Talking about homosexuality

Talking about homosexuality In the mid-anni'90, a Presbyterian minister name Steve Brown conducted an interview with the largest gay lesbian pastor of the Church in America. Steve had already laid the groundwork for dialogue on the expected, conservative, fundamentalist position on homosexuality. In essence, you do not agree on the obvious and refused to "go." Instead, Steve displayed one of the most loving, involved a Christian from the examples I have seen and met with this woman. In this way, I felt, smooth and quite frankly a shame that people like all the other gay Christians sin. He explained that when a person becomes guilty of his sins, godly sorrow produces repentance of sins. He admitted that, as a Christian homosexual same, just has not been convicted ... convicted, yes, with other believers ... convicted, but not by the Holy Spirit. Steve replied: "We realize that some 'sound like a heretic in the gay community, saying these things ...." She nodded," Well, it's the truth. " The presentation was so touching, so inspiring that the station ran the program a great demand. Brown remained conscious throughout the interview that while the Apostle Peter said, "always ready to respond to everyone who asks you to give reason for the hope that you," he said, "But do this with gentleness and respect "(1 Peter 3:15). She was speaking on behalf of all the gays around the world? Doubts. No more of your world for now I really reading this article. The point is, as the minister spoke lesbian, like many of us are knowlingly in secret, doing what is sinful, however, persist? We can also pray with fervor, in silence, then God help us. I was there. Especially in terms of forgiveness, to know what was required of me, but they want a few moments when they hate someone guts.Is homosexuality a sin? According to Scripture, I think it is very clear that they are. As you read Genesis 19:4-5, Leviticus 18:22, 20:13, Romans 1:26-27, I Corinthians 6:9-10, I Timothy 1:9-10, it seems clear. Not to forget, homosexuality is a sin no worse than eating too much hatred, gossip, doubt, disbelief, anger, rebellion and theft. My sins are no longer and, consequently, of the Cross of Christ, are forgiven and forgotten forever. Because his mercy is new every moing, literally have no past, every day! That's great news! The best news is that this forgiveness and mercy for all. Now that is love, hope-filled message that Christians should share with those caught in the gay lifestyle. To say nothing of those caught in adultery, substance abuse, unforgiveness or any other sin. Rather than pointing the unfeeling finger of accusation, we must ask ourselves if we are to benefit from that first pull stone.Do us? Sunday was a preaching years ago and announced that it was considering publishing a banner on the road that says: "This Sunday is Gay Day!" Silence is the A group. Some laughed nervously. Very revealing. In love-meter, I am afraid that is not where I thought that they were often group.Too as a whole, the Body of Christ seems more conceed with the appearance of us in slavery to an individual can be charged with. Come through our spiritual checklists was baptized? Do you attend church? This is a regular in Sunday school? We may never know what another person is struggling with deep inside - and not, as we continue in our methods prescribed typicaly what is called "ministry." Homosexuality, a life as an abused child, the dependence of everything from poography to the pot, thoughts of suicide ... know anyone who may be wrestling with these problems. Too often, that to address the church attendance as a measure of how well our of a person is doing. We are so impressed by the appearance, are not we? On the contrary, God sees the heart (I Samuel 16:7). But digress.Tolerance at all costs! Tolerance has become the sole absolute of our society, the queen mother of all social values. Children are hearing that he preached daily in Secular Places of indoctrination (sorry ... Public Schools) and in the media. Unbeknowst for most Christians, tolerance is a threat to our faith.Some can say that tolerance is limited to recognize and respect all beliefs, practices, etc., if we agree with them or not. After all, we are all entitled to our opinion, right? Today, tolerance means to consider every individual beliefs, values, lifestyles and truth claims as equally valid. Therefore, not only have equal rights to our beliefs - we do - but these days, all beliefs are considered equal. It is no longer sufficient to respect the rights of another person, which is expected to support their beliefs, values and lifestyles as well.That is, of course, unless those beliefs are Christian in nature. Then open a season.When openly discussing the divinity of Christ, His sinless life, his resurrection, which is the only path to salvation, people get up in arms. We heard things like: "How dare you say that" The use of a T-shirt that says "Jesus is Lord" is to imply that no one else can be, and that makes people crazy. As a Christian speaker Josh McDowell says: "The question is no longer the truth of the message, but the right to proclaim it. In the new cultural climate, any unpopular message can be called "intolerant" and therefore be repressed. "Former President Bill Clinton linked to as" hate crimes "to intolerance when he was in office and said:" The security threat to the No. 1 [nation] is the persistence of old, even primitive hatreds . Since is''equal intolerance, hatred? in the current version of