Struggling with Homosexuality as a Christian (Testimony)
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
- This video is solely about my experience. Our walk with The LORD is not a "one size fits all." Rather I felt led to share how God had worked in my life in hopes that it will help somebody else who might be going through the same thing. God bless!
I relate to this so much. The exact same thing happened to me when I got out of my last homosexual relationship. I had this moment as you talked about and I knew it was God telling me that he wanted a different path for me. I did marry a man, but I am still struggling with my attraction to women. I recently befriended a girl and fell very hard very quickly. I am praying for God to give me strength and to help me get back on the path he intended for me. Not enough people are talking about this and honestly Christian’s who do not struggle with this themselves do not understand. They actually think it is a choice and have no empathy for how hard it is to have homosexual tendencies. Thank you for making this video.
Thanks for sharing that Katie. It definitely is a struggle that is unfortunately misunderstood by so many. Just remember that there are people out here who get it and understand. God bless!
@@christianconvos I think homosexuality is a demonic attack and dekiverance and renewing the mind would help. I dont think God sentences anyone to a life of singleness. He says ALL things are possible to those who will believe. Please believe God for deliverance and talk to him about it.
I've read a few of these comments, and wow. I've never struggled with homosexuality, but I have struggled with lust, pornography, and sex outside (before) marriage, among a number of other things. This is truly inspiring to see you all seek to honor the Lord instead of the flesh. It reminds me to be pure and walk in holiness by the Spirit. God bless you.
God bless!
This is a bad testimony.
Let me ask you? Do you really believe lust and porn are the same as a gay couple in loving and committed monogamous marriage?
Bro im gay and i dont even know this
Im going to become celibate because i dont know. I need to find out from god because there is a path forward for us
But maybe it isn't in flesh man. @@inYTbio_SiteLINKs2Verses_Bruv
@@inYTbio_SiteLINKs2Verses_Bruv Amen! Lust and porn can indeed be dehumanizing (cf. "If your eye is leading you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away!), but God gave us sex as a good gift of creation, to be freely enjoyed in mutual service, honor and joy, with a clear conscience and clean hands.
@@inYTbio_SiteLINKs2Verses_Bruvyes. Any form of sexy immorality is wrong
I'm in my 60's now. I can't tell you how many times I've cried and asked God to make me normal. I been hurt and made fun of by family, friends and people of faith all my life. I'm lonely but I've never been alone because God has walked with me through every joy and every struggle I've had. Jesus would have died just for me! What matters is what God thinks of me! God will never forsake us or leave us. Don't ever give up on YOU.
I'm so sorry to hear you've been hurt, but I am so glad to hear that God has been a source of comfort for you during those times. God bless you Heath!
God bless both of you. Praying for you from Argentina ❤ may Jesus bless you forever ♾️
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Amen!
I relate so much to this. Your story of faith in God is truly inspiring. When I sought solace with straight Christian friends, they didn't really understand what I was going through so couldn't help, and when I asked my gay friends, they thought I was insane for denying what they consider a core part of their identity. It can certainly feel like a lonely road at times, and you will question if you should just turn around and follow the crowd, but when I am in doubt I find solace in this verse:
"The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it." - Matthew 7:13-14
Thank you so much :) God bless!
“I am the Lord Thy God” and “thou shalt have *no Gods before Me* “ are commandments, not suggestions.
I'm not same sex attracted, but lust has been something I have struggled with at times. Hang in there - you're not alone and the Lord loves you so much He saved you! God bless you!
don't i know this reality....
@@matthewa11 Maybe try reading the New Testament for a change. Gal 3:28: "There is no male or female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." Even the Old Law repeals the prohibition on eunuchs. Compare Deut 23:1 with Isai 56:1-8. God's grace is greater!
Man I’ve been so alone in this! Glad to finally find someone who is like me. I don’t want to live the homosexual lifestyle, I know it leads to destruction. But sometimes I feel so lonely. I wish I had friends like you so we can fight this together for the glory of God!
I am genuinely so sorry you have been so severely brainwashed by the cult! I want to promise you that there is nothing more beautiful than queer love. I have been where you are - self-loathing, insecure, guilty, riddled with the brainwashing of the church that told me there is something wrong with such a massive and inherent part of my idenity that I cannot change. Well guess what - the church is wrong. Think about it critically for 5 seconds. Why do you want to live a life that is anti-love? You really want to stand in opposition to queer LOVE, one of the purest, most beautiful, most joyous things on earth?! If you accept yourself and learn to love yourself, you can live IN LOVE, always. Please stop hating yourself. Please stop trying to change yourself. There is nothing wrong with who you are. Nothing. There is nothing wrong with who you love. Your love is not sinful. Your love is not wrong. Your love will not cause destruction. Queer love can change the world. It can spread happiness, empathy, love, compassion, kindness, inspiration, support, and so much more. Please accept yourself the way you are. Being queer is to embody joy and love. Let yourself feel that joy and love. It is waiting for you.
I totally understand what you mean. It definitely helps to have community. Don't ever hesitate to reach out! God bless!
Hang in there. I'm in this with you.! I deal with the same thing. obedience will always cost us something.
You're not alone. I decided to follow Jesus 13 years ago despite the same sex attraction.
Well, I’m not doing good because I have a boyfriend now. I’m scared I’m going to hell but I love him so much
I so admire your bravery and candor in sharing this. It's encouraging to know that there are others that share similar struggles and yet have found rest in knowing that God's grace is sufficient. God bless bro🙏🏿.
Thank you so much Melly! God bless you bro!
Well put my friend god bless
how is not being how God created someone to be a good thing?
but homophobia is a sin @@Hunterbidenscrackrock
God's grace is not a free ticket to sin or to continue to sin but to stop it. When you repent means to forsake your sins and promise Him never again to repeat them. It is a complete change of mind.
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I too struggle big time with my sexuality. I just prayed to god for help and then this video came my way. I cannot thank you and the lord enough for this. Please know that your video helps many of us and I'll add it to my favorites just in case I need a little reminder.
Greetings from the Netherlands and may God bless you
So glad to hear that the video helped, Robbert! Thank you so much for your encouragement as well. God bless you brother!
Your sexuality will never change. It is genitically determined before you're even born. The good news? Being queer is a BEAUTIFUL, JOYOUS thing. It means you are unique, you are bold, you are brave, and you belong to a community of kind, loving, compassionate, empathetic people who understand your desires. It's time to stop hating yourself. Stop denying your true self. Stop hurting yourself. Look into your heart and get to know your true self. Embrace your identity. Be yourself. Be out, loud, and proud. Be love
@@imjustcookingpizza9354Praying for you.
why not just be how God made u?
@@imjustcookingpizza9354 How can God create you that way if, in the end, He will send you to hell? It does not make any sense. If you are a homosexual you can be a former homosexual if you draw near to God and repent with a broken spirit and godly sorrow and a contrite heart God will draw near to you. Pay attention to verse 11 in 1 Corinthians.
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 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, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.
You @imjustcookingpizza9354 are a child of the devil. You do not love homosexuals you hate them so much that you do not care if they go to hell for not telling them the truth. You are going to hell for it and for having blood on your hands and being lukewarm that God will vomit you out of His mouth on your day of judgment. Repent sinner or you will likewise perish. My homosexual friends do not listen to this child of the devil he wants you to go to hell. Rebuke him severely.
