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NASB | 1 Corinthians 6:9 ¶ Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 6:9 ¶ Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit or have any share in the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate [by perversion], nor those who participate in homosexuality, |
Bible Question:
I recently found out my cousin is gay. I am having a very hard time accepting this because of what the bible teaches on this act. I know him being homosexual is wrong and I worry about his salvation. But I am also afraid of accepting him because if I do I am condeming myself to accepting his kind of lifestyle as okay. I love my cousin but I am very upset over his homosexual life choice. I need help understanding why my cousin would choose to be gay and how I can overcome my fear of his life style. I am caught in two diffent worlds, my christian religon vs. the forbiiden world of homosexualaty. Anyone that can help me overcome this struggle I would apretiate it. Thank you and God bless, Kris |
Bible Answer: good afternoon kris: my prayers are with you as you wrestle with this difficult family matter. brad's advice to you was right on. the Gospels are replete with examples of Jesus being unafraid of any particular sin since all sin ultimately separates us from God and leads to death. brad's advice to love your cousin and pray for him is totally appropriate. you might also pray that the Lord provide the right opportunities for you to provide Christian witness to your cousin through your life and perhaps even in discussion with him. if its His will, the Lord will provide the words and opportunities for you to speak lovingly and truthfully--wait on His lead. the following is a link to a Christian apologetics website that has some interesting, practical information regarding this topic. http://www.carm.org/issues/homosexuality.htm i pray for your peace and strength as God leads you through this time. continue to seek Him. |