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Date Posted: 07:42:10 08/28/07 Tue
Author: Delma Shumaker (confused)
Subject: Re: Why is homosexuality a Sin
In reply to: Scarborogh Apostolic United Ministry 's message, "Re: Why is homosexuality a Sin" on 13:39:31 08/13/00 Sun

>What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality?
>
>We realize that with the growing popularity and
>glamorization of homosexuality, that this subject can
>be a very difficult one to address. Furthermore, as
>hate crimes specifically committed against homosexuals
>occur, many feel that this issue shouldn't be
>addressed at all for fear of only adding to the
>hostile environment that many homosexuals face.
>Despite the cultural climate in which we live, this
>issue must be addressed according to the Word of God.
>God's laws are always for our good, although man may
>see them as restricting. In the end, only obedience to
>the Word of God can bring true freedom. We address
>this issue out of God's love for the homosexual to
>bless and help him.
>
>Much of our society has embraced many perverted sexual
>practices that are considered in the Bible as
>abominations to God. Homosexuality tops the list of
>deviate or abnormal sexual practices however, there
>are many other practices that can be included as well.
>Pornography, pedophilia, prostitution, bestiality,
>oral sex, phone sex and computer virtual reality sex,
>just to name a few of them.
>
>1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (NIV): "Do you not know that the
>wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be
>deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters,
>nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual
>offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor
>slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of
>God."
>
>Although the Bible doesn't detail each and every one
>of these sinful acts, it does clearly speak out about
>many of them. Any deviation from God's original plan
>for sex between a married man and woman is still a sin
>in God's eyes. The main reason we call these things
>perverted is because they are unnatural and scripture
>clearly tells us those who do such things are
>committing abominations. Leviticus 18:22 (KJV): "Thou
>shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind it is
>abomination."
>
>Homosexuality is also referred to as the sin of
>sodomy. This reference comes from an account in the
>Bible of two exceedingly wicked cities, Sodom and
>Gomorrah, which the Lord destroyed. Sodom was known
>for its rampant homosexuality and unrestrained sexual
>lust, as well as other sins such as arrogance,
>haughtiness, and disregard for the poor. When the Lord
>sent angels to warn Lot who lived in the city that it
>was about to be destroyed, the men of the city
>actually wanted to rape the angels! Genesis 13:13:
>"But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before
>the LORD exceedingly."
>
>
>Romans 1:24-32:
>
>24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness
>through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour
>their own bodies between themselves:
>25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and
>worshipped and served the creature more than the
>Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
>26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile
>affections: for even their women did change the
>natural use into that which is against nature:
>27 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 recompense of their error
>which was meet.
>28 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;
>29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication,
>wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy,
>murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
>30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud,
>boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to
>parents,
>31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without
>natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
>32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which
>commit such things are worthy of death, not only do
>the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
>
>
>These scriptures clearly state that these vile
>affections of men lusting for other men (gay men) or
>women lusting for other women (lesbians) are not the
>natural affections God created men and women to have
>for one another. Let me say here that God loves all
>homosexuals! However, He hates the deeds of
>homosexuality because they are sinful. God did not
>create any human being as a homosexual. They are not
>born that way, just as murderers are not born that
>way. However, these spirits can be transmitted to
>children, especially if someone who had this demonic
>spirit seduced or raped a child--or even if they were
>close to gay people. These demons can also be imparted
>to others through unholy sexual acts.
>
>People become homosexuals because they yield to
>abnormal acts or lust. It is through some source that
>they have received a demonic spirit that drives them
>to their lust. Viewing evil videos or pornographic
>books is a way of opening the door for Satan to give
>one an evil, perverse spirit. Though people are not
>born as homosexuals, the Bible does say all human
>beings are born with a sin nature. If we yield to the
>evils of our flesh it will lead to our destruction not
>only in this life, but in the life to come. However,
>through faith in Jesus Christ and His death on the
>cross we can break the hold that sin has upon us. We
>do not have to yield to the old fleshy nature but we
>can now overcome evil temptations and live our lives
>controlled by the Holy Spirit.
>
>Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to
>them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the
>flesh, but after the Spirit.
>2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus
>hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
>3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak
>through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the
>likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin
>in the flesh:
>4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled
>in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the
>Spirit.
>5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things
>of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the
>things of the Spirit.
>6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be
>spiritually minded is life and peace.
>7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for
>it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed
>can be.
>8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
>9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if
>so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any
>man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
>10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because
>of sin; but the Spirit is life because of
>righteousness.
>11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from
>the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from
>the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his
>Spirit that dwelleth in you.
>12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the
>flesh, to live after the flesh.
>13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but
>if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the
>body, ye shall live.
>14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they
>are the sons of God.
>15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage
>again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of
>adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
>
>Sex is God's idea and its purpose is not only for
>procreation, but also for recreation and the
>development of a deep relationship between man and
>woman. Nothing is wrong or dirty about sex when it is
>engaged in the bonds of marriage as the Lord commanded
>in the Bible. However, when perversions are committed
>inside the marriage relationship, this can be sinful
>also. God made man and woman and brought them together
>"face to face." Oral sex is of homosexual origin that
>replaces the normal "face to face" relationship God
>intended in a marriage. The Bible describes the sex
>act in Song of Solomon Chapter 4. In this chapter it
>speaks of this "face to face" relationship by
>describing looking into his lover's eyes and kissing
>his lover's lips and fondling his lover's breasts.
