Ex-Lesbian

By Janet Boynes When I address the controversy regarding homosexuality, I always receive a large amount of emails.  Unfortunately, much of it is hate mail. I believe in compassion without compromise; standing for what you believe while maintaining a Christlike attitude. The Bible says, "Stand up for me against world opinion and I'll stand up for you before my Father in heaven. If you turn tail and run, do you think I'll cover for you?" Matthew 10:33 (MSG). We have too many Christians living their lives according to the proclamations of the social media. There are many in the media who are using their platform to sway the minds of many to think like they do; they should not dictate how we live our lives. The last I checked, we are in this world but not of the world. Lukewarm Christians are powerless to bring about the societal/spiritual change that we need. "If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you." John 15:19 (NASB). We must understand that being in the world, but not of it, is necessary if we are to be a light to those who are in spiritual darkness. We are to live in such a way that those outside the faith see our good deeds and our manner of life and know that there is something "different" about us. Christians, who live, think and act like those who do not know Christ do Him a great disservice. Even the heathen knows that "by their fruits you shall know them;" and as Christians, we should exhibit the fruit of the Spirit which is within us. If we are going to be a lukewarm Christian then we will...