Why is masturbation wrong? 1. It can be enslaving (Rom. 6:16). 2. It is based on fantasizing and lustful thoughts (Mt. 5:28). 3. It is contrary to God’s plan for sex (Gen. 2:22-24). 4. It creates an unrealistic or inaccurate expectation for your (future) spouse (Mt. 7:12). 5. It views others only as an object for sexual gratification (1 Thes. 4:6). 6. It is an idolatrous action not in line with biblical thinking (1 Jn. 5:21).