What does the Bible say about homosexuality, lesbianism, or other similar practices? (Part III)
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.”"
It is a mistake to think that God is excluding us or he is discarding us or that he does not understand us or worse, that we think he is condemning us. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son. Whoever puts his trust in God’s Son will not be lost but will have life that lasts forever. For God did not send His Son into the world to say it is guilty. He sent His Son so the world might be saved from the punishment of sin by Him." (John 3: 16-17).
If there is an exit, if there is an answer ... "Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one can go to the Father except by Me." (John 14: 6).
While sin offers death God offers a great reward ... "Jesus said to her, “I am the One Who raises the dead and gives them life. Anyone who puts his trust in Me will live again, even if he dies. Anyone who lives and has put his trust in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”" (John 11: 25-26)
Are you doing these practices because:
1. Do you feel disappointed in the life you lead? It's God who ".. said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you.”" (Ezekiel 2: 1)
2. Were you abandoned and needed the love of dad or mom? God tells us today, "He said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you.”" (Psalm 27:10).
3. Were you abused and that pain is eating you inside? It is God who desires so much to listen what it happens to us. "When I kept quiet about my sin, my bones wasted away from crying all day long. For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me. My strength was dried up as in the hot summer. I told my sin to You. I did not hide my wrong-doing. I said, “I will tell my sins to the Lord.” And You forgave the guilt of my sin." (Psalm 32: 3-5)
4. Were you despised and underestimated? It is God who has set us an esteem and a value that has no comparison. "But you are a chosen group of people. You are the King’s religious leaders. You are a holy nation. You belong to God. He has done this for you so you can tell others how God has called you out of darkness into His great light." (1 Peter 2: 9)
5. No one understands you and only judge you? ... "Many people came to Him. They brought with them those who were not able to walk. They brought those who were not able to see. They brought those who were not able to hear or speak and many others. Then they put them at the feet of Jesus and He healed them." (Matthew 15:30), "The proud religious law-keepers saw this. They said to the followers of Jesus, “Why does your Teacher eat with men who gather taxes and with sinners?” Jesus heard them and said, “People who are well do not need a doctor. But go and understand these words, ‘I want loving-kindness and not a gift to be given.’ For I have not come to call good people. I have come to call those who are sinners.”" (Matthew 9: 11-13) Will Jesus not want the same for us simply because He understands us?
It is God Himself who extends an invitation to all those who are in this state and need the embrace of God. Here is the embrace of God for you:
"This is what it says, “The Good News is near you. It is in your mouth and in your heart.” This Good News tells about putting your trust in Christ. This is what we preach to you. If you say with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved from the punishment of sin. When we believe in our hearts, we are made right with God. We tell with our mouth how we were saved from the punishment of sin. The Holy Writings say, “No one who puts his trust in Christ will ever be put to shame.”" (Romans 10: 8-11)
Look no further ... "“I am the true Vine. My Father is the One Who cares for the Vine." (John 15: 1) ... It is God Himself who says to you "...“I have loved you with a love that lasts forever. So I have helped you come to Me with loving-kindness." (Jeremiah 31: 3) ... Come, "‘Call to Me, and I will answer you. And I will show you great and wonderful things which you do not know.’" (Jeremiah 33: 3)... and He wants to do it because "You are of great worth in My eyes. You are honored and I love you."(Isaiah 43: 4a) ... that's why "I speak strong words to those I love and I punish them. Have a strong desire to please the Lord. Be sorry for your sins and turn from them." (Revelation 3:19) "But you must be sorry for your sins and turn from them. You must turn to God and have your sins taken away. Then many times your soul will receive new strength from the Lord." (Acts 3:19)
What do you think?
Remember, "See! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and we will eat together." (Revelation 3:20) ... Do not let Him wait long outside ...
God bless you and have an excellent day in Christ Jesus!
If there is an exit, if there is an answer ... "Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one can go to the Father except by Me." (John 14: 6).
While sin offers death God offers a great reward ... "Jesus said to her, “I am the One Who raises the dead and gives them life. Anyone who puts his trust in Me will live again, even if he dies. Anyone who lives and has put his trust in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”" (John 11: 25-26)
Are you doing these practices because:
1. Do you feel disappointed in the life you lead? It's God who ".. said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you.”" (Ezekiel 2: 1)
2. Were you abandoned and needed the love of dad or mom? God tells us today, "He said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you.”" (Psalm 27:10).
3. Were you abused and that pain is eating you inside? It is God who desires so much to listen what it happens to us. "When I kept quiet about my sin, my bones wasted away from crying all day long. For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me. My strength was dried up as in the hot summer. I told my sin to You. I did not hide my wrong-doing. I said, “I will tell my sins to the Lord.” And You forgave the guilt of my sin." (Psalm 32: 3-5)
4. Were you despised and underestimated? It is God who has set us an esteem and a value that has no comparison. "But you are a chosen group of people. You are the King’s religious leaders. You are a holy nation. You belong to God. He has done this for you so you can tell others how God has called you out of darkness into His great light." (1 Peter 2: 9)
5. No one understands you and only judge you? ... "Many people came to Him. They brought with them those who were not able to walk. They brought those who were not able to see. They brought those who were not able to hear or speak and many others. Then they put them at the feet of Jesus and He healed them." (Matthew 15:30), "The proud religious law-keepers saw this. They said to the followers of Jesus, “Why does your Teacher eat with men who gather taxes and with sinners?” Jesus heard them and said, “People who are well do not need a doctor. But go and understand these words, ‘I want loving-kindness and not a gift to be given.’ For I have not come to call good people. I have come to call those who are sinners.”" (Matthew 9: 11-13) Will Jesus not want the same for us simply because He understands us?
It is God Himself who extends an invitation to all those who are in this state and need the embrace of God. Here is the embrace of God for you:
"This is what it says, “The Good News is near you. It is in your mouth and in your heart.” This Good News tells about putting your trust in Christ. This is what we preach to you. If you say with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved from the punishment of sin. When we believe in our hearts, we are made right with God. We tell with our mouth how we were saved from the punishment of sin. The Holy Writings say, “No one who puts his trust in Christ will ever be put to shame.”" (Romans 10: 8-11)
Look no further ... "“I am the true Vine. My Father is the One Who cares for the Vine." (John 15: 1) ... It is God Himself who says to you "...“I have loved you with a love that lasts forever. So I have helped you come to Me with loving-kindness." (Jeremiah 31: 3) ... Come, "‘Call to Me, and I will answer you. And I will show you great and wonderful things which you do not know.’" (Jeremiah 33: 3)... and He wants to do it because "You are of great worth in My eyes. You are honored and I love you."(Isaiah 43: 4a) ... that's why "I speak strong words to those I love and I punish them. Have a strong desire to please the Lord. Be sorry for your sins and turn from them." (Revelation 3:19) "But you must be sorry for your sins and turn from them. You must turn to God and have your sins taken away. Then many times your soul will receive new strength from the Lord." (Acts 3:19)
What do you think?
Remember, "See! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and we will eat together." (Revelation 3:20) ... Do not let Him wait long outside ...
God bless you and have an excellent day in Christ Jesus!
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