The Almighty does not discriminate. All sin is horrible, as
demonstrated by the death of Jesus Christ on the cross. Penitents are saved
because their sins are forgiven through the gospel, but others will die lost
rebels.
Although
God proved his love by giving his Son to die for the world, many choose to stay
in their sins, doing “their own thing.” The Moral Judge gives sinners the
opportunity to change. His patience is salvation for some, but others wax worse
and worse.
You
recall the words of the Spanish-born philosopher about learning from the
lessons of history? Long before George Santayana graduated from Harvard,
Abraham saw the smoke rising from the cities of the plain. Many in Washington
forget about Sodom. Many in America do not believe the Bible’s account of
Gomorrah — to their shame.
Measure a
society by what is considered “normal,” and our’s is not unlike those
“tolerant” cities of antiquity. Perversion is glorified. Sodomy is “the way God
made me.” Must we debate the design of private parts? One proof of our
degenerate world is this confusion over the anatomical compatibility of male
and female.
Homosexuality
is more than a confusion over private parts. That depressing lifestyle involves
a struggle with serious psychological issues. Many individuals have resolved
their problems, renounced homosexuality, and found healing. We pray for these
people. But please understand that we are presently addressing the truth about
homosexuality.
Am I a
bigot — a homophobe? One individual advised that the church ought to be
addressing the real perverts —child molesters, rapists, and domestic abusers.
Nobody of sound mind justifies these crimes. Society is rushing to defend,
however, the homosexual lifestyle.
Homosexuality
is now an equal rights issue. Political advocacy groups, legislators, activist
judges, the media, Hollywood, and some public schools, press to legitimize the
behavior. “Gays” can’t help who they are, they say. Supposedly, we must respect
their “sexual orientation” as a matter of nature.
Some will
object to this article, even though they are not themselves partakers of the
sodomite “lifestyle.” It is not “politically correct” to call homosexuality
“sin.” Therefore, any discussion that evaluates the morality of the matter is
characterized as “gay bashing.”
I am
sorry that these rebuffed individuals may be more offended by this article than
an evil lifestyle. I am sorry that such persons are more disturbed at the tone,
than they are the filth that is taught to some school children. I regret that
these people may have their sensitivities offended by this “unloving” diatribe,
but they are not repulsed by shows like Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, by the ACLU, and by the Gay Lesbian
Straight Education Network (GLSEN).
It is
time that we are disturbed by the kind of rebellion that brought down fire from
heaven. For the moment, I am not writing to the penitent person who is
struggling with homosexuality. I am not outlining the steps for sexual purity
as a counselor. I am not addressing every kind of sin —so as to be fair and
balanced. I am talking about one point. Many in society are bending over
backwards to promote this wicked practice —a lifestyle that indicates the
erosion of moral objectivity.
Homosexuality
is wrong (1 Corinthians 6:9-10). The Bible describes it as strange fornication
(Jude 7). It is extreme rebellion against God’s design of humanity as male and
female (Romans 1:26-27). It cannot be overlooked, but it can be overcome.
A young
man was convicted of child molestation. He objected to the charge since the
16-year-old victim “consented” to the 25-year-old’s homosexual propositions.
When asked if he intended to seek counseling, the convicted felon disclosed his
reluctance. He was uncomfortable with counselors who are “off” on baptism. How
conservative! Never mind that counselor and counselee would agree that homosexuality
is destructive, degrading, and damnable.
Now, let
me talk to the sincere person who is suffering from years of sinful, homosexual
choices. One does not have to agree with the theology of an auto mechanic in
order to have his car repaired. Consider the following. If a “Christian”
psychiatrist has experience in counseling those who have lived in sexual
perversion, then one should seek whatever help is available.
Get a
referral for a qualified counselor. Call Dr. Bill Flatt of Memphis, Tennessee
(through Harding Graduate School of Religion). He has been involved in this
type of counseling for decades. Find someone with the moral foundation and
professional experience to help you leave a horrible lifestyle —the truth shall
set you free.
The
gospel freed some who were lost in homosexuality in Corinth (1 Corinthians
6:11). The blood of Christ still offers hope and healing for the penitent
sinner.
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