One of the things that keeps me from fully being committed to Christianity their stance on homosexuals. I don't like it that I have to condemn a whole culture to have a relationship with God. What are your thoughts on the matter as a Christian?
You shouldn't believe you have to condemn a whole culture or an individual to be a Christian .
The Bible instructs Christians to spot others . We are not to sit in judgement . To spot is natural self preservation . E.g. if someone is known as a con artist then spot them as someone not to do business with . Or if someone is aggressive and arrogant then spot them as someone to avoid accordingly .
Christians are to pray for these people and any perceived enemy(s) . Pray that one day we may fellowship together and praise the Lord .
Christians have a standard . They are supposed to learn It and follow It . Everyone falls short . But there is a repentance available .
Repentance means total change of heart and mind . Repent does not mean Saturday sin , Sunday repent , Monday repeat .
It is written you are either with God or against Him . There is no middle ground .
There is no negotiating to appease your lifestyle choice . There is no “ I believe parts of Gods Word and not some parts ” as a result of human reasoning .
There is no negotiating to appease your lifestyle choice . There is no “ I believe parts of Gods Word and not some parts ” as a result of human reasoning .
People cannot mitigate God’s Instruction without consequence .
When someone comes to you with questions about what is written in Scripture show the charity of love . Be kind when talking scripture never condemning . Leave the Word with the student and let the chips fall where they fall .
We are all sinners therefor no one has the right to use God’s word to pour scorn upon anyone else . Lots of people don’t like other peoples lifestyle but in no way does God’s word allow for anyone to sit in judgement and incriminate them .
We are to share God’s word to anyone who asks of It . Bible thumpers deserve a slap on one cheek if they are getting aggressive with Scripture . And if they are Biblically literate they will turn their cheek and ask for another as Christ taught they deserve it .
Christ furthermore taught us thou shall not kill or we would be found guilty on Judgement Day . Christ went on to say anyone that provokes themselves to anger against someone else (like when its none of their business) will be found guilty on judgement day .
People are well known to escalate issues for no good reason . Peoples ego of entitlement and self pride unleashed has them looking at others with distain . Even to the point of name calling and slander which are both looked upon with the same severity as murder .
It is not the name calling per-say that is the sin . It is that it is in the persons heart to feel revulsion towards others to justify distain and slander .
It is written that if you turn your ear away from God's word , your prayers shall be an abomination to Him . In other words if someone continually snubs His Words prayers won't be heard until a change of attitude and intentions exists .
It’s yea or nay concerning God’s word . People can’t tweak God’s word to suit their lifestyle . People must tweak their lifestyle to suit God’s word . Upon humbling meditation this is very refreshing and comforting .
Never condemn or rub their face in their shortcomings that you perceive . Like the hypocrite who criticizes the smallest mote against others but is harbouring the structural support beam of sinfulness in his own ungodly eye .
Be gentle if someone is asking Biblical questions . The humble shall inherit the earth . Peacemakers through understanding shall inherit the kingdom of God .
Michael
http://www.companionchapel.com
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