Now I know that’s actually not true. I just read the New Years post and was diving into it and watched the False Conviction video. It hit me on so many levels because that is me to a T. Then I got hit with that overwhelming wave of oh crap, it doesn’t matter what I do, I will always fall short to the glory of god because I sin everyday no matter how small. Even if I try I can’t be perfect even though I live my life for him so how will I get to heaven?

Then other questions arose like, “I have accepted my brother who is gay because I love him, but in doing so have I sinned?” How do I have a relationship with him without coming across as a bible thumper? Where is the middle ground. Chances are there is none. Sin is sin.

And that’s the real meat I was trying to get to in this post. I have had conversations with my dad about once saved always saved and now my views have shifted. You can’t just say you are saved then continue to live your life in ways god did not intend for. How can we as a whole encourage the LBGT to come to Christ. Telling them what they are doing is wrong out of “love” just comes across as judgmental and God is the only judge they answer to and is not our place.

How do you bring loved ones before the lord when the world labels you as a bigot for speaking your beliefs?

I love my brother and some of my friends who are gay, but the idea that they will potentially spend eternity in Hell for not “truly repenting” is a tough pill to swallow.

I would love to hear some input on this.