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Topic: Is it a sin?
Precious-Man Joined Thu 10/13/11 Posts: 88	Thu 09/13/12 08:31 AM
Does the bible speak against wet dreams? And is it a sin? Again what cause it?

Ruth34611 Joined Sat 08/02/08 Posts: 32402	Thu 09/13/12 10:04 AM
Does the bible speak against wet dreams? And is it a sin? Again what cause it? No, the Bible is silent on the subject. No, even the most conservative Christian would not consider it a sin any more than urinating would be a sin. My guess is that's it's caused by hormones. But, I'm not sure on that. You could check WebMD.

Precious-Man Joined Thu 10/13/11 Posts: 88	Thu 09/13/12 12:10 PM
ok thanks

Ruth34611 Joined Sat 08/02/08 Posts: 32402	Thu 09/13/12 01:30 PM
You're welcome.

Hikerjohn Joined Sun 08/19/12 Posts: 1028	Thu 09/13/12 01:40 PM
Ruth is right. The bible refers to sin being actions that we chose to do that has been described in the bible as against Gods desires for us to do. Usually selfish things. We are told we will never stop sinning but we are directed to desire and to seek to do what is right even when we don't. Chose what is right over what we want I don't believe we have much choice or control over actions in our sleep. but maybe we chose to think horny things all day it might increase the event. I don't know.

Ruth34611 Joined Sat 08/02/08 Posts: 32402	Thu 09/13/12 01:58 PM
According to WebMD it is simply a hormonal thing. Women can have norcturnal orgasms as well. It doesn't seem to have anything to do with horny thoughts.

Peter_Pan69 Joined Sun 08/23/09 Posts: 2781	Fri 09/14/12 06:55 PM
No, not a sin. However, if the semen contacts your skin, you are to wash with water and you will remain "unclean" until evening...

Hikerjohn Joined Sun 08/19/12 Posts: 1028	Fri 09/14/12 08:58 PM
According to WebMD it is simply a hormonal thing. Women can have norcturnal orgasms as well. It doesn't seem to have anything to do with horny thoughts. I swear my dog does that all the time I have no idea what she is dreaming but shesh. It's interesting.

funches Joined Sat 12/01/07 Posts: 12948	Sat 09/15/12 06:01 AM
Does the bible speak against wet dreams? And is it a sin? Again what cause it? wet dreams would fall into the category of uncontrollable Lust ...Lust is a sin

s1owhand Joined Fri 05/18/07 Posts: 29437	Sat 09/15/12 06:54 AM Edited by s1owhand on Sat 09/15/12 06:54 AM
Naughty dreams? Not sinful. It's a sin to tell a lie. http://youtu.be/OT2zb8GIR10

CowboyGH Joined Mon 10/05/09 Posts: 13651	Sat 09/15/12 06:59 AM
Does the bible speak against wet dreams? And is it a sin? Again what cause it? No, would not be a sin. That is not something "you" did. You do not control what you dream about, they just happen.

Conrad_73 Joined Sat 09/29/07 Posts: 22488	Sat 09/15/12 07:07 AM
Being alive and Human is a Sin!

Conrad_73 Joined Sat 09/29/07 Posts: 22488	Sat 09/15/12 07:08 AM
Does the bible speak against wet dreams? And is it a sin? Again what cause it? No, would not be a sin. That is not something "you" did. You do not control what you dream about, they just happen. your "sinful" Thoughts during the day does!

CowboyGH Joined Mon 10/05/09 Posts: 13651	Sat 09/15/12 07:09 AM
Being alive and Human is a Sin! lol, not necessarily lol. A sin is an act of disobedience. You do not choose to be alive eg., born, nor did you choose to be born as a person lol, just saying >.>

CowboyGH Joined Mon 10/05/09 Posts: 13651	Sat 09/15/12 07:09 AM Edited by CowboyGH on Sat 09/15/12 07:30 AM
Does the bible speak against wet dreams? And is it a sin? Again what cause it? No, would not be a sin. That is not something "you" did. You do not control what you dream about, they just happen. your "sinful" Thoughts during the day does! Do you not choose what you think about? But you do not choose what you "dream" about while you're sleeping.

Conrad_73 Joined Sat 09/29/07 Posts: 22488	Sat 09/15/12 08:03 AM Edited by Conrad_73 on Sat 09/15/12 08:05 AM
Does the bible speak against wet dreams? And is it a sin? Again what cause it? No, would not be a sin. That is not something "you" did. You do not control what you dream about, they just happen. your "sinful" Thoughts during the day does! Do you not choose what you think about? But you do not choose what you "dream" about while you're sleeping. dreaming is the Brain's Housecleaning,of whatever went on during the day! So!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ruth34611 Joined Sat 08/02/08 Posts: 32402	Sat 09/15/12 08:52 AM
The naughty day dreams have nothing to do with nocturnal orgasms. Google why people have them and you will see that it's a hormonal thing. The body is producing more testosterone and this is what causes them. The sexy dreams are the body's way of creating the scenario necessary to have an orgasm without touching yourself.

