Why Jesus Is Better than Santa Claus
Santa lives at the North Pole ...
JESUS is everywhere.
Santa rides in a sleigh ...
JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.
Santa comes but once a year ...
JESUS is an ever-present help.
Santa fills your stockings with goodies ...
JESUS supplies all your needs.
Santa comes down your chimney uninvited ...
JESUS stands at your door and knocks, and then enters your
heart when invited.
You have to wait in line to see Santa ...
JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.
Santa lets you sit on his lap ...
JESUS lets you rest in His arms.
Santa doesn't know your name; all he can say to the little
boy or girl is, "What's your name?" ...
JESUS knew your name before you did. Not only does He know
your name, He also knows your address. He knows your history
and future and He even knows how many hairs are on your
head.
Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly ...
JESUS has a heart full of love.
All Santa can offer is HO HO HO ...
JESUS offers health, help, and hope.
Santa says, "You better not cry" ...
JESUS says, "Cast all your cares on me, for I care for you."
Santa's little helpers make toys ...
JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken
homes, and builds mansions.
Santa may make you chuckle, but ...
JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.
While Santa puts gifts under your tree ...
JESUS became our gift and died on a tree.
It's obvious there is really no comparison. We need to
remember WHO Christmas is all about. We need to put Christ
back in CHRISTmas. Jesus is still the reason for the season.
Yes, Jesus is better, he is even better than Santa Claus
Monday, December 19, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Modesty—A Lost Cause?
Modesty—A Lost Cause?
Kim Melton
“In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.” 1 Tim. 2:9, 10
We live in a society where it is perfectly acceptable for the human body to be displayed in clothing that would have caused our grandparents to blush in shame. It used to be that these displays were on the people “of the world,” but in the past several years immodesty has begun to creep into the church. I have watched a married man avert his eyes when a young lady passed him in church in a dress that was provocatively cut. I overheard a Christian mother and her daughter discuss in a positive way how sexy the daughter looked. I have viewed pictures from weddings (a Fundamentalist pastor officiating) with dresses on brides and bridesmaids that several years ago were sold in stores as sleepwear.
There are many differing opinions among Christians about what is acceptable. Often you hear the term “Christian liberty” used when someone is defending what she is wearing. The purpose of this article is not to set a standard, but to make us stop and think about what kind of example we are setting.
I must confess that as a young woman I never gave the issue of modesty much thought. I had a mother who made sure I was modest. To my shame, I can remember times when I fought her about it, but she stood firm. Now I am grateful for the instruction she gave me in this area.
Even as a young married woman I didn’t think much about what was modest because at that time it was easy to go shopping and find clothing that was acceptable. I remember a time shortly after my marriage when my husband asked me kindly not to wear a certain blouse any more. I remember inwardly wrestling with whether or not I would do what he asked. I realized there must be a reason he didn’t want me to wear it, so I decided to listen to him. Now that I am older and hopefully a little wiser, I realize that a man knows how other men think, and I need to listen when my husband speaks about this important area.
There are many people (not just in our Fundamentalist camp) who are trying to fight this issue of immodesty. I watched a news clip recently on the local channel about a fashion group that was started by an unsaved mother who was concerned about the immodest apparel available for her teenage daughter to purchase. The fashion show demonstrated how to buy and layer fashionable clothing that covers appropriately. If this mother who doesn’t know the Lord is concerned, how much more concerned should we be who represent the King of kings!
Over the years I have heard good teaching in this area and have read many books on the subject. Perhaps the thing that has helped me the most was teaching I received by the former assistant pastor of my home church, Gordon Dickson. He was teaching on the fear of the Lord, and he asked the question, “How can I dress today to show that I fear the Lord?” This simple question has stuck with me over the years, and it can be applied to any area of our life as we seek to show that we fear the Lord.
Sometimes I feel that modesty is a lost cause. It is becoming increasingly difficult to buy modest clothing. Everything is getting lower, tighter, shorter, and more provocative. What are we to do? Sewing is becoming a lost art, but for those who do sew, this is a great solution. You can hire a seamstress to sew for you or to alter existing clothing to make it modest. I did a Google search for modest clothing and came up with a number of sites offering fashionable clothing. God will lead you in this area if you allow Him to do so! “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matt. 6:33).
Ladies, please don’t give up in this vital area. Set an example for others around you. Train your daughters. Let’s adorn ourselves in modest apparel “which becometh women professing godliness”!
