I have come up against several homosexuals who speak favorably of their way of life, insisting their relationships are normal. When I confront them on this and speak of what I know firsthand, they retaliate with name calling, false accusations, and other empty claims. I spent roughly 14 years living this lie and have no reason to try and make this sin appear 'normal' to society; here is the truth of what goes on 'behind closed doors'...
The first thing I witnessed in the homosexual community is rampant promiscuity. They claim to be in a loving, committed relationship and yet, they are sleeping with numerous partners. There is an abundance of jealousy within these sinful unions, which leads to violence. I now wonder how is it you can be so jealous and suspicious if you really love someone? I know the answer to that - these relationships are not based on love, they stem from a forbidden lust which drives the homosexual to continually pursue the need to fulfill that desire. Lust is a self-centered sexual drive that cares nothing for the one whom they seek to fulfill that desire with. So why bother with civil unions or homosexual marriage? I honestly believe they know this perversion is wrong, and they seek to justify it by attempting to be like heterosexual couples, looking for acceptance and normalcy by living as a 'couple'. This also is a way to ease the guilt they have in knowing it's wrong.
One study of homosexual men found 41.3% had open sexual agreements with some restrictions, 10% had a no restrictions sexual agreement on sex with outside partners. 21% admitted breaking their agreement in the preceding 12 months. You will find more facts and some startling numbers concerning homosexual promiscuity by going here. This study also points out what I already knew and witnessed, homosexuality thrives on youth and appearance; being attractive and young is prominent among the homosexual community. This is very superficial and is not a foundation for a solid, life-long relationship.
Another risk factor is the spread of sexually transmitted disease, like HIV. There are tons of studies concerning this topic, I will point you to this one.
Another huge problem within the homosexual community is addiction. Drunkenness and drugs are out of control within the homosexual community. I just read a story today on a study being done concerning lesbians and their being 'prone' to drunkenness, which you can read for yourself here. This too was something I have seen firsthand, drinking is a huge problem among lesbians. This way of life is very destructive, and yet, the homosexual agenda is to push for acceptance and the right to marry and raise children. This is not a stable environment to raise children in at all; the fighting, the drunkenness, the promiscuity all make for an unhealthy upbringing for a child.
As I share with you the very dark side of this abomination to a Holy God, I would also ask that we all keep in mind homosexuals are sinners, like everyone else, who desperately need to hear of their sin and of the Savior. There is hope for them, just as there is hope for all who are in bondage to sin. I have seen more of a militant style attack on homosexuals than that of showing the love of Christ and His cross. They will defend their sin, just as I used to. They may be somewhat 'stand-offish', but they are lost souls who desperately need our prayers and our Christ. Too many see the sin of homosexuality as being worse than their own sins; this leads to a self-righteous attitude. We must have compassion on all sinners, it isn't for us to mete out judgment against them and their sin of choice.
This is a very destructive way of life, with many dying much younger than those are not homosexuals {see this story}. This is what the bondage of sin does to sinners, it takes them down deeper and deeper until it destroys and kills. I have had homosexuals tell me they've tried to change and can't, so they continue on in their sins, going down deeper into this dark and deadly bondage. This is why they need to hear about Jesus Christ and what He has done, He frees sinners from the bondage of sin. He cleanses sinners from their sins, and He imputes His righteousness to them. Being free from certain death is the greatest news any sinner could hear. They need to hear of God's grace, they must be told of His mercy. May we all pray for hearts that are compassionate towards those who are dead in sin and headed for hell.
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It seems that the gay agenda is well on track for their immediate goal of acceptance in the whole of society with their version of "marriage" being fought for and won on all too many fronts. Sexual sins of all types are exceedingly strong and become obsessive quickly. You are so very correct that we must present the Gospel to those trapped in their sin, who cannot escape even if they want to.
As they win more and more battles I fear that acceptance by the masses will not satisfy their desires. Soon enough it may well be that the Christian will be required to renounce the Word of the Lord and acquiesce to their wishes that homosexuality is not a sin and one can practice his lust and still be decalred to be "christian". Refusing to do so would unleash a torrent of reprisals, hate crime charges and the like---something like this is already going on in Canada.
May the Lord bless all of your efforts in your continuing stand for His truth.
