There are those who like to say that the Bible does not condemn homosexuality. Various verses are cited (out of context) and the verses that people use to show that homosexuality is wrong are explained away. The world wants to change God's words and meanings into something more suitable to its sinful desires. Nevertheless, the truth stands: The Bible condemns homosexuality as a sin. Let's look at what it says.
Lev. 18:22, "You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination."
Lev. 20:13, "If there is a man who lies with a male as those who lie with a woman, both of them have committed a detestable act; they shall surely be put to death. Their bloodguiltness is upon them"
1 Cor. 6:9-10, "Or do you not know that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, 10nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, shall inherit the kingdom of God."
Rom. 1:26-28, "For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the natural function for that which is unnatural, 27and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error. 28And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper."
Homosexuality is clearly condemned by the Bible. It goes against the created order of God. He created Adam and then made a woman. This is what God has ordained and it is what is right. Unlike other sins, homosexuality has a severe judgment administered by God Himself. This judgment is simple: They are given over to their passions. That means that their hearts are allowed to be hardened by their sins (Romans 1:18ff). As a result, they can no longer see the error of what they are doing. Without an awareness of their sinfulness, there will be no repentance and trusting in Jesus. Without Jesus, they will have no forgiveness. Without forgiveness, there is no salvation.
What should be the Christian's Response to the Homosexual?
Just because someone is a homosexual does not mean that we cannot love him (or her) or pray for him (her). Homosexuality is a sin and like any other sin, it needs to be dealt with in the only way possible. It needs to be laid at the cross, repented of, and never done again.
As a Christian, you should pray for the salvation of the homosexual the same you would any other person in sin. The homosexual is still made in the image of God -- even though he is in grave sin. Therefore, you should show him same dignity as anyone else you come in contact with. However, this does not mean that you are to approve of their sin. Don't compromise your witness for a socially acceptable opinion that is void of godliness.
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2007-02-27 06:27:07
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answered by Anonymous
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It is Old Testament and right there alongside with the thing about prawns being abominable, something about men together shouldn't be laying lays of women. which doesn't exactly translate as homosexuality in my book.
But the Ten Commandments are quite clear that people should not bear false witness against their neighbours, it is forbidden... so any Christians who are defaming and vilifying gays are destined for hell big time I guess...oh well!
2007-02-27 06:29:39
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answered by CHEESUS GROYST 5
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It's not too far from this verse at Deuteronomy 22:5:
"A woman shall not wear man's clothing, nor shall a man put on a woman's clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God."
Women who wear pants, men who wear unisex shoes, welcome to the Abomination Club.
2007-02-27 06:40:15
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answered by Sweetchild Danielle 7
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1 Corinthians 6 :9-10 - Don't you know that those who do wrong will have no share in the Kingdom of God? Dont' fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, who are idol worshipers, adulterers, male prostitutes, HOMOSEXUALS, theives, greedy people, drunkards, abusers, and swindlers- none of these will have a share in the Kingdom of God.
It clearly condemns homosexuality along with other stuff like drunkardness which people think is ok.
2007-02-27 07:07:23
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answered by Kenny 3
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There are verses all throughout the Old Testament-I've read them but I can't remember the books or verses. But, there are no mentions in the New Testament. Same with slavery. That relationship (slavery) is talked about in parables but Jesus' never says anything about either.
2007-02-27 06:29:29
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answered by strpenta 7
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do you ask a book to what shirt you should put on every day? do you ask it to hold you at night? No!!!! then why ask it to tell you who to love and who not to? I'm sorry but no Human can tell you what is right or wrong for you. if it was wrong in your god's eyes he/she would put a stop to it.
2007-02-27 06:34:23
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answered by Shinigami's child 2
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The same can be said of eating pork
2007-02-27 06:30:19
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answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7
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mostly it's in leviticus. it's really sad that peope think the bible is such a great book, when it has been responsible for the vast majority of bloodshed in history
2007-02-27 06:29:41
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answered by C_Millionaire 5
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what about the one that says shellfish is forbidden? seriously if i ever catch a anti gay activist christian eating at a red lobster or joes crab shack i will berate them with thier own bible.
2007-02-27 06:28:13
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answered by Anonymous
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Romans 1.16-32
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed [it] unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Because that, when they knew God, they glorified [him] not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. And even as they did not like to retain God in [their] knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them."
2007-02-27 06:26:32
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answered by Q 6
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