What
Does the Bible Say About
Homosexuality?
We realize
that with the growing popularity and glamorization of homosexuality, that
this subject can be a very difficult one to address. Furthermore, as hate
crimes specifically committed against homosexuals occur, many feel that
this issue shouldn't be addressed at all for fear of only adding to the
hostile environment that many homosexuals face. Despite the cultural climate
in which we live, this issue must be addressed according to the Word of
God. God's laws are always for our good, although man may see them as restricting.
In the end, only obedience to the Word of God can bring true freedom.
We address
this issue out of God's love for the homosexual to bless and help him.
Much of our
society has embraced many perverted sexual practices that are considered
in the Bible as abominations to God. Homosexuality is among the list of
deviate or abnormal sexual practices however, there are many other practices
that can be included as well. Pornography, pedophilia, prostitution, bestiality,
oral sex, phone sex and computer virtual reality sex,
just to name
a few of them.
1 Corinthians
6:9-10 (NIV): "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom
of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters,
nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves
nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit
the kingdom of God."
Although the
Bible doesn't detail each and every one of these sinful acts, it does clearly
speak out about many of them. Any deviation from God's original plan for
sex between a married man and woman is still a sin in God's eyes. The main
reason we call these things perverted is because they are unnatural and
scripture clearly tells us those who do such things are committing abominations.
Leviticus 18:22 (KJV): "Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind
it is abomination."
Homosexuality
is also referred to as the sin of sodomy. This reference comes from an
account in the Bible of two exceedingly wicked cities, Sodom and Gomorrah,
which the Lord destroyed. Sodom was known for its rampant homosexuality
and unrestrained sexual lust, as well as other sins such as arrogance,
haughtiness, and disregard for the poor. When the Lord sent angels to warn
Lot who lived in the city that it was about to be destroyed, the men of
the city actually wanted to rape the angels! Genesis 13:13: "But the men
of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the LORD exceedingly."
In the Old
Testament the penalty for this sin was severe. Leviticus 20:13: "If a man
also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed
an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be
upon them." Today the penalty of death comes in the form of AIDS and other
sexually transmitted diseases. It also brings death to the soul and
spirit of man because the life of God is pushed out by indulging in something
that is an abomination to God. God wants to deliver all who are trapped
in this unholy practice and He will if anyone calls out to Him with a sincere
heart.
Romans 1:24-32:
24 Wherefore
God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts,
to dishonour
their own bodies between themselves:
25 Who changed
the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more
than the Creator,
who is blessed
for ever. Amen.
26 For this
cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change
the natural
use into that
which is against nature:
27 And likewise
also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust
one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving
in themselves that recompense of their error which was meet.
28 And even
as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over
to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
29 Being filled
with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness;
full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
30 Backbiters,
haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient
to parents,
31 Without
understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable,
unmerciful:
32 Who knowing
the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death,
not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
These scriptures
clearly state that these vile affections of men lusting for other men (gay
men) or women lusting for other women (lesbians) are not the natural affections
God created men and women to have for one another. Let me say here that
God loves all homosexuals! However, He hates the deeds of homosexuality
because they are sinful. God did not create any human being as a homosexual.
They are not born that way, just as murderers are not born that way. However,
these spirits can be transmitted to children, especially if someone who
had this demonic spirit seduced or raped a child--or even if they were
close to gay people. These demons can also be imparted to others through
unholy sexual acts.
People become
homosexuals because they yield to abnormal acts or lust. It is through
some source that they have received a demonic spirit that drives them to
their lust. Viewing evil videos or pornographic books is a way of opening
the door for Satan to give one an evil, perverse spirit. Though people
are not born as homosexuals, the Bible does say all human beings are born
with a sin nature. If we yield to the evils of our flesh it will lead to
our destruction not only in this life, but in the life to come. However,
through faith in Jesus Christ and His death on the cross we can break the
hold that sin has upon us. We do not have to yield to the old fleshy nature
but we can now overcome evil temptations and live our lives controlled
by the Holy Spirit.
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus,
who walk not
after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
2 For the law
of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of
sin and death.
3 For what
the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending
his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin
in the flesh:
4 That the
righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the
flesh, but after the Spirit.
5 For they
that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that
are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
6 For to be
carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
7 Because the
carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of
God, neither indeed can be.
8 So then they
that are in the flesh cannot please God.
9 But ye are
not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell
in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
10 And if Christ
be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because
of righteousness.
