Are you somehow more worthy of God's mercy because you are not gay?
Are you somehow more deserving of God's love because you are not a prostitute?
I know "the churched" love 1 Corinthians 6 but I think most stopped reading before getting to the the end of the paragraph.
Verse 9
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
Verse 10
nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
Verse 11
And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
"And that is what some of you were" ... and as the media keeps uncovering everyday "And some still are". Where were you when God found you?
It is only through the blood of Christ and his mercy that any one of us can be right with God. Give mercy ... Get mercy. Judge ... get judged. Put down the stones people.
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As someone wise told me, there needs to be a distinction between the person and the action. God loves the sinner but hates the sin. Recently there was a furore regarding the church sign which said, Jesus loves Osama. As Christians we understand what the sign is saying.
But to the world, makes us like a bunch of weirdos.
Does He love Osama? of course He does. But he needs to differentiate the actions from the person.
Similarly we cannot judge others for their place in life. Instead be thankful there is a God who loves us in spite of our actions..
Grace and Mercy..
Oh - but, but, but... the stones are such fun (when directed at "others").
It is our God-given right to pass judgements on others. We joined the Jesus camp so we can feel superior to others. What a blessing that God has given us a vague Book that we can interpret to suit our needs!
Thank you for your anonymous sarcasm. I find it amusing, and oh so brave. People don't need a Bible to justify their superiority - they have the "good weekend" liftout from the Sydney Morning Herald.
Raven, I'd love it if you would take a peek around, and let me know what you think of Bishop Carlton Pearson and his Gospel of Inclusion.
Additionally, have you ever heard of the American (non-denominational) minister Joel Osteen? Another person worthwhile Googling.
Though I've been contemplating exploring Universalist Quakerism, Osteen's ministry is quite appealing.
PS: Regarding that "vague book?"... another thing I loathe is how some folks worship the word (almost akin to a graven image, if you will) rather than worship the spirit with which it was written.
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