in need of scripture

[Jonas Winters]

I am new to these forums but have come here in search of help and direction from better Christians than myself for a few things in particular. This is very hard for me but here goes.

I was raised by two gay fathers. They adopted me at birth. I grew up very near Columbus Ohio which has one of the largest gay populations in America. I was brought up in a church that accepted gays and had a female pastor. I was taught that masturbation was perfectly acceptable and even healthy behavior.

Two years ago I met a man at school who I thought I had feelings for. When I told him he explained to me that these feelings were a sin and he also got me to go to a church near where I live with him called World Harvest.

Now I have not completely gotten away from my sinful masturbation habits but I am trying hard to stop. I am also trying very hard to stop the thoughts I have about men. I have stopped speaking to my parents as they are an evil influence on me.

I am wondering if any of the good Christians here have any Bible verse that can help me in my struggle to free myself from the mindset cast on me by my gay parents. Any advice is very welcome.

[Lisa H]

Re: in need of scripture

This will help you from having homer thoughts

Leviticus 20:13 If a man lies with a male as he lies with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination. They shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon them

[Cranky Old Man]

Re: in need of scripture

Now I have not completely gotten away from my sinful masturbation habits but I am trying hard to stop.

Stop trying and start acting!

Just stop masturbating, now. And if you can not do that the Bible is very clear on what you have to do about that. You have to rent a chainsaw and remove your hand! Mark 9:43 "And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the firethat never shall be quenched". To be on the safe side you might want to remove both hands.

[Benedict A. Davis]

Re: in need of scripture

Now I have not completely gotten away from my sinful masturbation habits but I am trying hard to stop. I am also trying very hard to stop the thoughts I have about men. I have stopped speaking to my parents as they are an evil influence on me.

If you are finding it impossible to stop masturbating I suggest you refrain from using safe sex gloves



And go to these. Notice that the gloves are embedded with a very course grit, that should slow you down pretty fast.