Same Sex Marriage

Scripture Reading: Romans 1:26-27

The Bible speaks of homosexuality, but it does not mention same-sex marriage. It is clear that the Bible condemns homosexuality as an immoral and unnatural sin. Leviticus 18:22 “You shall not lay with a man as with a woman; it is an abomination” Described as a detestable sin. Romans 1:26-27, declares homosexual desires and actions to be shameful, unnatural, lustful, and indecent. 1Corinthians 6:9 “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” Homosexuals are unrighteous and will not inherit the kingdom of God according to scripture. Since both homosexual desires and actions are condemned in the Bible, it is clear that homosexuals “marrying” is not God’s will, and would be sinful. Let’s take a closer look into this topic.

What Does Scripture Have To Say?:

Whenever the Bible mentions marriage, it is between a male and a female. The first mention of marriage is in Genesis 2:24 “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” A man leaving his parents and being united to his wife.

Other passages that contain instructions regarding marriage are 1 Corinthians 7:2-16 and Ephesians 5:23-33 The Bible clearly identifies marriage as being between a man and a woman. Marriage is a lifetime union of a man and a woman, primarily for the purpose of building a family and providing a stable environment for that family.

What Does History And Science Have To Say?:

The Bible alone does not have to be used to demonstrate the understanding of marriage. The biblical viewpoint of marriage has been the universal understanding of marriage in every human civilization in world history. History argues against gay marriage.

Modern secular psychology recognizes that men and women are psychologically and emotionally designed to complement one another. In regard to the family, psychologists contend that a union between a man and woman in which both spouses serve as good role models is the best environment in which to raise well-adjusted children. Psychology argues against gay marriage. In the physical, men and women were designed to “fit” together sexually. With the “natural” purpose of sexual intercourse being procreation, only a sexual relationship between a man and a woman can fulfill this purpose. The natural order of life argues against gay marriage.

Why Marriage And Not Civil Unions?:

Why is the gay rights movement aggressively pushing for same-sex marriage when most people are supportive of gay couples having all the same legal rights as married couples with some form of civil union?

According to the Scripture, everyone inherently knows that homosexuality is immoral and unnatural. The only way to suppress this knowledge is by normalizing homosexuality and attacking any and all who oppose it. The best way to normalize homosexuality is by placing same-sex marriage on an equal plane with traditional opposite-gender marriage.

(Read) Romans 1:18-32 The truth is known because God has made it clear. The truth is rejected and replaced with a lie. The lie is then promoted and the truth suppressed and attacked. The anger expressed by many in the gay rights movement is an indication that they know their position is indefensible. Trying to overcome a weak position by raising your voice is the oldest trick in the book.

The gay rights agenda can be summed up in Romans 1:31-32 “they are senseless, faithless, heartless, ruthless. Although they know God's righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.”

Making same-sex marriage legal is giving approval to the homosexual lifestyle. Scripture clearly and consistently condemns this as sinful. Christians should stand firm against the idea of same-sex marriage. There are also strong and logical arguments against same-sex marriage from contexts completely separate from the Bible. You do not have to be a Christian to recognize that marriage is between a man and a woman.

Marriage is ordained by God to be between a man and a woman.

Genesis 2:21-24 “So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh. Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called 'woman, for she was taken out of man." For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.”

Matthew 19:4-6 "Haven't you read," he replied, "that at the beginning the Creator 'made them male and female,' and said, 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh' ? So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate."

Same-sex marriage is offensive to the God who created marriage. As Christians, we are not to condone or ignore sin. We are to share the love of God and the forgiveness of sins that is available to all, including homosexuals, through Jesus Christ. We are to speak the truth in love.

Ephesians 4:15 “Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ”

We are to speak truth with “gentleness and respect”.

1 Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,”

As Christians, when we make a stand for truth and the result is personal attacks, insults, and persecution, we should remember the words of Jesus in John 15:18-19: “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” Hate the sin not the sinner.