Well over the past few weeks, I’ve really started to question how Jesus would have addressed homosexuality. It brought me to do a lot of research, and it ended up with me altering my views on homosexual marriage. I’ve come to the conclusion that Jesus would not care whether someone was homosexual or not. He just wouldn’t care.
One of the things this website stressed was the story of Zacchaeus. Jesus didn’t say anything to Zacchaeus about his career choice, He just loved him. I really think that’s what God is calling us to do. Not deny homosexuals, but to push past their choices, and head for the person inside. Now this doesn’t mean that I believe homosexuality isn’t a sin, that it still is. I’m just saying Jesus had something else in mind. There’s more to the issue than arguing whether something is right or wrong.
Another thing I found elsewhere was the verse Hosea 6:6: For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.
The Israelites were offering their sacrifices to God, not because it pleased Him, but because it was the law. This actually made God angry. Isn’t it the same thing when we deny homosexual marriage?
I had to write a paper for my Teen Leadership class whether I would allow homosexual marriage or not, and why. This really fortified my new view. I will post it so you can read through it (it’s only two pages) within the next day or two.
Until then, I recommend you take a quick glance at what this website has to say on the issue: What Would Jesus Say? I found it very nice whilst writing my paper.
Galatians 5:25-26 ~ Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
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