Hey man for the the video ! As a guy who has physical attractions towards other man and wants to be in a relationship with one, I do believe there’s no greater relationship but the relationship with god. I spend time studying the word and it brings me closer to him:
No the greater relationship would be to be with someone you love no matter there sex! lol
Then Judaism is for you.
@@cameronempey8350 God loves you, when you begin a relationship with God , He will reveal himself to you. There is no greater love than Love in its ultimate form, God. It takes humility to ask Jesus "if you are real, reveal yourself to me" you might begin to notice that doing this or even the thought of asking Jesus to reveal himself will be the moat difficult thing to ever do.. we do not battlw against flesh and blood its all spirtual
being born LGBT is not wrong though
Thanks so much, brother, for such an excellent video! I can only imagine your video will help many and God will use it to encourage others in their journey. And yes, we need each other as it gives strength for the (at times long, lonely and misunderstood) road we travel. Psalm 23 is a source of comfort that my Heavenly Father is my shepherd who gently leads beside still waters and lets me lie in green pastures.
I thank the Lord for you, brother and your life and testimony.
Thank you so much brother for your constant encouragement, God bless!
Isaiah 56:1-8 is written for "eunuchs" (i.e. men who have lost their manhood). That's the word of comfort that God gave gay and trans people (as they would be known today) in Scripture. Mat 19:12 and Gal 3:28 confirm it. The Shepherd can lead you to more plentiful pastures than celibacy, but it requires the faith to reject human teachings.
God bless you and your walk brother.
“O Lord, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart.”
Psalms 15:1-2
if only he knew God created him LGBT
@@pastorbri Wrong lying child of the devil words coming out of your mouth from the pit of hell of your father Satan. If He created them that way then explain to me why is He going to send them to hell?
Say Gay or say nothing.
Commenting to come back to this later... This video is such an immense comfort to me. I'm a girl in highschool who has struggled with these kinds of feelings since I was a little kid, and recently felt a calling to get closer to Christ. I can't really talk about these feelings with my family or friends because of their opinions on it all, and it feels so good to know that there's someone else out there who feels similarly to me. I want to learn more about how to be a better Christian and live for Christ in the way He wants me to, and so I thank you so graciously for your opinions on the topic. God bless you 💓
So glad it helped! God bless!
I think we all struggle with something. But I know that the word of God never says it would be easy. The path is narrow. I have been married for 29 years and for the last 24 years my wife has been disable. It is not easy to live like that. But I know that my saviour is always with me and helps me to get thru to the difficulties of this life.
good on you bro keep it up
For sure, like it says in James, in this life we will have trials and tribulations. However, the knowledge that we are already saved by Christ's blood alone is what motivates us to keep serving The One who saved us. God bless!
Thank you for sharing. Hearing someone else's first hand experience is very valuable. It's difficult having this conversation with Christians. They either lack understanding or empathy.
Thank you so much brother, and I completely agree! God bless!
@@christianconvos would you mind sharing your experience with regard to advice on dealing with loneliness and living a celibate lifestyle.
I'm in my twenties but have found Christ really early in life. As a result, I do wonder about possible opportunities that I have missed or relationships I could have pursued. I do occasionally mourn the life and "version" of myself I would have been. It's surprising how much influence something as simple as sexuality can have on one's life.
I fully accept the sacrifices I have made, to live a life inspired by Christ. I would just like to know your take on navigating life in singleness.
@@Jeremy-wp4yh Hi Jeremy! I would be happy to make a video talking about this. I completely understand what you mean. You can also feel free to email me as well if you ever have any other questions. God bless!
@@Jeremy-wp4yh I couldn't do it. I was a committed, born-again Christian for 30 years, but forcing myself to stay celibate and try to be straight slowly destroyed my whole life. God does NOT give everyone the gift of celibacy. I've decided to act in faith, hope and love, and trust that God's grace will be sufficient for me, for Her power is made perfect in weakness. And now I'm not torturing my male parts and drinking myself to death any more, praise the Lord!
@@ChristianCatboy Most people ultimately leave Christianity because they want the truth to conform to their lives, rather than conform their lives to the truth.
Following Christ is about self-sacrifice. The sacrifice in question is the flesh.
Im proud to be able to call you a brother in Christ! You have seen your struggle and fleshly desires and have submitted yourself to god for you're convictions of the truth.
Being gay is nothing i have delt with but i did struggle with lustful attraction and premarital sex and that is not biblical either. But through the grace of God through Christ I am able to see the fault and address the issue.
I pray you be able to keep being a testimony to those that struggle in the same ways you do but also to the ones who have a hard time accepting the fact that you do struggle with this.
My lovely wife and i run a bible study over 2 peter 1 focuaing on verses 5-7 and how incorporation of those traits in our lives allows God to refine and sanctify us through time. I encourage you to read and study that and hope it blesses you as it has us.
Blessings Brother!
I'm a 19yo female and I just broke up with my gf of 2 years a day ago bc my life has been really really hectic lately and God has been showing me signs of what I need to do and leaving her was one of them and not just bc she was my sin but bc she was sm more than just a woman I was in love with. She doesn't believe in God and for awhile, its not something we ever discussed so i didnt know she didn't believe in him until my relationship started getting serious with him and all of a sudden, anything said abt God, made her angry. One day I told her id pray for her bc of something she was going through and she got angry n said she didn't need God n God couldn't help her. She even said she hopes I go to hell so yeah i had to leave her and now im like, what now? I'm not attracted to men, I have not been for as far back as I can remember, since I ever crushed on someone, its always been women. I ask God will I be alone forever bc of this? even though its my dream to get married and have a family.
God will send you your true person. God’s timing is always perfect. Hold onto your faith and pray ❤️
Praying you find a life you can thrive in. It was definitely a good thing to break up with someone who tries to pull you away from God or doesn't share your faith. As for the future, I would just say the only thing you can do is bring your feelings and fears to God and ask him to show you a way forward. Tell him you don't know if you can be alone forever and ask him to provide for you in that area. Tell him you love him and want to live for him but alongside it all the fears and confusion. He will take care of you.
Sister, just focus on Jesus and letting the Word renew your mind. He will lead you. I listened to this guy's story at my church once and it's amazing. He said that God didn't expect him to turn heterosexual; He was interested in him being holy. It was so good and so profound. The man turned away from homosexuality but did not pursue heterosexuality either (he's now celibate). There's much more to the story but the book is called Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son's Journey to God. A Broken Mother's Search for Hope by Christoher Yuan and his mother Angela Yuan
I don’t know who you are and it’s also been six months since you commented this, but
God has opened your eyes , you could never be in the dark again because now you know right from wrong.
Im dealing with lesbianism/bisexuality as well❤
Keep walking in His path.
God bless you brother. I have such great respect for your desire to put Christ before your flesh. I pray that your walk continues to get stronger and your testimony helps so many others.
Thank you so much for that encouragement, God bless!
What part of “thou shalt have no gods before me“ do g-nt-l-s not understand?
Thank you for making this video. I’ve struggled with this for years and have never told anyone
You're definitely not alone Denny, hope the video helped! God bless!
Amen. God bless you brother. It's not about homo to straight but about being God's child.
Amen, God bless!
Thank you for sharing this perspective, it's one that has been difficult for me to find among other believers. Sin does not send you to Hell, good works do not send you to Heaven. It's about receiving the gift of Christ's sacrifice; that alone is what allows us to have fellowship with the Father.
Totally agree Adrian, thank you so much! God bless!
