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Sexual Immorality

See also Family LifeFamily Problems and SolutionsAdultery and Satan’s System of ThingsSpirit of the WorldMoral Breakdown

For crimes involving sexual immorality, see Satan’s System of ThingsCrime and Violence

“Flee From Sexual Immorality!” Remain in God’s Love, chap. 9

Questions From Readers: If an unmarried couple spend the night together under improper circumstances, would that constitute a sin meriting judicial action? The Watchtower (Study), 7/2018

We Can Remain Chaste The Watchtower, 6/15/2015

The Bible’s Viewpoint: Adultery Awake!, 6/2015

You Can Fight Satan​—And Win!

The Bible’s Viewpoint: Premarital Sex Awake!, 9/2013

Ten Questions About Sex Answered

Why Live by Bible Standards?

The Bible’s Viewpoint: What About Living Together Before Marriage? Awake!, 10/2009

Will You Hold Fast to Your Integrity? The Watchtower, 12/15/2008 ¶10

Pursue “Holiness in God’s Fear” The Watchtower, 5/15/2008

“Flee From Sexual Immorality!” “God’s Love,” chap. 9

What About Abstinence Pledges? Awake!, 2/2007

The Bible’s Viewpoint: Does Romantic Love Justify Premarital Sex? Awake!, 11/2006

Questions From Readers: Can one be disfellowshipped for uncleanness? The Watchtower, 7/15/2006

‘What Is Jehovah Asking From You?’ (§ Cultivate Elevated Morals; § Pursue Chastity) Jehovah’s Day, chap. 8

Is Living Together a Good Foundation for Marriage? Awake!, 11/22/2004

Maintain Chastity by Safeguarding Your Heart The Watchtower, 2/15/2004

How Can Thinking Ability Safeguard You? The Watchtower, 8/15/2002

Do Not Become Forgetful Hearers The Watchtower, 6/15/2001

Gaining the Victory Over Human Weakness The Watchtower, 3/15/2001

“Keep My Commandments and Continue Living” The Watchtower, 11/15/2000

Is Bible Morality the Best?

A Godly View of Moral Cleanness

You Can Remain Morally Clean

Safeguard Your Name (§ “Do Not Desire Her Prettiness”; § ‘Do Not Rake Fire Into Your Bosom’) The Watchtower, 9/15/2000

You Can Remain Chaste in an Immoral World The Watchtower, 7/15/2000

Homosexuality

What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? Awake!, No. 4 2016

The Bible’s Viewpoint: Is Homosexuality Ever Justifiable? Awake!, 1/2012

How Can I Explain the Bible’s View of Homosexuality? Young People Ask, Volume 1, chap. 23

Young People Ask: How Can I Explain the Bible’s View of Homosexuality? (Box: What About Bisexuality?) Awake!, 12/2010

How Can I Avoid Homosexuality? Young People Ask, Volume 2, chap. 28

Young People Ask: Homosexuality​—How Can I Avoid It? Awake!, 2/2007

The Bible’s Viewpoint: Does God Approve of Same-Sex Marriage? Awake!, 4/8/2005

The Bible’s Viewpoint: Alternative Life-Styles​—Does God Approve? Awake!, 10/8/2003

Who Is to Blame​—You or Your Genes? The Watchtower, 6/1/2002

Masturbation

Endnotes (§ 24 Masturbation) Remain in God’s Love

How Can I Conquer the Habit of Masturbation? Young People Ask, Volume 1, chap. 25

Gain the Victory Over Masturbation “God’s Love,” Appendix

Young People Ask: How Can I Conquer This Habit? Awake!, 11/2006

Pornography

“Flee From Sexual Immorality!” (§ Pornography​—A First Step) Remain in God’s Love, chap. 9

You Can Resist Temptation! The Watchtower, 4/1/2014

Pornography​—Harmless or Toxic? The Watchtower, 8/1/2013

The Bible’s Viewpoint: Pornography Awake!, 3/2013

Questions From Readers: Is it possible to be disfellowshipped for viewing pornography? The Watchtower, 3/15/2012

Do You Hate Lawlessness? The Watchtower, 2/15/2011 ¶10

Turn Your Eyes Away From Worthless Things! The Watchtower, 4/15/2010 ¶9-11

Be “Zealous for Fine Works”! (§ Zealously Heed Warnings) The Watchtower, 6/15/2009

Keys to Family Happiness: Maintaining Commitment in Your Marriage The Watchtower, 11/1/2008

“Flee From Sexual Immorality!” (§ Pornography​—A First Step) “God’s Love,” chap. 9

Why Avoid Pornography? Young People Ask, Volume 2, chap. 33

Young People Ask: How Can I Avoid Pornography? Awake!, 12/2007

The Source of Evil Exposed! (§ “Safeguard Your Heart”) The Watchtower, 6/1/2007

Questions From Readers: Can one be disfellowshipped for uncleanness? The Watchtower, 7/15/2006

Why Is Pornography So Widespread?

The Harm Pornography Causes

The Bible’s Viewpoint: Pornography​—Is It Just a Harmless Diversion? Awake!, 7/8/2002

“A Hidden Public Health Hazard” The Watchtower, 4/15/2001

Is It Really So Harmful?

Protect Yourself and Those You Love

Young People

How Can I Deal With the Pressure to Have Sex? 10 Questions, question 7

What Should I Know About Sexual Assault? 10 Questions, question 8

Help for the Family: How to Talk to Your Teen About Sexting Awake!, 11/2013

Will Sex Improve Our Relationship? Young People Ask, Volume 1, chap. 24

What About Casual Sex? Young People Ask, Volume 1, chap. 26

How Can I Protect Myself From Sexual Predators? Young People Ask, Volume 1, chap. 32

How Youths Can Find Help (§ Flee From Sexual Immorality) Awake!, 9/2009

Young People, Remember Your Grand Creator Now (§ They Fell Near the Finish Line) The Watchtower, 4/15/2008

How Far Is Too Far? Young People Ask, Volume 2, chap. 4

Why Stay a Virgin? Young People Ask, Volume 2, chap. 5

How Can I Keep My Mind off Sex? Young People Ask, Volume 2, chap. 29

Young People Ask: What if I’m Invited to “Hook Up”? Awake!, 3/2007

Young People Ask: How Can I Say No to Sex at School? Awake!, 3/2006

Teen Pregnancy​—A Global Tragedy Awake!, 10/8/2004

Young People Ask: How Can I Avoid Premarital Sex? Awake!, 8/22/2004

Young People Ask: What’s Wrong With Premarital Sex? Awake!, 7/22/2004

Young People Ask: What’s So Wrong With Telephone Sex? Awake!, 2/22/2004

Young People Ask: Fathering Children​—Does It Make One a Man? Awake!, 4/22/2000