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Pastor Hal Mayer
Speaker / Director
Homosexuality Exploding among U.S. Teens
segunda, 10 de abril de 2017
Prophetic Intelligence Briefings are provided to show a link between current events and Bible prophecy only. The reposted articles, which are not intended as a commentary in support of or in opposition to the views of the authors, do not necessarily reflect the views of Pastor Mayer or of Keep the Faith other than to point out the prophetic link.
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brad sexson
segunda, 10 de abril de 2017 at 10:24the die is cast….sides are being drawn…this is just more proof that mankind is setting its course
Craig Cunningham
segunda, 10 de abril de 2017 at 23:51How sad . I feel like crying
Anne
terça, 11 de abril de 2017 at 14:34What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality?
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The Bible’s answer
God created humans to engage in sex only within the arrangement of marriage between a male and a female. (Genesis 1:27, 28; Leviticus 18:22; Proverbs 5:18, 19) The Bible condemns sexual activity that is not between a husband and wife, whether it is homosexual or heterosexual conduct. (1 Corinthians 6:18) This includes intercourse, fondling another person’s genitals, and engaging in oral or anal sex.
While the Bible disapproves of homosexual acts, it does not condone hatred of homosexuals or homophobia. Instead, Christians are directed to “respect everyone.”—1 Peter 2:17, Good News Translation.
Can a person be born homosexual?
The Bible doesn’t comment directly on the biology of homosexual desires, though it acknowledges that we are all born with a tendency to go against what God commands. (Romans 7:21-25) Rather than focus on the cause of homosexual desires, however, the Bible prohibits homosexual acts.
How to please God despite having same-sex urges.
The Bible says: “Don’t be controlled by your body. Kill every desire for the wrong kind of sex.” (Colossians 3:5, Contemporary English Version) To kill wrong desires, which lead to wrong actions, you need to control your thinking. If you regularly fill your mind with wholesome thoughts, you can more readily dismiss wrong desires. (Philippians 4:8; James 1:14, 15) While you may struggle greatly at first, it can become easier. God promises to help you to “be made new in the force actuating your mind.”—Ephesians 4:22-24.
The same struggle is faced by millions with heterosexual desires who wish to conform to the Bible’s standards. For example, those who are single with little prospect of marriage or who are married to a partner who is unable to function sexually choose to control their sexual urges despite any temptations they might face. They are able to live happily, and those with same-sex urges can do so as well if they truly want to please God.—Deuteronomy 30:19.
Nix-Bird
domingo, 6 de agosto de 2017 at 21:31Anne – thand you for the wonderful explanation! Hope is is helpful to others also!
Peter Villevoye
sábado, 29 de abril de 2017 at 15:36You terrible bigots ! !
Did it ever come to your mind that our modern Western world might be – finally – open enough to encourage more people to speak out freely about their true sexual identities ?
The higher rates have probably nothing to do with any statistical increase in the number of homosexuals, but merely indicate an increase in their honesty and confidence in the societies they live in.
What would be more dangerous: young adults engaging in intimacy and relations they truly feel with all their hearts, or to hear them lie, and see them suffer a life of self-oppression, neglecting their deepest feelings of love ?
Oh yes, I can hear you say already:
“but the Bible says…”
The many Bible versions you cherish so dearly hold many “laws” and “rules” about key issues and futile matters. Some of these rules and laws have been abandoned, or adapted to our modern world, to accommodate new insights and circumstances.
What does it take to lead you all once again to the notion of letting go of certain older ideas ?
Homosexuality is a very common phenomena in nature, and has been documented among many thousands of species. Homophobia has only been observed among one: humans…
admin
domingo, 30 de abril de 2017 at 09:47We have thought about that. But we believe that would only answer for probably a small portion of Gays. The gay lifestyle has been actively promoted among youth, and its increase has been documented in the referenced article.
Peter Villevoye
domingo, 30 de abril de 2017 at 18:09Granted: most of the Western the world is indeed chiming in with the fact that homosexuals nowadays can live their own life of love and happiness. Our societies indeed offer all kinds of inroads into a “gay lifestyle”, aimed at homosexuals, and maybe some who are generally or professionally interested in lifestyles.
“The Bible prohibits homosexual acts” – true, it’s an abomination according to many verses.
So if you’re a homosexual and want to live a loving and caring life together with someone (just like everyone wants and does), you can’t and probably don’t want to live by that book. Well, just put it aside, and live your life !
If you’re not a homosexual, and want to live by that book, fine with me. But what do you tell your friends, your relatives, your own children ? Wouldn’t you want them to live a life of human love, care, and honesty ?
Living life as a homosexual or heterosexual is not like choosing which sports league you’re going to play in. It comes just as natural to me as to you. Or did you at some point in your life choose to be heterosexual because it’s so fiercely promoted ?