>Oral sex is not normal or natural as it is an unclean
>act.
>
>No one has to live in bondage with an abnormal life of
>homosexuality nor any other abnormal behavior. No one
>has to be controlled by pornography. No one has to
>have evil thoughts plague their minds. There is a way
>out through what Jesus has done for us. He loves
>sinners and wants to free us from any evil practices.
>He will empower those who cry out for deliverance to
>get free and stay free. Here are the steps you must
>take to get free:
>
>(1.) Make a total commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ.
>Be willing to turn your life completely over to the
>will of God and yield to His plan for your life. This
>means you must be willing to do anything, go anywhere
>and give up any thing as He leads. Remember, God will
>never lead you to do anything that is not in agreement
>with the Bible. You can trust God. He created you and
>has a better plan for your life.
>
>(2.) Your must pray and read your Bible daily. You
>must study and apply the Word of God to overcome
>Satan's attacks. The way that you resist the attacks
>of the devil is by quoting the Word of God to him.
>When the devil came to tempt Jesus, He simply quoted
>the Word to him. Good praise tapes will also be of a
>great help when you are tempted. Put one on and start
>singing along with it.
>
>(3.) You must pray for and seek out a strong Bible
>believing group of Holy Spirit filled people. You will
>need their help and fellowship. As you humble yourself
>and seek help, the Lord will deliver you. Ask God to
>lead you to someone that can pray the prayer of
>deliverance for you, as you probably will need to be
>set free from a demon. You should also seek to be
>filled with the Holy Spirit as you will need His power
>to get free and to remain free.
>
>(4.) You must cut off all sources and relationships
>that would lead you back into sin. The Bible tells us
>to flee fornication (sexual sins). You must get out of
>any corrupt entanglements, or areas that you know will
>be a temptation to you. If you have been hooked on
>internet pornography subscribe to an Internet Service
>Provider that will filter out the pornography for you.
>Destroy all evil books and videos.
>
>(5.) Should you slip or fall back occasionally, repent
>and get right back up and go on with God. Do not allow
>the devil to condemn you once you have repented. Put
>your sin under the blood of Jesus. He will strengthen
>you and you will win this battle because of the Lord's
>promise to you. Remember, He loves you and is there to
>help you. Run to Him when you get in trouble, never
>run from Him. He will not ever give up on you! We too,
>will be standing with you for your total healing and
>deliverance. Philippines 1:6: "Being confident of this
>very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in
>you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ."
>
>(6.) You must forgive everyone that has ever hurt you.
>You can only do this through the power of God. You
>must by a simple act of your will voice the
>forgiveness and then the Lord will give you the
>feeling of forgiveness. This may be a while in coming
>but just keep forgiving when you think of any wrong
>that has been done to you. The Lord will give you His
>love for those people who have wronged you.
>
>Prayer for Deliverance
>
>Finally we want to pray for you right now if you need
>it:
>
>Dear Heavenly Father,
>
>We come to you in the mighty name of Jesus and we ask
>that you touch this one right now, first of all with
>your love and forgiveness. Lord, wash their sins away.
>Wash away all the uncleanness and guilt. Lord we ask
>you to free them right now from the powers of
>darkness.
>
>Now, we speak to Satan and his demons and we command
>them to leave in the name of Jesus! Satan, this one is
>no longer under your power. The blood of Jesus has set
>them free! We resist you and you must flee! This one
>belongs to God and you have no more authority over
>them! Be gone!
>
>Dear Lord, thank you that you have set this one free
>and we are believing that you will lead them to the
>right people that will help them to walk out this
>deliverance. We break every chain of iniquity over
>their life and cancel every evil word that has been
>spoken against them. We declare they will walk in your
>victory and that you will enable them to do it. Lord,
>fill them with your Holy Sprit and guide them in the
>ways of God! We speak blessing and success to them.
>Most of all, we pray that they will feel your love for
>them right now. We ask this all in the precious name
>of Jesus. Amen.
I understand that God is against the acts of homosexuality but God also says "Judge not least ye be judged". And I also believe He says "Let he without sin cast the first stone." I just do not understand how people claiming to be Christians can look down their noses at so many. Mary Magdalin(I know it's spelt wrong) was a whore and Jesus still took her by his side. This past Sunday I went to church with my 8 year old daughter for the first time in years. The preacher stood and talked about holding a gun in his hands if he ever got arrested for talking about homosexuals. Then he said that if there was no males left in the church that then and only then can the women can preach. Then he started talking about a Labor day cook out and that he needed 10 woman. some to cook,some to keep the food hot,and some to clean up. he didn't want 10 people,just women. I will never go to that church again. The preacher was being so racist it was awful. The church is called First Bible Baptist. I just think that for a preacher to speak like that is wrong. He has no right to be so judgemental and then claim to be a man of God. It's people like that that causes others not to go to church anymore.

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