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NASB | Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you]. |
Bible Question: How can a homosexual guy who wants to go straight get the homosexual thoughts out of his head? |
Bible Answer: Hi Prov, The same way a heterosexual guy gets the sinful, immoral, heterosexual thoughts out of his head. By being transformed by the power of God's word and His Spirit. As a heterosexual man of only 40 years of age, and having been a Christian for a long time now, I can say that it has not been a matter of instant success for me. I believe God can instantly and permanently remove these things from us but I believe that in most cases He does not. Being obedient to Him is a matter of choice followed by action. A lifestyle of obedience is learned and practiced and helps in the building of our relationship with God. You already know that the homosexual lifestyle is sinful, as is heterosexual relations outside of marriage. You now have to make the choice to repent, that is, turn away from it asking forgiveness. Next you have to ask the Lord for strength and then resist the temptation ongoing, everyday. As you become closer to the Lord and He blesses your life you will find that obeying Him becmoes easier. The thing to remember is that you do not have the strength to obey Him on your own, even if you do have the will. You have to depend on the strength that God gives you because His strength is the only hope we have if we are to truly be successful in resisting sin. I hope this is helpful. God bless you. The more time and effort we spend serving Him, the less time and effort we spend toward sin. Jeff |