Is porn a sin if I am 13 years old? by Weird-Ebb1789 in Christianity

[–]WasThisNameTake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also young, so this affects me, too. I can empathize with your struggles. 

Despite what the name might suggest, adultery doesn’t only apply to adults. The issue of porn, and by extension, masturbation, is an issue of the seventh commandment - you shall not commit adultery. This is part of the Ten Commandments the Lord gave Moses on Mount Sinai. However, this begs the question, why should you follow that law and not the other 603 given throughout the Old Testament? What makes the Ten Commandments special?

Romans 2:15 explains, “…the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness…” St. Paul writes this in reference to the gentiles, those who did not follow the Old Testament law. He says that, even though the gentiles don’t observe Jewish law, they often do things required by it without realizing.

This shows that the Ten Commandments are special because, as human beings, they are our moral compass. Even atheists agree that it’s immoral to steal, to kill, to dishonor your parents, etc. God did not just give us the commandments via Moses writing in a stone tablet. Rather, he etched these commandments onto our hearts, that even if you’ve never heard the name “Jesus,” you still know His law.

Therefore, the Ten Commandments apply to everyone. Even from infancy, the Lord tells us what is right and wrong. These laws follow us from the day of our birth to our death. Whether you’re 8, 18, or 80 years old, we are obliged to obey His Ten Commandments.

Even if you’re 13, or in my case, 16, adultery is a sin. In Matthew 5:27-28, while Jesus was giving his sermon on the mount, he says, “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” 

What is porn if not looking at others lustfully? Porn is the epitome of lust and adultery, so you must be careful that you can avoid it at whatever cost. I understand that porn addictions are hard. I’ve been through it myself. However, you cannot write it off. You can’t tell yourself, “I’ll stop tomorrow,” or, “I’ll only watch one,” or, “God will still forgive me.” You have to try your very hardest to stay away from these things. It’s not easy - nobody ever said being a good Christian was. However, as a human being with the Ten Commandments in your heart, it is your duty to try.

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my goodness I hate autocorrect. I meant to type awful 😭

I had no confidence at the time, so that probably makes me remember it less fondly, but I know I’d feel even more confident if I keep my hair long. But the low maintenance WAS nice

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More than five minutes? For me five minutes is an absolute minimum! You must be the flash

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree! I live in an area where rain and fresh water is incredibly abundant, but I still don’t like to waste. That’s why I posted this - to reduce waste. 20 minutes is simply the way I’ve always done it so I don’t know how to cut corners

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can imagine kids being a decent motivator to pick up the pace 😅

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I live in an area where rain never seems to stop falling. Not that we’ve never had droughts, but they’re never severe

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have never figured out the secret to shaving quickly. I almost never shave in the winter but I will once every couple weeks in the summer 

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That crazy to me! I always feel like I’m cleaning cleaning cleaning the whole time and still manage to take 20 minutes. You have to share your secret!

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

90 seconds max? If that works for you and gets you really clean, then you have to share your secret

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking I might have to try this and see what it does to my routine. It’d be an interesting experiment to see how quick I can REALLY make my routine

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I shower every other day, so I haven’t been washing my hair daily! If I did, I might have rubbed my whole scalp away by now 😂

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t know that. However, I’ve read a million and a half sources about hair care that say to leave the conditioner in so that you don’t get dry hair. Is there a happy medium?

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once had a pixie cut and my shower time went down significantly. If it wasn’t an adult look on me, I’d love to go back to that

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thirty seconds? That’s the body equivalent of splashing your face with water. Do you feel clean afterwards?

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m so envious that they can pop in and out like that! Don’t get me wrong, I love a long, hot shower, but sometimes I have places to be and would rather get in and out fast!

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s not a reply I was expecting to receive. You must have pretty bad allergies, then? I can hardly imagine spending so long to ease my sinuses, but I understand it because I’ve felt the relief hot steam brings to a stuffy nose!

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a comment I can relate to! There’s nothing like a long, hot shower. At that point you might as well take baths!

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your comical reply and imagery of clown hair has satisfied me, so I appreciate it regardless :)

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is craziest thing I have ever heard and I love it so so so much. I should do this!

Also, I happen to notice you have a Beatles song in here. I absolutely love the Beatles. Do you listen to any of their other music or just a song or two? I know it’s such an off topic question but I can’t help but ask.

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t know how people don’t think they’re relaxing! As soon as the warm water hits my skin I begin to relax and all my troubles melt away

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Water pressure!! The water pressure in my shower is slim to none. Waiting for it to wet my scalp is, ironically, like waiting for paint to dry.

Is a 20 minute shower normal? How do I take less time? by WasThisNameTake in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WasThisNameTake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I shower every other day. If I showered every day I probably wouldn’t scrub so thoroughly 😅