Hello guest,
First of all, I know that the Word of God says that homosexuality is not something that God condones:
[Romans 1:26-28]
26 Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. 27 In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion.
28 Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.
However, I am not condemning or judging anyone here. I just want to say what the Word of God says.
What do you do in this situation? Well, first of all, even if you are heterosexual and you go out with a married man and start having feelings for him and you don't think it is right, I would say "flee from temptation". Sometimes we think we are strong and can stand temptation. And if you find that being too close causes too much temptation, maybe you should avoid close interaction for a while until you have overcome your feelings. As long as you know that this is not the sort of relationship you want to have, avoid too close a contact. Sometimes that is the easiest and most practical solution. It is better to avoid the bait than to struggle in the snare. Ravi Zacharias has a message on this now and you can hear it over the internet:
http://www.gospelcom.net/rzim/
Temptation always start with our minds. It starts with a thought. What do you do when the thought comes?
[2 Corinthians 10:4-6]
4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
Cast down the thoughts before they become strongholds. The more you dwell on the thoughts and entertain them, the more difficult it is for you to stop yourself from sinning. Bind the thoughts in the name of Jesus and if you are really having problems, approach an elder in your church to pray with you.
Father in heaven,
I pray for this sister. I pray that you give her strength, courage and conviction.
In Jesus' Name, Amen.
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