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Bible Question:
I was researching homosexuality on this website, and everyone seems to point to 1 Cor 6:9, as proof that homosexuality is wrong. The problem that I have is that this verse names every sin, and every human being falls under one of those categories, so why do people ignore the rest of the verse, and pick on homosexuals. Every human being is either an idolater, adulterer, covetous, swindler, immoral, or a fornicator in some way are another. Why are all these people allowed to be Christians, but homosexuals are not. Every human being is a sinner and being a homosexual is no different from being a fornicator, God said sexual immorality is wrong. Why are ministers allowed to hold positions in the church when they are not married, we know they having sex. Why are pregnant women who are not married allowed right and benefits when we know they are fornicators. Can someone please show me or advised me, where the bible singles out homosexuality as the only damning sin. For the record I am not gay, I'm married with 2 children, but I was reading some of the comments and I was outraged. My brother-in-law is gay and his brother won't talk to him because the bible says it's wrong, however he is not married and lost his virginity at 14. |
Bible Answer: I realize that this post is a few months old, but I just stumbled across it. Just a few comments. 1 Cor 6:9 is certainly not the only verse that teaches that homosexuality is a sin. I realize your are not saying that, but the point is that homosexuality is taught to be sin from the OT to the NT. That's not the point here though. I believe the point of concern here is that of repentance. It is not the person who has committed a homosexual act(s) that is the problem. If that person has repented, asked for and received forgiveness and is saved, he/she is just like the rest of us. A sinner saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. It is the unrepentant person that is the problem. We all sin as the bible clearly declares, even after we are saved we fall short and grieve God's Spirit when we are disobedient. A saved person is marked by certain characteristics some of which include: feeling guilty and remorseful when we sin; acknowledging sin as sin and repenting; ultimately realizing that it is only through the power of God that we can be free of any particular sin. So, a person who says "I am homosexual" and CONTINUES willfully in that lifestyle, is without repentance. If they denie that homosexuality is a sin, they call God a liar. If they acknowledge it as a sin but continue willfully in it without remores and refuse to repent, they thumb their nose at God and reject His truth and forgiveness. This is true of any continuous and will sinful behavior. Your wrote: "Why are ministers allowed to hold positions in the church when they are not married, we know they having sex." That's a bold and unfair statement of judgment you have made against unmarried ministers. Uncalled for and inappropriate. If a minister, or any other professing Christian is continuing unrepentant in any sinful behavior they should be held accountable by God's word and dealt with accordingly. One unique thing about those who claim to be christians and choose to continue to live a homosexual lifestyle is that they disregard the clear teachings of Scripture. They say that the bible does not teach that it is wrong. One way they justify their behavior is by making the same argument that you have made; saying that homosexuality is no more a sin than any othere sin. By this, they justify continuing in their sin by arguing that all christians continue to sin. Again, repentance is not found in that. The next thing we know, the church will be accepting homosexuality as a legitamate choice and way of life and the church will even begin to ordain homesexuals as pastors and priests. Oh wait! That is already happening. The best way to research homosexuality is to see what the Scriptures say about it. There are so many passages regarding this issue that it would be difficult to quote or even list them all, especially here. I suggest reading Romans 1:18-32 to start. Hope this is helpful, Jeff |