have a minister that was a homosexual that has vowed to remain celebate, or a straight individual that has the a strong lustful convictions that have the potential to lead them into trouble? Thoughtful answers are appreciated.
2007-10-23 10:06:41 · 11 answers · asked by David 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The homosexual person who vowed to remain celibate. I have been through the other situation and it's not good at all.
2007-10-23 10:29:19 · answer #1 · answered by sparki777 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We all have the potential for sin. I'd choose neither of the above and continue looking for a minister who is strongly committed to his wife.
2007-10-23 17:17:56 · answer #2 · answered by sdb deacon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure I have met, been ministered-to "by" and have served with both of the "kinds" of ministers that you have described.
Thanks be to God that the Holy Sacraments are from God and not dependent on the spiritual "condition" of the "minister"....otherwise...all would be lost and invalid. We are all sinners saved by grace. "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God."
2007-10-23 17:11:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
My opinion on this is..........
No such thing as the first example, the two don't go together because that is an abomination. Anyone can be saved by calling on God and accepting Him as their Savior
2007-10-23 17:21:10 · answer #4 · answered by karen_03625 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would rather neither one, and for the record, a preacher doesn't lead me, the Word of God does and if I don't feel a kindred spirit with a pastor, I am outta there.
2007-10-23 17:10:47 · answer #5 · answered by AJM 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NEITHER are acceptable as a Christian elder.
The True Christian Congregation today is based EXACTLY on the First Century Christian Congregation.
Jesus also said, "Do not call anyone among you 'father,' for your Father is in the Heavens. Neither call anyone 'rabbi'. " Jesus is our Teacher, and Jesus' Father is Jehovah God Almighty.
2007-10-23 17:12:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They both have their potential to fall back into sin. I'd pick the one I get along with better/the one God leads me to choose.
2007-10-23 17:09:19 · answer #7 · answered by Liberty against the NWO 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The first. I question the second ones commitment to God.
2007-10-23 17:10:52 · answer #8 · answered by D2T 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sounds to me like one of them is still habitually sinning, and one isn't anymore i would rather have the one that has stopped and been forgiven for his sins.
2007-10-23 17:12:42 · answer #9 · answered by 777 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I WOULD RATHER HAVE A RELIGION IN WHICH SEXUALITY DID NOT MATTER AT ALL.
2007-10-23 17:23:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