Any Christian who observes mainstream television and music nowadays has probably noticed that homosexuality is becoming very accepted by both non-believers and Christians alike. Many people might ask, "What’s wrong with that?" Well, for all you Bible-believing individuals out there, allow me to elaborate.
First of all, in the very beginning of Genesis, when God created Adam and Eve, He declared that marriage was strictly between male and female (Genesis 2:24) and humanity was ordered to "go forth and multiply." If God had intended for a man to marry another man or a woman to marry another woman, He would have made it physically possible for them to reproduce together. This alone is proof that only heterosexual marriage is true marriage, and any homosexual relationship is indeed a form of adultery.
A common argument regarding the above statement would be, "God isn’t that narrow-minded! Homosexuals can’t help it; they were born that way!" Many Christians are forgetting that homosexuality isn’t induced via genetics; although humans are born with sinful tendencies and will always be imperfect, we were given free will to either choose or reject sin. Therefore, when we make mistakes, the only person left to blame is our own selves. God never makes people be homosexuals, just like He doesn’t make people kill or lie or steal. Even the devil cannot make you commit evil. Sin is a conscious decision every person must make. (James 1:13-15)
For definite proof that homosexuality is a sin, read the story of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19:1-13. God destroyed these two cities because their wicked inhabitants partook in homosexual practices. Also, in Leviticus 18:22 God explains to the Israelites that non-heterosexual relations are simply detestable. Even the New Testament explains that God granted humans free will, and through their own choice have decided to become homosexuals. (Romans 1:26-32)
Many Christians defensively respond to such teaching by saying, "Jesus said we aren’t supposed to judge." Of course we aren’t supposed to judge; the only one within rights to condemn others is God Himself. However, we aren’t judging homosexuals by acknowledging their act is a sin—we are merely distinguishing right from wrong. Without learning what God considers good and what He considers evil, how will we mature in our faith? Indeed, we Christians should love homosexuals because we’re sinners too, but does that mean we should approve of their sin? Absolutely not! Loving others doesn’t mean loving their wrongdoing as well. Even the Bible says multiple times that those who love the Lord should hate evil. (Psalm 97:10) In order to become strong Christians of God, we should never hesitate to receive as much wisdom as we can from the Bible; its instructions are reliable for every time and generation. Simply because the world is exchanging Biblical teachings for newer, humanistic ones does not mean we should conform ourselves and do the same. God bless.
Danielle Forrester
