For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. - John 3:16
Ok, I really didn't want to jump on any bandwagon or share my opinion on this, but I can't hold my tongue any longer. I'm sick of religious zealots that have misinterpreted the Bible and the words of Jesus being the only "Christian" voices being heard. They do not represent me, and I'm sure they don't represent many other Christians either.
Now that I have that off my chest, let me get to the point and share my opinion on a controversial subject. Remember, this is my own opinion, not one that has been spoon fed to me.
In today's world, it has become popular and politically correct to be gay and also accept the homosexual way of life. Christians seem to go to extremes, and are seen as "gay haters", or some churches and pastors have changed the gospel to accept homosexuality as an acceptable way of life. Well, I hate to burst their bubble, but homosexuality is a sin. That's right I said it, it is a sin. Now, for the other side of the coin. I do not hate homosexuals and neither does God. Read the most popular Bible verse of all time, John 3:16. It doesn't matter what version you read it in, it says God loved the world. I hate to break it to you, but homosexuals are part of the world. God loves them just as much as you and I. The problem is the sin.
Just like every sin that kept me from Jesus, the same goes for homosexuals. Now I don't know all the answers, but I know this, if you accept Jesus as your savior and have a personal relationship with him, you will go to Heaven. I was a porn addict and am still constantly tempted, but I choose not to partake in my sins so I can be close to Jesus. If a homosexual accepts Jesus, but does not partake in any of their sins, I feel they can make it to Heaven. However, they must realize what sins they must overcome to do that. Just like everyone else, they cannot lust for someone, or have premarital sex, etc., and they must face the fact that the act of homosexuality is a sin.
Do not practice homosexuality, having sex with another man as with a woman. It is a detestable sin. - Leviticus 18:22
If a man practices homosexuality, having sex with another man as with a woman, both men have committed a detestable act. - Leviticus 20:13
Sin is sin folks, and according to God's word, homosexuality is sin. Just like I have urges toward my sexual sins, I believe, homosexuals have the same urges for their sins. However, I feel that anyone can overcome sin. So, can a homosexual be a Christian and make it to Heaven? I must first say that I am not God and I do not know his thoughts, but if a homosexual can overcome sin and the sins that the Bible mentions with homosexuality, I don't see why not. Granted, I do not envy them because, I feel, homosexuality could be much harder to overcome than any other sins. Can it be overcome? Sure! Read the scripture below:
Don't you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don't fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, or are thieves, or greedy people, or drunkards, or are abusive, or cheat people-none of these will inherit the Kingdom of God. Some of you were once like that. But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. - 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Notice it says "some of you were once like that." Changes can and do happen, and sinners are made right with God. I know I was. I was a porn addict, but even though I am not perfect, I have been made right with God. Plus, I constantly work on my personal relationship with my savior, so I know that people can change.
Let me add this thought right here. I'm not saying that we have to turn homosexuals into heterosexuals. Again, I don't understand God's thoughts or ways. I am saying as Christians we must love homosexuals just as God and his son Jesus do. We have been called to show the love of Jesus to the lost and let Him change them. Whether that means they overcome the unnatural urges of homosexuality and change or stay the same and overcome their sins, all we need to do is show them Jesus and let Him change their lives.
I have worked at jobs with homosexuals before, and I have enjoyed working with them. They are some of the nicest people that I have ever met before. Just because they are not living a lifestyle that I endorse doesn't mean I need to treat them terribly. Now, if they ask my beliefs and opinions on their lifestyle I tell them the truth of the Bible, but I do not treat them like trash. Do you yell at the alcoholic, or gossip, or porn addict, or drug addict, or any other sinner and tell them that God hates them? I hope not. God hates the sin not the sinner. Again I have to say this, we are called to show them Jesus and His love, not point our fingers at them and tell them God hates them.
I know this is not a popular subject, but we are faced with it none the less. We can either share the Biblical point of view or have others views forced on us. I also know that this is not politically correct, but I don't care. I would rather be right with Jesus than let my beliefs be shaped by non-believers.
Guess what boys and girls, Heaven and Hell are real places and sin is still sin. I choose to be here and fight. I fight for Jesus. I am here to plunder the gates of hell and help populate Heaven. I want to be here. I want to fight for what is right. I want to challenge you and your thoughts. Most of all, I want to follow Jesus and show his love to others. Show His love to everyone, especially those you don't agree with. If you know someone that is homosexual, show them the love of Jesus. You never know what might happen. You may be planting the seed that brings them to Jesus Christ.
