Sharing Your Faith With LGBTQ

You already know this is an extremely hot-topic in culture today so what does a follower of Jesus do with it?

In this #blog we're going to go over:

  • What's happening today with #LGBTQ and the church
  • What the Bible says about it
  • What your next move is
  • Resources that will help you understand more

*This post is not about what causes #homosexuality or gender confusion; nor is it about changing anyone, condemning any one, or telling anyone of the LGBTQ community what to do. Rather it is about the opportunity we as Christians have in light of all this.


What's Happening Today With LGBTQ And The Church

I believe we have come to a point in culture today that has long been waiting. This LGBTQ uprising was not just an over night thing but has been cooking for some time.

I believe the church is a lot at fault here for how we've behaved the last long while and I think we had a strong roll to play in all of this coming about; but at the same time I do believe there is a great opportunity for some good things to happen.

When it comes to preaching: we do not have a sexual preference issues here, we have a people issue.

And when it comes to you sharing your faith with someone it shouldn't matter what their sexual preference or gender identification is.

People need to be loved no matter what their struggle is.

This is where I think the church has failed.

For whatever reason we tend to categorize sin into a hierarchy. One is not as bad as the other, and that especially goes for the sins that we personally commit.

To cut to the chase and say it bluntly - at some point in history we've condoned homosexuality to be the worst of all sins.

Just look at most TV shows today and watch the reaction of most Christians.

We feel fine watching movies where guys get shot down or blown up but as soon as we see a program where two same-sex people are kissing or cuddling we get all offended.

Really?! Why not the same reaction for when a TV program has two unmarried heterosexual people having sex and showing everything?

Or a program that promotes drinking or drugs or witchcraft?

It's because the church put this sin (homosexuality) a little bit higher on the taboo list.

We allow adulterers to attend our churches, we allow gluttons to preach from the pulpits, yet when it comes to someone struggling with homosexuality we treat them as pariahs.

I'm honestly not surprised the LGBTQ movement  is spearheaded by the "anti-bullying" movement because that's exactly what we were doing to them.

The problem we now have on our hands is it has turned into a social justice movement and now we've got human rights vs. religious rights and human rights is winning.

Even in Canada for one to just to  suggest that homosexuality is a sin is liable to committing a hate crime under  Bill C-250 .

You could get fined or even arrested for quoting Biblical passages that condemn homosexuality.

So I want to emphasize for you here; homosexuality is what it is (whatever it is) AND is irrelevant in the conversation of sharing your faith.

Why? Because Jesus died for them too, just as much as He died for you while you were/are in your struggles.

We don't actually need to bring it up with them. If they want to talk about it they will. For now, love them as Christ loved you.

Note: This doesn't mean condoning what they do or approving of it. But you don't have to condone or support everything someone does in order to love them.


What The Bible Says About It

We can be straightforward here and highlight that homosexuality has never been supported within the Bible, nor has it been viewed as natural or healthy.

This video has literally gone viral and is a clear cut resource on the topic.

#DrMichaelBrown  is one of the leading spokespeople on this and I think you ought to hear his presentation.

Instead of having you read copious amounts of information, check this out.


To play this video, view this post from your live site.


What Your Next Move Is

When someone is backed into a corner it's understandable that they would go into fight or flight mode.

That's what's happening with many #gay people today. They see themselves labeled as enemies of the church and they dare not darken the doorway of one.

On the flipped side, you have the church engaging in it as if it were God approved which also is an incorrect response to it.

I want to encourage you that you do not have to get into any fights nor do you have to feel obligated to change anyone's sexual orientation. You also do not have to support anything you don't agree with.

You don't have to agree with them in order to love and embrace them.

Your goal is to win them with love. Jesus is for these people just as He is for you. He is also sanctifying them just as He is with you.

Here are some practical steps to reach out to the LGBTQ:

  • Listen to their story
  • Ask them questions about their life and where they came from
  • Ask them their thoughts about God
  • Give lots of non-sexual hugs (especially guys for guys)
  • Befriend them
  • Love them
  • Accept them as a person

I also want to encourage you not to be afraid of these people, and I don't just mean being bold against the liberal fundamentalists. Do not fear on two fronts:

  1. Stand for what is true regardless of the threats and punishments for what's right (ex., being punished for holding to biblical beliefs)
  2. Love them all as people because that's what they are

It's painful for everyone, including the struggling homosexual, to be ostracized simply because of their orientation.

They're not contagious, they're not going to kill you, and if anything they need your love.

Resources That Can Help You Understand More

If you're going to engage in an issue then you need to know the details.

These are some resources that have really opened up my eyes to the homosexual world and I think will add a lot of value to you in your pursuit of education:

Got questions?

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