tolerance. If homosexuality is conceed, the Bible, fundamentalist, conservative Christians and Jesus himself is taking quite a beating. Worldwide, countries are increasingly embracing gay agenda.Tolerance at all costs? Romans 6: 23 says: "... The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eteal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. " William Barclay paraphrases the verse this way: "If we received the payment which had been acquired from the dead, but outside his grace that God has given us life. "The word" salary "(opsonia) in the original Greek language means" the provision of money or supplies to an army paid. Soldiers ea their salaries were paid in food daily. Non-payment of wages in full, without any need to lea deductions.Another Greek word is metanoia or "Repent." Literally means "change of mind." It's not too late. But just as the "straight" world Christian is charged with the sins of his own, which must remain aware that there are people out there who love the Lord, despite being gay. We, too, may be in need of repentance, ie, changing our minds, too. All Christians are to teach the new disciples, as well as our children to embrace all people, but notALL beliefs. We can all listen and lea, not necessarily agree with them. You can speak with humility, but with courage the truth, even if it becomes the object of derision. Jesus said that all people who hate us for that. Make sure that if someone hates you, it's only because of Jesus and not because you hate too.Legal gay marriage from around the world: Belgium legalized gay marriage in the first 2002.Britain plans to introduce legislation authorizing civil unions for same-sex couples legal recognition with most of the rights enjoyed by married partners.Canada: legalized gay marriage in July 2005.Denmark: The first country to legalize marriages between same sex, in 1989, after couples adoption rights . Other Nordic countries, following 1990s.France: Allows civil unions since 2000.Germany: Introduced civil unions in the Netherlands 2001: became the first country to legalize gay marriages in 2001.Portugal simple: couples lesbians and homosexuals who live together acquire the same rights as heterosexuals in common law marriages.Spain: legal gay marriage in June 2005.South Africa recognized the rights of homosexuals in its constitution after apartheid ended in 1994. Activists are preparing litigation to which the common law definition of marriage extended to include same-sex couples.Switzerland: Its largest city, Zurich, started recognizing same-sex couples registered in the month of July 2005. Geneva also recognizes same-sex couples, although grants them fewer rights.In the United States, Massachusetts, was the only one that allows gay marriage, Vermont and Connecticut have approved civil same-sex unions. Califoia is feeling pressure.In Jim Nelson Black's book "When Nations Die," as described by the fall of all the great empires of the world, he writes, "sexual promiscuity has led to the collapse of these nations can ...." also say that homosexuality was widespread within the empire fell, it was the immorality of reference as "straight." Abortion, infanticide and strangulation in children are common in these "advanced" cultures, such as unwanted babies were seen as a burden in an environment of shedding of innocent blood hedonism.The really put a curse on the earth . It was not just homosexuality that every power of death. E 'stato il perverse hedonism of those who were directly and "normal" too.What God requires usDo stop telling the truth? No, when Jesus said: "If you abide in my word, you are my disciples. and you know the truth and the truth shall make you free "(John 8:31,32). The truth is that Jesus himself said, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me "(John 14:6). It 'been a liar or a fool, that really was - and is Lord of all things.But when it comes to truth, we must be sure that we are speaking the truth in love, as the Bible says in Ephesians 4: 15 thus, we will "grow in Christ." God knows who could use some growth. Would love those who say they are gay? If you were / are gay, you / do you like the Christians, which are rights whose lifestyle has been charged with the sin? One final thought on the issue of tolerance to Amore. Josh McDowell says: "Tolerance says," You must approve of what I do. "Love replied:" I must do something more, I love you even when your behavior offends me. "Tolerance says," you must agree with me. "Love responds," I have to do something more difficult, I will tell you the truth, because I believe that the truth shall make you free. " "Tolerance says," You must allow me to have my way. "Love replied:" I must do something more, I would plead with you to follow the correct path, because I think it's worth the risk. "Tolerance seeks to be inoffensive; risks.Tolerance love glorifies division; unity.Tolerance does not cost anything in search of love, love is testing the costs everything.Jesus of prayer and pastoral that.Need? Write or IM me team1min@aol.comEvery blessing! Michael A servant of God T.e.a.m. Ministries A message of Discipleship and encouragement to the Body of Christ P.O. Box 633 Stephenville, Texas 76401   BLOG: Michael has been the spread of e-mails of Discipleship and encouragement to Christians of all denominations Since 1999. They are literally reaching millions each week and the messages are re-published in other Christian sites, used as study groups of the Bible, and are used by those in the ministry of preaching guide.