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HOMOSEXUALITY

IS IT A SIN TO BE FRIENDS WITH A HOMOSEXUAL?

Permalink Reply by Moomins on January 30, 2009 at 10:29am: Hi nicki, I dont believe it is a sin to be friends with a homosexual, hate the sin but love the sinner. Homosexuality is no more of a sin than gossip, each and every one of us are sinners who are saved through the love and grace of God. It is our own houses we need to look inside sometimes and not through the windows of others. Keep your relationship with The Lord strong, do as Jesus did and love one another.

be blessed

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Permalink Reply by Nicki Bulicek on January 30, 2009 at 4:00pm: That is how I feel as well, but my Dad keeps telling me that I'm sining by even being around him. I just wanted to see what others felt about the matter. How are we supposed show them Gods love if we turn our backs. I believe that God would want us to show his love to all.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jesse James on March 30, 2009 at 8:59pm: There is no reason why you cannot be friends with them, but if you get pulled down by them then you must decide if you can be friends or sometimes we are meant to spend time in prayer over them. To befriend a homosexual is the same thing as befriending another person because we all have sins. Many from old traditional ways could feel this way, or maybe sometimes individuals can put themselves under some form of teaching that becomes more judgemental than loving another.
You will be in my prayers for your direction, but there is no way you will go to hell if you befriend them. Jesus befriended everyone, and everyone but Him was a sinner, therefore, if you follow Jesus you can't go wrong.
God Bless and keep your faith up, your chin up, and your spirit up.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Rodney on February 17, 2009 at 1:35pm: Well put Moomis. The only thing that I would like to add is this. How can we be a living testimony to those who are living a life of sin if we are never around them? Jesus didn't live his life in the "Safe Zone"; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Moomins on February 18, 2009 at 2:41am: Rodney, I would say we have to be just like Jesus was, dont follow the crowd, live everyday for Jesus, THAT in itself is testimony to the living Christ. It can be difficult at times, but keeping our relationship with The Lord open and honest helps.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by sunsetstormx on January 31, 2009 at 11:10am: Greetings...
Your scripture reference also mentions a brother who is a drunkard, covetous, etc and it states to not even eat with them (or associate). Any thoughts from people who have studied scripture in reference to the time periods that this was stated in and exactly what situation it is referring to? Also how it would apply to us presently?

As far as being friends with people who do not know Christ, the Lord tells us not to be friends with the world (meaning participate in their sin practices and become intimately involved so much as to where we are acting & looking like them)

Scripture to read regarding friends and friendship etc.. : Proverbs 12:26, Luke 14:12, John 15:13-14, 1 John 4:11; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by ADOLF FENYI on January 31, 2009 at 7:56am: I believe there is nothing wrong with being a friend to a homosexual but you should be able to convince him to stop that relationship and turn to God so that he can also gain eternal life after death.
Becareful you are not also convinced to enter into that relationship.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Nicki Bulicek on January 31, 2009 at 9:05am: Thank you all for your in site on this matter. It has been very helpful.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Craig on January 31, 2009 at 10:51am: Actually I believe its passing judgment on someone by staying away from a person because of their sexual orientation. Judgment is reserved for God alone. We are all sinners and in need of God's grace.; ▶ Reply to This