gods? Is it idols and statues involved in sinister activities? You should question it. You should wonder. According to the character of God revealed in Scripture, does this look like something God is a part of?

I want us to find the real culprit behind this. By the time we finish this topic, you will make the an informed decision. When we find who is responsible, we will know what their motive is, and then we choose whether we yield or reject it. According to what you know about God, the Holy Spirit, and Jesus Christ, do you suppose masturbation comes from heaven? I pray that the Holy Spirit gives you the answer to that. Selah.

If you read my blogs but have never met this  Wonderful Jesus that I’m always writing about,  you’d love to get to know Him, Or you know The Lord but have found yourself drifting far from Him, I would love to talk with you. Please send me an email  on yieldedcwcenter@gmail.com or simply comment, and I will reach out to you

I have had the privilege of counselling a number of people who have been caged by one spirit or another, one of which is masturbation. You would do well to reshare or repost this particular blog because many who struggle with it will never openly say so. It is one of those spirits that thrives in secrecy, and because it is seen as “shameful,” many people hide it until it becomes chronic. Personally, I would rather someone opens up before it gets worse, because even the counselling process is not the easiest in such situations. I pray that today we receive the understanding needed to truly set us free.

When your body reaches puberty, we all know that many things begin to change, including your hormones. Your body changes, you begin to feel differently, and you start growing into adulthood. One of the things that often comes with this stage is sexual maturity, for lack of a better word. If you look closely, many people started masturbating during their teenage years and simply continued into adulthood. That is many years of slowly building iron bars around themselves until it eventually becomes a cage.

No addiction starts off as an addiction. It begins gradually and subtly; you hardly notice it until it becomes a daily occurrence. And guess what? That is exactly what the devil wants. He wants you to discover it late, because by then, coming out of it often takes warfare. We do not like these kinds of conversations because we are often adamant about hiding and pretending.

A child eats sugar and keeps hiding it, wiping their mouth so nobody notices, until one day their stomach gets fed up with all that sugar and they end up having the worst experience in the toilet. That child is many people. You are battling to come out of something, and you have already done all you know to do. Let me help you a little.

Many believers argue about whether this is a sin or not. “It’s not written in the Bible!” because often we look for whatever justifies or satisfies the flesh. I have seen posts claiming that it is “good” for you, and even ministers saying that as long as it is not the “real” sexual experience, it does not count. But I want to ask you something, what do YOU think? What is your honest take on this issue?

I will tell you what I know. The Bible speaks about everything, including masturbation, when it addresses sexual impurity and immorality. If sex was created for two married people, how then does one young man or woman end up having it alone? Are they really alone. Do spiritual principles change that easily? How is it that even elderly men and women still struggle to stop? In purity there is no constant battle to be free because freedom is already there. It is only in darkness that souls struggle to find light. Long story short, masturbation is a sin against your own body. Maybe let us read scripture.

“Do you not know? Are you not aware?” God is breaking the ignorance we may have by saying, “Listen, you should know this.” That body you call “yours” is actually no longer yours. It belonged to you before you came to Christ, but ownership changed when you gave your life to Him. This means the world cannot teach us how to use our bodies because they use their own bodies, but we do not. We no longer have authority to do whatever we want with these bodies because they are no longer just bodies; they are temples.

Think about your church building for a moment. Imagine people having sexual relations there, opening bottles of vodka, smoking, or doing whatever they please inside the church. Does it look right? No. Why? Because temples are sacred. That is exactly what your body is before God. So when Scripture says, “you are not your own,” it means your body now belongs to Him.

If someone took my leftover food without permission, I would be annoyed because they took what did not belong to them. Don’t try that one. In the same way, many people take and use what no longer belongs to them, while the world and even science say, “Explore your body before marriage.” Those words have affected a generation that could have been on fire for God.

Why should you stop masturbating? First things first, that body is no longer yours. That body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, not a playground for demons. I am going to explain this further, even using a story told by a man I know will help many people understand. You need to be free. You need to stop. And yes, it is possible.

Today I came to give you a newsflash, or rather a reminder, you cannot do whatever you want with something that does not belong to you. “My body, my choice” is the language of the world and the unsaved, not the believer. You are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. Let’s continue tomorrow.

If you read my blogs but have never met this  Wonderful Jesus that I’m always writing about,  you’d love to get to know Him, Or you know The Lord but have found yourself drifting far from Him, I would love to talk with you. Please send me an email  on yieldedcwcenter@gmail.com or simply comment, and I will reach out to you

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to my blog. Another week, another dollar, as they say. I pray that you all have a beautiful and productive week ahead. Above all, I pray that we become more intentional with our gifts, our talents, and our skills intentional about building platforms, creating structures, dominating in our areas of assignment, being fruitful, multiplying, and most importantly, walking in purpose.

