Posted on 07/31/2017 7:06:58 PM PDT by ReformationFan
July 31, 2017 (LifeSiteNews) — This article is intended for anyone contemplating buckling under to the pressure of the radical homosexual agenda by either participating as a vendor (e.g. wedding cake baker, florist, photographer) or as an attendee at a same-sex "marriage" ceremony. From the vantage point of Holy Scripture, this is a no brainer. Multiple books in both the Old and New Testaments condemn homosexual behavior as gravely sinful.
Even more to the point, the Bible is very clear that true marriage is a sacred union between one man and one woman. This begins with Genesis in which man and woman are together created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27). The Old Testament goes on to liken the relationship between God and Israel to the relationship between a husband and wife (Isaiah 62:5). And the New Testament analogizes the relationship between Christ and His Church to the relationship between a husband and wife (2 Corinthians 11:2).
Our Lord began his public ministry by performing a miracle at the wedding feast of Cana (John 2:1-12). And He was clear in affirming that marriage is the union of a man and a woman (Ephesians 5:31). Since homosexuality is considered a grave sin and marriage a sacred union, the concept of same-sex marriage is a sacrilege. It seeks to profane that which is holy. When a same-sex couple stands before someone acting in an official capacity and repeats words that mimic marriage vows, they are, in a very real sense, openly defying God. Their alleged public profession of their "marital" relationship is the equivalent of their publicly shaking their fist at God. And, all those present are, in effect, cheering them on in their act of sacrilege.
Based on the foregoing, all authentic Christians are called to stand up for the Truth of marriage. In doing so, they will be standing up for our Lord who is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6). Our Lord has promised that He will acknowledge before His Father those who stand up for Him, but not acknowledge those that deny Him (Matthew 10:32). Those that neither know or love our Lord will not understand this message because they are in darkness. Those that know and love our Lord will understand and heed this message because they are in the light. The darkness will not overcome the light (John 1:5).
One can call themselves a supporter of same-sex "marriage. And one can call themselves a Christian. But one cannot honestly call themselves both. This issue has caused, and will continue to cause, much conflict and consternation in our society. This is exactly what our Lord was talking about when He said that He came to bring not peace but division (Luke 12:51). The lines have never been more clearly drawn. There is no middle ground. The only question for anyone who calls themselves a "Christian" is on which side of the divide they will rise or fall.
Twisting my words, stance and attitude is not Christian.
No where hereon have I suggested accepting sodomy etc. And, if I thought a couple believed I was condoning sin—hetero or homo—I’d likely avoid their wedding.
So let's cut to the chase. Your friends Adam and Steve, who like to commit sodomy with each other, have decided to "get married". They invited you to the "wedding".
Do you attend? Ever? Under any circumstances?
I completely agree. Satan identifies us by our sins. God identifies us by name. There's a difference, I think you'll agree.
You may have missed the sarcasm in my remark to which you replied.
To attend a wedding is to give approval to it. Any claim otherwise is silly.
To attend a particular "gay" "wedding" is to approve of the very idea of "gay" "weddings" as well as to approve this particular "gay" "wedding". "Gay" "weddings" are inherently celebrations of a sin which God has called an abomination. I suggest that a Christian should be more certain about such inherently evil events than to say merely that he'd "likely avoid them".
“Satan knows your name but calls you by your sin
God knows your sin but calls you by your name.”
For one thing, going to their wedding IS showing you condone it. You give your approval of it by attending.
And it's not just about whether the couple thinks you are condoning it by attending. There are others who are watching and when they see you going, it tells them too that you condone it.
I’d have to ask The Lord. I could imagine a situation where I might.
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Your turn.
Christ railed against pride and pharisee-ism FAR MORE than the whole Bible rails against homosexuality. God’s relative priority against both seems clear from the amount of text time given to each.
Why have you failed to rail against those sins in the Church AS MUCH AS you rail against homosexuality. Yeah, I’m assuming. However, given your statements hereon, it’s a safe bet.
Romans 1:27-28
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
Seriously? Polygamy was part of the laws? Please give me verses for THAT one.
Seriously? Polygamy was part of the laws? Please give me verses for THAT one.
It would be hateful for a Christian to attend a gay wedding. It would be hateful for a Christian to fail to give testimony to what the Lord thinks of such an abomination.
You are assuming i believe that wearing white means something to me personally as a hetro person?
I said before marriage was redefined by a overreaching Federal government that all “marriage”, with State involvement, should be declared a Civil Union.
Homo, hetro and whatever would be a Civil Union.
Problem solved.
That way noone is perceived to be discriminated against.
But the big government/globalist/fascist type folks are not about truly solving the problems.
I see. There are circumstances under which you condone sodomy. I figured as much.
Christ railed against pride and pharisee-ism FAR MORE than the whole Bible rails against homosexuality.
That is your interpretation of Scripture. I find it ... lacking. I also find your willingness to judge other people for "Pharisee-ism", but to excuse different other people for sodomy to be completely irrational. Unless, of course, you don't think sodomy is a big deal.
Yeah, I’m assuming.
Yes, you are. With the usual result.
One can call themselves a supporter of same-sex “marriage. And one can call themselves a Christian. But one cannot honestly call themselves both. This issue has caused, and will continue to cause, much conflict and consternation in our society. This is exactly what our Lord was talking about when He said that He came to bring not peace but division (Luke 12:51). The lines have never been more clearly drawn. There is no middle ground. The only question for anyone who calls themselves a “Christian” is on which side of the divide they will rise or fall.
if I thought a couple believed I was condoning sin—hetero or homo—I’d likely avoid their wedding.
i Cor 5:11
But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
Even one called a brother, that certainly includes unbelievers.
There are other versions which say it a little different which takes in about every thing.
if I thought a couple believed I was condoning sin—hetero or homo—I’d likely avoid their wedding.
i Cor 5:11
But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
Even one called a brother, that certainly includes unbelievers.
There are other versions which say it a little different which takes in about every thing.
And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge,
God gave them over to a reprobate mind,
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