Posted on 02/03/2024 5:39:24 AM PST by Morgana
In my previous exposition, Ten Reasons Why a Christian Should Never Attend a Homosexual “Wedding,” I cataloged a series of arguments, painting a picture of how such events are an abomination in the eyes of God. The list, although somewhat extensive, only skimmed the surface of this deep-seated issue, which is rooted primarily in spiritual defilement, but also in societal moral decay.
This discourse was intended as a guide for those navigating the precarious waters of familial and social pressures, offering a biblical perspective to stand against the tide. Each point, though briefly touched upon, is a doorway to a more profound truth that reveals the stark contrast between godly holiness and deviant sexual behavior. In this series, we’ll delve deeper into each reason as we aim to shed light on the God-hating nature of such ceremonies, and the imperative for those who follow Christ to unequivocally reject and stand apart from such defilement.
In this first part, we’ll talk more about such an ungodly union as a contradiction of the biblical doctrine of marriage.
In today’s social climate, the institution of marriage, as biblically ordained, faces not just a challenge, but a potential collapse under the weight of postmodern reinterpretations. As decreed in Genesis 2:24, the sacred covenant where a man leaves his father and mother to unite with his wife, forming an inseparable bond, stands supreme in the biblical hierarchy of human relationships. This divine blueprint, unambiguous in its simplicity and profound in its depth, has weathered centuries, serving as the bedrock of societal structure and spiritual symbolism.
However, the sanctity of this God-ordained institution is now being contested by waves of contemporary ideologies that promote every kind of aberrant sexual union under the sun, save a marriage between one man and one woman. Attending a homosexual wedding isn’t a mere social formality or loving gesture—it’s a profound statement, a declaration that tacitly endorses a model of union that is indecent and impure.
The beating heart of this issue is not intolerance or lack of compassion, as many conclude. Rather, it’s about fidelity to the unaltered Word of God. Though it has been treated as such by contemporary idealogues, the biblical doctrine of marriage is not a relic of the past that is subject to revision with every wind of social change and rebellion against the Creator. It’s a timeless decree, resilient and unyielding in the face of cultural redefinitions.
To partake in celebrations that validate relationships condemned in Scripture is to pollute the pristine stream of biblical doctrine—it’s an active engagement in blurring the lines of God’s commandments. It’s a lot like how the Israelites’ worship of the golden calf in Exodus 32 was an affront to the Lord’s command to have no other gods. In doing so, we echo the errors of ancient Israel, intertwining with practices that the Bible explicitly denounces.
The Apostle Paul, in 1 Corinthians 10:21, warns believers not to partake of the table of demons after partaking of the Lord’s table, stressing the incompatibility between fellowship with Christ and fellowship with darkness. Similarly, James 4:4 declares friendship with the world as enmity with God, which tells us that one cannot be a partaker of both without deeply marring the purity of faith.
By aligning ourselves with such wickedness, we risk not just personal spiritual defilement but also contributing to a broader erosion of scriptural integrity within the body of Christ. In 2 Peter 2:1-2, the apostle speaks of false teachers who secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord—our actions and associations can either fortify the church’s doctrinal purity or, conversely, introduce elements that lead to its gradual decay.
The purity of biblical marriage doctrine is not a trivial matter, to be compromised or negotiated. It reflects Christ’s union with His church—holy, unblemished, and set apart. To stand by this truth is not an act of hatred, intolerance, or judgmentalism. Rather it’s an act of allegiance to the supremacy of Christ and authority of the scriptures, and a testament to the unchangeable nature of God’s Word amidst an ever-changing world.
As believers firmly rooted in the Scripture, the call is clear. It’s a call to uphold the sanctity of biblical marriage, to resist the tides of cultural compromise, and to stand, tireless and decisively, for the truth that has been entrusted to us—no matter how counter-cultural or unpopular it may be. In doing so, we honor not just God’s ordinance, but the Creator Himself, who designed marriage not just for temporal joy, but as a symbol of His eternal covenant with His own bride.
