"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables." 2 Timothy 4:3-4 NKJV
One of the major issues for the church today is, homosexuality. People are openly practicing this way of life and this is being promoted as a perfect alternative to heterosexuality. It's even being taught in our schools that it is socially ok. The Church of England have been meeting to discuss whether gay couples can be married in church and the rise of gay priests is quite staggering.
The thing is what does God say about this in the bible. Leviticus 18:22 says, :You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination'. This is also the same for women as Paul writes in Romans 1:27 'For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. 27 Likewise also the men, the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another.' It is very clear in the bible what God's wishes are but, certain Christian organisations are petitioning that the bible should be brought up to date - for these present times; in other words, they want part of the scriptures to be re-written to fall in with the trends that they believe in today. This is very much like what Paul said would happen:"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables." (our text today). God is very much into marriage between a man and a woman, not same sex relationships: 'Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.' Genesis 2:24.
Pat Robertson, author and broadcaster, says: 'We are told in the New Testament that those who practice homosexuality will not enter the kingdom of God (1 Cor 6:9-10). He goes on to show homosexuality as a final order of rebellion against God. When people exchange the truth of God for a lie, and begin to worship the creature instead of the Creator, they are given up to evil. From a biblical standpoint, the rise of homosexuality is a sign that a society is in the last stages of decay.' (Copyright Pat Robertson)
Strong words indeed but, the bible never changes - God never changes: 'Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever' Hebrews 13:8. The bible is up to date, it is people who are trying to change it to fit in with their life style that is the problem!
As Christians, we should never settle for second best, we did that before we knew Jesus. False teaching should never be accepted and, always challenged. However, We are still called to love people, whoever they are or what they believe. But we don't have to agree with their life style, but by our actions towards them, perhaps we may be able to point them to the truth. But if they make a stand for what they believe, then perhaps we need to consider doing the same and standing up for the truth of Jesus Christ.
We are in the last days - the End Times and like God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, this present day will come to an end too. Don't be hoodwinked by persuasive false teaching. Keep your eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). If you are gay, don't feel judged by all of this. Jesus loves you and wants you to know the truth. Don't believe the lie; you were born in a normal way. Don't let life tell you different. Talk to Jesus about this. He's great to speak to and so welcoming.
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