Re: may I ask something?
Submitted by ATN on 2002-06-10 00:47:59, Monday
In reply to may I ask something? submitted by innocence is bliss on 2002-06-9 22:57:58, Sunday
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I agree with the others who have posted that God does not condemn for orientation, but only for acting on it (or fantasizing unduly and unrestrainedly, perhaps). Regarding whether you can be saved, God is not going to damn you for falling, but persistent, callous disobedience without repentance is very dangerous. I emphasize again, though, that I'm talking there about a hypothetical case where you were consistently acting out your desires, not just having them. God could through His spirit take those away, but if He chooses not to, you may at least rest assured that if you remain in His Spirit through prayer, He will give you strength to resist; and that He will never turn you away if you repent having fallen. I John is one of my favorite books on this subject (and no, the desires do not IMHO constitute "walking in the darkness.") My $0.02. In Christ, ATN |
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