Homosexuality is against God's Word

[candlelight]

I do not believe that homosexuals ought to be allowed in the military under any circumstances. It is wrong. If they are to be allowed to serve I sincerely believe they ought to be segregated. My word, they do not let the men live together with the women in the same spaces why would someone, whether it be a male or female fairy, be allowed to live in the same spaces as those they have sexual interests in? I tell you Brothers and Sisters, it still brings chills to me when I think of this incident. I felt that approximately 60 men who lived in our level of the barracks had been violated. It is just wrong.


Bro. George wrote the above passage. Sorry that I just noticed your post. I 100% agree with you on this one! Common sense does not seem to make sense to any of these people, much less the "Political Correctness" that plagues our nation these days. It has been killing the USA. Let's call these things what they are for goodness sakes. Just as you said alcoholism is a sin---so is homosexuality. Anything that defiles the human body in any way, shape, or form is a sin. The body is, after all, a "Temple of the Holy Ghost." Alcoholism is a huge killer... as is AIDS. So, what more is their to say? Amen! Wow, that is an amazing story, Bro. George. I would have thrown up right then and there.

I Corinthians 3:16-17...16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. "Judgment Belongs to God"

[SummerHarvest]

George, If you don't mind I will share what you just posted with my friend. maybe it will help her. I remember when I first started doing drugs my mom packed my stuff put me in a car drove me over 200 miles away and stopped the car. Put my stuff on the sidewalk and said, "when you grow up you can come home." Then she left. She wasn't even saved at that time. It was good for me.

[candlelight]

That is good advice, SH. Sometimes a person has to take drastic measures. It sounds like what your mother did for you...worked. Enabling a person is the worst thing that any person can do for another person's bad (life-threatening) habits.

Ephesians 2:19-22...19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 21 In whom we all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through Spirit. "Jews and Gentiles are United at the Cross"

[IM4given]

It is very very extremely difficult to avoid the influence of SODOMITES on our culture. I do not hate the person, but I DO hate the sin. Sometimes if you act as if you are accepting of them, then they automatically assume that you accept their chosen lifestyle. In my way of thinking Sodomites are just as Drunkards, Adulterers, etc are. They are in the same category. We ought not to fraternize with them because then it becomes a matter of supporting their sinful life choice.

The fashion designers of this world are almost always Sodmites, the clothing industry they create is for the Sodomite "unisex" culture, and the short cropped women's hairstyles are created by sodomites. The first thing a sodomite hair stylist will want to do is cut a woman's hair off "to show off her facial features" or to "make 10 years disappear" blah blah blah.

The music industry is dominated by sodomite musicians - Boy George, George Michaels, Elton John, K.D. Lang, I could go on and on... not to mention the movie industry ... the political scene... and so on and so forth.

I think it is very important that Christians maintain their separateness by not following after the ways of this worldly culture.

[candlelight]

Amen! It seems that Europe has infiltrated the media via Hollywood for years with homosexuality. It is unfortunate that what was once considered "taboo" is now accepted. My SIL was watching Oprah (she wants to keep up on this "New Age" syndrome) the other day. My SIL is in her fourth year at a well respected IFB Bible Institute. So, she does research...when needed. Anyway, she said that sodomites are now "feeling" that they have been given a gift from god. I put the 'g' in God in lower case--- b/c that is exactly what it is. They have a false god (Satan.) God warns us in His Word that this would come to pass in the "End of Times." It is so crazy that this whole "feel good" Christianity has now entered a lost and dying world. Well...that is what happens when man dabbles in God's Holy Word. Man changes the Word of God, and abomination is set free to live and reign on earth. It has been this way since time began, and will end with God's righteous judgment on mankind. Satan has given another version of the Bible as early on as the Book of Genesis. Hence, the "New Age" movement is thriving in the world more than ever. Sodomites feel accepted...rather than rejected by the world? This shouldn't be!

Genesis 3:1-5...1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD GOD had made. And, he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? 2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: 3 But the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. 4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall shall not surely die: 5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. "The Serpent's Deceit Leads to the Fall of Adam and Eve"

[Jim]

I believe that many christians still feel they can maintain their "christianity" by bringing the Lord down to their level(metaphorically) and maintain their lifestyle and worship God at the same time. The Lord does not work that way. There is much scripture on it, but it is summed up in:

Quote:6:21
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

6:22
The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

6:23
But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!

6:24
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Anyone that sees nothing wrong with bringing ungodly things to their eyes, or not even thinking thye are ungodly, is mistaken or blind, or both.

The bible is very clear that when someone embraces the world, he hates God. I am not talking about intentionally, but the love of the world is enmity with the Lord (Jas 4:4)

4:4
Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. (He is talking to christians)

We need to be careful about what we support or watch and/or endorse as christians. We ARE supposed to be peculiar and separate. A christian CANNOT support homosexuality in any shape form or fashion, and that includes supporting or enjoying anyone else that thinks homosexuality is ok, or is not a sin.

Love in Christ,

Jim

[candlelight]

Good evening, brothers and sisters in Christ.

Brother Jim wrote:

Anyone that sees nothing wrong with bringing ungodly things to their eyes, or not even thinking thye are ungodly, is mistaken or blind, or both.

The bible is very clear that when someone embraces the world, he hates God. I am not talking about intentionally, but the love of the world is enmity with the Lord (Jas 4:4)


I agree! Although, she is a 22 year old college student whom I do not have much contact with. We happened to be having a conversation on "standards" and this led to a discussion of the "New Age" movement. Actually, we had been discussing this topic in my Sunday School last week.


