Who Told You That You Were Honored More By God Than Me???
Good Morning Everyone!
Today, I've been close to tears over something I heard on the radio. A particular church (who I will not name because it's just not worth the extra publicity) is going to boycott the funerals of 2 of God's children who were killed in the Orlando Nightclub Massacre. They aren't protesting it because of anything legitimate in my eyes. They are protesting because the people they are going to bury were homosexual. I just can't imagine the gall. There were valid points that they said in the interview. Yes, the homosexual lifestyle is not biblical. It is a sin. But guess what, so was sooooo much of the stuff we all used to do, and some of us "Saved" people still do. A few days ago, I put up a post that said "Don't Judge Someone Just Because They Sin Differently Than You". That is so true. It so many times that we forget, that we were adulterous in our own lives. That we were happily locked into premarital sex. That's sex sin. Guess what, homosexuality is the same thing. It's a sex sin. Not better and no worse than the sex sin we did. If you find it better or worse, then it is a personal stigma that you have in your mind. But in black and white, it's a sex sin. That means that all of us who lived with someone before getting married. All of us who enjoyed partying and dating when we were younger. We are all exactly the same as the people that are living a homosexual lifestyle. Think of it as a tree. There is one enormous tree of sin. We lived in the branch called Sex Sin. But you know when you look at the branch of a tree, there are more branches and twigs growing from it. Each one of those other branches or twigs represents a different type of sex sin. Were all on the same branch. The only difference between some of us, and some other people in sex sin, is that we had the time in our lives to get it right. To correct our sin. But so many times once we correct our sin, instead of praying others through to correct their correction, we condemn them, judge them and serve them our own form of punishment. WHO AM I THAT I WOULD HAVE THE POWER TO PUNISH ANYONE?? I DON'T HOLD THE KEYS TO HEAVEN OR HELL! I can't judge or condemn someone for being shacked up cause guess what, I was for a time as well. And I had the time in my life to get that thing right. And I did. Just like I can't judge a person living a homosexual lifestyle cause guess what, I enjoyed my premarital lifestyle. Its The Same Sin.
But now that we all are clear that the church planning the boycott is fully aware that it's a sin, I want to remind anyone who will listen, that the bible also says that we are to have compassion for people. That we are to share in each others pain as well as in each others victories. To not forget where we come from, so we don't condemn others. To share our testimonies, so others can find hope when they find themselves in the positions we were in. To love. No matter what. Just to love. I can't imagine having lost someone so dear to me, and find the people that I would consider my spiritual brothers and sisters, are outside picketing the burial of my loved one, just because they lived a sinful life.
Family, please have compassion. We don't hold the keys to heaven or hell for anyone, even for ourselves for that matter. These particular kids had their lives taken from them by someone with evil in their heart, before they could get a chance to make their lives right. You had a chance to live long enough to make their lives right, and the same way God loved you through your sin, HE LOVED THEM THROUGH THEIRS. We are no different. The only difference is the time it took for us to get our lives right. They didn't get that chance. Please have mercy on those families. Don't talk trash about them. Love on the families who are mourning. Pray for them and others.
Romans 12:2-4, 9-18 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Today, I've been close to tears over something I heard on the radio. A particular church (who I will not name because it's just not worth the extra publicity) is going to boycott the funerals of 2 of God's children who were killed in the Orlando Nightclub Massacre. They aren't protesting it because of anything legitimate in my eyes. They are protesting because the people they are going to bury were homosexual. I just can't imagine the gall. There were valid points that they said in the interview. Yes, the homosexual lifestyle is not biblical. It is a sin. But guess what, so was sooooo much of the stuff we all used to do, and some of us "Saved" people still do. A few days ago, I put up a post that said "Don't Judge Someone Just Because They Sin Differently Than You". That is so true. It so many times that we forget, that we were adulterous in our own lives. That we were happily locked into premarital sex. That's sex sin. Guess what, homosexuality is the same thing. It's a sex sin. Not better and no worse than the sex sin we did. If you find it better or worse, then it is a personal stigma that you have in your mind. But in black and white, it's a sex sin. That means that all of us who lived with someone before getting married. All of us who enjoyed partying and dating when we were younger. We are all exactly the same as the people that are living a homosexual lifestyle. Think of it as a tree. There is one enormous tree of sin. We lived in the branch called Sex Sin. But you know when you look at the branch of a tree, there are more branches and twigs growing from it. Each one of those other branches or twigs represents a different type of sex sin. Were all on the same branch. The only difference between some of us, and some other people in sex sin, is that we had the time in our lives to get it right. To correct our sin. But so many times once we correct our sin, instead of praying others through to correct their correction, we condemn them, judge them and serve them our own form of punishment. WHO AM I THAT I WOULD HAVE THE POWER TO PUNISH ANYONE?? I DON'T HOLD THE KEYS TO HEAVEN OR HELL! I can't judge or condemn someone for being shacked up cause guess what, I was for a time as well. And I had the time in my life to get that thing right. And I did. Just like I can't judge a person living a homosexual lifestyle cause guess what, I enjoyed my premarital lifestyle. Its The Same Sin.
But now that we all are clear that the church planning the boycott is fully aware that it's a sin, I want to remind anyone who will listen, that the bible also says that we are to have compassion for people. That we are to share in each others pain as well as in each others victories. To not forget where we come from, so we don't condemn others. To share our testimonies, so others can find hope when they find themselves in the positions we were in. To love. No matter what. Just to love. I can't imagine having lost someone so dear to me, and find the people that I would consider my spiritual brothers and sisters, are outside picketing the burial of my loved one, just because they lived a sinful life.
Family, please have compassion. We don't hold the keys to heaven or hell for anyone, even for ourselves for that matter. These particular kids had their lives taken from them by someone with evil in their heart, before they could get a chance to make their lives right. You had a chance to live long enough to make their lives right, and the same way God loved you through your sin, HE LOVED THEM THROUGH THEIRS. We are no different. The only difference is the time it took for us to get our lives right. They didn't get that chance. Please have mercy on those families. Don't talk trash about them. Love on the families who are mourning. Pray for them and others.
Romans 12:2-4, 9-18 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.
Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. 11Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!
Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.
Be Blessed Everyone and I Love You All.
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