Unconditional love and the church's approach to homosexuality
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Over 20 yrs in traveling ministry, thousands of churches, open air/on the street, schools etc. Over seven months of the year away from home, traveling in two countries. Ministered at the biggest street ministry in Toronto with the Salvation Army. Traveled in all denominations that would allow the Gospel to be preached. You wanna try that comment again, or continue to prove your self righteousness and stupidity at the same time?
"Whenever you pray, be sincere and not like the pretenders who love the attention they receive while praying before others in the meetings and on street corners. Believe me, they’ve already received their reward. But whenever you pray, go into your innermost chamber and be alone with Father God, praying to him in secret. And your Father, who sees all you do, will reward you openly." - Matthew 6:5-6 TPT
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We have to find a way to reach out to the gay community. I have said I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. But the church has to move along with the times in ministry. Not to change the Gospel, but to find a way to reach out. Gay people are loved by God, they aren't beyond His grace. Back when I was born it was the hippies, they were drugging, having sex outside of marriage, and had long hair!! Then came the Jesus Movement, who brought about people like Keith Green, an amazing singer/ minister.
So my question is how do we reach out? When I asked if anyone had I had several of the "brethren" here come after me, showing their character IMO. We have ministry in prison, we have ministry to unwed mothers, we have ministry to people with addictions. Where and how do we reach out to the gay community? That was my question and it garnered some very nasty answers. Shame on these people !!
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I'm going to answer as politely as I can, considering your answers to me.
1. James 5 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another
2. I didn't say anything about comforting, I asked if anyone had reached out to @ Mark and offer to pray with him.
3. You don't run anything here or have a right to tell anyone what to do. You have made nasty comments, tried to push blame and have twisted Scriptures, perhaps you should "stop".
Excellent point. The internet, here, is another great way to offer invitations and solutions to the ones gone astray.
I have spoken to homosexuals who feel unworthy of church attendance. I have assured them that any church degrading them is not a church they should be attending. However, do not ever expect to find a church congregation who are committed to keeping God's word who will tolerate sinfulness...including homosexuality.
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Worked with, surrounded by, traveled with more men then you will even meet in your lifetime child. Ministry is full of men.
I find it quite stunning that I simply asked if anyone had reached out to Mark and every single man who has answered the question had a nasty comment against me. Perhaps it's your conscience pricking you. All of you. The question still remains unanswered, how does the church reach out to the gay community without compromising the truth, but in love?BTW men, talking to a gay man doesn't make you gay. It isn't catching.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We love You so much! We ask for You to give our prayer for Mark power. Deliver Mark’s mind and heart from the sin of homosexuality, in the Name of Jesus Christ.
Heal our hearts and minds as believers in Christ towards each other. Fill us with Your Word, Holy Spirit and fresh Fire of Your Love so we can walk in unity, in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.
We love You so much! We ask for You to give our prayer for Mark power. Deliver Mark’s mind and heart from the sin of homosexuality, in the Name of Jesus Christ.
Heal our hearts and minds as believers in Christ towards each other. Fill us with Your Word, Holy Spirit and fresh Fire of Your Love so we can walk in unity, in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.
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I know where you stand Kayla, it's with Christ. And to be honest you're the most Christian person I've seen in this thread.
Neither you or I have said the Bible approves of homosexuality. Christ is all about love the ultimate symbol of his love for us was allowing himself, remember, he ALLOWED himself to be nailed to the cross on that hill at Calvary. He died for EVERYONE'S sins. Not some pick and mix selection like many of you are suggesting.
Remember, God forgives all sins and nobody is beyond redemption if they ask for it.
Neither you or I have said the Bible approves of homosexuality. Christ is all about love the ultimate symbol of his love for us was allowing himself, remember, he ALLOWED himself to be nailed to the cross on that hill at Calvary. He died for EVERYONE'S sins. Not some pick and mix selection like many of you are suggesting.
Remember, God forgives all sins and nobody is beyond redemption if they ask for it.
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