Amen. And Christ's sacrifice was sufficient for us. There is no need to keep suffering for sin. That's the Gospel message that rescued me from hating and torturing myself for being gay, thank the Lord!
Thank you so much for your testimony. Love you brother, god bless you.
Thank you so much Eduardo, God bless!
Thanks for sharing bro. Keep the faith. I have a similar struggle and it's helpful to hear your testimony. God bless you.
So glad it could help, God bless you Adam!
I'm so sorry you've been brainwashed to believe your love is sinful. it is not. queer love is beautiful, joyous, and powerful. stop hating yourself and start being yourself.
Stop using the language of the oppressor classes. Q--r is a slur. Say Gay or say nothing.
Thank you so much for speaking up about this!!! It's so true, usually advice and videos on this are so extreme on either repentance of homosexuality or complete acceptance of actively living that lifestyle. I relate to so much of your story and what you shared and I've never really met any other Christians struggling with the same thing, so this was so so encouraging and helpful! Thank you so much and thank God for showing me this video. ❤
God bless! :)
Thank you sharing your testimony. It is greatly appreciated 😍❤️!
Thank you so much Saundra! God bless!
Hey! Gods helped me with the legalism, but I’m still struggling with it. I’ve fallen into the trap of thinking repentance contributes to my salvation, will you pray for me? I’m having a rough time having a grace based relationship. Thanks!
I’m praying for you to convert to Judaism and have a same-sex Jewish wedding.
We do need to repent, as in turn away from sin, but not sure what you are referring to. I felt the need to point out, in case this touches on what you are worried about, that there is a difference between feeling a temptation for something (being same-sex attracted or whatever it may be) vs. acting on it (which *would* be a sin). Others condemn people for experiencing the temptation, but it is not a sin to be tempted. It's only a sin when you act on it. I hope that helps you or at least someone else. We all have our own things we struggle with, sin, temptation, etc., so we shouldn't condemn others. ❤
If you are still relying on circumcision of the flesh (= outward repentance, marked by conformity to cultural norms), then you have "fallen away from grace", and "Christ will be no value to you at all." (cf. Galatians 5). Jesus fulfilled the Law! "It is for freedom that Christ set us free, so do NOT submit again to a yoke of slavery!"
such a good lad, very well put together video! Keep up the amazing heart felt content!
Amen and amen!
Thanks so much Randolph! God bless!
It appears that many of those feeling they are homosexual were exposed to pornography or sexual abuse during early childhood. There maybe deliverance needed. I honestly believe if whoever struggles with any kind of sin and cries out to God, they will be delivered. What can you say on this?
I would say that we all struggle with sin in many shapes and forms and for different reasons. God certainly has the power to heal, but that doesn't mean He is going to "cure" everything as Paul prayed for God to remove the thorn from his side 3 times and God told Him that His Grace was sufficient for him. Some struggles, God cures, others, He gives us the Grace to manage and live with. Hope this answers your question. God bless!
My grandson came out as gay when he was 16. He is a Christian, but isn't walking with God and believes every Christian is homophobic. He walked away from our relationship until last summer when I saw him briefly and hugged him and told him I missed him so much. I've invited him to come see us several times by text and he finally came for dinner in August and I was so excited to see him and have him visit. He is 19 now. He came at the beginning of November and painted with me and he talked a lot and it was so wonderful to be with him like we used to be. I homeschooled him and his sisters for 6 years before they moved 45 min. away. I invited him to my annual grandchildren Christmas party and he came and on the way home, he told his older sister that he had been told that I and my husband were homophobic and he was surprised that we weren't. I am not sure what they mean by being homophobic. Does that mean we are afraid to be in a relationship with them? Can someone define for us what they actually mean by being homophobic? I love my grandson. I believe the Bible is true, but that doesn't mean I shun people who disagree with it or don't live it out. I still have friends that are not Christians. I don't condone some of the things that they do, but that doesn't mean I don't associate with them. I love them and pray for them. I have several people in my life that are gay, a niece, a nephew that died of AIDS, a brother-in-law and I love them all. I don't condone their lifestyle, I won't celebrate it...does that mean I am homophobic? I am truly wondering what it actually means.
Hello Don and Birdie! Thank you for your comment and for reaching out. I would say that homophobia is more of a strong feeling of hatred or disgust with that community. I know other people have their own definitions for the term but from what you have told me, it sounds to me like you are extremely loving towards your grandson as well as the other friends in your life. I hope this helps! God bless!
So happy you discovered the truth, what you said is the truth, my prayer is that God use you to help so many others, you will be that light that he will use, bless you my friend.
Thank you so much Melinda! God bless! :)
Thank you brother for sharing your life and journey with us. What a faithful servant you are . And what a witness you are to the world around you. Choosing a life of obedience to our Lord over your own desires. I can imagine him rejoicing with the angels in heaven when you overcame this temptation . I am praying brother that you will continue to grow in the knowledge of our Lord , with all spiritual wisdom and understanding that you may bear much fruit and bring him great joy.
That he will strenghten you my beloved .
"Those that honour me I will honour " says the Lord .
Thank you so much Laura, God bless! :)
"These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules."
Thanks for being so honest about it! You are right, talking honestly about it is discouraged, which is a shame. The homosexual feelings aren't a choice or anyone's fault. I've struggled with attraction to women as well but I know it's down to childhood trauma and I am permanently with a man and try not to think about it, kind of
Homophobia is the real sin
Romans 1:25-28 it may not be a choice but it’s not something you were born with either
Felt so alone in this! I'm a married gay male , who was panged with guilt about defying Christ's definition of marriage...been w my husband now for 25 yrs...but have chosen celibacy..now I fight the porn monster...no matter what I try I fall into one sin or another 😢
Very sorry to hear about that Jeremy, I appreciate you being so open and honest and sharing your experience. God bless!
Celibacy is a choice. Homosexuality is not.
Oh sweetie, you could be so much happier being out and accepting yourself as you are.
I used to struggle with homosexuality as an evangelical in the 1980s. I was about your age. Fast forward to today at the ripe age of 57 and Im now in a civil partnership of some years. I had one or two profound experiences with God during the 1980s that convinced me that God cannot be boxed into, or limited to Christian doctrines. Spiritually, for me at least, Homosexuality has been a hard gift. I've learnt so much. I genuinely wish you the best on your journey. God bless you ❤❤
God bless you and your husband.
Hello David, thank you so much for sharing that and for your kind words, God bless!
Thank you for explaining about repentance, and salvation. I've missed your videos! So glad to see this.
I had to come to the same conclusion about my life. I'm hetero male and have struggled with sex & relationships my whole life. This is compounded by being divorced years ago.
Scripture is clear about my circumstances, the proper act of loving obedience & appreciation for all God's done is to remain single & celebate.
That terrified me. But what an amazing gift it's turned out to be for so many reasons. Any struggles I've had are nothing compared to the difficulty of doing things my own way.
Happy for you andbthanks for your voice.🙏🏽
Scripture is indeed clear, but not on the teaching that gay people need to remain celibate. Please consider Matt 19:12 and Galatians 3:28.
Many of us
Struggle with this
Its good to talk about
And help others
Totally agree, God bless you Dave!
I feel this so hard. I struggle with being gay myself. Late May early June, Jesus found me and I'm wondering what God's will is for me, I'm actually going back and forth on being a priest and pursuing a vocation. Please pray for me. I will pray for you. I love your channel and subscribed! 🙂
Will be praying for you Nicholas, God bless!