Agreed. It’s a tough subject.
As I have said before, going to such a wedding is like eating things offered to idols.
It gives others the opinion that YOU are giving implied consent to this travesty.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Good point.
You may be saved by your works.
I’m saved by Jesus, and am eternally grateful.
See, that verse is stressing “faith.” It’s the faith that is saving, not the works.
Yes, we express our love for the Lord by obeying him. But it’s not the obedience that saves us. It’s the Lord’s grace.
I don’t want to argue. You trust your works, if that works for you. I’ll trust Jesus, because I know my works are just dirty rags.
people always leave off the last verse from that passage. The sin that caused the destruction of Sodom was doing an ‘abomination”.
OK, here’s more of that passage, including the “abomination” you’re looking for:
Behold, this was the guilt of your sister Sodom: she and her daughters had pride, excess of food, and prosperous ease, but did not aid the poor and needy. They were haughty and did an abomination before me.
So I removed them, when I saw it. Samaria has not committed half your sins. You have committed more abominations than they, and have made your sisters appear righteous by all the abominations that you have committed.
Bear your disgrace, you also, for you have intervened on behalf of your sisters. Because of your sins in which you acted more abominably than they, they are more in the right than you. So be ashamed, you also, and bear your disgrace, for you have made your sisters appear righteous.
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Maybe you’re thinking that “abmonations” are only sexual in nature, and that God doesn’t consider other sins to be “abominations”?
I’m not excusing sexual sin. I’m just saying that this passage appears to say that the sin of Sodom includes more than simply sexual sin.
No, I’m not. I’m happily married and have 4 kids.
Again, you trust in your good works to gain admission into heaven and rightstanding with God.
I’ll trust in Jesus, my Savior and Lord, and express my love for him by striving to obey him.
Hm. You write, “Trust in Jesus means you are no longer practicing sin.” So, you no longer sin? Hm. Impressive. Good job. As for me, I am in daily need of a Savior.
This is referring to the Levitical holiness code - the only sin called an abomination there is homosexual behavior. No of the other sins recited in this passage from Ezekiel are called abominations.
Modernism decrees judgement to be a bad thing.
Modernism is wrong ... judgment of right and wrong is necessary.
The book of Jude also also refers to the unnatural sexual desire of Sodom as the reason for its punishment by fire
Yes.
Not only peachy keen, but necessary. Failing to do so is abject cowardice.
Quote the whole passage ...
Dude. Chill. I’m not “practicing the exclusionary sin of homosexuality.” And even if I were, that sin would be no worse than any sexual sin committed outside of marriage.
The thing is, no “sin” will keep us out of heaven. Because no lack of sin will get us into heaven.
Yes, followers of Jesus strive to obey him, out of love and appreciation for what he’s done. But our obedience, or lack thereof, does not get us into or out of heaven.
Salvation is found in Christ alone. To say that your “obedience” earns you some degree of salvation steals glory from Jesus.
For some reason, you’re stuck on homosexual activity. And your being so obsessed with it is leading you into false doctrine.
A simple reading of Proverbs 6:16-19 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+6:16%E2%80%9319&version=ESV ) shows that God considers other things to be “abominations”:
There are six things that the Lord hates,
seven that are an abomination to him:
haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
and hands that shed innocent blood,
a heart that devises wicked plans,
feet that make haste to run to evil,
a false witness who breathes out lies,
and one who sows discord among brothers.
In the end, God is concerned not about where you put your penis. He’s concerned about where you put your heart. And salvation isn’t found in what you do with your penis. Salvation is found in what you do with your heart — surrender it to the Lord, or continue on your path to damnation.
And, again, yes, I affirm that those who follow Jesus will strive to obey him, with their sexuality among other things. But that *follows* salvation; it does not *precede* salvation.
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