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Originally Posted by ManOfWord

OK, I know this guy has some good roots, and probably some bad experiences as well. But some of the stuff on his page, to me, is just weird. I know he needs Jesus and forgiveness, but I think he also needs deliverance.

Homosexuality, is a sin just like other twisted desires which come from a natural, God given desire. We take them off track when we are tempted and succumb to those temptations. I have temptations as well, and through God's Spirit and decisions, I choose a different path.

I have been tempted to commit adultery. I never came close to falling to it, but the temptation was there nonetheless. Pastors DO have women "hit" on them. (I can't help it that I'm good looking ) Just because it is a God-given "natural" desire, doesn't make it right. I am NOT an animal. I am a human being with a conscience and a free will. I do NOT have to be a slave to a temptation. I CAN live my life on the "tracks" of God's word even surrounded by temptation. Not always easy, but God certainly gives strength and help.

However, what if God doesn't completely deliver me from the temptation? Does that give me a license to just "go" with it? Paul had a thorn in the flesh. Some believe that it may have been a temptation that he wasn't delivered from, at least at that time.

We are not just called to live right in our victories. We are called to live right in spite of our temptations.

So what should I do? Should I run around and tell everyone that I am a tempted straight married man? Or should I just give in to the temptation because that is who I am?

I think most here know the right answer. I feel for this guy, but he still needs deliverance or at the very least, a commitment to do what is right.

MOW, you are 100% correct! I'd hope that we all have a problem with the SIN of homosexuality. But I must say, that the way we speak needs to be seasoned with love.

I am not saying that you have misspoken MOW, But I have heard some pretty stupid things from so called men of God. I do not think it is right to make fun or belittle those who are bound in that sin. Just like it is stupid to make fun of an alcoholic, or some who struggles with drugs. These folks need deliverance. It is very disheartening to me to hear preachers take advantage of the pulpit to make fun of someone who is in this state. If I were them, I'd think that most Christians were gay-haters too!

We need to speak the truth and speak it in LOVE!