Witnessing To "Gay" Friends

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Permalink Reply by Greg Mosey on October 1, 2009 at 10:15pm

That's a good one Stephanie.

I'm sure there are alot out there that may direct you the written word that speaks about gay couples and the biblical perspective like in the blog pastor Mike wrote. You can read more on that here:
http://www.way180.com/profiles/blogs/marriage-owned-and-copyrighted

I like the use of the church as we live in such a variable society today. Although we all belong to one church there are many gifts and parts of that church, (Jesus as the head), that serve our Lord in a majestic way.

For me, God has given me a character that communicates from more of a heart to heart approach rather than a thought for thought way, if you know what I mean. I believe you have been positioned to share the gospel which in your case has it's purpose as our Lord has already seen and prepared you for that moment.

I cannot advise you how to handle the response although I can share what I, in my understanding, would do. I begin in the building of trust and sometimes that may sense that the obvious truth is not ready to be received and not even get into the discussion at hand. Did I mention I pray for those to meet through the day before I had the chance to see them?

Again, you see this is about my character, and the power of the risen savior that we share operates with a special gift within you. You are free to express yourself and only need to stand for truth in love. He will deliver the revealed understanding in His time and we operate on a "Not so privileged to know everything" world.

In all things remember the words of Paul in the book of 1 Cor 13:1,2 that speaks about without love, you are nothing. And by all means follow up on the blog of Mikes, good reading.

Stay blessed,
Mo

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Permalink Reply by Stephanie Raleigh on October 2, 2009 at 11:23am

That link is just what I needed. I remember when we went over this in church. I just could not find my copy. I will continue to keep that in my prayers that I will know what to say to people when the opportunity comes. Thanks Mo!

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Permalink Reply by Clinton Factor on October 2, 2009 at 2:18am

Stephanie, you can accept the fact that she is in a same sex relationship because obviously this is the case but you cannot condone or approve of it. Secular ideology tries to put all of humanity on the same plane hence the popular saying " I'm ok and you're ok". We know this to be satanic deception. Speak the truth to her with the love of Christ. If she senses that you are speaking the truth to her in an unloving or condescending manner she will clam up and future opportunities will probably not happen. It is important that she understand that we as believers were covered by our sin also and that we was facing eternal seperation from God but by the grace and mercy of God we heard, believed, repented, and put our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. There is two ways a person cannot be saved and that is by blaspheming of the Holy Spirit and taking the mark of the beast. Pray that the Lord would present another opportunity to speak to her. Do not try to concieve questions and answers in your mind before talking with her. The Holy Spirit will put the right words in your heart and mind at just the right time. God bless you Stephanie. Clinton

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Permalink Reply by Joseph Morrow on October 2, 2009 at 4:11pm

Hi Stephanie. First of all, try not to think of it as a seperate sort of sin. Whitness as if you witnessing to any other person. Having another god before God, idolitry, Blasphamy, not setting side time for Him, disrespecting parents, murder, adultery (lust ), stealing, lieing, or coveting (envy ).
If you focus on the gay issue, they will throw up a stone wall. If they try to keep going back to the gay issue, it is just a way for them to sidestep the issue of sin.
Look at some of the videos on Way of the Master.

Joe Morrow

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