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1 | Active Homosexuals: Truly Christian? | Rom 1:21 | Just Read Mark | 87245 | ||
Hi Justme. Thanks for your note. This is a difficult matter. Perhaps there are two different circumstances to deal with: those growing in faith who are still involved in some sinful practice; and those already mature in faith who turn their back on what they know. I think people often need to study the Word for some time, to be discipled in the faith, to experience God's presence in worship BEFORE they are willing to transform their key commitments in life. So we should expect to have people in our churches -- seeking the Lord -- who are quite engaged in sinful practices. We should be inviting them, seeking out our neighbours like this. I repeat my question of before: say a gay couple had bought a house together... and raised a child together... how hard it would be to abandon that life! How many commitments and vows would have to be broken! I don't think the person would see his way clear the first day of conversion. Even after giving one's life to God, there is a sanctification process that takes time. In my own experience, there are deeper and deeper levels of sin that have been given to God over successive years. (start off with obvious things like lying; later deal with pride, or insidious materialism...) I am grateful for God's leading, cleansing, and nurture. I think firm patience plays a role. (Not saying everything is OK -- but acknowledging the struggle.) As for the Corinthians passage -- I think it is about someone moving the wrong direction. If someone were to enter into a new sinful relationship -- where they have known the truth and willfully reject it. I fear we are all being a little theoretical. I posted that other question in this thread, about a "faithful response to gays/ lesbians." It seems that people have many opinions but not a lot of experience. I'd love to hear from a Christian that has worked through homosexual struggles -- to find what blessed them in their church community. Just as we have learned how to help alcoholics -- and there are good resources about this -- we need to find out how to help homosexuals. |
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2 | Active Homosexuals: Truly Christian? | Rom 1:21 | justme | 87415 | ||
Just Read Mark: Good thoughts and some emotional feelings brought out, thank you. Last week or perhaps the week before The Bible Answerman, Hank, had the founder of Exodus Ministries on. He was a homosexual and his wife was once a lesbian. They speak from experience, and are well worth listening to. You can get more information on these past progran by going to equip.org. I suspect I feel that most churches are not equiped with the communication or education as to know how to show Christian love to these fokes who need Jesus. Most likely because we do see same sexual relationships as such a wicked sin. Yet it seems other sexual sins tend to not quite as bad is done as hetrosexuals. I admit these are challenges we must face or the church will face judgement. justme |
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