I think Christians should set aside the month of June for a special purpose related to gay pride. President Bill Clinton declared June as “Gay and Lesbian Pride Month” in 1999. Why don't we declare June a month to focus on prayer for people involved in LGBTQ lifestyles.
And let's pray based on God's clear explanations in Romans 1:16-32. Notice that Paul begins this important passage by saying, “I am not ashamed
of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to
everyone who believes.” And Paul clearly explains that genuine salvation produces “righteousness” in verse 17:
“For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: 'The righteous will live by faith.'”
Do we understand the importance of righteousness? Or are we ashamed of God's commands that contradict popular culture?
Next, Paul explains God's wrath, His righteous judgment, without which He would not be a holy God.
Verses 19-20 explain that people who reject God's commands are “without excuse” because they intentionally ignore the evidence in God's creation.
Verses 26-27 clearly explain “shameful lusts” and “unnatural sexual relationships.”
And it directly addresses taking pride in such sins:
“Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.” verse 32
According to Psalm 12:7-8, The wicked “freely strut about when what is vile is honored by the human race.”
Dear Christians, let's observe “Gay and Lesbian Pride Month” by praying for those involved in these lifestyles, asking God to help them take pride in turning from sins that damage their souls.
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