Verse of the Month: When Passions Are Confused
"Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God." (1 Corinthians 6:9-10)
The topic of homosexuality has been making the news in Singapore recently, especially in connection with the question of whether or not Section 377A of the Penal Code should be abolished so as to decriminalize homosexual practices. What does the Bible say on this topic? Homosexual behaviour and acts are condemned along with other sinful acts in the scriptures. Homosexual practices are wrong just as murder, theft and lust are wrong because they pervert human relationships and destroy the beautiful gifts which God has given to humankind. However, while God hates sins, he loves us even though we are sinners. God¡¯s love and salvation extend to all, including the practicing homosexuals, that they might know the real living God. Those who repent of their sins will know the grace of the awesome God and be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.
The topic of homosexuality has been making the news in Singapore recently, especially in connection with the question of whether or not Section 377A of the Penal Code should be abolished so as to decriminalize homosexual practices. What does the Bible say on this topic? Homosexual behaviour and acts are condemned along with other sinful acts in the scriptures. Homosexual practices are wrong just as murder, theft and lust are wrong because they pervert human relationships and destroy the beautiful gifts which God has given to humankind. However, while God hates sins, he loves us even though we are sinners. God¡¯s love and salvation extend to all, including the practicing homosexuals, that they might know the real living God. Those who repent of their sins will know the grace of the awesome God and be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.