Homosexuals

[DianaB]

Wow!!! I leave for the weekend and, man, you decide to discuss a HOT topic!!! Sorry I wasn't here with my two cents, but I think that Marilyn did a good job of covering what the Bible has to say about it and I agree with what she had to say.

[Marilyn]

I'm sorry, but there is just one more thing that I just cannot let go by without comment on this thread. Probably the best known passage in the entire Bible is Matthew 7:1, "Judge not, that ye be not judged."

And yet we are told in James 5:19-20, "Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins."

And in Galatians 6:1-2, "Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Bear one another?s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."

How can we fulfill these scriptures if we do not do a little bit of judging. We must maintain an attitude of meekness and truth. A lot of it has to do with our attitude. Everything that we do should be done out of love, not spite or hatred.

PS, I'm not trying to show off my "great biblical knowledge". I have a lot to learn!!! I have been studying since childhood under some very good teachers, and teach myself. You learn so much more when you teach something. I don't pretend to be perfect. I'm a work in progress, but I try to know God's Word and would feel as though I had done wrong if I know the truth and do not share it. We should not hide the truth out of fear that someone may not approve.

[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by DianaB

Wow!!! I leave for the weekend and, man, you decide to discuss a HOT topic!!! Sorry I wasn't here with my two cents, but I think that Marilyn did a good job of covering what the Bible has to say about it and I agree with what she had to say.

Thank you, Diana. I can tell from some of your previous posts that you share a love of God's Word. I was wondering where you were while this was going on. Have a wonderful week!!