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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