You’ve Been Invited To A [Fill In The Blank]: Should You Go?

heidelblog.net ^ | May 13, 2014 | R. Scott Clark

[The_Republic_Of_Maine]

"To my knowledge, I don’t even know any homosexuals."

God has blessed you.

[The_Republic_Of_Maine]

"I do not believe it is possible to show your love to a homosexual who is getting married to another homosexual while politely declining the invitational and not sending a gift. But that is showing your love, unless you act out of a spirit of hatred, because it is speaking, as Paul put it, ἀληθεύοντες ἐν ἀγάπῃ, the truth in love."

I understand that and you understand that, but the homosexual will not.

[redhawk.44mag]

??? How would I even know someone was a homosexual, if they didn’t let it be known?

[chuckles]

....." but the homosexual will not.".....True, but the homosexual doesn't understand anything because he is dead. Your job is to live the Christian life and spread the gospel. God will deal with the dead. When God revealed His Spirit to you, you came to life and was able to see, hear, and think. Without the Spirit, people are as dead as an armadillo on the center stripe of the highway. It's not really important what you say to them because God will open the ears of the ones He wants. Your job is to just keep saying it.

When you get down to the conversation of, "I know you are but what am I?", you should dust off your shoes and move on. Casting pearls before swine does no good. The Holy Spirit is in control of who God calls and who isn't called. Even homosexuals can overcome with Christ as was stated in Corinthians where Paul named some sins and then said "And such were some of you." I don't even argue about being born that way or not, God will deliver anyone from any stronghold. Even Paul complained about a "thorn" in his side but God said His grace was sufficient. We don't really know if the "thorn" was of the flesh or a mental conflict.

The main job for the Christian is to stop rebelling against God and start agreeing with Him. An active homosexual is in direct conflict with God's Will. If he abstains, he can be saved as well as any Christian in temptation with sin. Many people can't pass a $5 bill on a table without figuring how they are going to get it in their pocket unnoticed. Everyone has their weaknesses, but God, can overcome them for you. If you have the opportunity to speak to a homosexual in a normal voice, perhaps God has prepared his heart to receive what you are saying. You will know within a sentence or 2 if he will receive it. If he refuses, then his blood is not on your hands. Passing someone up, however, could be a mark against you, and if they die and go to hell, their blood could be on your hands.

We weren't saved to sit in our living rooms and watch TV for the next 30 years. There is a harvest and very few workers. God wants us involved in His Kingdom. Loving a homosexual enough to open your pie hole for Christ is just Christianity 101. It is even possible to be persecuted or killed serving Christ, but we aren't even willing to speak with someone for their own salvation. I know Christians that are hesitant to even speak with their own children saying they can make up their own mind when they are older.

[The_Republic_Of_Maine]

??? How would I even know someone was a homosexual, if they didn’t let it be known?"

The US was a much nicer place when they kept it to themselves. Here in Maine they flaunt it.

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Rep. Michaud’s op-ed column: Yes, I’m gay. Now let’s get our state back on track

My personal life has nothing to do with my ability to lead the state of Maine.

By Mike Michaud

When I entered the race for governor, I did so because I love the state of Maine and am tired of seeing it dragged in the wrong direction. There was never any question that it would be a tough race, but I know I have the vision, the experience and the commitment to lead Maine forward. ... http://www.pressherald.com/opinion/Mike_Michaud__Yes__I_m_gay__Now_let_s_get_our_state_back_on_track_.html?pagenum=full

[Chode]

i make it a point to either not know or alienate those types so i don't have to worry about these things...