Being a Same-Sex Attracted Christian:
A Thread

I’m a Christian. My identity is in Christ. I believe a Biblical marriage is between 1 man & 1 woman for God’s glory. Being same-sex attracted isn’t sin unless acted upon (including lust), like any temptation. This is my story. You’re free to share yours. I won’t hate you for it.

I experience same-sex attraction, but my identity is in Christ. Experiencing SSA isn’t sinful. Acting on it is. Being tempted isn’t sinful. Choosing temptation is. Jesus was tempted in every way, but never sinned. God provides grace & strength to choose Him over The Enemy’s lies.

I don’t believe love is love. I believe God is Love. I believe this life is about more than myself & my fleshly desires. When Jesus said marriage is between 1 man & 1 woman for God’s glory (Matt. 19:4-6), I believe Him. I’m not forcing you to, but I do. God made marriage, not us.

Homosexuals don’t go to hell. Sinners who reject Grace go to hell. Your salvation isn’t determined based on your sexual attraction. Jesus died for EVERY sin. Sexual immorality is one of MANY. We’ve ALL sinned against God. Murderers, adulterers, idolaters, liars... EVERYONE.

I sinned. He saved. God’s grace for my every sin is sufficient. Jesus took my place and yours on the cross. The wages of sin is death, but He loved us all so much that He paid that price. If anyone claims to be without sin, they’re a liar. Liars need Jesus too. We all do.

Accepting God’s grace is not a license to go on sinning. Temptation exists, but so does The Way out. No temptation has overtaken you except what is common. God is faithful. When you are tempted, He’ll always provide a way out. He’s The Way. Choose Him over sin. (1 Cor. 10:13)

We don’t get to define love. God defines love. He is perfectly loving, not us. Don’t say “love is love” and then come hate on me. Hate is not love. But while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. That is love. A woman or a man couldn’t complete me, because Jesus already has.

Whether we agree or not, I’ll love you regardless. I won’t comment hateful things or DM death wishes on your coming out post. I pray you don’t on my post. If you claim “love is love” but are the one sending hate, maybe that definition of love isn’t loving. Something to consider.