Homosexuality

Read 1 Corinthians 6:9-14

We have been looking at the sin of homosexuality.  Last week I hope we made it clear that homosexuality like any sin is a sin against God.  However that sin does not set a person apart from others who commit sin as well in the sight of God.  Another words they are no guiltier of the penalty of sin then you or I.  However that does not mean that the sin of homosexuality is any less offensive to God.  Today as we look at this passage we will once again see how God views the sin of homosexuality.  In verses 9-10 Paul gives God’s view, that they shall not inherit the kingdom.  What does this mean?  The kingdom in this verse refers to the spiritual sphere in which God rules through Salvation.  All of us as believers are living in this kingdom.  However what Paul is saying is that those who are practicing these sins cannot not be a part of that kingdom.   However believers can and do commit these sins but that does not break their relationship with God.  A true believer when they commit sin should be broken and seek to gain victory over it.  This is the difference in this verse.  Paul is referring to people who practice these sins without regret.  In this passage Paul is not singling out the sin, but rather the sinner.  Notice the use of each, fornicators, idolaters, adulterers, homosexuals.  This passage focuses on the person who is committing the sin.  Why can they not be a part of the kingdom?  Because to sin is to violate an attribute of God and each sin is a violation against God’s character.  God is holy and can have nothing to do with sin.  Anyone who does not seek the forgiveness of sin cannot have a relationship with God.  That is why a believer who commits sin still has a relationship with God because they have been forgiven at the point of salvation.  However their fellowship with God is hindered.  God hates sin, but loves the sinner.  Let us not forget that attribute of God as we look at homosexuality.

Father thank you for being holy, help us to be holy in our everyday walk so that others may see you through us.