The Christian church should be a place where every person is treated with dignity and respect. No matter what the sin or spiritual condition might be a person should be greeted warmly and treated respectfully. The phrase "open and affirming" that some churches are using goes far beyond that. They are promoting the lowering of Biblical standards for the lifestyle expected of Christian membership and ministry. It is basically a means to welcome LGBTQ has an acceptable lifestyle with full rights to become members and even hold pastoral office. No where in the Bible can you find God encouraging someone to continue living in sin after confessing to having accepted Christ as Lord and Savior. I've had many individuals who were living in obvious sinful lifestyles attend my church. They came and saw the love of God in action. They also heard the truth concerning sin, the wages of sin and the gift of God. Some stayed and had a life-changing experience with Christ. Some left because they were convicted by the Holy Spirit and refused to confess and repent from their sin.
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