11 But if the
Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that
raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by
his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
12 Therefore,
brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
13 For if ye
live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify
the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
14 For as many
as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
15 For ye have
not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received
the Spirit of adoption,
whereby we
cry, Abba, Father.
Sex is God's
idea and its purpose is not only for procreation, but also for recreation
and the development of a deep relationship between man and woman. Nothing
is wrong or dirty about sex when it is engaged in the bonds of marriage
as the Lord commanded in the Bible. However, when perversions are committed
inside the marriage relationship, this can be sinful also. God made man
and woman and brought them together "face to face." Oral sex is of homosexual
origin that replaces the normal "face to face" relationship God intended
in a marriage. The Bible describes the sex act in Song of Solomon Chapter
4. In this chapter it speaks of this "face to face" relationship by describing
looking into his lover's eyes and kissing his lover's lips and fondling
his lover's breasts. Oral sex is not normal or natural as it is an unclean
act.
No one has
to live in bondage with an abnormal life of homosexuality nor any other
abnormal behavior. No one has to be controlled by pornography. No one has
to have evil thoughts plague their minds. There is a way out through what
Jesus has done for us. He loves sinners and wants to free us from any evil
practices. He will empower those who cry out for deliverance to get free
and stay free. Here are the steps you must take to get free:
(1.) Make a
total commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ. Be willing to turn your life
completely over to the will of God and yield to His plan for your life.
This means you must be willing to do anything, go anywhere and give up
any thing as He leads. Remember, God will never lead you to do anything
that is not in agreement with the Bible.
You can trust
God. He created you and has a better plan for your life.
(2.) Your must
pray and read your Bible daily. You must study and apply the Word of God
to overcome Satan's attacks. The way that you resist the attacks of the
devil is by quoting the Word of God to him. When the devil came to tempt
Jesus, He simply quoted the Word to him. Good praise tapes will also be
of a great help when you are tempted. Put one on and start singing along
with it.
(3.) You must
pray for and seek out a strong Bible believing group of Holy Spirit filled
people. You will need their help and fellowship. As you humble yourself
and seek help, the Lord will deliver you. Ask God to lead you to someone
that can pray the prayer of deliverance for you, as you probably will need
to be set free from a demon. You should also seek to be filled with the
Holy Spirit as you will need His power to get free and to remain free.
(4.) You must
cut off all sources and relationships that would lead you back into sin.
The Bible tells us to flee fornication (sexual sins). You must get out
of any corrupt entanglements, or areas that you know will be a temptation
to you. If you have been hooked on internet pornography subscribe to an
Internet Service Provider that will filter out the pornography for you.
Destroy all
evil books and videos.
(5.) Should
you slip or fall back occasionally, repent and get right back up and go
on with God. Do not allow the devil to condemn you once you have repented.
Put your sin under the blood of Jesus. He will strengthen you and you will
win this battle because of the Lord's promise to you. Remember, He loves
you and is there to help you. Run to Him when you get in trouble, never
run from Him. He will not ever give up on you! We too, will be standing
with you for your total healing and deliverance. Philippians 1:6: "Being
confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you
will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ."
(6.) You must
forgive everyone that has ever hurt you. You can only do this through the
power of God. You must by a simple act of your will voice the forgiveness
and then the Lord will give you the feeling of forgiveness. This may be
a while in coming but just keep forgiving when you think of any wrong that
has been done to you.
The Lord will
give you His love for those people who have wronged you.
Prayer for
Deliverance
Finally we
want to pray for you right now if you need it:
Dear Heavenly
Father,
We come to
you in the mighty name of Jesus and we ask that you touch this one right
now,
first of all
with your love and forgiveness. Lord, wash their sins away.
Wash away all
the uncleanness and guilt.
Lord we ask
you to free them right now from the powers of darkness.
Now, we speak
to Satan and his demons and we command them to leave in the name of Jesus!
Satan,
this one is
no longer under your power. The blood of Jesus has set them free!
We resist you
and you must flee! This one belongs to God and you have no more authority
over them! Be gone!
Dear Lord,
thank you that you have set this one free and we are believing that you
will lead them to the right people that will help them to walk out this
deliverance. We break every chain of iniquity over their life and cancel
every evil word that has been spoken against them. We declare they will
walk in your victory and that you will enable them to do it. Lord, fill
them with your Holy Sprit and guide them in the ways of God! We speak blessing
and success to them. Most of all, we pray that they will feel your love
for them right now. We ask this all in the precious name of Jesus. Amen.
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