[Faith-talk] Another thought on homosexuality

[Julie C. Vogt]

Amen.


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From: "Thomas j Vos" <optasiaministry at juno.com>
To: <faith-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 8:59 AM
Subject: [Faith-talk] Another thought on homosexuality


> The church of which I am a part has done some careful study on this
> matter, and I think, has come up with some helpful advice.
> The distinction is made between orientation and behavior.
> The Bible clearly tells us homosexual behavior is wrong.  Behavior is
> chosen and therefore Scripture can call us to pure and holy living.
> However, one's orientation may not always be chosen.  For reasons we do
> not know, some persons feel attraction to same sex persons.  While this
> is part of the disorder that sin has brought into the world, we ought not
> heap guilt on someone for having feelings such as this.
> Where possible, we encourage and pray for such persons, that they may
> change that orientation, but it is possible that someone may not be able
> to completely free themselves of it.
> Then, Scripture still calls them to purity and celibacy.
> Our ministry to homosexual persons must be one of compassion, not
> condemnation.
> These persons need the help and support of the Christian community to
> live faithfully before their Lord.
> Blessings.
> Tom
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