Kim Melton
“In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.” 1 Tim. 2:9, 10
We live in a society where it is perfectly acceptable for the human body to be displayed in clothing that would have caused our grandparents to blush in shame. It used to be that these displays were on the people “of the world,” but in the past several years immodesty has begun to creep into the church. I have watched a married man avert his eyes when a young lady passed him in church in a dress that was provocatively cut. I overheard a Christian mother and her daughter discuss in a positive way how sexy the daughter looked. I have viewed pictures from weddings (a Fundamentalist pastor officiating) with dresses on brides and bridesmaids that several years ago were sold in stores as sleepwear.
There are many differing opinions among Christians about what is acceptable. Often you hear the term “Christian liberty” used when someone is defending what she is wearing. The purpose of this article is not to set a standard, but to make us stop and think about what kind of example we are setting.
I must confess that as a young woman I never gave the issue of modesty much thought. I had a mother who made sure I was modest. To my shame, I can remember times when I fought her about it, but she stood firm. Now I am grateful for the instruction she gave me in this area.
Even as a young married woman I didn’t think much about what was modest because at that time it was easy to go shopping and find clothing that was acceptable. I remember a time shortly after my marriage when my husband asked me kindly not to wear a certain blouse any more. I remember inwardly wrestling with whether or not I would do what he asked. I realized there must be a reason he didn’t want me to wear it, so I decided to listen to him. Now that I am older and hopefully a little wiser, I realize that a man knows how other men think, and I need to listen when my husband speaks about this important area.
There are many people (not just in our Fundamentalist camp) who are trying to fight this issue of immodesty. I watched a news clip recently on the local channel about a fashion group that was started by an unsaved mother who was concerned about the immodest apparel available for her teenage daughter to purchase. The fashion show demonstrated how to buy and layer fashionable clothing that covers appropriately. If this mother who doesn’t know the Lord is concerned, how much more concerned should we be who represent the King of kings!
Over the years I have heard good teaching in this area and have read many books on the subject. Perhaps the thing that has helped me the most was teaching I received by the former assistant pastor of my home church, Gordon Dickson. He was teaching on the fear of the Lord, and he asked the question, “How can I dress today to show that I fear the Lord?” This simple question has stuck with me over the years, and it can be applied to any area of our life as we seek to show that we fear the Lord.
Sometimes I feel that modesty is a lost cause. It is becoming increasingly difficult to buy modest clothing. Everything is getting lower, tighter, shorter, and more provocative. What are we to do? Sewing is becoming a lost art, but for those who do sew, this is a great solution. You can hire a seamstress to sew for you or to alter existing clothing to make it modest. I did a Google search for modest clothing and came up with a number of sites offering fashionable clothing. God will lead you in this area if you allow Him to do so! “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matt. 6:33).
Ladies, please don’t give up in this vital area. Set an example for others around you. Train your daughters. Let’s adorn ourselves in modest apparel “which becometh women professing godliness”!
Sunday, September 4, 2011
College Football Jokes
>Why do Nebraska football players like smart women?
Opposites attract.Why was O.J. trying to escape to Knoxville, Tennessee?
Police would never look for a Heisman Trophy winner there.
Why was O.J. considering moving to West Virginia?
Everyone's DNA there is the same.
Why do Tennessee fans wear orange?
So they can dress that way for the game on Saturday, go
hunting on Sunday, and wear it to pick up trash on Monday.
How do you get a former Ohio State football player off your
porch?
Pay him for the pizza.
An Alabama fan and a Tennessee fan, fighting side-by-side,
were captured during World War II and sentenced to die by
firing squad. The enemy commander asked the Tennessee fan if
he had any last requests. The Vol said, "I want to hear
Rocky Top one last time."
The Bama fan was then asked if he had any last requests.
"Yes, shoot me first!"
A man is sitting at a park bench when another man sits next
to him and they engage in conversation. Shortly after, the
second man says, "So, I bet you're a Texas fan."
The first man says enthusiastically, "Why, yes I am. How did
you know? My intelligence? My wit? My good looks?"
The second fellow says, "No. I saw your class ring when you
were picking your nose."
A scrawny man at a bar in Columbus says to the guy sitting
next to him, "Hey, you want to hear a really funny Ohio
State joke?"
The guy replies, "Hey, buddy. See the bartender? He played
at Ohio State. See those two huge guys to your left? They
played at Ohio State. See that group of big guys over at
that table? All Ohio State football players. Look at me. I'm
6'4, 235, and played at Ohio State. Now are you sure you
want to tell me your joke?"
