Homosexuality

Homosexuality is a touchy subject in America, right?

As a Christian, I do have a Biblical perspective on the issue. However, my perspective is not the stereotypical perspective of the Western Church.

How many soap box preaching, bull horn toting, representatives of Christianity have you heard say, " The Bible says that homosexuality is an abomination unto God?"

Well, it does say that... but guess what? Proverbs 6:16-19 also states that a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false witness, and one who sews strife amongst his friends are all abominations unto God.

News flash! ... All sin is an abomination unto God. We are all guilty of one of these actions in some shape, form, or fashion. This means that when you gossip, or give into pride, you are just as guilty in God's eyes, as if you murder or involve yourself in homosexual activity.

This is why it is wrong to put one sin on a platform above another.

Next, it's important to understand what sin really is. The Apostle Paul gives a great explanation in his letter to the Romans. In Chapter 1:18-32 he explains that "sin" is the "symptom" of "pride" or "selfishness." We all, Christians and Non-Christians alike, struggle with ego or pride. Since we all struggle with our pride, we can never be truely free of sin.

It is hypocritical for us, as Christians, to put homosexuality on a pedastil. We should be putting the disease on a pedastil, and not the symptoms. By focusing on the disease we all have, which is pride, rather than it's symptoms, we have the potential to change the world and further His Kingdom.

Bottom line... I'm a sinner, you're a sinner, we're all sinners, and try as we may, and should I add, we always will be. We are being perfected, but cannot be perfect.

The question is, what do we do about our prideful nature? This must be our focus. Through God's grace and His Son's shed blood on the cross, our "sins" are forgiven. The aren't a problem, and will gradually fade away as long as our heart desires the Way, the Truth, and the Light!

I plead with my brothers and sisters in Christ! Put the bullhorn down, and cast judgement aside. Start loving and serving others unconditionally, as He would have you do. In doing so, you allow the Holy Spirit to change those things which we cannot.

Don't Be Offended!

I recently had someone explain to me that many, from my spiritual backgroud, felt as though several of my blogs where targeted at them.

I'm sorry if what I have said has led you to such an opinion, however the purpose of this blog is not to target anyone, but rather an attempt to explain my beliefs on theology.

This means that I will continue to convey my beliefs about what correct theology consists of. Some things I say will not be agreed upon by all. In fact, since we all must come to our own relationship and understanding of what things should look like in the Church, it is inevitable that we will disagree, sometimes with a stronger stance than at other times.

As brothers and sisters in Christ, we don't, and won't always agree. This is not to say that we should stop loving one another and working together to further the Kingdom of God.

I desire for all of us, as the Bride of Christ, to become that which our Father in heaven desires for us to be. I love all, but do not agree with all, and this should be o.k. I don't expect anything different from any of you.

May the Lord bless you and keep you,

Jasen