Friend, we are living in the end time Church, and many are diverting from the truth of scripture. It was heavy on my heart to find out more denominations are allowing homosexuals to become church leaders! This should not be so! If we are to sit under teachers in the sanctuary, they have a higher standard than the rest of us.
Here is what the Bible says about leaders' requirements:
For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you— if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination. For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled, holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict. Titus 1:5-9
How can we allow people who are living in the sin of homosexuality teach us about the Word of God? If they approve that which God does not approve, what else might they be teaching that does not line up with the Word of God.
Here is just one verse about what the Bible says about homosexuality:
If a man lies with a male as he lies with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination. They shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon them. Leviticus 20:13
Friends, if God looks at this so harshly, so shall we. When a homosexual comes to the church, it's our job to teach them in righteousness. Then it's up to them to turn from their wicked way and be saved. They, like all of us, have the opportunity to repent and turn to Jesus and receive Him as their Lord and Savior.
Let us keep this in mind as we consider what church we are sitting in, what they are demonstrating by their behavior, and are they teaching in line with the Word of God. Our assembly must not be just a social gathering for fun and fellowship. The purpose of church fellowship is to be built up in godliness. It should be changing us to be more like Jesus.
I know this isn't a warm and fuzzy message this week, but it must be preached. If we want to be all that God created us to be, we must be trained in holiness and righteousness, just as Jesus taught. We must not be in agreement with these things that are an abomination to the Lord our God.
Thank you for considering this message and how it can impact your life and the lives of those around you. May you be blessed as you consecrate yourself unto the Lordship of Jesus!
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We love you so much!
Love and blessings! Denny & Hanny Stearns
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