Bible Verse of The Day- 9-11-21

Part 5

1 Corinthians 6:9 (NKJV) 9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites…

Welcome to part 5 of our latest series. Let’s get started!

Today’s topic is probably the most sensitive and controversial of them all.

Homosexuals; a person who engages in sexual acts with their own sex.

Sodomites; males who engage in sexual acts with other males.

We live in an age where just about everything seems to be acceptable in the world. And these are at the top of that list.

We will discuss them regarding both male and female, not just one gender or one sex.

It’s interesting to note, though, that the word used for homosexual in this particular verse is “catamites”.

Catamites in that day were typically young teenage males who engaged in sexual relationships with adult males.

This particular word was likely used due to its familiarity in the cultures that Paul was addressing.

In its bigger definition, homosexuality encompasses people who choose to engage in sexual acts with those of their own gender, both male and female.

Despite the smattering of names that have been given to the various groups who participate in these acts, one word still defines them; homosexuals.

Homosexuality has been decried throughout the entirety of God’s word as being a sin. Some verses call it shameful.

Whatever words have been used in the Bible to describe it, it is clearly not acceptable behavior before God, our Creator.

In fact, God destroyed two cities for their unbridled participation in the sin of homosexuality (Sodom & Gomorrah).

Many reading this have been affected by homosexuality in one way or another, either directly or indirectly.

Maybe you have struggled with same-sex attractions. Maybe someone in your family participates in homosexual acts. Maybe someone has pressured you, trying to draw or push you into a homosexual act or relationship.

It doesn’t matter which gender you are, sexual acts with someone who is the same gender as you are wrong; a sin.

We encourage you to seek God’s help and to repent. He is willing to forgive us and help us with any sin. We just have to seek that help and that forgiveness.

Don’t wait. Today is the day and now is the moment to make that change.

It might not be easy. Doing the right thing seldom is. It takes determination and perseverance to make the right choice and stick to it.

But you can do it with God’s help. Take that step today, right now, in the name of Jesus.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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