I would think you would come in agreement and not question my integrity Willie. Did I say something you disagree with? Did I say something that was condemning of homosexuals or any member of the LGBT community? No, I pointed out the error of a church politically standing in agreement with the LGBT community at the cost of not allowing God's grace to set them free from sin. I don't see why you would feel the need to speak to me in such a way.
I have already pointed out that both perspectives exist, where the flag is used to endorse sin and another to be welcoming of a persecuted group. I, again, ask Willie, did I say something wrong?
I have already pointed out that both perspectives exist, where the flag is used to endorse sin and another to be welcoming of a persecuted group. I, again, ask Willie, did I say something wrong?
AND, are we of the mind that if a homosexual person walks through our "sacred" doors, or hears our "holy" speech, that they must, immediately, cease all deviant desires, and "come clean", on the spot? Did you? I didn't, nor, I suspect did a whopping majority of "Christians." God bless those who heard that first sermon, and became model people within minutes. I wasn't one of them, and I will not press that "requirement" on anyone else.
I fully doubt that anyone I talk to will "snap to perfection" just because I quoted some Bible at them... or even if I just tried to be their friend over a period of weeks or even months. I know many people, including myself, in my own church, are still sinning, to this day. But, I can't be like some here, and just tell them.... "That's it! I TOLD you how God feels about what you still do. Now get out of "MY" church.
I have a different view of The Great Commission than some. I don't think Jesus told me to deliver fourteen minutes of "how it is" to people, and then walk away. I think He told me "to make disciples"..... even if that takes me half a year... or three years... or the rest of the time that I know someone.
Should they, eventually, be "trying" and desiring to change? Of course. But I can't set "their time" for them, anymore than I can expect them to walk through our church doors if I make no effort (no matter HOW uncomfortable) to let them know they are welcome to worship with us.
And, unlike some here, if a homosexual has been coming to our place for several months, and they are STILL homosexual, I do not feel I have the right to lock the door when they walk up. You may be satisfied with saying, "Well, Jesus stated things in six words, and only that once!" I am not. But, you see, I am not Jesus.