Would jesus attend a gay wedding
As Kevin DeYoung, one of my favorite bloggers, attests, the question of whether a believer should participate a homosexual wedding is now frequently asked. (I&#;ve addressed the question previously in a video, and also shared some ideas for how someone could lovingly decline attending such a wedding.)
I&#;m well conscious that my response to this issue will not only offend unbelievers, but also many believers. I&#;ve received pushback before and will again. But for what it&#;s worth, I have honestly tried to find a biblical way to conclude that treasure and grace, which I feel in my heart toward the people inquiring to be married, means it is good to demonstrate friendship by joining in the celebration. But partly because love needs some reference point in truth to be authentic love, I&#;ve simply been unable to come to this conclusion.
I have talked with a number of people, including some pastors from good churches, who advocate saying yes to attending homosexual weddings. Their argument centers on the fact that Jesus was and is a comrade of sinners and is full of grace. So true. But I include never seen a free wedding invitation that doesn&#;t request people&#;s presence to join in celebrating th
The Case Against Christians Attending a Gay Wedding
The case against Christians attending a gay wedding is relatively straightforward. We can lay out the case in three premises and a conclusion.
The Argument
Premise 1: Queer “marriage” is not marriage.
No matter what a government may sanction, the biblical definition of marriage (see Gen. –25, Mal. –15, Matt. –6; Eph. –33) involves a man and a woman. I won’t belabor the point, because I assume in this post that I’m speaking to those who assent with the Westminster Confession of Faith when it says, “Marriage is to be between one dude and one woman” (WCF ). Gay “marriage” is not only an offense to God—sanctioning a considerate of sexual activity that the Bible condemns (Lev. ; ; Rom. –27; 1 Cor. –10; 1 Tim. –10)—gay “marriage” does not actually exist.
Premise 2: A gay wedding celebrates and solemnizes a lie.
Whether the service is done in a church or in a reception hall, whether it is meant to be a Christian service or a secular commitment ceremony, a same-sex attracted wedding declares what is false to be genuine and calls evil good.
Premise 3: Attendance at a gay wedding bears general witness to the purported goodness of what is taking Answer Fritzpw_Admin1 Same-Sex Weddings: How Should Christians Respond? The topic of same-sex weddings continues to stir discussions within the Christian people. Recently, Becket Cook common his thoughts on Amy Grant’s decision to host her niece’s same-sex wedding, a move that has sparked debate among believers. As Christians, how should we navigate these situations, balancing love and empathy with adherence to biblical teachings? What are your thoughts on how Christians should respond when faced with invitations to or involvement in same-sex weddings? For more insight, check out this Lifeaudio episode: Becket Roast Discusses Amy Grant Hosting Niece’s Same-Sex Wedding. *Photo Credit: ©Getty Images/Geoff Goldswain* Rev12_ Don’t go. If you are a Christian, don’t depart. If your niece or other family member invites you to their homosexual wedding, don’t go. Why? Because if you don’t show up, they’ll notice how serious you get this. They’ll see that as a Christian, a follower of Christ, you absolutely cannot support this. But if you act show up, they’ll utter , “Oh, so you can be a Christian and still support this.” Study .Should a Christian attend a gay wedding?
First, a synonyms of encouragement: if you are the kind of friend that a queer couple would invite to their wedding, then you are probably doing something right. When Jesus ministered, those who were despised by society, the tax collectors and the sinners, drew near to Him (Matthew ; Luke ). He was a ally to them.
Further, no one sin is greater than another. All sin is offensive to God. Homosexuality is just one of many sins listed in 1 Corinthians that will keep a person from the kingdom of God. We all sin and fall short of God’s glory (Romans ). It is only through Jesus Christ that we may be saved from sin’s eternal consequences. (Please watch What does it signify that Jesus saves?)
Some would contend that a Christian should have no qualms about attending a same-sex attracted wedding and that one’s presence at a homosexual wedding does not necessarily indicate support for the homosexual lifestyle. Rather, they view it as extending Christ’s love toward a friend. The thought is that one’s presence at a wedding ceremony is an act of affection and friendship toward the person—not toward the lifestyle or spiritual choices. We do not hesitate to support friends an
Same-Sex Weddings: How Should Christians Respond?