I have heard people say that homosexual marriage is not hurting anyone, and that those who are gay deserve to be happy having the same rights as heterosexual couples have. I have been very reluctant to write about this because it is such a heated topic. I would just like to share my thoughts on homosexual marriage and why I believe the acceptance of it to be part of the subtle decay of morality which was foretold in the Bible.
I do not support gay marriage, the marriage of more than 2 people, marriage to animals, adults marrying children, or marriages that are conducted carelessly. Regardless of the government’s involvement in it, marriage was designed by God whether people choose to believe it or not. The Bible is crystal clear on the subject of homosexual activities.
Romans 1:24-32,
“Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind to do those things which are not fitting; being filled will all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death (eternal separation from God), not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.”
So then why are some churches supporting it? For answers to this you can read 1 Timothy 4:1-2, 2 Timothy 4:3-4 and Jude verse 16.
As I try to bring up my children with the understanding of the sanctity of marriage. I feel the term marriage has been perverted by many. I see marriages happening on a whim that are unhappy or don’t last, broken vows, and now the definition of marriage which had always been considered a union of a man and woman, being distorted. I don’t believe my children should be expected to view public displays of homosexual affection (don’t really appreciate watching heterosexual couples being overly “affectionate” in public either).
Another concern I have is with the parental “norm” potentially being redefined for the sake of political correctness. I understand there are different kinds of families today. But I believe children ideally need a mother and a father to guide them in life. Because men and women were created so differently, we each have something unique to offer our children and that’s why I believe God designed procreation the way He did.
I don’t disagree with many of the rights that homosexual couples want. The main issue I have is seeing the term “marriage” be redefined here in the United States. It just seems like our sense of traditional values are gradually becoming extinct as society evolves and the time of Christ’s coming draws near.
I’m not sure if I’ll ever change anyone’s mind, I just hope to shed some light on another perspective.
Scripture reference is quoted from the NKJV.