We must preach repentance… in 2008, I was a gay-identified man, in a committed, monogamous same-sex relationship, active in an affirming church, where we called ourselves gay Christians. Then I found myself in an ICU where the medical team classified me clinically dead after a 22-minute flatline. I experienced death, judgement and hell. When I couldn’t take any more demonic torment, I cried out in repentance, “Jesus!” and I heard the Savior say, “I am here.” At that moment, I saw with my eyes the Wind of the Holy Spirit fill my ICU and with great power, He pick up Satan and the demonic and blew them out of the room. On that day, my life changed, the redemptive Blood of Jesus cleared my mind of perversion and completely healed and restored every failing organ. Glory to God!
Hey, you. Yeah, you. I love you.
Words can't express how wonderfully happy this video makes me to hear and see.
Thank you so much! God bless!
Thank you, and may God continue to bless you!!!
Trying to rationalize self-hatred and hiding behind God to do it is the opposite of a blessing.
⛪Môj Príbeh ❤ Oslobodenia Homosexulity 📖 Duchovná Obnova Ježiš 🙌 Amen 🙏
God bless! :)
I hear you man! I understand you want to fight against homosexuality, you are absolutely right about being saved by grace though faith! there is a misunderstanding about repentance, repentance is not confession, repentance is a change of the heart and mind. it means to walk away from sin and run to Jesus. but it doesn't mean we dont struggle, as long as we desire Gods ways and do our best to avoid falling into sin, that is a true mark of a believer. their is a difference between feelings/thoughts and acting on those feelings and thoughts. you have my support, not for a homosexual lifestyle but for your desire to run from it and to Jesus. if you fall, you get back up, confess to the Lord and keep moving forward. keep praying for God to help you and strive to walk in his ways. allow the Holy Spirit to work in your life. Jesus Loves you man. I'll be praying for you man. thank you for sharing 🙏☺
I hope to see a day where a child can openly share their struggle with this and not feel hated or misunderstood. This isn’t a choice. Why would any follower of Christ want this? I just want to try to live a celibate life without the whispers, the questions about why I’m still unmarried, the judgment. The cross I have to carry is just heavier than what most have, but it would be nice if fellow Christians could help me carry it.
God said it when he created Adam and Eve. It is not good for man to be alone, so why was I given no other option than to be alone? To the Christian’s who hate homosexuality and say awful things, would you be able to live without ever having a first kiss? Never having romantic affection, sex, a lifelong companion? It is such an isolating lonely life. I will stay strong though.
Amen, it is unfortunately misunderstood by so many. God bless!
The struggle is real. Thanks for sharing your testimony.
Thanks, Brett, God bless you brother!
You can be LGBT and Christian 👨❤️👨
@@dansaber4427no
@@dansaber4427And then Jesus said “If you loved me YOU WOULD KEEP MY word.
@@Anxietysucks126 God is the creator of everything. You just have to give him credit to be of his word and abide in it
Thank you for sharing what you went through. Same thing happened to me, I got saved at 17, got trapped in a period of legalism, it was really a very difficult 30 years for me. Now by God's grace, I'm still a believer, and God sanctifies me daily. Also not pursuing romantic relationships anymore, and just focusing on my relationship with Jesus.
Amen, God bless!
In the UK there is a group (apparently) for same sex attracted Christians. They help and support one another as they study and pray etc. I'm not same sex attracted, so I'm not 100% what their ministry is - my son works for a big church over here in the UK and he had to go to a talk given by the people leading the ministry!
You know, we all struggle with a variety of sins, whether it's opposite sex or same sex attraction, lust, hatred, envy etc - stay strong and keep looking to the Lord!
You cannot remain in grace without repentance.
Thanks for the testimony! I once struggled with homosexuality but through the grace of God I was delivered from these desires. God bless, keep doing your thing dude
No, you weren’t, you just chose to hide behind Jesus to justify self-loathing.
I have struggled with homosexuality, and I am not happy with myself i’m so ashamed of the things I have done I have destroyed my marriage I have destroyed my life trust and believe in our Lord and Savior, Jesus he is the only one that can help me amen 🙏 I am so scared of that lifestyle please pray for me.
Imagine being in a situation in which you can't find love because someone doesn't want you to, and if you try to find love, it makes this someone angry, so they guilt trip you.
Thank you so much for sharing your story!!❤️
Yes!
Thank you so much Hayden! God bless!
I am gay (and happy), and I want to say that that even though we live different lives, I wish you the best!!
Same to you Grace, God bless! :)
yes no sin in being born LGBT as God made some to be
@@theLionandtheLamb1 another reason homophobia is a sin then
@@pastorbri It is not a sin to fear someone but being a Christophobe is a sin.
@@jpd4676 True, but homophobia is not a fear, but an irrational hate of LGBT folk....a hate that leads you to lie in Gods name and LGBT people.....homophobics hate God do they must be christphobic too by ur logic, so u have a point!
Thank you for this I actually started questioning my sexuality a while ago and I've never really gotten over it
So glad it helped you Caiden! God bless!
This is a good testimony Jack and I have to admit that I lol at the soy milk comment; I never heard that before! I believe that being celibate and not pursuing a homosexual lifestyle is pleasing to God and will be rewarded at the bema seat judgement of believers. Much of your story is similar to mine and I know very well what you’ve been through. Thanks for sharing 😊
I remember the pastor at my home church stating one Sunday that those who are SSA and yet pursue Christ and above all else are heroes of the faith. That encouraged me a lot as I had never thought of it that way before. Thanks for sharing your journey and know you are appreciated so much!
@@trainsupporter9088 thanks so much for sharing that, I’m very encouraged by what your pastor said and you too: I look forward to seeing you in the clouds so very soon!
LOL! I know looking back I was just desperate to try ANYTHING to be justified by my flesh😂 Thank God we are free to rest in God's Grace. God bless you brother!
Pursuing a homophobic lifestyle is pleasing to satan
yes as homophobia is the real sin @@trainsupporter9088
I appreciate this a lot. It’s tough connecting with Christian thought as gay men who want to pursue a partner who is also united with Christ. And I’ve been searching a while as a single man turning 50 this summer.
You can't change your sexuality, you can only change your perspective of love, and then you will feel attraction to that person, not because of sexuality but for the person you love, that's how it is with God; we don't try to be perfect, instead, we live our lives for God, and we love Him because He loves and wants the best for us. So as a homosexual person, don't think that to become a Christian, you have to try and become straight, even straight people lust and fall into temptation, and they can only change if they put the love of God first; the same applies to you as well, we are all equal🙏❤.
Thanks for sharing, bro.
I actually came across your videos back when you started your channel. Subscribed, and we even followed each other on Instagram (I since deleted my account, though).
But 2019 was a very dificult year for me. I fell in love with a guy. I tried to hold on to God, but I couldn't resist the temptation to be with another man. I tried to deny the flesh and pick up my cross but became very s**cid*l and started to self-h*rm.
I caved in and went on to practice homisexuality. I felt very guilty and convicted at first and would always repent after sinning, but over time, I purposefully hardened my heart and rejected Jesus (also unsubbed to all Christian RUclipsrs and started following New Age spirituality).
Over the last 5 years, I've been living a homosexual life. There was a time in 2021 when God convicted me, and I started to follow Him again, but it only lasted a few months, and I caved in again to follow sin.
