hair_rehab
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Has anyone ever witnessed to someone who is gay, lesbian, bisexual, etc? I'll admit, I feel uncomfortable talking about it because I have close family members who are and it just seems like an off limits topic.
Ministering to Gays/Lesbians
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Aviah
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That is a tough one. I feel uncomfortable talking about it too. But should it come up or if you do bring it up please make sure that you are very accepting and non-judgemental. They are people who need acceptance like the rest of us. You could let them know that God still loves them, as he does everyone, and that its possible to change. Stress more of the positives of walking with God than the "if-you-don't-do-this-than-there-are-consequences" approach. God is a God of love not manipulation. Donnie McClurkin is one that comes to mind that has been delivered to it.
I definitely understand your discomfort. Pray about it.
All the best xx
I definitely understand your discomfort. Pray about it.
All the best xx
Ladybelle
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I think you just minister to people where they are and lead your life by example. If you live you life in Godly way and work diligently to convey the love of God,people will come to you when they are ready. Most of the time, people aren't going to receive being minstered to unless they are ready.
You can pray for the holy spirit to guide you if this is something you desire to do and he'll show you how, when & what to say because some change can only come about with people by the prompting of the Holy spirit.
You can pray for the holy spirit to guide you if this is something you desire to do and he'll show you how, when & what to say because some change can only come about with people by the prompting of the Holy spirit.
Prudent1
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ITA with what has already been said. If we really live the life, God does the drawing.
John 12:32 (King James Version)
32And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
People come to you when you least expect it.
Always walk in love. Here are 2 links to websites you might find helpful.
http://www.lovewonout.com/ Love won out.
and Exodus international- http://www.exodusinternational.org/content/view/997/37/
from their own mouths w/o coercion.
John 12:32 (King James Version)
32And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
People come to you when you least expect it.
Always walk in love. Here are 2 links to websites you might find helpful.http://www.lovewonout.com/ Love won out.
and Exodus international- http://www.exodusinternational.org/content/view/997/37/
from their own mouths w/o coercion.
hair_rehab
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Thank you for your responses. I think the biggest hurdle that I've faced in talking to people about homosexuality is the argument that they were "born" that way just because they felt that way as child.
Prudent1
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Emotions are interesting to say the least. All of us at some point have been controlled by them. It is human nature to go by reason, intellect, or what you feel until you start your personal journey with God. Then of course, he puts that all into perspective, adds to it, and we become several times the person we were before him. I never argue with ppl when having conversations of this nature. It didn't happen overnight. When I'm right I state the facts, show love, and really try to relate to them and whatever they are dealing with. I try to take my examples from Jesus. He never argued even during the most volatile of situations. If he was talking to farmers, fishermen, whoever, he used intelligent examples they could understand. Even when he was angry (like in the temple) he did not sin. While he was not the watered down, emasculated, hippy looking image we commonly see, he was not a brawler either. He achieved a balance. We must do the same. Whatever, you do continue to pray and ask God to give you guidance and wisdom in this and all you do. Keep praying for them and ask God to send someone into their lives to plant, and water them spirtually. Then thank him in advance for him giving the increase.
BTW- I just had this conversation with a friend the other day. We all have choices on how we respond even if we didn't have choices concerning our circumstances. Why would God create us that way then turn around and say all that he has to say in the word concerning homosexuality?
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CoilyFields
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Being born a certain way does not excuse the sin. We were ALL BORN IN SIN AND SHAPED IN INIQUITY. For this reason our flesh desires to do those things that are not of God. Some proclivities are learned as we get older but others come naturally (you rarely have to teach a child how to lie etc.). This is becauseof our sin nature but the good thing is that God has given us the ability to appeal to him for our deliverance. When we accept Christ we are new creatures and are no longer slaves to sin.
The important thing is to have the conversation with gentleness and meekness as the Bible says. Not accepting or excusing the sin...not condeming the person...but letting them know what the word of God says concerning the issue...no gray areas...no allowances...sin is sin.
Also...a GREAT number of people who are homosexual were molested as children...this confusion was awakened in them at an early age.
AND: The only time I tend to talk to someone about their particular sins is if they bring it up...unless theyre a good friend who i can dump unsolicited comments on lol.
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