Brother Jim wrote:

We need to be careful about what we support or watch and/or endorse as christians. We ARE supposed to be peculiar and separate. A christian CANNOT support homosexuality in any shape form or fashion, and that includes supporting or enjoying anyone else that thinks homosexuality is ok, or is not a sin.

Precisely. I recall years ago when my son was in grade school. We were shopping at a Christian bookstore. I found a book called "The Case For Christ" that I wanted to buy for his dad (an unbeliever.) My son spoke up and said that it wouldn't be right to do that b/c this book had an NIV Bible included with it. He said I would be supporting those publishing companies with my money. Wow...that was smart of him.

So, how would I go about talking with my SIL? I talked with another Christian SIL about a book that she loaned me to read. I told her that I would be giving it back, unread, after reading the preface. I told her that I felt the Holy Spirit was telling me not to read it. Later that week, I found out from IFB's that it is unacceptable reading for a born-again believer. Well...she didn't receive the news well.

Ideas?

Ephesians 2:10...For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. "Man's Nature is Evil"

[Jim]

That is indeed a hard one to reach. Maybe it is not time for ripeness for her, if indeed she will ever receive the Lord(of course, that is not for us to judge). The best thing maybe that you can do for her is pray and be an example in your life and lifestyle. Obviously do not break contact with her but continue in love and admonishment until she either does one of two things. Leaves your company, or repents. One of the two needs to occur.

[candlelight]

Well...there are 2 things going on here. My SIL who is 22 (she was saved at age eighteen) grew up in the IFB church. She is the one who attends the IFB Bible college with my younger SIL. My husband's whole "first family" is saved--- as far as I am aware. They are the reason that I came to know the Lord as Christ and Savior. Another SIL (age 30) gets into things of a different nature. She loves to read and, I believe, is not that discerning of what she reads. Off topic: The book she wanted me to read was called, "The Shack." She saw on the back cover that it was supposed to be the next generation's "Pilgrim's Progress"--- which is so far from the truth. It is a blasphemous novel, imo. Just reading the preface was enough for me. Anyway, I told her that I would NOT read it, and waste my time. I suppose I was too blunt...lol. All three young ladies are saved, though. I do know that much.

Anyway, the area where I live is rather unusual. A person can go 1 city over (2 for me) and be in the highest population of homosexuals in the nation per ca pita. When they rated the cites, that particular city was rated just under San Francisco. Anyway, this city is on the church bus route at the college they attend. My IFB church has one bus that goes into that city, as well. Christians who were born and raised in the South of the USA are surprised at what they see. Ptl, we will not have to endure the following scripture.

Matthew 24:12-14...12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. "Jesus' Olivet Discourse: The Destruction of the Temple, and the Last Days"

[IM4given]

Well from what I have seen and experienced since living in Florida, Orlando is the modern day Soddom, and Tampa is the modern day Gemorrah - along with everything and everyone south of those two points.

Is your SIL being influenced by the Sodomite Community, or has she given herself over to that lifestyle? You should pray for her, and witness to her - not just by what you say, but by how you live and how you act. You can let her know that you believe Sodmite acts are unnatural acts and that God never created anyone to be a Soddomite (one of the biggest LIES Satan ever told was that Sodomites are genetically altered to be that way).

I shared a classroom with Lesbians, when I was a teacher in Kentucky - it was tough, but I made it clear where I stood. From that point on we were cordial and friendly, but they did not push their lifestyle in front of me, and I was able to witness them on occassion.

Not so here in Florida - I had co-workers who were carrying on a lesbian relationship in the office where I worked a couple of years ago and they told me I should just "get over it" - and get this - the two women were both married to other men, with children and grandchildren and then having this relationship too! I left that job in a hurry - it was more than I could stomache on a daily basis. That company has since closed its doors.

[HappyChristian]

When my son was at AIT, he texted me (this was probably in October; he finished the first part of Nov.) that gays were now openly allowed in the military. It seems that the process was already started before the election...wonder if those in authority knew the outcome of the election?

I know my son is grossed out at the thought of them being openly allowed.

[candlelight]

I don't know if I have confused anyone with my post. It seems like I have. Bro. Jim and Im4given...my SIL is saved. As I have stated, my husband's whole family are born-again Christians. They are the reason that I have come to know Christ as my Personal Savior.

My SIL is in Bible college at an IFB college. She is not influenced by homosexuals. Quite the contrary...lol. With the rise of this "New Age" cult...she is doing research for her IFB school. I hope that clears up any misconceptions. I don't know if Bro. Jim was referring to me in his post or not. Again...my SIL is saved. No worries.

Joshua 24:15...And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods of your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, ot the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. "Joshua's Review of Israel's History"

[candlelight]

I don't know if I have confused anyone with my post. It seems like I have. Bro. Jim and Im4given...my SIL is saved. As I have stated, my husband's whole family are born-again Christians. They are the reason that I have come to know Christ as my Personal Savior.

My SIL is in Bible college at an IFB college. She is not influenced by homosexuals. Quite the contrary...lol. With the rise of this "New Age" cult...she is doing research for her IFB school. I hope that clears up any misconceptions. I don't know if Bro. Jim was referring to me in his post or not. Again...my SIL is saved. No worries.

Joshua 24:15...And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods of your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. "Joshua's Review of Israel's History"