This year, though, God has slowly started to call me back to Him (again). I'm really trying to hold on to Christ this time around, but it gets overwhelming at times, and the temptation to follow the flesh is unbearable.
I always thought if I ever returned to God that I would k*ll myself, but deep down, I know that true happiness can only be found in Christ alone (even though there are many times I can't feel it).
Please pray for me. I don't want this time around to be a repeat of 2021 and return to God for a season only to fall back into sin 🥲 but I know how weak I am and I wouldn't be surprised if in a few months I'll be practicing homosexuality again.
Hello mangomon, it certainly sounds like the past couple of years have been a lot. Will definitely be praying for you. Don't ever hesitate to reach out! You're always welcome here on this channel! God bless! :)
You are very brave. Thank you for sharing so that you can help others. May God bless you always and merry Christmas.
Thank you so much for that encouragement, Eve. God bless!
God bless brother. If it's any condolence, lust is still a hell of a demon as a straight man. Marriage doesn't cure it, straight men still need to fix their hearts.
All of this, your views on homosexuality through Christian's and not knowing true gay love. It's all very sad. You haven't done your homework.
1. Homosapiens have been around for at least 200.000 years and Homosexuality has also been around for the same time.
2. all known religions have been around for the past ONLY 8000 years.
3. Christianity has been around only 2024 years.
4. All of nature ALL mammals have homosexuality and bi-sexuality.
5. God has created the universe and all of us just the way we are.
6. One is born the way one is, nothing is a choice.
7. Science has proven the gay gene/s in many mammals including humans.
8. AND the most important one you are missing is.... Just because you had one bad experience with a guy does not mean you will not meet
the love of your life. Once you are truly in love then you will see that god has given us all the gift of love.
All of us at one time or another are brainwashed by most religiıons
and the fear of dying and going to hell. Well none of this is true. Humanity and homosexuality have been around way longer than any man made religion. If you want the truth just research SUMER
and the 6000 year old Sumerian stone tablets. See where all the stories have come from. OR just fear death the way religions want you to fear in order to control your life. WAKE UP. You are LOVE and you are created
by god who is LOVE.
The last major fact is there have been over 4500 religions in the past 8000 years and only 16 of these fake religiıons have managed to come this far includindg Christianity. Your belief in Christ, baby born of a virgin on 25 dec
well there has been 14 other virgin births all born on dec 25 written in history on stone tablets. So the story of Christ is about 8000 years old. All have different names all born dec 25 for some strange reson. Which of the 14 miracle babies do you belive in exactly ?
Before throwing your life away research religious history and Sumer. And when you fall in love with a great guy don't blame your self, let love do it's god given thing. Hope the best for you don't be afraid to question anything. You are human and you are love.
I am struggling with exactly this. I just get so angry because I feel robbed of a romantic life. Other inherent sins feel so different to this. Jealousy, idol worshipping, gossip, etc. they are all things we can manage to an extent. But this desire is so strong and so prevalent that you can never lead a "straight life" and enjoy sex the way God intended it. It's almost like why did He choose me of all people to never be able to have good, biblical intimacy without feeling shame. It just feels so unfair.
I completely understand how you feel, I definitely have had similar questions as well. I would be lying if I said I have the exact answer to why things are the way they are, but I just try to continue living life trusting The LORD. God bless!
hey! i'm not gay (or queer) but i know that many christians can be a bit cruel to people who expierence SSA. many of my friends are queer and some of them expierenced a lot of hurt from their family's. i always told them that it was very wrong of their parents behaving that way towards them. i worried about christians who struggled with SSA since many christians are condeming you. i happy that you made this video since i know it would help alot of people! anyways, God bless you!
Thank you so much! God bless!
The struggle is so hard, I just truly love god and our Jesus and follows everything in my life according to the Bible but some Christians says like you can overcome your temptation, yes we can but am only just a human so its impossible to not ignore it, i just wish I could date a true Christian guy and live according to the Bible and be happy and believe in my faith but its sad when the Christians doesn't care about a true Christian person who is homosexual
“A Bit cruel” or “very cruel?”
depends on how u define cruel.
in this day n age where moral relativism reigns, mere opinions & even facts are called "creul".@@RebellionWarrior
Q--r is a slur and the attempt to normalize it is a manifestation of self-hatred.
Hey, ex Christian here. LGBTQ+ rights are really important to me, because as much as my personal study of the Bible lead me to believe that it was in fact homophobic and transphobic (among many other things), however it never once offered me a reason to believe that it was harmful. It seems to me you believe that homosexuality isn’t moral. I’d like you or anyone else to offer me one reason that doesn’t boil down to “Because god said so.”, and if you can’t- you really shouldn’t believe it is. I have never believed that god would just decide things are bad arbitrarily. If he is “goodness” in it of himself, then it would follow that going against him would cause harm to yourself or others.
However! I would like to be kind and say that while there are tons of offensive things implied in this video, you never actually criticized homosexuality directly or the people who practice it. That is a good thing, even though I think it’s pretty wishy washy and non-committal. I’m glad you’re not committing to homophobia.
Just remember, there is no greater hate than christian hate. Live your own life and choose to be happy.
I am muslim and have gender dysphoria i'm female but feel the opposite and love same sex
Glad to see people like me even if you are christians but we have same battle.
I can relate. I like you have SSA and I agree with God on what sin is. We are in a body of flesh that always wants what it wants. Once we are born again by the spirit we then recognize this. I personally can’t live out a gay lifestyle in that I can’t get gay married or be in a same sex romantic relationship because scripture is clear as day on this. But we are still in a body of hormones and needs and because we aren’t with a wife and able to engage with a wife that way its a challenge that is unique to people like us. Its a battle between the flesh and the spirit but like you said we aren’t saved by our law keeping or our sin management I like to call it. But ultimately our Jesus knows we are weak he knows us better than we know ourselves. And his grace is sufficient for us. And the beautiful thing is Jesus loves me regardless. He loves you regardless. Anyone who says different is a heretic and I would question if they even have the fruit of love. Jesus was clear on love thy neighbor as thyself. And also most Christians don’t realize that same sex attraction is not a choice. Now what we do with it is but even that is brutally difficult because we are all humans with hormones and physiological pulls and emotional issues. Its simply being a created human by God. Its just that even at our biological level we are born into flaws. Sin from Adam Eve entered the world and even our genetic makeup is flawed by original sin. Thank God Jesus takes us imperfect sinful beings and makes us imperishable by his once for all sacrifice on that tree. He saves all who believe in him for it. Easy believism ? You better believe he made it easy. Because if he made it hard then ain’t anyone making it to heaven my fellow believers. Remember you and me would have to be PERFECT and SIn FREE and remember it is clear in scripture that anyone say they have no sin the truth is not in them. God bless you for opening yourself up to possible pariah status. But Jesus has you and since he does who can come against you right? Jesus is KING!!! And he brings me such joy and humility. I bow down now and I am so blessed. Love you brother! Jesus plus nothing equals EVERYTHING!
Thank for sharing some of your heart, Erick. I appreciate hearing from you. I can relate to what you said.
Your comment is so well written and what you’ve said speaks volumes to me. Thank you brother!
Couldn't have said it any better myself! God bless you brother!
Amen 😊
That was beautifully written, thank you so much for sharing. God bless you and your family always. Much love in Jesus 🙌🏼💙🙌🏼✝️
We need more men to minister to those who struggle in this and not ostracize them...