I know it won't be long and posts like this one will be used as evidence against me. I find it amazing how sinners will twist the true intentions of Christians as meaning hate. In reality, the exposure of their sins causes them to react the exact way they accuse us of being...intolerant and hateful.
Lyn, God bless you sister for your boldness and transparency. It is such a tragedy that Christians have acted with such hatred towards those trapped in this sin and other sins as well such as abortion.
I would love to see you write some suggestions for evangelizing the homosexual community. I realize the Gospel is the power of God to salvation, but I think many Christians have a difficult time with knowing how to present repentance to homosexuals- especially when they already claim to be Christians who know the Bible and go to church. We recently attended a memorial service that had gay clergy - the Gospel was all over the liturgy we read but that is where it stopped. Grieved is not a strong enough word for how we felt.
Diane,
Thanks for your comment, and I will post something concerning approaching homosexuals in the very near future. I have read posts on Christian blogs that speak of this being a worse sin than others, even so, we should not let that cause us to approach homosexuals with some sense of superiority. Most will not admit it, but they are miserable. This is the reason for addictions. They do not know what true love is because what they desire is based on a forbidden lust. This results in turbulent and often times violent relationships. They try desperately to be normal, and while they do, they slip deeper into depravity. The woman I spent 13 years with is just pitiful. I am raising her daughter because she is incapable. She spends most of her time drinking vodka - straight - and popping pills. She is terrified of death, I have talked to her several times and I see how strong of a grip sin has on her. She has some health issues, some as a result of her promiscuity as well as her poor choices in life. She is only 44 and looks like she's in her 60's. Even her 14 year old daughter tells me all the time, 'my mom is going to die soon'. It breaks my heart Diane, I truly believe God put this child in my care for His purposes.
I am convinced that homosexuality breeds other sins, and eventually kills those in bondage to it. To see someone like this woman inch closer to death each day is proof of what I believe.
Thanks lyn for your firsthand knowledge to the ugly side of homosexuality that they don't want people to know. They just want people to think they are in "love" and all is well with their lives. But it's not.
And YES we MUST lead people to Christ by treating homosexuals like human beings. They are not any worse than anyone else but SINNERS Just like all of us are. But we who have repented and are trusting in Jesus are FORGIVEN of our sins. It is ONLY by God's GRACE that we have been extolled His mercy.
Titus 3:5-7 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life."
Blessings to you in Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior all for HIS matchless beauty and Glory forever!
Very well put Linda, I believe often times it turns into a battle with the homosexual rather than seeing them as a sinner who needs to hear about Jesus. We have the conservatives and some well-meaning Christians who think changing laws will make this go away, but sin never goes away unless it's confronted with truth.
Yes lyn. You remember the books you sent me?
I read one of them right after you sent it. But the other "The Doctrines of Grace" I'm just now reading...
Anyways, in the book do you remember how it talks about Calvin and the city of Geneva? Well, it begins with US. We have to have a high and holy view of God in our lives. "Everything in their lives was the opportunity to glorify God and to love one's neighbor."
And like that lady said in your former video who was a lesbian(cant think of her name), we can't just force the Gospel on them and say there God I did what I was supposed to and they didn't get away before I got the Gospel in there.
I can't tell you how many times I have thought I've gotta share the Gospel or they may not hear it. Don't get me wrong, nothing wrong with sharing the Gospel but we have to treat others like people and let them know we genuinely care for them.
If I need correction please feel free to correct me lyn. I don't mind..
Thanks
You are right Linda, we have to come across as genuinely caring; let them speak first, and go from there. I am currently exchanging e-mails with a married woman who used to attend my church, she claims to be bisexual and is entertaining the thought of being with women. I am trying to set up a meeting over coffee with her, I think a 'face to face' confrontation will be more personal. I want her to see my face when I tell her what I have to say. Please be in prayer for both her and me.
Oh Wow lyn. I WILL be glad to pray for you and her that the Lord would lift that lure of deception from her eyes
She will utterly regret it if she makes the wrong decision. Pleasure is not the same thing as happiness. We ONLY find our true happiness in the Lord..
I appreciate your prayers sister. There is so much more I could have put into this post revealing the dark side of this sin, but it would have been too disgusting to read. The lust that drives homosexuals is so powerful, and yet, they insist it's love; it's almost like a drug.
Deception and delusion are mighty tools the enemy uses to blind sinners and keep them in their sins, it's also used by God when He turns them over to their sins upon rejecting truth. May we give truth to all sinners, may God show great mercy.
