It seems that more and more people are coming out of the "closet" and I am faced with my own personal feelings about their choice. But I am not perfect in the least and I want to be able to deal with anyone for that matter the way God would have me deal with them. I know that we are to love the sinner, but to hate the sin. But I have a hard time getting over some things. Even my own past sins. If anyone has some answers that will help me to cope with people who are different and to still be able to win them over to the kingdom of God. I will listen to any views that will be helpful. I have learned to deal with the homeless and even people who are older than myself. Plus those of higher education. But, The ones I must learn to deal with now are the Gays and people with different beliefs. I know I am very new here and I am not even sure how to see your answers, so... if you could teach me how to do this as well I'd be happy.
I think the thing to keep in mind is that God gave us all free will. Not everyone believes the same thing about right and wrong. God will be the one to judge us all for our sins. I think you should just be a kind example of what a Christian is. Treat others as you would like to be treated and follow the word of God.
I have lived as a homeless person, washed my childrens clothes by hand and hauled water to keep our home clean, lived the y2k before it was even thought of. I have survivied 8 auto accidents. And a very abusive parent. Easy is not park of my vocabulary. But what is right... is. According to the Bible men with men is a sin. That is why he destroyed Sodom and Gormorra. But Jesus said to love one another. To Hate the sins but not the sinner. The rightous do not gloat in the unrightous. And I know there is away for people to interact in the way of Jesus. Jesus did not come to heal the well. He came to heal the sick. And there are a great deal of sick people that he wants to heal and have them with him. It would be a lonely life if we all just crawled into a corner after recieving our own salvation and not help our fellowman/woman.
Hi There nfldprincess,
It is nice to meet you. Thanks for saying HI. I see that you are a rookie too.
I do have a question for you. What does your nick name mean?
It is different! We I hope to chat soon.
The quote at the bottom of my posts is from Harry Potter. It is one of my favorite quotes. It has been on my signature for over a year.
As for trying to save people. Many gay people already know about Jesus. It is every persons personal decision to make if they want to be saved. You can't save people. God gave each of us free will, and he wants us to come to him out of love, not out of a fear of hell. Pushing the message on people who do not want to hear it only drives them further away from religion.
09-07-2004 07:12 PM
Treat others as you would like to be treated and follow the word of God.