Leigh2154 Joined Sun 10/02/11 Posts: 16479	Sat 09/15/12 09:19 AM
Does the bible speak against wet dreams? And is it a sin? Again what cause it? Question: "Is a wet dream / nocturnal emission a sin?" Answer: Wet dreams / nocturnal emissions are fairly common in the lives of men. The Bible mentions "emissions" in a few places (Leviticus 15:16,18,32; 22:4; Deuteronomy 23:10). Deuteronomy 23:10 specifically refers to nocturnal emissions: "If one of your men is unclean because of a nocturnal emission, he is to go outside the camp and stay there." Many young men (and older men) struggle with this concept. Is a wet dream / nocturnal emission sinful? How can it be a sin if we have no control over it? Ultimately, we cannot control what we dream about or what happens with our bodies while we are asleep. However, if we are filling our minds with lustful / sinful things during the day, it will likely show up in our dreams. A nocturnal emission is a natural bodily function that is made more frequent by sexual over-stimulation. A nocturnal emission is not sinful in and of itself, but it can be the result of sinful thoughts, desires, and input. If you have a wet dream / nocturnal emission, examine your thought life. Examine what sort of images you are exposing yourself to. If you find that you have allowed yourself to be "inflamed" by lust, confess that to the Lord and asking for His help in overcoming it. In such a case, the wet dream / nocturnal emission is the result of sin, not a sin in and of itself. Follow the words of Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things.” If you find that the nocturnal emission / wet dream was simply the result of the body naturally "relieving itself," you do not need to confess anything to the Lord. The Old Testament law was very ceremonial in its treatment of bodily discharges, for men and women. Thankfully, we are not bound by these regulations. A man who has had a wet dream / nocturnal emission is not "unclean." Again, the issue is what is going on with your mind. The reactions of our bodies are the result of what takes place in our minds (Matthew 12:34-35). http://www.gotquestions.org/wet-dreams.html

CowboyGH Joined Mon 10/05/09 Posts: 13651	Sat 09/15/12 09:27 AM
Does the bible speak against wet dreams? And is it a sin? Again what cause it? Question: "Is a wet dream / nocturnal emission a sin?" Answer: Wet dreams / nocturnal emissions are fairly common in the lives of men. The Bible mentions "emissions" in a few places (Leviticus 15:16,18,32; 22:4; Deuteronomy 23:10). Deuteronomy 23:10 specifically refers to nocturnal emissions: "If one of your men is unclean because of a nocturnal emission, he is to go outside the camp and stay there." Many young men (and older men) struggle with this concept. Is a wet dream / nocturnal emission sinful? How can it be a sin if we have no control over it? Ultimately, we cannot control what we dream about or what happens with our bodies while we are asleep. However, if we are filling our minds with lustful / sinful things during the day, it will likely show up in our dreams. A nocturnal emission is a natural bodily function that is made more frequent by sexual over-stimulation. A nocturnal emission is not sinful in and of itself, but it can be the result of sinful thoughts, desires, and input. If you have a wet dream / nocturnal emission, examine your thought life. Examine what sort of images you are exposing yourself to. If you find that you have allowed yourself to be "inflamed" by lust, confess that to the Lord and asking for His help in overcoming it. In such a case, the wet dream / nocturnal emission is the result of sin, not a sin in and of itself. Follow the words of Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things.” If you find that the nocturnal emission / wet dream was simply the result of the body naturally "relieving itself," you do not need to confess anything to the Lord. The Old Testament law was very ceremonial in its treatment of bodily discharges, for men and women. Thankfully, we are not bound by these regulations. A man who has had a wet dream / nocturnal emission is not "unclean." Again, the issue is what is going on with your mind. The reactions of our bodies are the result of what takes place in our minds (Matthew 12:34-35). http://www.gotquestions.org/wet-dreams.html I'm sorry, but this verse mentions nothing of nocturnal emissions. Deuteronomy 23:10 10 If there be among you any man, that is not clean by reason of uncleanness that chanceth him by night, then shall he go abroad out of the camp, he shall not come within the camp Mentions nothing of anything of the sexual area neither.

CowboyGH Joined Mon 10/05/09 Posts: 13651	Sat 09/15/12 09:28 AM
Does the bible speak against wet dreams? And is it a sin? Again what cause it? No, would not be a sin. That is not something "you" did. You do not control what you dream about, they just happen. your "sinful" Thoughts during the day does! Do you not choose what you think about? But you do not choose what you "dream" about while you're sleeping. dreaming is the Brain's Housecleaning,of whatever went on during the day! So!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not specifically. And if and when this is true, it is still not done intentionally. It naturally happens without your effort, therefore you can not be held accountable for it happening.