Last night at home group, I mentioned something I had read on Todd Rhodes blog about the ordination of non-celibate gay and lesbian people to the clergy and to positions of leadership in "Christian" churches.
It really bothers me that those who profess Christ, and are in leadership positions in the church, uphold a persons sin rather confront it. ALL sinners - no matter what the particular sin - need to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. We don't need to be told you're OK just as you are but rather your sin has consequences (the wages of sin is death) that separate you from a holy God who loves you so much He sent His son to die in your place.
As I was thinking about this on the way home, 2 Timothy 4:2-3 came to mind. Right now, itching ears want to hear that homosexuality is normal, acceptable. I have walked the path of sexual immorality and there is nothing normal about it, whether it is heterosexual or homosexual. It is emotionally, physically and spiritually devastating.
We all struggle with sin. The Bible says if anyone says he is without sin, he is a liar. That is why I am so thankful for Perry and NewSpring Church and leadership that believes God's word is Truth. I am grateful that week after week the message is the same - Jesus Christ! The church does not gain by embracing the lies of the evil one but by standing on the firm foundation of Jesus.
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