Is a wet dream / nocturnal emission a sin?
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 I 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 t