The scrawny man says, "Nah. I don't want to have to explain
and repeat it five times."
How can you spot a Tennessee fan at a wedding?
Just look for the guy in the orange T-shirt.
What does the average Florida State player get on his SATs?
Drool.
How can you tell if an Auburn football player has a
girlfriend?
Tobacco juice on both sides of the pickup truck.
How many Pitt football players does it take to change a
light bulb?
Five. And they each get three credits.
University of South Carolina Coach Steve Spurrier comes into
the locker room before practice and says to his star
receiver, "You're failing math. If you don't want to become
academically ineligible, you'll have to answer these math
questions correctly." The star receiver agrees and Spurrier
asks him, "What does 4 plus 4 equal?"
"Eleven," says the athlete.
The rest of the team pleads, "Give him another chance! Give
him another chance!"
Spurrier then asks, "What does 2 plus 2 equal?"
The receiver says, "Four."
The rest of the team yells, "Give him another chance! Give
him another chance!"
How many Florida freshmen football players does it take to
change a light bulb?
None. That's a sophomore course.
What do you get when you put 32 Arkansas cheerleaders in one
room?
A full set of teeth.
Why is Nebraska's football field artificial turf and not
real grass?
So the cheerleaders won't graze.
What are the longest three years of a Florida State football
player's life?
Freshman year.
Alabama football coach Nick Saban asked the freshman walk-on
hopeful if he could tackle.
The kid said, "Yes, sir coach, I can tackle."
The coach then asked, "Well, can you run?"
The kid said, "Yes, sir coach, I can run very fast."
Saban then said, "Can you pass a football?"
The kid thought for a second and said, "Well, coach, if I
can swallow it, I can probably pass it."
If you are driving and see a Miami football player riding a
bicycle, why should you take great care in not hitting him?
It could be your bike.
You are stuck in a cave with an angry grizzly bear, a
mountain lion, and a Texas A&M fan. You have a gun with two
bullets. What should you do?
Shoot the Aggie fan...twice.
What do you get if you see an Ohio State fan buried up to
his neck in sand?
More sand.
A man asks his friend, "Did you hear about the 22-year-old
babe who married the 93-year-old Alabama booster? It was a
football wedding."
The friend says, "A football wedding?"
"Yeah, she's waiting for him to kick off."
The Notre Dame fan was complaining to his friend about his
wife. He said, "My wife thinks I put the Fighting Irish
ahead of our marriage. I disagree. We just celebrated our
fourth season together."
How come football isn't a religion this season in the SEC?
It was put on probation.
What do you call 20 Ohio State fans lying on the lawn?
Fertilizer.
How do you get a Nebraska cheerleader into your dorm room?
Grease her hips and push.
Why do Mississippi State football players put their diplomas
on the dashboard?
So they can park in a handicapped spot.
Why do Michigan State football players go to movies in
groups of 18 or more?
17 and under not admitted.
What is the most common phrase used by a former Colorado
football player?
Would you like fries with that?
What do you call a genius sitting in the Arkansas student
section?
Visitor.
A young boy and his mother were in the cemetery visiting the
grave of a loved one. They came upon a headstone that read,
"Here lies a Florida State graduate and an honest man."
The boy then asked his mother, "Mommy, why did they bury two
men in there?"
Why did they build a new automobile factory near Oklahoma
State?
Because of the endless supply of crash test dummies down the
street.
How did the Georgia football player die from drinking milk?
The cow fell on him.
Did you hear about the Florida State kicker who tried to
throw himself on the floor in a fit of rage?
He missed.
What's the difference between a litter of puppies and Steve
Spurrier?
Puppies stop whining after 8 weeks.
Two West Virginia football players were walking in the
woods. One of them said, "Look, a dead bird."
The other looked up in the sky and said, "Where?"
How do you keep a Colorado football player out of your yard?
Put up a goalpost.
How can you tell the female student who is a college
football fan from the north from the female student who is a
college football fan from the south?
The female student from the north is a physics major who
understands Sylvia Plath.
The female student from the south is a Miss USA contestant
and understands the west coast offense.
A Clemson football player was almost killed yesterday in a
tragic horseback-riding accident. He fell from the horse and
was nearly trampled to death. Luckily, the manager of the
Wal-Mart came out and unplugged the horse.
A Southern Cal football player was bragging to a group of
co-eds that he finished a jigsaw puzzle in only three
months. One girl said, "Three months? You're proud of that?"