Amen Kenneth, God bless!
Thank you! Subscribed right away, ’cause finally I hear this on RUclips!! I’m a swedish guy who has actively been celibate half my life (I’m 39), which in reality means I’ve lived like that my whole life (have never been to America, but here my choice for my life probably makes me more controversial than it would in the US, except for California, maybe New York etc.). Still a (forgiven I hope and rely on) sinner though. Here on YT there’s a lot of people (gay- some call themselves ex-gays, even though by all accounts they still seem to be gay, like they would be less gay just ’cause they don’t ”live it out”..?! I’ve never lived it out but it’s no question about my orientation…- and straight, pastors and priests and evangelists etc.) who focus on a repentance that you (I) just never will fully succeed with. I mean, some say being gay isn’t really a thing; it’s wrong to identify with it as an identity and so on. To me that’s just semantics; sure, it’s not (or shouldn’t be) the most important feature of my personality, but trying to deny it through not having a word for it…I’m pretty far from convinced that it works or in any way helps.
So this was refreshing, but how about the thing about ”homosexuals” (or whatever it says in english translations; at least one often qouted translation says ”effeminate”, which sounds absurd to me, but maybe that word has a wider meaning in english that I don’t know of…) never inheriting the kingdom of God” versus ”your” liberating ”only through grace” message?
Hello Christoffer, thank you for those encouraging words! I think that regarding the "those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom" we need to look at the context. In the verse you are citing, it is talking about not bringing court cases before unbelievers. It is essentially making the point of "why would you bring your court cases before the world (and then describes the way the world lives) when they won't enter the kingdom of Heaven?" It isn't saying that every person specifically who does each of those sins won't enter Heaven. In fact, if you keep reading, it says "as such were some of you, but ye are washed," meaning we used to be like the people described in the verse, but now we are washed by Christ's blood and justified. Hope this helps! God bless!
Wow what an encouraging testimony brother! Struggling with homosexuality must be one of the hardest things to deal with as a Christian. I'm impressed with the willingness to remain celibate and just as impressed that you left catholicism! It seems like those two decisions went hand and hand. It's easier to have a relationship with the Lord outside of catholicism. I will ask God to bless you with lots of Christian friends and that He keeps using your story to help similar people in furthering His kingdom!
Thank you so much brother! God bless!
thank you for this video. I am about to turn 55. I have prayed and struggled with being a bisexual man. One of my ongoing prayers is for me to be gay or straight but I am still bisexual. In Heart I feel if I was gay God knows my heart and that is pure. Emotionally romance and such I feel that for a woman. I feel sexually attracted to a man and it is not just sexual, but a deep connection as a friend. I love friends deeply and it is not only about the sex. I just do not feel romantically the same for a man. If I am with a man sexually it is not random but because of the energy we share and then sexually. Please hello with any advice and guidance from you and those seeing this. I know I am saved through gods grace as Jesus is my savior and died for my sins. I just want to know what you all think. Thank you. New subscriber and like and thank you community.
The good Lord has brought me and my husband a same sex attracted neighbor. By providence I have been cooking him dinner once a week and showing him Christs love. I don’t know if he knows if I am a Christian but I pray for him as I make the food. We never know how our Lord is using us to reach the suffering. May the good Lord be with you all ❤
Hello brother! Keep speaking truth! This video is a blessing to many.
I would just like to ask what do you mean at 8:24 (about repentance)? Maybe it wasn't just clear for me. Thank you!
Hey brother! In that part I am referring to people who say you must repent of sins in order to be saved. I believe repenting of sins is something we should do after we are saved, however, it does not get us saved, nor does it keep us saved. Hope this clears things up! God bless!
@@christianconvos I think in that one, I somewhat disagree. Because repentance is necessary to be saved and it is necessary for the forgiveness of sins.
As Jesus said:
I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.”
Luke 13:3, 5 NIV
Also, the apostles like Peter were preaching to the unsaved people the message of repentance.
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38 NIV
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,
Acts 3:19 NIV
In the stories in Luke 15, there is joy when there is repentance, that is, when there is salvation.
I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.
Luke 15:7 NIV
I hope this helps, brother ❤️🙏
This is such a ministry you’ve been blessed with. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
so much homophobia in this. it makes me so sad that people think this is right. Being gay is not a sin, it is an act of love. why should you try to bury it.
Wow, living a celibate life is very honourable! You're shining brother (:
Thank you so much bro! God bless!
Poor Boy ....find your Partner us your Brain .....Religion its HUMBUG
Hey man, I really liked your video and appreciate a man who speaks honestly of his heart. I do think however to say we are not saved by repentence is not something the bible teaches, Jesus does say that whoever believes will be saved, but he also says we will perish unless we repent. Believing and repentence should go hand in hand, as when a person truly believes in God, they will desire to repent and turn away from their sin. I am sorry that you had to struggle through those attractions, but thoughts you cannot control do not make you sinful, it is the act of wanting to fulfill that desire and physically doing so is what leads us to fall into sin. Perhaps I am wrong, we all still have so much to learn, but it is important to not take scripture partially. God bless you man
Hello Noah! Thank you for your comment! Regarding your comment, I do believe that repentance is necessary for salvation, however, what is it that we are repenting from? In Hebrews 6:1 it says to not lay again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of Faith towards God. The Greek word for repent, "metanoia" literally means to change your mind. So, we see that we change our mind about trusting in our "dead works" for salvation (anything that is not Christ alone) and turn to Faith in God instead. I am all for repenting of sin, however, nowhere in Scripture does it say that we repent of sins for eternal life. Rather this is something we SHOULD do AFTER we are saved by Grace through Faith alone as it just makes sense that we would serve the one who saved us (Romans 12:1). Regarding sin, I would actually disagree that sin is not just limited to wants and acts, as sin is a part of our very nature, this is why Scripture says that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God (1 Corinthians 15:50). We sin in thought, word, and deed. This is why Jesus had to come and pay for all of our sin because there is no way we could have gotten rid of it (we sin so much more than we realize). Not only this, but sin requires atonement and repenting of sins doesn't atone for our sin, so even if you repent of your sins, those sins are still on your account (Hebrews 9:22). Only the blood of Christ is an acceptable sacrifice for ALL of our sins, and this is applied to us the second we believe The Gospel (Ephesians 1:13 & Acts 16:30-31). I hope this helps clear things up! God bless!
The only thing you have to repent for is hiding behind Jesus to justify attacking God for making you a homosexual.
Thank you for this.video.i have lived a similar experience . God bless you
God bless!
I have a question... how do you make friends and make community in church? You see... I have talked to pastord and leaders about this... however I have not been welcomed that much.... it is not like everyone knows.. but some peple know... and decied to put distance with me... I feel like I can go to church, serve and all... but not be part of the church community and make friends...
Hello isakso89, I personally am not a part of an in-person church so most of my fellowship is online. I would say when it comes to confiding in people about personal matters, to do it with people whom you feel safe around as well as people whom you know you can trust. Hope this helps and God bless!
Thanks for sharing! At least we get to meet Jesus someday and live with Him now. The loneliness and strong desires are present but greater is He within us than he that is in the world
Amen, God bless!
Your video will help so many!
Thank you so much Mike! God bless!
You are incredible
May God be with you every step of the way
Thank you so much! God bless!
my best friend into eternity. love u forever.
