Would jesus have gone to a gay wedding
As Kevin DeYoung, one of my favorite bloggers, attests, the question of whether a believer should attend a queer wedding is now frequently asked. (I’ve addressed the ask previously in a video, and also shared some ideas for how someone could lovingly decline attending such a wedding.)
I’m well alert 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 discover a biblical way to conclude that love and grace, which I sense in my heart toward the people seeking to be married, means it is good to demonstrate friendship by joining in the celebration. But partly because love needs some reference signal in truth to be true cherish, I’ve simply been unable to arrive to this conclusion.
I have talked with a number of people, including some pastors from wonderful churches, who advocate saying yes to attending homosexual weddings. Their argument centers on the evidence that Jesus was and is a friend of sinners and is occupied of grace. So true. But I have never seen a single wedding invitation that doesn’t request people’s presen
Should a Christian appear a gay wedding?
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First, a word of encouragement: if you are the compassionate of friend that a gay couple would invite to their wedding, then you are probably doing something right. When Jesus ministered, those who were despised by world, the tax collectors and the sinners, drew near to Him (Matthew 9:10; Luke 15:1). 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 6:9-10 that will preserve a person from the kingdom of God. We all sin and decline short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23). It is only through Jesus Christ that we may be saved from sin’s eternal consequences. (Please see What does it denote that Jesus saves?)
Some would contend that a Christian should have no qualms about attending a gay wedding and that one’s presence at a queer wedding does not necessarily indicate help for the lgbtq+ lifestyle. Rather, they view it as extending Christ’s affection toward a partner. The thought is that one’s presence at a wedding ceremony is an act of adore and friendship toward the person—not toward the lifestyle or spiritual choices. We do not hesitate to
Same-Sex Weddings: How Should Christians Respond?
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Same-Sex Weddings: How Should Christians Respond?
The topic of same-sex weddings continues to stir discussions within the Christian group. Recently, Becket Cook distributed 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 sympathy 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 Grill Discusses Amy Grant Hosting Niece’s Same-Sex Wedding.
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Don’t go. If you are a Christian, don’t depart. If your niece or other family member invites you to their lgbtq+ wedding, don’t go. Why? Because if you don’t show up, they’ll spot how serious you get this. They’ll see that as a Christian, a follower of Christ, you absolutely cannot support this. But if you undertake show up, they’ll tell, “Oh, so you can be a Christian and still suppor
The Case Against Christians Attending a Gay Wedding
The case against Christians attending a male lover wedding is relatively straightforward. We can lay out the case in three premises and a conclusion.
The Argument
Premise 1: Gay “marriage” is not marriage.
No matter what a government may sanction, the biblical definition of marriage (see Gen. 2:18–25, Mal. 2:13–15, Matt. 19:4–6; Eph. 5:22–33) 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 agree with the Westminster Confession of Faith when it says, “Marriage is to be between one dude and one woman” (WCF 24.1). Gay “marriage” is not only an offense to God—sanctioning a kind of sexual activity that the Bible condemns (Lev. 18:22; 20:13; Rom. 1:24–27; 1 Cor. 6:9–10; 1 Tim. 1:9–10)—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 gay wedding declares what is false to be true and calls evil good.
Premise 3: Attendance at a gay wedding bears public witness to