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Gay Weddings
lilitalienboi16:
--- Quote from: Dave in Tenn on April 03, 2015, 04:03:34 PM ---It's the kind of 'rhetorical' question I try to avoid. Especially true in this case, because I never go to weddings to which I am not invited. But let's say I was close enough to one or both parties so that I WAS invited. I think I would go. Of course, I don't know that for sure.
And then that work will be judged, as will anybody's who did not attend, and the ones getting "wedded" too. I'm very VERY glad that we have a Judge who judges right. As per usual, I'd take my chances being 'judged' by guys with bibles. Water off a duck's back, usually. There is ONE LORD, ONE FAITH, ONE BAPTISM. I kinda think I know what that means now. Nobody goes forever without living it.
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Dave, you're absolutely right, every act will be judged, even ones such as these. That too gives me peace of mind. I pray that my inquiries are merely God stirring me to a deeper understanding of who He is. I'm just trying to get some clarity. What would Christ do? I just don't see Christ attending a gay wedding ceremony to celebrate it. Maybe to upbraid it like He did the money changers in the temple? I don't know.
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Ray said this: "However, when sinning becomes a way of life, and the sins are of a certain magnitude and grossness, God hates the sinner as well as his sins."
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Most of us here are trying to overcome our sins through God's spirit so we don't fall into this category but much of the world has no problem living in sin. Many even live in grossness and magnitude that ray talked about to the point that God hates them. These things are clearly seen in the murderous rampages going on in the middle east today for starters.
Does homosexuality rise to such heights too? Seems extreme to think so but I suppose my mind asks the question.
God bless,
Alex
lurquer:
Nothing to worry about here, Alex. As I've pointed out before, there is no such thing as "gay marriage".
Men cannot, by definition, "marry" men. Nor can women "marry" each other. It's a modern--and wholly unscriptural--fallacy. Ridiculous, really.
God calls this behavior an ABOMINATION. It is, in no way, a "marriage" or a "union". On the contrary, the scriptures label this conduct as defiling. And worse, fornication (especially sodomy) is an especially egregious sin in that it is the ONE sin that is against your own body (ICor 6:18). According to Paul, homosexual fornication in particular is a sin "WORTHY OF DEATH". As a Bible-believing follower of Jesus, why on earth would you think otherwise? WHO, in their right mind, would "celebrate" this bizarre and wicked human behavior--christian or not?
This stuff is easy. Why do you all seem so confused about it?
noeleena:
Hi,
Take it as you see fit ,
Im involved with many 1000.s of people many are my friends and a few are very close ,
many I have got to know through work meetings and our many groups ,
Before and I told Jos the same thing this was some 9 years ago , I was going to meet many 1000.s of people I know nothing about and I was not to say any thing or to ? why I was to get involved with them and also told not to judge any who are different .
or ? why , I was to accept them their difference and treat them as people and as friends , I have done that and still doing that yes many I know their life history and many have been treated badly and with contempt and killed and many other details I wont repeat ,
My detail was / is to be there for them to stand next to them and hug them and give them something that they know they are loved wonted and to be blessed in a way they know comes from on high . some of us are called to be where we are needed,
For myself I would not have gone to the places I have been or have meet those I have let alone hug or get to know , yet im accepted and given many doors to go through ,
Do I have any answers as to why ,,,,,,not really .....yet when you trust and give of your self to the one who goes before you then I will follow where im meant to go ,
There maybe many things I really don't like and rather not go to yet I have no fear of im there because im needed there , and this about gay people is no different if im asked or needed I,ll go and be there , ,
The Lord works in ways we don't understand , just ask and be Lead in the way you,r meant to go , and leave the ?s aside ,
and don't judge another no matter what , yes its hard yes its tough and im so glad im not incharge and being open to The Lord is all that is asked of us , and to follow ,
...noeleena...
zvezda:
--- Quote from: lilitalienboi16 on April 03, 2015, 09:27:58 PM ---I have zero issue providing regular services to gay couples, interacting with them, hanging out with them, etc...
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The way I see it, helping a lesbian couple conceive a child is not just "providing regular services" in God's eyes. They won't get sick or die if you don't help them.
--- Quote from: lilitalienboi16 on April 03, 2015, 09:27:58 PM ---Christmas, easter, etc... are entirely different in my eyes than deliberately celebrating what is clearly condemned as sinful behavior. I don't know if we can point to christmas and say its the celebration of sinful behavior. At least not every christmas is because everyone celebrates it slightly differently. Some may celebrate it with booz and alchohal and sex parties etc... then I would not attend such a christmas celebration but others may celebrate it with reverence and good honest intentions even if they are not scriptural.
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I am not saying celebrating christmas is sinful, I am just pointing out that you could physically present in a celebration of any occasions while your heart/spirit is not there. People think you are celebrating by attending the event, it's because "man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart." 1 Samuel 16: 7
I am not saying it's right to attend a gay wedding, I would avoid it if I could, but what if I couldn't...
octoberose:
I don't really like being disrespectful, but have some of you taken leave of your good sense?
What did Jesus say ?
Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,
5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?
6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
God has NOT brought two men or two women together. How can any of you stand by and act as a witness to it?
As you all know, I have a 'gay' son. I would lay down my life for him but I will Never go to a same sex "wedding". And by the way , the United States can call it marriage all they want but it is not marriage - it is plain fornication.
Love your enemies . Lay down your life for those in sin as your savior did. But don't join them in their celebration of sin!
I believe this is happening now because we are coming closer to the Day when Jesus returns. The Bible starts with creation and then setting up male and female identity. It is not a surprise that we are violating the very core of our being.
Is the very elect of God becoming "Americanized" in their view of homosexuality? Well, sadly some have.
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