Love you so much too! God bless! :)
This sounds really awful and sad... Why do you torture yourself like this? :( Why do you condemn yourself to loneliness... Is that really what God wants you to do?
torture?? how?? not giving in to random desires is torture??
Its not like hes doing a super long water/food fast....
Self control is a good thing.
i dont think spending time in a true Relationship with GOD is lonely at all.
God wants you to accept Nell Carter as your Lord and Savior, become a born-again Jew, and get a monogamous same-sex spouse.
Don't lie about what God says. God is not mocked. Repent or Burn. your choice. Jesus loves you, He wants you to be with Him forever, instead of you seperated from Him and burning forever!!@@Attmay
if Jesus hated you, He would send you to fire right now! HE IS MERCIFUL, THOUGH :)@@Attmay
When you say you don't need to repent to be saved, can you elaborate on what you mean? My understanding of the Gospel in the Scripture is that repentance of sin is required to receive the gift of salvation, regardless of whatever specific sins we are struggling with, however repentance isn't some "work" where you go through the motions of praying and asking God to forgive you, but rather an attitude of genuine sorrow for your sin. Also while I believe it only takes one time to repent and receive eternal salvation, continual repenting of specific sins does aid in the process of sanctification. But it has to be a genuine repentance, not a going through the motions. What are your thoughts?
Hello Bach Beethoven Berg, I believe that repentance is required for salvation, however not specifically repenting of sins. In Hebrews it says we repent of dead works, towards Faith in God. I believe repenting of sins is good and something we should do (as I've said in many videos) however, repenting of sins is a work as it says in Jonah and as it says in Romans, salvation is not of works. We repent (metanoia = change of mind) from trusting in our dead works for salvation and turn towards Faith in God. Hope this clears things up!
Sooooo, I felt led to watch this and also to type this up.
So when I was in secondary school, I fell into pornography as well as same sex attraction to my best friend later down. Multiple people had also confessed to me (male and female) and during that time I was a Christian. I was always plagued with sexual dreams etc etc.
I needed deliverance cause a. Said best friend was a witch. B. I was living a life of unrepentant sin. C. I was essentially being peer pressured to accept homosexuality.
You must repent and walk in that repentance aka staying away from the things that cause you to fall into sin.
I felt like a imposter, I felt disgusting in my own skin because I knew God was not pleased. I became so wrapped up in sin that I literally told God, "I don't want to repent and I'm not going to lie to you and say I am when I'm not, so you give me a heart of repentance." That was simultaneously the most terrifying rebellious thing I've ever done in my life, BUT, because I said the truth, it was the best thing I ever did. Two weeks later, God broke me and I repented in tears. It was a year and a half journey after that to be fully delivered but it's worth it.
So to my brothers and sisters in Christ who are afflicted by these things, you do not wrestle against flesh and blood so you must put on your full armour. Read the scriptures, seek his face, draw nearer to Him. Submit fully to him and He will set you free. It's hard, it's tough but it's worth giving it up for Christ, because the spirit of homosexuality is an Anti Christ spirit. It desires to draw you away and destroy you. It's pride, and God hates pride , and pride goes before the fall. It's an abomination and God hates abominations. That's why Jesus Christ died, to set you free. So that when the Father sees you, He sees His son. I pray you receive the deliverance you all need and can live a life according to the will of God. God bless you and I love you all. Keep on fighting with the Word of God as your weapon and you will be set free.
I clicked on this video just out of interest. I'm not homosexual. But the message I got from this was so simple. That I am save by God's grace alone. Not through repentance. The church that introduced me to the gospel who I left later in my teenage years because the culture there got toxic had such a huge focus on repentance. I remember being young and fired for God, I had this one question for my church leader "what if I sinned and I didn't repent before I suddenly died - will I go to hell?" she literally said "yes". Every time I would sin, big or small - I would quickly repent. This made me so paranoid and anxious. Eventually this act of trying to be good and repenting every time I fell short led me away from the church. I'm now finding this video and realising that I was falsely taught all these years. Thank you for providing the verses! God bless you.
So glad the video helped! God bless!
ThankQ for sharing your Testimony. May GOD Bless You, Keep You, Cause His Face To Shine On You. May He Be Gracious To You and Give You Peace💙 Amen 🙏🏽
Thank you so much for those encouraging words, Marcus! God bless!
I once struggled with a similar delusion. But I got therapy and meds and realized my ideas weren't correct. Maybe you can ask a doctor for antipsychotics and stop believing in god?
Lust is a sin, too. Lying is a sin, too. Laziness is a sin, too. Greed is a sin, too. Pride is a sin, too.
We are not to judge, not even ourselves.
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?"
Jesus came to pay the price for all of our sins!! And all he asked for in return, is that we love God and that we love each other. And have faith!!!!!!
I think homosexuality is also a trial, just as addiction, just as depression. May God lead you on his way and help you come out victorious. Probably still homosexual, but with FAITH, as a good person, honest, less superficial or proud [gay pride], humble, loyal to your partner, not doubting God, trying to improve yourself and others around you, being gentle to strangers... HAVE FAITH! GOD BLESS YOU! WALK WITH JESUS!
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?" It says: The same way you judge, you will be judged. But there is Righteous judgment also.
Awesome video. What church do you go to? So hard to find any good free grace preaching churches nowadays. I listen to Yankee Arnold, BibleLine(Jesse Martinez), Tom Cucuzza, Onorato Diamante, and John Ricci, on youtube as they are some of the only people that preach the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
Thanks so much! Yeah it really is so hard to find a free grace church. I also like Yankee Arnold as well! I used to watch Calvary Chapel of Philly and they were mostly free grace. It really is hard to find true free grace preachers nowadays. God bless!
Bless you for sharing this, you are such an encouragement.
I have been on my own and celibate for 23 years.
We can do all thing through Christ who strengthens us, all glory to our Lord and Saviour 🙌
Amen, God bless!
but it is God that creates LGBT people
Are you 23 years old or in your 30s and have been celibate since you were of age to date?
@@joseffwilliams7369 Homophobics lie so who knows.
@@joseffwilliams7369 Hi, I am 60. Sorry I didn’t make it very clear in my post.
This is so sad. People led to believe that love is a sin. If staying single works for you, fine, it is a gift from God. But it's not for most people. Even God himself said "it's not good to be alone".
You don't have to be alone to live single/celibate. In fact, it's very important that you have good and true friends, a good relation with your family, your relatives etc. if you struggle with these things and are therefore unable to live in a relationship.
@@m.f.5739 Some people don't need companionship, while some end up alone through unfortunate circumstances beyond their control. Your advice might help them.
My point is that it's wrong to impose singleness unnecessarily. It puts you at odds with God in the creation story. Paul taught that people should marry if they feel the need. A verse in the Bible even said that prohibiting marriage was a sign of false teaching.
@@MusicalRaichu That's true, and I don't say that being in a relationship is bad. I just say it's not everything. If you aren't able to go into a relationship, for example because of same sex attraction, that's not the end of the world. Instead of being bitter about the things you can't have, rejoice about the things you can have. There are so many other types of relationships than romantic/sexual ones. This is where the focus of somebody struggling with SSA should lay on.
@@m.f.5739 I'd advise against the loaded term SSA which makes something healthy sound like a disease. Apparently it's more polite to say "gay".
Many health bodies warn against "struggling", it's risky and damaging. Best to accept how God made you, treat it as a gift, find someone you love and loves you, and use your gift to build a life together.
