Free from the Stronghold of Homosexuality

Homosexuality is erotic activity or  [lustful] desire for a member of the same sex. This stronghold is not greater, or less than, any other stronghold. All sin leads to death.

Malice and slander lead to death, pornography and adultery lead to death, arrogance leads to death, bitterness and gossip lead to death–all sin leads to death. Is that clear?

Neither someone practicing homosexuality, nor an adulterer, nor a liar, nor an idol worshiper, nor an abuser, nor a thief, nor any wickedness will be allowed in the Kingdom.

Our society has glorified the stronghold of homosexuality and has singled it out as an alternative lifestyle. But God does not. Men and women in the rebellion of homosexuality strive for identity and justification.

The justification of homosexuality, or any other sinful act, according to the word, leads to separation from God and His blessings toward us. In other words, death.

Anyone who is violent or abusive toward a sinner [including homosexuals] is also committing a sin. A sinner has no more or less right to the Kingdom of God and His blessings no matter what the degree of sin.

Who then can be saved?

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Lord, light my path.

5 Biblical tips to overcome homosexuality:

1. Receive Christ. There is no other way to be saved.

Romans 5:21 As sin ruled by bringing death, God’s kindness would rule by bringing us his approval. This results in our living forever because of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Acts 4:12 There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.”

2. Turn from your sin. Hunger instead for God’s word and His will in your life. He will reward your efforts.

1 John 3:6 Anyone who continues to live in him [Christ Jesus] will not sin. But anyone who keeps on sinning does not know him or understand who he is.

Matthew 5:6 Blessed and fortunate and happy and spiritually prosperous (in that state in which the born-again child of God enjoys His favor and salvation) are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), for they shall be completely satisfied!

1 Peter 3:14 But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats.

3. Pray for peace in your life. Pray that God will give you His strength.

Hebrews 10:26 Dear friends, if we deliberately continue sinning after we have received knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice that will cover these sins.

Psalm 68:35 God, the God of Israel, is awe-inspiring in his holy place. He gives strength and power to his people. Thanks be to God!

4. Get an accountability partner. Someone who overcame a homosexual lifestyle or the sin of homophobia. Common Myths About Homosexuality

1 Peter 1:22-23 You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth, so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters. Love each other deeply with all your heart. 23 For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God.

Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.

5. Trust God’s word and His sacrifice for you through Jesus Christ.

John 5:24 “I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.

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4 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. Marie McGaha
    Oct 28, 2011 @ 16:39:52

    While I believe all sin is an abomination to God, the only sin that sends anyone to hell is not accepting Christ as their Savior. Sin is sin and you’ll go to hell as quickly for adultery as you will homosexuality, and you’ll go to hell as quickly for stealing gum as you will for stealing a car. The problem is not sin in the world, the problem is a lack of understanding who God is and what He wants from us. Sin will remain and run rampant long after we, who are alive today, are gone. This world is subject to the principalities of darkness who rule and reign here, the Father of Light is the only one who can make us see ourselves for who we are in sin. Preach Jesus and salvation, for He is the only One who can save us.

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    • Pola Muzyka
      Oct 29, 2011 @ 09:08:23

      Thank you for your comments. Yes, I believe that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Knowing the word strengthens our faith.

      Matthew 12:31 And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.

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  2. murray funston
    Nov 02, 2011 @ 15:23:42

    We have to differentiate between entering the Kingdom of God in John 3 versus inheriting the Kingdom of God in Galatians. One is through the new birth while the other is based on godly living. To the degree that the OT Israelites physically took over the land that God had given to them, to that same degree they inherited their promised land. Likewise today, to the degree that we live for Him righteously, to that degree we will inherit the kingdom of Heaven today on this earth. To say that unrighteous living will disbar us from heaven is not correct but we will lose our potential rewards then for careless living today.

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    • Pola Muzyka
      Nov 02, 2011 @ 15:35:42

      You mean after receiving Christ? True. Only the Lord knows whether or not we are right with him. Matthew 7:22-23 Many will say to Me on that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name and driven out demons in Your name and done many mighty works in Your name? 23And then I will say to them openly (publicly), I never knew you; depart from Me, you who act wickedly [disregarding My commands].

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