No apologies from me about my opinions. I hope you are challenged. Stay strong. Get in His word. Show His love. Thanks for stopping by and God Bless...
Ok, I really didn't want to jump on any bandwagon or share my opinion on this, but I can't hold my tongue any longer. I'm sick of religious zealots that have misinterpreted the Bible and the words of Jesus being the only "Christian" voices being heard. They do not represent me, and I'm sure they don't represent many other Christians either.
Now that I have that off my chest, let me get to the point and share my opinion on a controversial subject. Remember, this is my own opinion, not one that has been spoon fed to me.
In today's world, it has become popular and politically correct to be gay and also accept the homosexual way of life. Christians seem to go to extremes, and are seen as "gay haters", or some churches and pastors have changed the gospel to accept homosexuality as an acceptable way of life. Well, I hate to burst their bubble, but homosexuality is a sin. That's right I said it, it is a sin. Now, for the other side of the coin. I do not hate homosexuals and neither does God. Read the most popular Bible verse of all time, John 3:16. It doesn't matter what version you read it in, it says God loved the world. I hate to break it to you, but homosexuals are part of the world. God loves them just as much as you and I. The problem is the sin.
Just like every sin that kept me from Jesus, the same goes for homosexuals. Now I don't know all the answers, but I know this, if you accept Jesus as your savior and have a personal relationship with him, you will go to Heaven. I was a porn addict and am still constantly tempted, but I choose not to partake in my sins so I can be close to Jesus. If a homosexual accepts Jesus, but does not partake in any of their sins, I feel they can make it to Heaven. However, they must realize what sins they must overcome to do that. Just like everyone else, they cannot lust for someone, or have premarital sex, etc., and they must face the fact that the act of homosexuality is a sin.
Do not practice homosexuality, having sex with another man as with a woman. It is a detestable sin. - Leviticus 18:22
If a man practices homosexuality, having sex with another man as with a woman, both men have committed a detestable act. - Leviticus 20:13
Sin is sin folks, and according to God's word, homosexuality is sin. Just like I have urges toward my sexual sins, I believe, homosexuals have the same urges for their sins. However, I feel that anyone can overcome sin. So, can a homosexual be a Christian and make it to Heaven? I must first say that I am not God and I do not know his thoughts, but if a homosexual can overcome sin and the sins that the Bible mentions with homosexuality, I don't see why not. Granted, I do not envy them because, I feel, homosexuality could be much harder to overcome than any other sins. Can it be overcome? Sure! Read the scripture below:
Don't you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don't fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, or are thieves, or greedy people, or drunkards, or are abusive, or cheat people-none of these will inherit the Kingdom of God. Some of you were once like that. But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. - 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Notice it says "some of you were once like that." Changes can and do happen, and sinners are made right with God. I know I was. I was a porn addict, but even though I am not perfect, I have been made right with God. Plus, I constantly work on my personal relationship with my savior, so I know that people can change.
Let me add this thought right here. I'm not saying that we have to turn homosexuals into heterosexuals. Again, I don't understand God's thoughts or ways. I am saying as Christians we must love homosexuals just as God and his son Jesus do. We have been called to show the love of Jesus to the lost and let Him change them. Whether that means they overcome the unnatural urges of homosexuality and change or stay the same and overcome their sins, all we need to do is show them Jesus and let Him change their lives.
I have worked at jobs with homosexuals before, and I have enjoyed working with them. They are some of the nicest people that I have ever met before. Just because they are not living a lifestyle that I endorse doesn't mean I need to treat them terribly. Now, if they ask my beliefs and opinions on their lifestyle I tell them the truth of the Bible, but I do not treat them like trash. Do you yell at the alcoholic, or gossip, or porn addict, or drug addict, or any other sinner and tell them that God hates them? I hope not. God hates the sin not the sinner. Again I have to say this, we are called to show them Jesus and His love, not point our fingers at them and tell them God hates them.
I know this is not a popular subject, but we are faced with it none the less. We can either share the Biblical point of view or have others views forced on us. I also know that this is not politically correct, but I don't care. I would rather be right with Jesus than let my beliefs be shaped by non-believers.
Guess what boys and girls, Heaven and Hell are real places and sin is still sin. I choose to be here and fight. I fight for Jesus. I am here to plunder the gates of hell and help populate Heaven. I want to be here. I want to fight for what is right. I want to challenge you and your thoughts. Most of all, I want to follow Jesus and show his love to others. Show His love to everyone, especially those you don't agree with. If you know someone that is homosexual, show them the love of Jesus. You never know what might happen. You may be planting the seed that brings them to Jesus Christ.
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