Am I Ashamed of Jesus?
This scripture really hit me this morning. Am I offended in or of Christ when it comes to unbelievers. It's easy to share your faith with those that share it. But what about those who don't believe in Christ. Or even more those who believe in Christ but do not follow him because their lifestyle is contrary to God's word.
Recently I had the tough decision about attending a wedding. I love being in love and watching the emotional connection and passion of two people God has united. However, this wasn't any normal wedding. It was my psuedo-adopted daughters wedding to her girlfriend for two years. I had spent time with the both of them trying not to judge them and loving them where they are. I even went out dancing with them on occasion. However, when I was invited to their ceremony as well as asked to sing at it, I really struggled.
My faith in Christ said that marriage was between one man and one woman and that homosexuality was not something that God supports (as its outside of His intended creation). But I loved these two so much that I was seriously considering going to support in spite of my faith. It really made my guts churn with deciding on whether or not to attend. I was more concerned about how I was viewed by them than I was the Truth in Christ.
I knew there would be a sacrifice with my decision. Either I sacrifice my popularity with my friends, or I would sacrifice my faith in Christ. I had to really pray. And afterwards I sent her a message that though we love her we could not attend and we were praying for them both. I haven't heard from her since.
It saddens me but I know that I had to stand for Christ regardless of how people saw me. And I have to submit my heart in knowing that Christ has a GOOD plan for people and is not there to judge them all the time. Though they are living the homosexual lifestyle, that does NOT define who they are to God. It's just the carnal flesh living out it's naturally sinful nature. No different than back biting, lying, gossip, murder, cussing, stealing and cheating. But Christ has died for those things and all things can come into it's original creation only under His blood.
And that's the Truth.
Recently I had the tough decision about attending a wedding. I love being in love and watching the emotional connection and passion of two people God has united. However, this wasn't any normal wedding. It was my psuedo-adopted daughters wedding to her girlfriend for two years. I had spent time with the both of them trying not to judge them and loving them where they are. I even went out dancing with them on occasion. However, when I was invited to their ceremony as well as asked to sing at it, I really struggled.
My faith in Christ said that marriage was between one man and one woman and that homosexuality was not something that God supports (as its outside of His intended creation). But I loved these two so much that I was seriously considering going to support in spite of my faith. It really made my guts churn with deciding on whether or not to attend. I was more concerned about how I was viewed by them than I was the Truth in Christ.
I knew there would be a sacrifice with my decision. Either I sacrifice my popularity with my friends, or I would sacrifice my faith in Christ. I had to really pray. And afterwards I sent her a message that though we love her we could not attend and we were praying for them both. I haven't heard from her since.
It saddens me but I know that I had to stand for Christ regardless of how people saw me. And I have to submit my heart in knowing that Christ has a GOOD plan for people and is not there to judge them all the time. Though they are living the homosexual lifestyle, that does NOT define who they are to God. It's just the carnal flesh living out it's naturally sinful nature. No different than back biting, lying, gossip, murder, cussing, stealing and cheating. But Christ has died for those things and all things can come into it's original creation only under His blood.
And that's the Truth.
