Yesterday the results of the Australian same-sex marriage survey were revealed. The LGBTI community and their supporters celebrated a strong majority result. Though the laws have not yet been changed to reflect this result, the government and members of parliament are working to pass legislation changing the Australian constitution to approve gay marriage. In the context of our secular society this result does not at all come as a surprise to me. I am without fear; I am not worried for in Christ I stand firm. I am resigned to acknowledge the opinion of the majority of Australians, but that does not deem it righteous.
And this is the place where the victory for same-sex marriage rings hollow: even when the government legalises and acknowledges gay couples as married, the perversion of God's institution of marriage will never be acceptable in the eyes of God and many who hold a biblical worldview. My heart breaks to consider the smiles and celebrations will quickly fade into disillusionment, frustration, and anger this result will not provide the kind of acceptance and "equality" many long for. I am convinced the definition of marriage established by God cannot be altered by the legislation of men. God's Word cannot be broken, and in Him I place my trust. His approval is everything. I love people who identify as gay and understand their desire to marry even as heterosexuals do, but my loyal adherence to the scriptures will likely be viewed as hate and bigotry. Such is life for born again Christians.
People in the world will do what is right in their own eyes, but followers of Christ are exhorted to hold fast to God's righteous standards as revealed in scripture. The Bible which clearly illuminates the way of salvation through the Gospel also says all will be judged by God according to their works. All professing Christians ought to take heed to God's warning, for He has pronounced great woe upon His people who forsook His ways and approved of wickedness as it is written in Isaiah 5:20-21: "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! 21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!" Many believers have been duped to think they can follow Jesus and celebrate abomination, but this is impossible. The New Testament passage Romans 1:32 plainly states those who approve and consent to any manner of depravity endanger their own lives and souls.
When we chose to follow Jesus, remaining loyal and obedient to His Word is what we signed up for. Whilst the world celebrates and rejoices Australia is now "on the right side of history" concerning the approval of gay marriage, I rejoice to hold fast to the truth of God's Word without apology. I make no claim of perfection or being "holier than thou," but by God's grace He will enable me and all God's children to stand firm in the faith. These are troubling times, but we have all the security, joy, and hope we need in Jesus. We ought to rejoice and lift our heads because the day of our salvation draws nigh. All is exactly as our Saviour foretold in His Word, and He will never leave or forsake us. He gives peace not as the world gives, an enduring peace which passes understanding.
And this is the place where the victory for same-sex marriage rings hollow: even when the government legalises and acknowledges gay couples as married, the perversion of God's institution of marriage will never be acceptable in the eyes of God and many who hold a biblical worldview. My heart breaks to consider the smiles and celebrations will quickly fade into disillusionment, frustration, and anger this result will not provide the kind of acceptance and "equality" many long for. I am convinced the definition of marriage established by God cannot be altered by the legislation of men. God's Word cannot be broken, and in Him I place my trust. His approval is everything. I love people who identify as gay and understand their desire to marry even as heterosexuals do, but my loyal adherence to the scriptures will likely be viewed as hate and bigotry. Such is life for born again Christians.
People in the world will do what is right in their own eyes, but followers of Christ are exhorted to hold fast to God's righteous standards as revealed in scripture. The Bible which clearly illuminates the way of salvation through the Gospel also says all will be judged by God according to their works. All professing Christians ought to take heed to God's warning, for He has pronounced great woe upon His people who forsook His ways and approved of wickedness as it is written in Isaiah 5:20-21: "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! 21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!" Many believers have been duped to think they can follow Jesus and celebrate abomination, but this is impossible. The New Testament passage Romans 1:32 plainly states those who approve and consent to any manner of depravity endanger their own lives and souls.
When we chose to follow Jesus, remaining loyal and obedient to His Word is what we signed up for. Whilst the world celebrates and rejoices Australia is now "on the right side of history" concerning the approval of gay marriage, I rejoice to hold fast to the truth of God's Word without apology. I make no claim of perfection or being "holier than thou," but by God's grace He will enable me and all God's children to stand firm in the faith. These are troubling times, but we have all the security, joy, and hope we need in Jesus. We ought to rejoice and lift our heads because the day of our salvation draws nigh. All is exactly as our Saviour foretold in His Word, and He will never leave or forsake us. He gives peace not as the world gives, an enduring peace which passes understanding.
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