Pro-gay ideology (pride) and Biblical teaching conflict and they always will because…

Pro-gay ideology has been, is now, and shall remain an assault on the integrity and authority of Scripture. Ultimately, pro-gay ideology puts man in the position of determining what is true “in the Bible.”

Gay activists, despite their profession of ‘tolerance,’ have proven over and over again to be quite intolerant of those who, out of deeply held moral and religious convictions, cannot and will not condone same sex practice.

The created order of human sexuality (clearly defined in Genesis 2:24) calls for human sexuality to be exclusively expressed within the bonds of heterosexual, lifelong, monogamous marriage.

Pro-gay ideology wants the Church to reject this ethic as the “absolute guiding standard of sexual behavior.”

“The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure making wise the simple; The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover, by them Your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great reward” (Psalm 19:7-11).

Ultimately, pro-gay ideology would have us believe that Biblical truths, principles and teachings regarding same sex practice should be subject to the review of one’s own conscience.

Translation?

The elevation of man over God and His Word. Man becomes the greater authority.

Today, churches are all over the map on the topic with some continuing to gather as though nothing has happened or is happening.

Admittedly, a church is a family, with all of its diversity, and no two churches in the world are exactly the same. In general, when faced with the subject of homosexuality, many churches (based upon my personal travels and experience) seem to fall into various and very different categories.

Welcoming and Affirming Churches

A church that holds the belief that homosexuality is inborn, men and women cannot change, homosexuality is a gift from God and has the blessings of Christianity.

Fearful Churches

Feeling stuck in the middle of the battle and too afraid to speak about it and all too often overly concerned about hurting someone’s feelings.

Gay Bashing Churches

A church that vehemently condemns the practice of homosexuality in such a way that gay-identified men and women do not feel welcome, even as a visitor. A lot of law and very little grace.

Silent Churches

Often, a church choosing to remain silent because they find the whole matter irrelevant to their lives. A church in need of a fresh dose of God’s Spirit.

A Church Still Sold Out to God’s Way (Godly Passion)

A church that still embraces the Lordship of Christ and The Authority of Scripture. Dedicated to offering and providing ministry that will have an impact on their community and world.

The Church remains God’s vehicle to reach wounded, broken, hurting humanity which is why God has anointed His Church and continues to build His Church.

The Church cannot and The Church must not underestimate itself because it holds the only answer there is to the difficult topic of same sex practice and related issues.

“The people who know their God will be strong and take action” (Daniel 11:32)

It is imperative The Church remain faithful to Biblical truth.

“And that is what some of you were (fornicators, idolaters, adulterers, homosexual offenders). But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the Name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God” (1 Corinthians 6:11).

Please, preach, teach, share, speak Biblical truth not culture.

Pastor Phillip Lee
Executive Director
His Way Out Ministries

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