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Very well put Bianca! I agree completely. There are many church attendees who can quote extensive lengths of scripture, but are so full of self-righteous pride that their tongues spill forth only judgment. This is not God's heart nor is it the message of Jesus. Be it known, knowledge without humility and love yields a judgmental spirit.

I reflect on John chapter 8:1-11 about the woman caught committing adultery. When Christ was left standing alone with the accused, Jesus said to her, "Neither do I condemn you. Go, and sin no more." He did not judge her, nor are we to judge anyone. It is another thing to call into accountability one who claims the name of Christ and is guilty of sin that leads to death. That MUST be swiftly dealt with and as written in 1 Peter Chapter 4, judgment BEGINS in the house of the Lord. However those outside the church, who choose to live as those destroyed in Sodom and Gomorrah, must be willing to face there own consequences. It is not for us to judge.

Genetically speaking, people are often born with a propensity to misdirected affections much like children born as transgender. This is not spiritual in origin, this is a physical reality that can become a spiritual issue. Homosexuals are no more evil that anyone else who have committed sin. However, because their position in life is marked by many just scourgings of scripture, they are quickly labeled as reprobate. Can we say the man who has a lust for underage girls is born with this unnatural desire and is subject to unfair judgments? Or has the man become immoral by progressive choices that resulted in a pedophile tendency? What I do know is each person is ultimately responsible for their own choices. If I am to heed a deviation of my sexual orientation that is a perversion of God's moral absolutes, then I will receive my just end if I never repent before death.

Therefore we should choose carefully, making sure our choices reflect God's standard from his human guide book called the Bible. Inspired by God, written by man. Even if there are grammarical errors or if the story is an allegory, the Spirit that is behind the Holy Book is God's Spirit. Do not become consumed by who said what or how it is written as foolish men do. Rather be open to God's Spirit through the essense of the messages written. "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

I write this to those who ignore the clear warning in scripture regarding the homosexual lifestyle. "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God." (1 Corinthians 6:9-10) One must argue the authenticity of the scripture and deny the source of origin to justify continuing in this sin. I must say man wrote it therefore I have grounds to disqualify it. Then I am left to constuct my on moral code or what is right and wrong. Scripture quotes God, the one who sins MUST die! Christ died for us, but we must recieve His death and follow his precepts... obey his teachings.

There are members in Christ's church or who serve in the church as leadership and claim fellowship with God through Christ. The practicing homosexual is not in Christ, they do not have His Spirit nor are they genuine Christians. One cannot continue in and knowingly practice sin and have Christ's Spirit which is the seal of salvation. When Christ comes in, we are changed, despise known sin and flee from it. THAT is the test for yourself to know if your conversion is authentic. Practicing homosexuals WILL be separated from God eternally if they don't repent completely. This is an absolute truth and denying it will only increase the veil of darkness shrouding the discernment of the soul.

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