WWJD—Article about what stand Jesus would do about homosexual parades

[Loopy]

https://www.christianpost.com/voices/what-would-jesus-do-with-pride-parades.html

 

 

 

 

Others appeal to an ethic of love: Jesus would have supported same-sex relationships because His core message was one of love, and it is unloving to deny people who identify as homosexual opportunities for love and companionship. Despite its emotional appeal, this argument is also unpersuasive and ignores the available evidence that strongly suggests Jesus would not affirm same-sex relations. Two points are worth noting.

 

First, Jesus believed in the binding authority of the Old Testament Scriptures. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus explained He did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it (Matthew 5:17). He also said, “Whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:19).

 

In short, Jesus upheld the requirements of the Old Testament law. For example, when He heals a leper in Matthew 8, He tells him to go to a priest and “offer the gift that Moses commanded,” as Leviticus 13 requires (Matthew 8:4). On the few occasions Jesus “adjusted” Old Testament provisions — such as when He limits the grounds for divorce to sexual immorality in Matthew 19 — the New Testament is very clear. Because Jesus did not indicate otherwise, the only logical conclusion is that He fully agreed with the sexual ethics of the Old Testament and His Jewish heritage regarding homosexuality. To assume otherwise is an unwarranted argument from silence. (Note: Biblical scholars often make a distinction between civil, ceremonial, and moral laws in the Old Testament. Whereas the specific civil and ceremonial laws were fulfilled in Christ, aspects of the moral law are still in place. For example, the command to not commit adultery still stands, while the command that the Israelites execute those caught in adultery does not.)

 

Although more could be said, the New Testament does not allow for a pro-LGBT sexual ethic. Likewise, it is wrong to say that Jesus was indifferent about homosexuality. The Bible is clear about God’s design for marriage and sexuality and teaches that operating outside of God’s will only lead to pain and hurt. Thus, we can be sure that Jesus would not have waved a rainbow flag or marched in a Pride parade. We can be equally sure that He would have ministered to those most caught up in the sexual sins of our day, speaking truth and love (Ephesians 4:15) to everyone entangled in the moral revolution.

 

 

[CHecker]

Well, that line of thought will go over like a lead balloon.

[Brother_Bliss]

Great article!

 

Another link for the exact same article....

https://www.washingtonstand.com/commentary/what-would-jesus-do-with-pride-parades

[Eejay]

13 hours ago, bagwell1987 said:

that line of thought will go over like a lead balloon

Unsure what is meant here. Who would view this line of thought as a "lead balloon"?

[Tortuga]

2 minutes ago, Eejay said:

Unsure what is meant here. Who would view this line of thought as a "lead balloon"?

Pride parade supporters.

[Shawnster]

1 hour ago, Eejay said:

Unsure what is meant here. Who would view this line of thought as a "lead balloon"?

For those members who may be unfamiliar with the idiom... 

 

A balloon made out of lead will not rise.  It falls and crashes.  Likewise, any idea or opinion that is overwhelmingly rejected or discredited does not rise in popularity, but falls and crashes. 

 

Fun fact. This is where the rock group Led Zeppelin gets its name.  Someone said their idea to form a band would go over like a lead balloon.  A zeppelin is a balloon that carried passengers.  The band took the statement as a challenge, named themselves Led Zeppelin, and had a successful career. 

 

Or, at least, that's the story I heard 

Edited July 4, 2022 by Shawnster

[Pabo]

1 hour ago, Shawnster said:

A balloon made out of lead will not rise.  It falls and crashes.  Likewise, any idea or opinion that is overwhelmingly rejected or discredited does not rise in popularity, but falls and crashes. 

 

[Tia]

22 hours ago, Brother_Bliss said:

Great article!

 

Another link for the exact same article....

https://www.washingtonstand.com/commentary/what-would-jesus-do-with-pride-parades

Bro. Bob - Yes it is.

I was googling something while in FS googling business territory, and came upon this same news link, and since

our FS group was small shared it - they agreed. Very interesting