Two weeks ago I posted something on my FB page then 20 minutes later I deleted the posting.
In the news lately there is a huge issue that is on the front page of newspapers and the lead story on every local newscast. The issue is a touchy one for some people. In the past, this issue was one where I thought if people wanted to live that way that they should be encouraged to do so. I was swept along with the rest of the country thinking that this is acceptable and encouraged it.
During the past two years I have been evolving spiritually, studying the Bible and expanding my knowledge of scripture. Up until a few a months ago I was sitting on the fence on an issue that is of growing concern in this country. I thought that if I came down on the wrong side that I would be condemning one side over the other. It wasn't until I had a heartfelt discussion with a person I truly respect and then reflected on my life as a Christ follower that I came to an understanding that though uncomfortable as it is to go against the popular vote that I needed to follow my faith. It still makes me very uncomfortable because I know that I may lose the friendship and respect of many people I know and love.
Now that I am done dancing around the subject I am talking about the recent debate and voting by our state government regarding same sex marriage.
I am not a cold hearted or self righteous person, I believe and encourage others to find love but I am a person that is a Christian, a follower of Christ. In being a Christ follower I am bound by God's word, the Bible. In the Bible it states that homosexuality is a sin, just like adultery, coveting, worshiping other gods & murder are sins. As a human race we are all sinners, I know I sin everyday and I will continue to do so until the day I die, but I also truly believe that God loves me no matter what I say or do.
I don't condemn anyone for what they say, do or believe in and I hope that no one would condemn me for my thoughts, words or beliefs.
Why bring it up at all? What's the big deal? Just sit down and be quiet! Can't you just go along with flow? Trust me those thoughts are running through my head as I am writing this posting! The reason I'm bringing it up is because by going along with the popular opinion it is going against God and His Word but it's not popular to stand up and go against whats popular. No one seems to be saying anything against same sex marriage so I thought it was time for someone to say something. It isn't a point of going to heaven or hell but it is a point of following God or being disobedient.
Am I right? Am I wrong? Should I even being putting this out there for everyone to see? I don't know, I just know that if I am to follow Christ that I need to follow the Bible. It is obvious that this is an issue that is not going to be quieted any time soon but I hope that in this process that more people allow the dialog to continue. Through discussing it is where we all can learn.
Though I am a Christian I had a moment of weakness weeks ago as I stated at the beginning of the post that I posted my opinion on my Facebook page but then I quickly deleted it. I was afraid of hurting friends and family, I didn't want them to be angry with me or heaven forbid I didn't want them to de-friend me. After I hastily deleted the posting I felt better but as the day went on I felt that I betrayed someone far more important to me than those I was worried about hurting and that made me feel like a hypocrite. I'm not posting this so that I can add a check mark in the positive column in St Peter's book but I am doing it because it is something I believe in. I'm not passing judgement on anyone, that is not my job, I try to love everyone and to testify to everyone the great love that God has for them.
God loves each and every person, He has made us all, He knows us all because He created us all.
If I have offended anyone I didn't intend to do so, I just meant to stand up and voice what was weighing on my heart.
Keep smiling and know that God loves you and so do I.
L
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