Kent did a fantastic job leading our group last night, while tackling a difficult topic. The focus was on how we as Christians should respond to the growing gay movement in our culture. We established the homosexual choices are sinful - just as any other sin. However, no more deserving of confrontation than other sins. There is a push in society to normalize homosexual choices - however, each person should be treated with compassion and kindness.
We visited 1 Corinthians 6:9 and following and see homosexuality the a list of sexual sins. So, it is wrong. However, there are a bunch of things we can struggle with in that list as well. Also, we find hope in the verse that says, and so were some of you... there is hope for everyone to change.
We consulted Romans 1 which speaks directly to how God created us and that he will give us over if we choose to reject him. As is any sin, homosexuality is rooted in the rejection of God. There are serious consequences downplayed by many forces in media to those who participate in this lifestyle. However, there is forgiveness in the blood of Jesus - that's the great news!
We also visited John 13 where Christ tells us to love one another and that is how people will know that we are followers of his, when we love one another. We must speak the truth in love.
NEXT SUNDAY -- November 21 -- we will have lifegroup at 4:00. Please arrive a bit early. We will be having a SKYPE conference with a friend from Europe on the topic of Islam.
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