Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Lot, Jude, Peter, and Paul: the disposition of the Christian toward sodomy

Rom 1:32  Though they know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.  


The true Christian's disposition toward sodomy should align with Peter's, Lot's and Jude's:

Jud 1:22  And have mercy on those who doubt; 23  save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh. 

2Pe 2:7 and if he rescued righteous Lot, greatly distressed by the sensual conduct of the wicked 8 (for as that righteous man lived among them day after day, he was tormenting his righteous soul over their lawless deeds that he saw and heard);
He did not celebrate nor have compassion on them. Instead he gave a warning to stop their evil behavior
Gen 19:7 and said, “I beg you, my brothers, do not act so wickedly.

Gen 19:9 But they said, “Stand back!” And they said, “This fellow came to sojourn, and he has become the judge! Now we will deal worse with you than with them.” Then they pressed hard against the man Lot, and drew near to break the door down.

Those who stand with the righteous men of faith of old:
Heb 11:7  By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. 
2Ti 3:12  Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 13  while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 


Eph 5:6  Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.  Eph 5:7  Therefore do not become partners with them;  Eph 5:8  for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light  Eph 5:9  (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true),  Eph 5:10  and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.  Eph 5:11  Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.  Eph 5:12  For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. 


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