The sexual revolution is here…..whether we agree, disagree, like it or not. The “closets” are now empty and those who believe they were “created” as a certain gender have declared themselves free of sexual restraints or inhibitions. Those who declare themselves to be LGBTor Q and have become part of a church community, feel that God loves everyone just as he/she/it declares themselves to be. They want confessing Christians to accept their decision or wear a label which identifies them as bigots…… narrow minded and without love of others. After all, Christ died for all sinners, didn’t He? Are you without sin in your life? Can’t you accept their lifestyle with love and just go on with “things as usual.” Should we keep up the charade that all is well? Should Christians close their eyes to this problem and just believe that God is in His heaven and all is well in the world?
The strength of this transgender movement has been its ability to intimidate and bully opponents. Also they have succeeded in their capacity to warp the truth of God’s words. The “gay theology” has become a deceptive siren song capturing hearts and minds even with the one bulwark that had remained standing firmly against the movement……..the church.
More and more, Christians, churches, and even entire denominations will have to decide whether they will remain faithful to the teaching of Scripture or capitulate to the spirit of the age. They also will be forced to decide if they are willing to endure the harsh criticism that will inevitably explode against them if they stand for scriptural fidelity. So what should Christians be doing in preparation for the assault that is certain to accelerate?
We need to be armed with the teachings of God that affirm these deviant lifestyles are an affront to God’s will for man. Generationally, the news is worse. A recent study by the Pew foundation found that among the Christian Millennials is the belief that homosexuality should be accepted by society. Are they reading the same Bible I am? Has this God of ours become so lenient that He now has laid aside any previous commandment and now He simply says “they can’t help it?” No repentance necessary. I am what I am!!
That being said, we are to open our hearts to those who are in this type of life style. Satan has told his lies before now. Those who are deceived live in a type of spiritual darkness. Many are without real love and understanding. Perhaps they come from broken homes or have missed the foundation of solid Christian teaching.
I realize that many of these individuals come from loving and caring families. They declare it must be genetic and yet that assumption has not been proven. Just like other sins……..God does still loves them and only wants the best for their lives. This type of life style is false and deceptive and separates them from coming to a full faith in their Creator.
Certainly standing for biblical truth in the public square is not for the squeamish. Moral cowards in the church have already found an excuse not to get involved. Christians who venture forth into battle will face a withering backlash unlike anything they’ve ever experienced. Yet God is with us. He loves us and He loves them. Hold to the truth…….expect persecution.
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