Beyond fear

The Advocate ^ | Nov. 6, 2001 Issue | Richard Tafel, Executive Director Log Cabin Republicans

[Khepera]

In each of the cases you represent in your copy of the scriptures you must realize that Jesus was visiting, Eating and drinking with these sinners because they had realized that they where sinners in need of salvation and he was invited to provide salvation and preach. He was not there because he desired to hang out with these people or party down or otherwise make them his friends. Your choices of scripture do not reveal this out of context however that was the case. If these folks had not been seeking salvation then Jesus would not have been there.

[Crusher138]

But what about those homosexual sinners that are seeking salvation. Should we turn from them?

It is up to God to lead people away from sin. We must live as an example of righteousness and be a tool for him to use to change the lives of those around us.

[Khepera]

We should not turn away from anyone who recognizes their activities as sin and are seeking salvation. This does not mean we have to befriend them or hang out with them in an effort to be friendly. This means we should try to lead them to our Lord Jesus Christ. If you would like to enjoin me in an effort to confess your sins with the intent of sinning no more then, I would be more than happy to do what I could to help you.