There’s a misunderstanding about homosexuality, even among Christians. Homosexuality is not a different kind of sin. The Bible says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.“ “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all.” We are simply sinners, although Christians have been forgiven and saved by God’s grace.

Jesus was called a “friend of sinners” because he talked to all kinds of people to lead them to repentance and faith in Himself. God doesn’t prohibit us to talk, serve or trade with sinners. Although we don’t belong to the world, we live in it. It is clear that we cannot go out of the world. “I wrote you in my letter not to associate with immoral people; I did not at all mean with the immoral people of this world, or with the covetous and swindlers, or with idolaters, for then you would have to go out of the world.” (1 Cor 5: 9-10)

What God prohibit us is to PARTICIPATE in their sinful activities, “Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them” It is this “expose them” what the world doesn’t like, because their deeds are evil. “For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.” The world not only WILL NOT come to Jesus, but it will come after us. This video is a clear example of it.

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The Connecticut Massacre – A Reflection of Ourselves

December 22, 2012December 22, 2012onetruthonegod2 Comments

I can only imagine what it must be like to lose a son or a daughter. I’ve never experienced the horrible, unbearable sense of loss and despair that the parents of the Connecticut Elementary school kids are bearing. The fact that those kids were very young and when their lives were just beginning, were cut off by an unhappy, disturbed young adult, only makes it even more painful.

I imagine that many people wonder if there is even a reason for all of this; for a massacre so cruel and unfair. Some of us will probably blame others: school authorities, government, or God. Nevertheless, in our struggle to find a reason that satisfies us, we need to look at ourselves.

The Bible says that “A person’s own folly is what ruins his way, but he rages in his heart against God.” And it couldn’t be truer in the case of the Connecticut massacre. God has been kicked out of schools and instead we try to teach our kids to be loyal, respectful and trustworthy by simply putting a poster on the principal’s office wall. Textbooks present mixed messages like the one I read, that teaches to be loyal to friends and disloyal to our families. Attacks to Christianity and everything godly; a relentless agenda to convert students to atheism through biased science and history and the destructive teaching of evolution, which denies the value of human life, has everything to do with this tragedy. Furthermore, there are so many American children left alone most of the day, starving for affection, food and company, while their divorced parents pursue their own fulfillment, and all of this mixed with the easiness with which they can have access to drugs and guns. Tragedies like the one in Connecticut Elementary shouldn’t take us by surprise; they are just the reflection of what America society has become.

On the other hand, what is most important now, are the parents of those little children and how their lives will be affected by their loss. Along with all aspects of life, is the Bible the only book that has also an answer for death; an answer that could make a huge difference in the lives of the victims’ parents.

The Bible clearly tells us that those kids are today in heaven, because they were too young to be accountable to God for their sins.

“Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them.” (Mark 10: 13-16)

“Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 18:10)

The Lord Jesus taught that when little children die, they are constantly in God’s presence, rejoicing in His goodness and love toward them. Not one of them is alone, lost or unhappy today.

The Bible teaches that one day we will all stand before God and will be able to recognize our family members who died before us. As hard as it is to lose a child, there is hope because they might see them again after death.

These parents need to know that there is hope in Jesus’ promises, so they embrace them.

Nevertheless, these promises are only for those who have reconciled with God. It is for those who have repented from their sins and have asked forgiveness from God, not trusting their own efforts to be saved from hell, but on Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.

We may think that the death of those kids was in vain, but it won’t be in vain if their parents get to know the Lord Jesus and find in Him hope and peace.

Let’s pray that every one of those parents will come to know the Son of God and be saved, so they can be reunited with their children in the future. Let’s not stop praying until the Lord shows these parents that there is a purpose in everything that He allows to happen in our lives.

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Where Is The Light?

July 21, 2012September 22, 2012onetruthonegodLeave a comment

Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:14-16)

While reading the shocking news of a man killing a dozen people and wounding 58 more during a Batman movie premiere in Colorado; I can’t but wonder how many of these terrible events could be blamed on us Christians.

Where is the light? It is the question that comes to mind. Where are we, while people kill each other, while they destroy their lives in a spiral of violence, sin, and addiction?

And I don’t mean to blame Christians for every act of violence that occurs in the world (that would be pure madness), but the Scriptures clearly teach that we are to light this dark world with the light of Jesus. In fact, the Bible says that a city on top of a mountain cannot be hidden; but we seem to have found a way to do it.

Take for instance my own experience with Christianity in America: As far as I can remember, for the last ten years, nobody has ever approached me to handle me a gospel tract or invite me to a Christian church; in ten years! (And the same is true for every member of my family)

After we moved to a different city, we started looking for a church. We have been in services in at least 24 different Christian churches in the area (we counted them!) First of all, we did find that many of these churches were a mix of Christianity with pagan religions, and they shared with them doctrines, rituals, points of view, and programs. We never, not even once, were asked about our spiritual salvation or were approached by a single person (or pastor), who would be willing to helping us to grow as Christians (even in the better churches).

So, my second question would be: where is the light of the world while Christian families like mine are starving for healthy spiritual food?

In the block where I live there is a supposedly Christian Church. In fact, between their building and my home there is just one house. I have lived there for almost 5 months but nobody as visited me yet, and probably they never will.

My family and I quit looking for a biblical church a year ago; which is not to say we have abandoned our faith. As Churches are sleeping or dying slowly, our Heavenly Father has sustained and strengthened us in ways beyond our greatest hopes.

We’ve kept ourselves busy reading our Bible, teaching it to our children and listening to sermons on the internet.

Christian life has become for many of us a solitary journey; not because we are plainly “church quitters” but sadly because of the lack of sanctity, knowledge of the Scriptures and faithfulness to the Lord in churches nowadays.

As I reflect on the Colorado incident, I keep asking myself, “Where are the people of God in that city?” Could it be that James Holmes, the 24 year old murderer had a Christian neighbor who was too busy living for himself and didn’t care to talk to him about Jesus, or at least hand him a Christian tract?

Or maybe he lived close to a church, as I do, only they were too busy in church gatherings and celebrations to have time to knock at James’s house?

Or worse than that, maybe they were, like a church I watched in the internet, planning a flash mob dance for supposed worship to the Lord; while James Holmes carefully planned how he would send people to hell (or heaven) last Friday?

What a pathetic state of affairs! How much we have failed the Lord and our neighbors! Oh, that God would have mercy on us!

I recognize that what I have just written could seem extremely impolite, even judgmental, but I’d like to dare those of you who are true Christians to live for the Lord, not just every day of your life, but every single second. When you eat, work, and enjoy free time, when you talk, think, and plan; do everything around God. To live for His glory is to glorify Him in any capacity, with any gift that He has given to you and communicate to others about His great salvation in all possible ways.

The Lord instructed his disciples to pray that the Father would send more laborers to his ripe field; we not only have to pray for it, but to be part of it and save people like James Holmes and his victims before it is too late.

May the Lord touch your heart in the same way that He has touched mine. May your light start to shine again!