The Trojan said, "Yep. On the box it said 4-6 years."
What do Penn State football players call the elderly?
Coach.
What do you say to an Ohio State football player dressed in
a three-piece suit?
Will the defendant please rise.
What's the difference between a Pitt cheerleader and an
elephant?
A couple of hundred pounds.
When do Florida State players NOT run up the score?
When they are taking their SATs.
How can you tell when it's homecoming weekend at Iowa?
The cheerleaders have braided their armpit hair.
What do you get when you drag a $1,000 bill through a
housing project?
A Miami football signee.
A man inherited over one billion dollars from a long-lost
uncle who happened to be an oil baron. The man, thrilled at
his good fortune, asked his young son what he wanted. He
told his child that money was no object. The boy said he
wanted a Mickey Mouse outfit. So the man bought him the
University of Colorado.
What do you call a 200-pound Michigan State cheerleader?
Anorexic.
If three Florida State football players are in a car, who is
driving?
The police officer.
How come female college football fans in the south don't
carry wallets?
That's what dates are for.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Sanctuary, May 30
May 30
Single Peace
1 Corinthians 7:32
He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord.
People are single for four kinds of reasons: physical, medical, spiritual, or they just want to be single—not everybody wants to be married and apparently that is a part of God’s plan. Some of the greatest people who ever served God were single. Rejoice in all the gifts God has given you, including your singleness.
Seeking marriage is not wrong, but don’t let that search dominate your life. We must not make finding a marriage partner the supreme goal of our lives by putting all our energies into searching for a mate. We must learn to be in God’s will. A very wise person said, “There is something far worse than single loneliness, and that is marital misery.” Learn contentment, for it is great gain.
If God has a mate for you, He knows how to bring the two of you together. Don’t take things into your own hands.
Wherever you are, whatever your situation, use the time to grow both mentally and spiritually.
The Best Cure for KJVOism: A Real 1611 KJV
The Best Cure for KJVOism: A Real 1611 KJV
It has been widely publicized that the year 2011 is the 400th anniversary of the original publication of the so-called “Authorized” or “King James Version” of the Bible in English. This translation has historically been the most widely used, at least since it overtook the previous champion, the Geneva Bible of 1560 (chiefly, at least initially, as a result of the legal suppression of the printing of the Geneva Bible by the British monarchy, in favor of the KJV). It should be noted, however, that the great majority of the editions and copies of the KJV printed and read in the past 400 years have been revisions rather than reprints of the original form of the KJV, with literally tens of thousands of revisions in spelling, punctuation and the use of italics, plus many hundreds in the precise wording of the text, to say nothing of the switch from “black letter” (“Gothic”) type to Roman, the widespread omission of the Apocrypha in the 18th and later centuries, along with the omission of an extended calendar and charts of Biblical genealogies, and most unfortunately, the omission of the extremely important and informative introductory essay, “The Translators to the Readers,” which was in the original edition. In short, most KJV users, particularly those who claim to be “King James Version 1611 Only” in their beliefs, have never actually seen or used a real 1611 King James Version in the original form in which it was issued from the press in 1611.
In the past, there have been from time to time facsimile reprints of the 1611 KJV. In 1833, “The Holy Bible, an exact reprint page for page of the Authorized Version published in the year 1611” was printed at the University Press, Oxford; it was in Roman type (see A. S. Herbert, Historical Catalogue of Printed Editions of the English Bible 1525-1961. London: British and Foreign Bible Society, 1968; p. 377). In 1911, the University Press at Oxford issued two 1611 reprints--the first a facsimile (in black letter) in reduced size of the original 1611 KJV, the other an exact reprint page-for-page but in Roman type, of the 1611 edition, both with introductory essays by A. W. Pollard (see Herbert, p. 458). I have owned a copy of the 1911 Roman type reprint for almost 35 years.
This 1911 Roman type reprint was reissued in the 1970s (or early 1980s) by Thomas Nelson of Nashville, about the time they issued their New King James Version (and for a time Nelson sold the two volumes together in a slipcase). This reprint omitted the Pollard essay (and perhaps other features--I gave my copy to one of my sons a few years ago and cannot check it directly). Later--probably in the 1990s--, Hendrickson Publishing (the publishing arm of Christian Book Discount) also reprinted the1911 Roman type edition (in precisely the form Nelson had). These two recent reprints are easy to find via the internet.
