The Bible, when it speaks on this issue, is never speaking of PEOPLE, but of actionsĪs we walk through these Scriptures for a few minutes, I want you to hang with me…even if this is really hard to hear Which by the way is an important distinction before we get started. The question of one acting out on same sex attraction? So if that’s true, what does God say about our question today? That God determines what is right and what is wrong…not each of us as individuals. Now…no surprise here…we’re a church, so we subscribe to the second starting point of morality It’s the idea that the Bible is fully true in all of its teachings.Īnd as Christians, we hold to that teaching, because if we don’t believe the Bible is true everywhere, then how do we know it’s true anywhere? Theologically, it’s called Biblical Inerrancy. That idea is one of the top one or two CORE beliefs of Christianity.
It follows the logic of that if there is indeed a God (if humanity wasn’t an accident), then He (because he is outside of cultures/time…because He is wiser than all of us put together)…He tells us what is truly good and truly right.Īnd He has revealed that to humankind in the Bible. The other most common starting point for morality is that God tells us what is right and what is wrong. If I pick one starting point for the basis of morality, I might (by the time I get to application) end up way over there, and if I pick another, I’ll end up way over there.Īnd for many in our culture, maybe even the majority at this point, their starting point for morality is that each person gets to determine what is right for them. However, before we get to application, we need to first take this discussion up to 10,000 feet.īecause if we don’t first decide HOW we DETERMINE morality, our application of morality will look very different.ĭetermining morality (what is right & wrong) is like determining which way I’m going to face before I start walking. Our question of “How should I interact with my friend who is gay?” is a question that is looking for answers rooted in application.
I expect, that for a lot of people in this room, this message will be incredibly challenging to the beliefs you already hold on this topic.įor many this topic is intense, and for some, it’s incredibly personal.Īll I can ask of you is that you that would would consider listening with an open mind to the teaching of God’s Word. Whether that’s me later…or your small group leader…your House Leader…or anyone. If you have questions…don’t hesitate to ask them… So there will be many things that I’ll only be able to touch in passing today. This is a topic that we could talk about for months. Your question was this: “How should I interact with my friend who is gay?”Īnd unfortunately, it’s a topic that when it is actually addressed by churches, it’s is rarely done well.Īnd so we will attempt this morning to handle this topic with grace…with truth…and present to you a Biblical, logical, and balanced perspective.
We are continuing in our You Asked for It series this morning.Ī series where we are covering your 5 most requested topics.Īnd today we’re covering what was not only the most requested, but also happens to be the most challenging topic