I truly believe that many people struggle to find the drive to build their lives or pursue meaningful work because they lack a sense of purpose. Purpose gives direction. It gives clarity. It gives you a reason to wake up and keep going even when things become difficult. This week, I want to encourage you to pray and seek understanding about your purpose. Ask God to reveal why you are here and what you are called to do.

Once you begin to understand your purpose, so many things start to make sense. Your decisions become clearer. Your goals become more intentional. Your path becomes more defined. Even your friendships and the person you choose to marry begin to align with where you are going. However, when you do not know your purpose, you end up moving without direction. You find yourself doing everything, following everyone, and chasing whatever comes your way without order or clarity. Anyways, let’s get into today’s topic “What About the Leftovers?”

First, let me tell you a story.
So, I went through a season where I lost my job and not just any job, guys, it was a good job. You know when life is comfortable, your salary is salaried-ing, and then suddenly everything changes? Yeah. That kind of job loss. When you lose something that once gave you stability, you enter a completely different season. A season where you genuinely have to depend on God for provision. Not just for the big things like rent or bills, but for everything. I mean everything. Food, transport, airtime, toiletries… everything.

Now ladies, you already know toiletries are not just “a few things, “ the list never ends. Being a woman is honestly a full-time expense. Which is why I want to quickly encourage you guys, if you can, please support the pad drive by Sinothando Global Impact that’s S-I-N-O-T-H-A-N-D-O Global Impact. If you click the highlighted text, it’ll take you directly to their page where you can donate & get a girl a pack of pads. Anyways, back to the story.

So there I was, in this season of needing provision, and my prayers started sounding very… specific. Every prayer became about what I needed.

“Lord, please provide for this.”
“Lord, I still need money for that.”
“Lord, don’t let me forget to pay this.”
“Lord, I need groceries.”
“Lord, remember my account details are still the same. You can use world remit, PayPal, you can even put the money under my pillow.” Eh l was calling currencies not Zim dollar but yeah, you catch my drift don’t you?

God was still providing for me, honestly. In ways I didn’t even expect sometimes through strangers. While He was providing, He also started teaching me. He started reminding me of certain things. He began showing me lessons that were much deeper than just money. I honestly did not expect Him to address my cooking. Yep.

He said to me, “I provide food for you every month. I make sure you have groceries but I want you to pay attention to the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand. What did they do with the leftovers?” Because if I’m honest, sometimes I freeze leftovers… and most times I throw them away. Then God challenged me further “Why do you cook more than you need?” He was right. He’s always right. Btw, sometimes I’m a chef eh. You eat & dance at the same time because Sister V, you have done signs & wonders!

Why was I cooking like I was feeding an entire neighbourhood when there were only a few people in the house? Why was I using the biggest pot in the kitchen, filling it up with what would end up in a dustbin? The thing is, overcooking doesn’t just lead to waste. It causes your groceries to finish much faster. The rice finishes quickly. The mealie meal disappears quickly. The meat is gone quickly. Not because people actually ate all of it, but because half of it eventually ends up in the bin or sitting in the fridge becoming something nobody wants to touch anymore.

You know that container at the back of the fridge? The one everyone keeps opening, staring at, and closing again? Exactly. Those icecream lunchtime in every African home. God began teaching me that stewardship is deeper than just how you spend money. Stewardship is also about what you do with the things you spent the money on. You can buy groceries, pray over them, thank God for them, and still mishandle them. You can pray for provision while wasting what was already provided.

That was such a difficult truth for me because sometimes we enjoy the receiving, but we do not enjoy the responsibility of taking care of what remains. Yho. After everyone had eaten and was full, Jesus instructed the disciples to gather the leftovers. Why? Because God is not wasteful. Think about it, Jesus could multiply bread and fish every single day if He wanted to. He was not lacking in power or provision but even in abundance, there was still an instruction to gather what remained.

That means the fact that God provides daily does not give us permission to waste daily. God is abundant, yes but that you will fry 15 drumsticks and kill your self with gluttony because you just got promoted. “I’m a foodie.” Beautiful! But let’s actually Selah. The last time God provided, what did you do? “I paid tithe so it’s cool.” God is also interested in what you do with the rest of the money. You complain about weight gain but you are in restaurants daily & now you have to pay more money for the gym & herbal teas because you don’t want a potbelly but you ate 11 kfc’s a day, driving through. You see now? We have to tell each other the truth.

The bread & fish that He gave you, either you pack the left overs & actually eat them or you cook what is enough. I believe this is also for someone. Stop being wasteful. Stop it immediately. Social media is full of people who waste & they do it for views. Food that someone is crying for. We may think it’s not that important but if it wasn’t, why is it in the bible? Do things responsibly. Don’t forget that God wants an account for all He has given you. God bless you and see you tomorrow.

If you read my blogs but have never met this  Wonderful Jesus that I’m always writing about,  you’d love to get to know Him, Or you know The Lord but have found yourself drifting far from Him, I would love to talk with you. Please send me an email  on yieldedcwcenter@gmail.com or simply comment, and I will reach out to you