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Gay Marriage
octoberose:
I grieved yesterday - I knew it was coming. I have to say, BT gives me perspective I would not have had otherwise. I know God is working in the hearts of man, I know He is hardening the hearts of those who do not honor Him for a reason, and I know that this is an opportunity. It's an opportunity to show love in the midst of our political mess. It's an opportunity to speak His name and be persecuted for it. It's an opportunity to be in a culture where we are truly a peculiar people, a people set apart. How did the first and second century Christians make such a difference in those around them? They loved them, their light shone in the midst of darkness and they truly did love their enemies and did good to them. I'm asking God to give me that kind of love, because I don't have it in the abundance I need. And we here are truly peculiar because we don't fit in to almost all 'churches' . On the one hand, I have never felt so alone in my walk. On the other, I think that's probably a good place to be.
octoberose:
--- Quote from: AwesomeSavior on June 26, 2015, 01:27:16 PM ---Anyone else think the wrath of God is coming soon upon America for this perversion ruling by the Supreme Court? I'm prepping for another massive economic collapse like 2008, except I think it's going to be much worse this time.
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Yes, I do think the same thing. But I don't want to live in fear- it's all in God's hands.
lurquer:
So the High Priests of the State have decreed that sodomites and 'lesbians' are now legally sanctioned "family"... if they sign the right documents, perform the specified 'ceremonies' and pay the appropriate fees (contract with the state)...They are "married".
Whatever that means.
True believers don't have to abide by such a ruling though. The now official Law of the Land doesn't apply to Christ's followers. We don't have to acknowledge homosexual "relationships" as marital unions---as FAMILY!.
But what about Romans 13? Those believers who espouse the undiluted allegiance to the "State" (PER Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2:13-) now may find themselves in a bit of a pickle, no? What to do? ???
John from Kentucky:
--- Quote from: Neo on June 26, 2015, 09:54:17 PM ---So the High Priests of the State have decreed that sodomites and 'lesbians' are now legally sanctioned "family"... if they sign the right documents, perform the specified 'ceremonies' and pay the appropriate fees (contract with the state)...They are "married".
Whatever that means.
True believers don't have to abide by such a ruling though. The now official Law of the Land doesn't apply to Christ's followers. We don't have to acknowledge homosexual "relationships" as marital unions---as FAMILY!.
But what about Romans 13? Those believers who espouse the undiluted allegiance to the "State" (PER Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2:13-) now may find themselves in a bit of a pickle, no? What to do? ???
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No Neo, we do not believe the Scripture teach us to give undiluted allegiance to the State.
The Scriptures teach us to submit ourselves to all lawful government and rule. To pay our taxes to the government. Not to speak evil of rulers. To obey those who are over us.
However, when there is a conflict between man's rule and God's, we peacefully follow God's ways, even if we are persecuted and suffer for those beliefs.
God's Kingdom is not of this world. We follow Jesus.
Dave in Tenn:
I'm in absolutely no pickle at all.
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