ArchivedI found all of my answers in the BibleWhen we look at Scriptures there are three things to consider in order to minimize misinterpretation of what God is saying: A. Cultural setting Look at the following scripture found in Song of Solomon 4:1-4: In order to understand the depth of the love and emotion being expressed here it is important to understand the significance of sheep, goats, pomegranates, warrior shields and the tower of David to that culture and then apply it to our culture. Otherwise, this scripture can be misinterpreted. B. Original Meaning In the King James Version Luke 8:19 reads: The word press does not mean radio, TV and newspaper personalities but it simply means crowd. If we don't examine the original meanings of the words then we could easily mistranslate and misinterpret what the Bible says. C. Overall theme of the Bible I don't believe that any one person has all the truth. In 1 Corinthians the Apostle Paul said: Because no one knows everything fully it is very easy to make the Scriptures prove anything. This is what happens when we take the Scriptures out of context from the rest of the Bible. For example, look at Luke 14:25, 26: I can easily use that to prove that Jesus preached hate, was totally against the family, placed little or no value on human life and that following him means that we must be full of self hate. Of course that interpretation is wrong because it is not consistent with the overall theme of the Bible. With a little extra look into the original meaning of the word hate could better be translated as love less than. Now that changes things and puts that text back in context with the overall message of the Bible. It is a message of Gods love for us that is consistent from Genesis to Revelation. In turn, we are asked to love God above all else, love others and love ourselves. Matthew 22:36-40
And finally the reassurance that THIS gay boy will go to heaven is this: Take note everyone.... WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM WHOSOEVER INCLUDES: Animals people gay people straight people Aineo Linda Morgan Myself My boyfriend my parents WHOSOEVER believeth in him should not perish but have eternal life. You better believe that my boyfriend and I will be in heaven when we die, because we have a better relationship with God than most people. |
🌈Pride🌈 goeth before Destruction
When 🌈Pride🌈 cometh, then cometh Shame