I know it's a selfish way of life lyn. It's a controlling of the other until they lose their whole identity. I can understand why a person would turn to alcohol and or drugs to relieve the symptoms. It's definitely not a giving of what's best for one another.
Truly, this woman longs for friendship and true love. Most people will tell you that they didn't really want the sex part of it all but they just wanted to be loved unconditionally and did not want to be lonely. Only God can do this because only HE is big enough to
Thank you for this article Lyn .. But is it really true that Homosexuals really know in their hearts that what they are doing is wrong ? This is the hope of a mother with a homosexual son. They are so very defensive and not willing to discuss what the Bible really says about this horrible sin. I find your article very encouraging and this gives me hope that one day my son will come into the knowledge of saving faith by the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Absolutely... I knew when I was in bondage to that sin that it was wrong, but I did just as the Bible said, I pushed truth out of my mind to ease my guilt. I looked around and saw society 'accepting it', namely Hollywood. How sad that I would turn to a fallen world as a means of justifying sin.
Please check out Christopher Yuan's story, it will encourage you even further - http://iamhis-lyn.blogspot.com/2012/08/out-of-far-country.html
I also encourage you to get your hands on that book written by both Christopher and his mom, it will bless you. Also, remember the constant bothering of the woman to the unjust judge {Luke 18}, he eventually gave her what she wanted because of her persistence. Keep praying, never give up!!!
....from one 'ole crow to another'
I am so baffled by your claims here. Yes, promiscuity is an issue, especially among gay men...but heterosexuals deal with it, also. There are lots of heterosexual people who are swingers or are in open marriages, but we don't use that as evidence that heterosexuality is destructive. Alcoholism occurs in all sorts of family structures or living situations, too.
I am a queer Christian woman. I am proudly and concertedly monogamous. I have maybe, two alcoholic drinks a month, and I never use drugs. There are so many people like me, and it grieves my heart to see misinformation like this spread to God's people.
Christine,
first and foremost, if you have not forsaken sin, even your sinful desires that fill your mind, you are NOT a Christian. You have not been born again by God if you still desire women and if you are currently with a woman. All who God saves are new creations, that means the sins we once were enslaved to no longer enslave us. Christ has set us free. 1st Corinthians 6:11 makes the doctrine of repentance crystal clear -'such WERE some of you', in other words, all the sins Paul spoke of in verses 9 and 10 no longer are true of the repentant, regenerate born from above believer.
Now, as for you being in a monogamous relationship and not being a drunk or drug addict, you are in the minority...and you are in sin. As I said, I have only written what I saw with my own eyes. Those God truly saves come out of homosexuality, drug addtiction, drunkenness, promiscuity, etc. because God the Spirit brings them out. This isn't hetero vs. homo and who is better than the other, ALL sex outside the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman {see Genesis 2:24} is a sin and will cost you for all of eternity.
Salvation is not based on a simple profession from the lips Christine, salvation is given as a gift by God to those He chose from before the foundation of the world. Sinners must be drawn to Christ by the Father {John 6:44} they must be brought to repentance by God {see 2 Timothy 2:25}, they must be born from above by God {John 1:13} they must be gifted with faith to believe {see Ephesians 2:8-9}; all this will produce a change on the inside, a mind that sees sin as God does...detestable. A mind that flees sin. If you are still living a lesbian life, you are not born from above; you are still dead in sin {Ephesians 2:1} and will go to hell. Those who continue to practice sin prove they are of the devil {1st John 3:8}, those whom God has rebirthed do no practice sin, they practice righteousness, thus, proving they are His.
There are two kinds of 'Christians' in the world...true, born from above by God repentant followers of the Lord Jesus and apostates, those who claim to be Christian and yet their lives are riddled by sin, selfishness, pride and worldliness.
Ask yourself and examine yourself which one are you? Does your life look like that of what is found in sacred scripture? Do you know that lesbianism is a sin and God detests it? That it defiles and those that defile themselves in such a way will not enter His kingdom? If you are willfully practicing sin, if you love lesbianism, you do not love Christ, nor do you belong to Him. You are repulsive in His sight; may He bring you to repentance, break you over your abominations, and cause you to cry out to Him 'O God!! Be merciful to me, a sinner!!!'
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