The whole idea of what you're saying is based either on misguided church tradition or on misinterpretation of the Bible mostly since the 1970s. The fact that such interpretation ends up contradicting major Biblical teaching goes over people's heads.
@@MusicalRaichu I disagree, personnally I prefer the term same sex attraction, for several reason:
1. This term, for me, creates a certain distance between these feelings and my identity, something that's nowadays very important. If someone tells "I'm gay", most people think of it as an identity. If someone tells "I'm experiencing / struggling with same sex attraction", it makes it more about the issue and less about identity. I don't want to let these struggles define who I am. I have so many good things I can let be my identity, so why should I exactly choose my burden?
2. Subjectively, I think it sounds more hopeful. Gay sounds more set in stone, and is in the mind of most people connected with acting out. Same sex attracted implies that I didn't give in yet, and that there is another way out.
3. That's not 100% serious, rather a cynical remark, but I find it weird to think about the original meaning of the word "gay". It originally meant "happy". I associate a lot of things with my same sex attraction, but happiness is definitely not one.
And I've heared all this BS certain organisations spread, but to be honest, I don't give a damn anymore. Because in the end it's me who has to look at myself in the mirror, not these organisations. So how should they be able to tell what is right for me? Also, the whole branch of sexuality research is corrupted all over. I don't take my morals from an ideology who honors a sick deviant and pedophile as a founder (just look up Alfred Kinsey). This whole thinking might not be objectively false, but it is morally rotten to the core. I've done enough research to be quite resistant against temptations and corruption from this side.
I'm also a bit confused about the fantasy religion you're trying to make, but this doesn't really concern me either. I don't live this way to please any God or religious community. I do it because I want it. Because I want to be in control over my actions. Because I don't want to do things I think are wrong for me. Because I don't want to dishonour myself by becoming a slave to my passions.
I am christian man but sometimes it s so hard, i have a crush in my church only him .... i felt so stupid!!!
God bless you and give you wisdom and strength. I pray you will keep praying and listen to the Holy Spirit. Let Him lead and guide you.
God deliver us all from all evil, all sexual sins and all addictions in Jesus name amen. Thank you Lord in advance.
I am a homosexual young black teen who grew up with god and I love him but I feel like all these questions and stuff keep overflowing my head, but I still feel like god loves me for who I am. I don’t know…
I wish for you, that you find one day a loving same sex partner, marry and maybe raise kids.
@@user-hr8dx9qw4n thank you. I’m not getting kids tho you can bet on that lol
@@L3GacY3 lol, you might change your opinion one day :) at least find a loving partner, is healthy and helps in good and hard times.
Its not easy to maintain a permanent relationship, even with the right person, but its worth it.
@@user-hr8dx9qw4n Thanks so much man(or girl or dude IG), I really appreciate it. I hope things go well for you too.
@@MadMScenery To life in celibacy like a monk is a decision for a spiritual life.
When a homosexuals declares himself as a (not existing) "ex-homosexual" and lifes in celibacy out of guilt and shame, this is not a decision for a spiritual life, this is a wrong decision based on a wrong man-made morality.
Homosexuality is a natural healthy born sexual orientation with an evoutionary meaning.
So the reason is important why you decide to have a loving partner or not or creating a family or life alone.
A man-made false biblical moral is no good answer here.
The Anglican church is open and affirming the United church of Jesus too, also some Lutheran churches as well, the ELCA. The vast majority of protestant churches are actively against us on all fronts, socially, spiritually, we are sinners and a respectable to them. Even bisexual married men are rejected, we are not welcomed, we need to stop trying to please people and wanting to be accepted by these churches and people. I went through all of that and found myself alone, in a quiet, isolated, unpopular, Lutheran church. But I felt loved, accepted, welcomed, I keep my Lutheran confirmation, but I have distanced myself a little bit, and now I am an ecumenical Anglican.
Love this Jack! Thank you for sharing brother! We all fall short but I’m so grateful we are saved thru Christ alone ❤️
Amen! God bless!
Awe, I am so sorry you all it sounds difficult, and more than black and white. I am not same sex attracted but I am single and have been for a long time. I made serious sacrifices for the Lord. I could not do things that other christians felt were ok and that has made me say "No." Yes, there has been pain in that offering but also great great great reward. GOD BLESS.
Thank you so much for sharing and for your compassion, Jada. God bless!
Oh, my goodness. The above video is a good example of how 'religion' can SO mess up a person's life! Being gay IS NOT a sin! Nor is pursuing an intimate relationship with someone else of like sexuality any more a sin than would be a heterosexual intimate relationship. It not only saddens me but seriously annoys me that the writings of the ancient Bible authors have been so misunderstood and consequently misinterpreted, therefore having led to the vilification of the 'gay community'. God/Jesus Christ IS NOT found in a book of ancient writings! And until people wake up and understand this, IGNORANCE will continue to drive present-day 'Christianity'!
It is a sin. Read the Bible lov
@@zippyblessed839 Everything is a sin!
I agree. I personally left Christianity because I relaisdx just how easily misunderstood the Bible can be. It's the whole reason why there are thousands of different denominations.
Why doesn't god come in and clarify everything for us?
@@zippyblessed839 Patronizing remarks such as the one you gave bore me, zippy. You're not dealing with a novice. That said, how are you coping with your own sins? Are you having any success? Do you care to reveal them to the rest of us? I'll bet not.
The silly word 'sin' is SO overworked by those professed Christians whose blatant self-piety would be SO condemned by Jesus if He were here. I consider myself to be a Jesus-believer. I therefore try to avoid the pretentious use of the word 'Christian' to myself as used by SO MANY professed 'Christians'. Take off the self-righteous blinders, zippy, and read the Bible again. It mainly speaks to you ABOUT you! If the Bible makes you cringe, then you are beginning to understand it. Come back to me when your eyes are opened and then we'll talk. Okay?
@@Muhluri 'Christianity' has messed up 'the Jesus message' to such an extent that I would wager that the majority of Christians today who faithfully front up to church every week would not have a clue WHY they are there if asked. Why not give it a try? How about asking a professed Christian WHY they are a professed Christian?
Church has become merely routine and is as about as meaningful to many of them, excuse my crassness, as going to the bathroom. We need to forget everything 'Christianity' has screwed up and continued to be preached to the many 'sponges' who soak up everything from the guy behind the pulpit. We need to start from scratch. There should only be ONE denomination, if the truth be known. Or, better yet, no SPECIFIC denomination (as in 'a label') at all!
The majority of professed Christians don't appear to know this, but 'Jesus' per se is NOT found in a book. We learn about Jesus from the Bible. After that, then it's up to us how we live our lives and as to how we treat our neighbors, just as Jesus recommended. Our neighbors include the gay community! Anyone who vilifies and passes judgment on another person is a candidate for Jesus', "I never knew you. Depart from me!"
We also need to take on board what is probably the most famous "Jesus quote" of all: "He who has never sinned, cast the first stone." All of those pious, judgmental hypocrites who are reading this post should by now be most humbled and therefore ready to take on the GENUINE role of 'Christian'!
Yes we are saved through faith but we must remember repentance is part of faith.
Hello Harrison! I don't know if you watched the video, but I explained that I am living a celibate life. However, this is not to be saved as we are saved by Grace through Faith alone, but rather because after we are saved, we should serve The One who saved us. It is our reasonable service as it states in Romans 12:1-2. Hope this clears things up!