Is being gay a sin? | GotQuestions.org

To answer whether "being gay is a sin," we must challenge underlying assumptions and rephrase it to "Is it sinful to have same-sex attractions?" and "Is it sinful to engage in homosexual activities?"; while same-sex attractions stem from a sinful nature, they are not an active choice to sin, whereas engaging in homosexual activities is, and requires resisting temptations and seeking new life in Jesus. In this video, Pastor Nelson answers your question: Is being gay a sin?

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[GraphicJ]

Sooner or later we will have to explain why sexual desires with children or animals is sinful. I am not even kidding in this generation of degeneracy.

[amazdrm]

At this era, your organization is willing to speak up, having the courage to open the comment, sharing the thoughts and biblical teaching should be highly appreciated!!❤

[travisnorton]

Got Questions never disappoints. Rooted in scripture not the world

[Yesica]

The fact that supposed Christians are now asking this question is horrifying.

[Bruised-Reed]

Being tempted is not sin, committing these sins in your heart and mind is sin, doing these sins is sin. We are so fallen as a society we think having these desires in our hearts and minds is okay, it is not. We all need to resist temptations and encourage others to stand firm also. We need to encourage people not to just resist acting on sinful lusts, but to also not think or desire to do them. Jesus covers this in his sermon on the mount, the battle ground is not just in our external actions it’s before that, it’s in our hearts and minds.

[Simple.BibleTruth]

Dividing it into two questions was wise and helpful. Thank you for helping us answer tough questions like these.

[Simple.BibleTruth]

Thank you guys. You always do your best to stay faithful to the text of Scripture.

[KathyHutto]

The best thing we can do to show love to gay people, is to tell them the truth. Going along with a lie is not loving them.
Homosexuality is sin. God can help them overcome it.

[AzBboy]

If you believe gays that believe in Christ but didn't stop practicing homosexuality still go to hell, then you also believe heterosexuals that never ''tied the knot'' but remain in a sexual relationship, or heterosexuals that marry a divorced spouse also all go to hell.

[PhillyGirlLivefromthe]

Pastor Nelson, what an excellent video. I pray that those who struggle with their sexuality but want to be freed from those acts, find this video. Nothing is too hard for our LORD GOD, AMEN 🙏🏾

[jerryt]

It’s better to ask a real question and get the true answer than to assume you know the true answer and end up with the wrong answer.

God says in His Word in multiple ways and at multiple times throughout biblical history that it’s a sinful practice.🙏🏽

[town]

"An attraction to something God has forbidden". That's so good

[OtterloopB]

A sin? Absolutely.

Does that mean you're irredeemable? Of course not. The blood of Jesus can wash away the sins of anything. And He can change anyone.

[BeachsideHank]

If one can "love the sinner, but hate their sin", one can also "love that believer, but hate their belief".

[hansmeisterschulz]

Love doesn’t require approval! Just ask anyone who has had a small child to raise! You have not always catered to their wills. You’ve lovingly told them no!

[nicsmada]

💁‍♂️ YES. SIMPLE & WITHOUT SUGAR COATING. 😏

[TheConservativeHippie]

I am so glad you guys covered this question.
For everyone in the comments section criticizing why this channel would even cover this question I have to wonder if you ever step outside of your Christian “bubbles” and get to know people who are secular. If you did you would understand that our society is completely confused about this subject. This channel is doing a great thing by trying to meet people where they are at. And a lot of people truly think homosexual relationships are not just ok but that they should be celebrated with pride; some of these people even have self proclaimed Christian leaders telling them this.

[michaelroloson]

Well, this guy just danced around the question. He would have done well to have quoted 1 Corinthians 6:9, " Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor EFFEMINATE, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, ". By this we know that you can not have the righteousness of God through Jesus Christ and live such a life style. The truth is it is a sin. And should be stated as such.

[jaynoir]

Some days Im truly at a loss at living this life. According to the Bible, Im not allowed to act on my feelings, not allowed to be in a relationship, cant watch porn. So what then? Am I really just supposed to be celibate and alone for the next 30-40 years? Everyone around me gets to find someone, have families, but people like me just have to spend our lives Alone? Make this make sense.

[jonns]

Thank you for inviting questions of all kinds, for the Holy Spirit cannot change that which is unaccepted. A gentle reminder that in my faith there is no acceptable sex outside of marriage.