Re: OT: Which issue is most important to you this

Posted by John 1: 1-2 on October 01, 2004 at 16:22:55 from (69.145.54.177):

In Reply to: Re: OT: Which issue is most important to you this posted by MikeinIA on October 01, 2004 at 08:12:02:

Scripture gives us insight on many things. Don’t be lead in to thinking that if a particular subject mater is in scripture that it must be morally correct and therefore OK. Actually scripture focuses on the sinners and their sinful lives. I’m not aware of any reference in scripture that justifies slavery in the eyes of the Lord. Although slavery was a social norm, it never received God's endorsement. God often permits fallen mankind to do things He does not necessarily endorse. For example; does God approve of our present situation with one billion of the world's population living in poverty while millions live in unnecessary luxury?

Jesus did address gays as well as all other adulteries life styles in Mathew 5: 27-31. There are many other biblical references that rebuke this choice of life style. Again please don’t take my word for it get your bible down, open your heart and read, meditate, pray and read some more.

We are not to judge. Please forgive me if I seem judgmental it is not for us to judge but be judged. We are all sinners therefore not capable of judging. However it is the God given responsibility of all Christians to be salt and light by helping the deaf to hear and the blind to see.

Don’t attempt to simplify this issue with the argument “If you don't want a gay marriage, don't have one!” This is a much more complex issue than simply what goes on in a persons house. It is a social experiment and is one of several factors that can morally and financially bankrupt this great nation that our founders worked so hard to build and countless patriots have defended. It’s not as easy as saying “hold the mayo.” due to personal preference.

I’m not “afraid” of gays. I do know gays and we do have a lot in common; we are all sinners! Yep, every one of us! I pray for them and I hope that they pray for me. I'm praying for you too.

God Bless,
Marc

Follow Ups:

• Re: OT: Which issue is most important to you this MikeinIA 19:04:47 10/01/04 (3)
  • Re: OT: Which issue is most important to you this John 1: 1-2 11:19:37 10/02/04 (2)
    • Re: OT: Which issue is most important to you this MikeinIA 18:13:31 10/02/04 (1)
      • Re: OT: Which issue is most important to you this Mark 12: 23-31 17:23:22 10/03/04 (0)

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