quote:Originally posted by meanasasnake:
What4 Dear,
Do you speak in such pious and lofty analogies all the time? It is as if you are teaching a class in every post. At times you can be quite kind and approachable. Then you will suddenly begin to spout legalisms and scriptures at every situation. At times you can be very officious and off-putting.
I must ask you, when you say "Don't trust in what man says.", are you speaking about physicians, and psychologists? Are you saying that individuals trained to specific tasks concerning human health both psychological and physical know nothing of the nature of the human condition if it does not embrace a Biblical interpretational view? I have known some brilliant doctors who have been very successful with both physical and mental health. It is hard for me to accept that they know nothing about their field of expertise because someone with a great knowledge of Biblical referencing disagrees.
I have, over the last 25 years, worked with many gays and lesbians who have been abused by well meaning Christians who insist that they can be delivered from their "curse". I have known individuals who even had exorcisms performed on them, complete with being held down, screamed at and terrified. I have known individuals who were led to such guilt by disapproving families, friends and pastors that they tried to commit suicide and in some cases were successful. I think there is a better way to deal with this issue than throwing guilt laden sentences and horrific consequential warnings. If you are really concerned - speak to humans as humans. Don't spout scriptural references and legalisms at every turn. Be approachable, kind and loving. Don't condemn, don't demean, and above all don't assume that you know what is best for an individual who is essentially a stranger. Do NOT assume that someone dealing with their homosexuality is "giving in to the least little thing". You know what the Bible says, no argument there, but you do not know the individual. There is far more to being a Christian than spouting rules and scripture.
Hey mean, maybe I should follow your lead. I believe I see a change in you lately. Maybe it's your new hat or something but you look better. God keeps working on us as long as we will let Him. Give me a little more time. I might find a new hat too.
What I’m trying to say is that God has the final say. Man might say that something is not a sin, but if God calls it a sin in His word, then it is a sin. Sin is sin, no matter how much man desires to justify it. Also, God never said that homosexuality was a sin that was impossible to overcome by His grace. Man doesn't have the final say. God does.
Jesus is not as powerless as so many in His church seem to believe. He can do what man cannot do. Those who are born again are born into a supernatural family of God. God is able to empower the believer to walk godly in Christ. Whatever God asks of us, He will give us the grace and strength to do.
We serve a supernatural God, and not a God limited to man’s limitations. Jesus gave the blind sight and the paralytic rose from their bed and walked. Jesus raised the dead with His word. God is not frightened with our dilemmas, but is more than able to help us and give us victory over our circumstances. He simply requires our faith and commitment. God doesn’t read the medical books in order to know what He can or cannot do. There is no bondage of sin that man can’t be delivered from, as long as he will repent and trust in God. God’s grace is sufficient. God will make a way for all who trust Him. None should look at their circumstances, but always look to God. God is greater than our circumstances.
Mr 4:39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Mr 4:40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
