What does the Bible say about homosexuality, lesbianism, or other similar practices? (Part I)
Genesis 1: 27-28
"And God made man in His own likeness. In the likeness of God He made him. He made both male and female. And God wanted good to come to them, saying, “Give birth to many. Grow in number. Fill the earth and rule over it. Rule over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”"
"And God made man in His own likeness. In the likeness of God He made him. He made both male and female. And God wanted good to come to them, saying, “Give birth to many. Grow in number. Fill the earth and rule over it. Rule over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”"
Nowadays, people who practice Homosexuality, Lesbianism or other similar practices coincide in such questions as:
- "Why do not they accept us as we are?"
- "Why do not they understand us?"
Which by difference of thoughts generates countless discussions that do not come to anything.
That's why it is propitious to try to reach an agreement seeking a real source, central, clear, concise, credible, truthful and with a solid foundation ... I propose the Bible because:
a. It's the Word of God ...
b. It can instruct us in the subject, "Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." (Psalm 119: 105)
c. "All the Holy Writings are God-given and are made alive by Him. Man is helped when he is taught God’s Word. It shows what is wrong. It changes the way of a man’s life. It shows him how to be right with God. It gives the man who belongs to God everything he needs to work well for Him." (2 Timothy 3 : 16-17)
d. In it is found the best for us. "This book of the Law must not leave your mouth. Think about it day and night, so you may be careful to do all that is written in it. Then all will go well with you. You will receive many good things." (Joshua 1: 8)
and. ... And if it were not enough, it is Jesus himself who says that he will set us free "... “If you keep and obey My Word, then you are My followers for sure. 32 You will know the truth and the truth will make you free.”" (John 8: 31-32).
If we agree with the above, let us proceed to search in the Word of God on the subject:
1. Male and female as a couple?: That's right. It is not possible that 2 women or 2 men can generate life. God established that man and woman as a couple are the ones who can fructify and multiply their species. "And God made man in His own likeness. In the likeness of God He made him. He made both male and female. And God wanted good to come to them, saying, “Give birth to many. Grow in number. Fill the earth and rule over it. Rule over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”" (Genesis 1: 27-28).
2. How does God describe these practices?: Abominables. Let us read ... "“A woman must not wear men’s clothing. And a man must not put on women’s clothing. For the Lord your God hates whoever does these things." (Deuteronomy 22: 5), "Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman. It is a sinful thing. Do not have sex with any animal, or you will be unclean. And no woman should give herself to an animal to lie with it. It is a sin. ‘Do not allow yourself to sin in any of these ways. For by doing all these things the nations that I am driving out in front of you became unclean. For the land is unclean. So I have punished its sin. The land has spit out its people. But as for you, you are to keep My Laws and do what I have decided. Do not do any of these sinful things, not you or the man who lives among you from another land. For the men who have lived in the land before you have done all of these sinful things. The land is unclean. Do none of these things or the land will spit you out when you make it sinful, as it has spit out the nation that was before you. Whoever does any of these sinful things will be cut off from his people. So do what I say. Do not do any of these sinful things that were done before you. Do not make yourselves sin by doing them. I am the Lord your God.’”" (Leviticus 18: 22-30).
To be continued...
God bless you and have an excellent day in Christ Jesus!
- "Why do not they accept us as we are?"
- "Why do not they understand us?"
Which by difference of thoughts generates countless discussions that do not come to anything.
That's why it is propitious to try to reach an agreement seeking a real source, central, clear, concise, credible, truthful and with a solid foundation ... I propose the Bible because:
a. It's the Word of God ...
b. It can instruct us in the subject, "Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." (Psalm 119: 105)
c. "All the Holy Writings are God-given and are made alive by Him. Man is helped when he is taught God’s Word. It shows what is wrong. It changes the way of a man’s life. It shows him how to be right with God. It gives the man who belongs to God everything he needs to work well for Him." (2 Timothy 3 : 16-17)
d. In it is found the best for us. "This book of the Law must not leave your mouth. Think about it day and night, so you may be careful to do all that is written in it. Then all will go well with you. You will receive many good things." (Joshua 1: 8)
and. ... And if it were not enough, it is Jesus himself who says that he will set us free "... “If you keep and obey My Word, then you are My followers for sure. 32 You will know the truth and the truth will make you free.”" (John 8: 31-32).
If we agree with the above, let us proceed to search in the Word of God on the subject:
1. Male and female as a couple?: That's right. It is not possible that 2 women or 2 men can generate life. God established that man and woman as a couple are the ones who can fructify and multiply their species. "And God made man in His own likeness. In the likeness of God He made him. He made both male and female. And God wanted good to come to them, saying, “Give birth to many. Grow in number. Fill the earth and rule over it. Rule over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”" (Genesis 1: 27-28).
2. How does God describe these practices?: Abominables. Let us read ... "“A woman must not wear men’s clothing. And a man must not put on women’s clothing. For the Lord your God hates whoever does these things." (Deuteronomy 22: 5), "Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman. It is a sinful thing. Do not have sex with any animal, or you will be unclean. And no woman should give herself to an animal to lie with it. It is a sin. ‘Do not allow yourself to sin in any of these ways. For by doing all these things the nations that I am driving out in front of you became unclean. For the land is unclean. So I have punished its sin. The land has spit out its people. But as for you, you are to keep My Laws and do what I have decided. Do not do any of these sinful things, not you or the man who lives among you from another land. For the men who have lived in the land before you have done all of these sinful things. The land is unclean. Do none of these things or the land will spit you out when you make it sinful, as it has spit out the nation that was before you. Whoever does any of these sinful things will be cut off from his people. So do what I say. Do not do any of these sinful things that were done before you. Do not make yourselves sin by doing them. I am the Lord your God.’”" (Leviticus 18: 22-30).
To be continued...
God bless you and have an excellent day in Christ Jesus!
0 Comments :
Publicar un comentario