Besides these, there have been over the years several full-sized facsimile reprints of the 1611 KJV by various publishers; my brother has a copy of one made in the 1950s, for which he paid $350, used, a decade ago. Such full-sized facsimiles are rarely met with and are generally rather pricey (in the hundreds or even many hundreds of dollars)
Now, another edition, widely available and quite inexpensive, has appeared, this made by Zondervan and sold at Wal-Mart (and perhaps other retail outlets). The ISBN is: 978-0-310-44029-1. It is a facsimile--an exact reproduction in the original black letter script--of the 1611 edition, but in a reduced size, and with one feature of the original omitted--the thirteen books of the Apocrypha (as noted on p. viii of the Introduction to this new edition). That the 1611 KJV originally did have the Apocrypha can be visually confirmed in this edition on the page containing Malachi 4, where the “catch-word” at the bottom of the page is “APO-“ which points to “APOCRYPHA” which is at the top of the page in the original (and in my 1911 reprint), after which originally followed the complete text of those non-canonical books).
The printed retail price of this Zondervan 2011 facsimile reprint is $7.99, though I have bought several copies at Wal-Mart in Kansas for $4.97 and I have heard it priced about a dollar higher elsewhere (and I suspect they hope to make a profit on the publication of the KJV at that price). I would strongly urge EVERY PREACHER, EVERY CHRISTIAN READER and EVERY CHURCH AND CHRISTIAN COLLEGE LIBRARY to get a copy AT ONCE. If you have any KJVO friends, buy and give them a copy. There is no quicker cure for KJVOism that the direct and extended study of the 1611 edition, introductory material and all.
One finds in the actual, original, genuine 1611 KJV (no doubt “preserved in the form God wants us to have”) an introductory essay that states the translators' perspective on their own and other translations (they, at least, were decidedly NOT “KJVOnly”). If I could do just ONE thing, I would make every KJVO partisan read carefully those 11 highly informative pages. The original translator's English Bible text has literally thousands of variant marginal renderings (showing that they did not believe their translation as found in the text was infallibly correct), plus variant manuscript readings, showing that they did not believe that the manuscript reading given in their text was necessarily always right. One will also find numerous places where words are “omitted,” “added” or altered as compared with all modern editions of the KJV, to say nothing of a considerable number of printer's errors (are these also part of the “perfect preservation” we hear so much about?). And one can discover on the title page of the NT those revealing words: “cum privilegio” (Latin: “with privilege”) which demonstrate the undeniable fact that this translation was COPYRIGHTED FROM THE DAY IT WAS FIRST PUBLISHED (contrary to the gross misrepresentation on this point that is part of the accepted KJVO “wisdom”).
I am quite sure that the quickest “cure” for the absurdity of KJVOism is the close and careful study of the actual original KJV itself. I would challenge--even dare--every KJVO partisan to get this facsimile of the original KJV and study it “cover to cover” and margin to margin, spending a year and more in the process, and try to prove me wrong.
---Doug Kutilek
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from "AS I SEE IT"
Volume 14, Number 6, June 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Putting Down the Weights
Putting Down the Weights
BIBLE MEDITATION:
“All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.” 1 Corinthians 6:12
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
There are certain weights that an athlete chooses to lay aside. They are not bad for other people, but they are bad for the athlete. In the spiritual realm, it is the same for Christians.
Paul tells us, “all things are not expedient.” The word “expedient” is similar to the word “expedition.” You see, Christians are going somewhere, and if something doesn’t speed us along the way, then it is excess baggage and we need to get rid of it.
ACTION POINT:
Ask God today, “Are there legitimate, lawful things in my life that are keeping me from running the race?” It might be a hobby, friendship, recreational sport, or a cabin in the mountains. It is not bad; it just keeps you from maximizing your life for the Lord Jesus Christ. You must lay it aside.
BIBLE MEDITATION:
“All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.” 1 Corinthians 6:12
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
There are certain weights that an athlete chooses to lay aside. They are not bad for other people, but they are bad for the athlete. In the spiritual realm, it is the same for Christians.
Paul tells us, “all things are not expedient.” The word “expedient” is similar to the word “expedition.” You see, Christians are going somewhere, and if something doesn’t speed us along the way, then it is excess baggage and we need to get rid of it.
ACTION POINT:
Ask God today, “Are there legitimate, lawful things in my life that are keeping me from running the race?” It might be a hobby, friendship, recreational sport, or a cabin in the mountains. It is not bad; it just keeps you from maximizing your life for the Lord Jesus Christ. You must lay it aside.
from lwf.org
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
We Want You Over There
We Want You Over There
We're going home to glory soon
To see the city bright,
To walk the golden streets of heav'n,
And bask in God's own light.
