Question:
Bishop Macedo, good evening! I’m a businessman; I’m 26 years old and single. I came from another church where I used to talk a lot to my pastor. I’d ask him many questions but, in order not to displease me, he always said everything was fine. I asked him if it was a sin to masturbate and he said that it was not a sin as long as I did it once in a blue moon.

Bishop, I’ve been attending the UCKG for 1 year and I would like to know if this is true. Is it a sin to masturbate? I’d like to thank you in advance because I know that you will tell me the truth.
– Paulo

Answer:
Paulo, the problem is that masturbation is more of an addiction. It’s not about the act per se, but the dirty thoughts that you have when you are masturbating – and that’s a sin! You should do some kind of physical activity or practise sports in order to minimise the pressure. Masturbation is not the root of the problem; it’s rather the lustful thoughts that make you have the desire to masturbate. Therefore, keep your mind clean and masturbation will not be a problem for you anymore.