Psalms 103: 10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. 11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. 13 Like as a father pities his children, so the Lord pities them that fear him.
This leads us to the crux of our study for today. In the scriptures we have examples of how we must interact with persons who are dealing with issues of alternative sexual orientations. Because we are all sinners, saved by God’s grace, the same tender love and mercy Christ has manifested towards us, should also characterize our relations.
There was a time when the twin cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were invaded by kings, and the people of the cities were taken captive, together with Lot, and his family, who were at that time residents. Then, as Abraham got wind of it, he chased after the invaders after praying about it, and God granted him a major victory.
It was not merely Lot and his family alone that were then rescued; all the men, women and children who resided in the twin cities were delivered, and since God is the one who granted the victory, He thereby shows us that we are to treat with compassion, and dignity, each member of the human family, whether they be friends or relatives, in alternative lifestyles.
Mark 2: 16 And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, how is it that he eats and drinks with publicans and sinners? 17 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, they that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!