But some of you are out of Christ
And held by many a snare –
We cannot leave you lost and lone;
We want you Over There.
The pearly gates are open wide,
And we shall enter in –
To know thenceforth no tear or sigh,
No sorrow and no sin.
O come with us, and come at once!
That land is bright and fair!
We cannot leave you lost and lone;
We want you Over There.
We come to tell the story true
Of love so rich and free!
A crucified and risen Lord
Has grace for you and me!
O listen to the words of love
His messengers declare!
We cannot leave you lost and lone;
We want you Over There.
We once were burdened sore with sin,
And dark were we and sad;
But Christ has washed us in His blood,
And He has made us glad!
Fly to His wounds, ye guilty ones;
His love and mercy share.
We cannot leave you lost and lone;
We want you Over There.
We're going home to glory soon
To see the city bright,
To walk the golden streets of heav'n,
And bask in God's own light.
But some of you are out of Christ
And held by many a snare –
We cannot leave you lost and lone;
We want you Over There.
The pearly gates are open wide,
And we shall enter in –
To know thenceforth no tear or sigh,
No sorrow and no sin.
O come with us, and come at once!
That land is bright and fair!
We cannot leave you lost and lone;
We want you Over There.
We come to tell the story true
Of love so rich and free!
A crucified and risen Lord
Has grace for you and me!
O listen to the words of love
His messengers declare!
We cannot leave you lost and lone;
We want you Over There.
We once were burdened sore with sin,
And dark were we and sad;
But Christ has washed us in His blood,
And He has made us glad!
Fly to His wounds, ye guilty ones;
His love and mercy share.
We cannot leave you lost and lone;
We want you Over There.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Dialogue on "Gay Rights"
Question from Facebook friend: I think its sad that someone like yourself who has such great faith doesnt believe that everyone has equal rights. Arent we suppose to do unto others as they do unto us? How do you think God feels about you excluding people just because they are gay?
Romans Chapter 1:26-32 says: [26] For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; [27] and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error.
[28] And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. [29] They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, [30] slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, [31] foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. [32] Though they know God's decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.
We see in verse 32, those who approve of homosexuality are worthy of death, as are the ones who practice it. Thankfully God in His mercy gives them a chance to repent from their sinful lifestyle choice.
We also see also 1 Corinthians 6:9: "Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality"
My response: God loves homosexuals, but hates the sin of homosexuality. God made 2 people they were male and female, and His plan from the beginning of time was one man and one woman for life. Homosexuality rebels against God's plan. Matthew 19:4 "He answered, “Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female," and Mark 10:6 "But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female." If our whole society adopted homosexuality we would all die, it goes against nature. Two members of the same gender cannot procreate.
Romans Chapter 1:26-32 says: [26] For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; [27] and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error.
[28] And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. [29] They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, [30] slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, [31] foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. [32] Though they know God's decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.
We see in verse 32, those who approve of homosexuality are worthy of death, as are the ones who practice it. Thankfully God in His mercy gives them a chance to repent from their sinful lifestyle choice.
We also see also 1 Corinthians 6:9: "Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality"
Not only does God hate homosexuality, no unrepentant homosexual is a Christian. Homosexuality is a sin against the very morality that God has established in our world.
Response: I know why he created but you said gays shouldnt have rights. To me thats wrong. God loves everyone equally
My response: They should not have the right to get married to a same sex partner if that is what you are saying, because marriage is between a man and a woman. Homosexuals have the right to marry, it just has to be someone of the other gender. They should have the same rights as a non-homosexual, we have the right to marry someone of the opposite gender and have a natural family. They have the same right, but their lifestyle inhibits that from happening because they choose a relationship that cannot produce offspring. And adoption is a privilege not a right, so I won't discuss that.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Who at My Door is Standing?
Who at my door is standing,
Patiently drawing near,
Entrance within demanding?
Whose is the voice I hear?
Refrain
Sweetly the tones are falling;
“Open the door for Me!
If thou wilt heed My calling,
I will abide with thee.”
Lonely without He’s staying;
Lonely within am I;
While I am still delaying,
Will He not pass me by?
Refrain
All through the dark hours dreary,
Knocking again is He;
Jesus, art Thou not weary,
Waiting so long for me?
Refrain
Door of my heart, I hasten!
Thee will I open wide.
Though He rebuke and chasten,
He shall with me abide.
Refrain
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