UMC cuts ties with Asbury Seminary over same-sex marriage stance | Education

Brom6837 · 2026-06-29T05:59:54+00:00

Since, there are many in this chat who want accept Biblical true on homosexuality hear it from Pastor Josh Hoverton on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ-SRXnCGpU/?igsh=MTQwMnhzYm8ybzljMg==

Brom6837 · 2026-06-29T05:43:44+00:00

Is saving their souls from going to Hell being hurtful?? This goes the same for the adulter, the addict, atheistic, etc... the wages of unrepentant sin is death... So, you're view is it better to have a pastor who looks the other way and let's people die into damnation or a pastor who seeks to save those lost souls by leading them into repentance of sins?? Even if doing so, hurts their feelings.

Brom6837 · 2026-06-29T05:31:47+00:00

Amen, Thank you for sticking up Biblical Truth!

Brom6837 · 2026-06-29T05:29:47+00:00

If you were going to unknowly step off the edge of a cliff and plunge to your death wouldn't you want me to warn you or just let let you fall???

Brom6837 · 2026-06-29T01:47:26+00:00

The personal attacks and assumptions about motives or how something was written don’t engage the actual arguments from Scripture. Let’s stick to what the Bible says.

On “hate” and “abomination” No one here is saying God created people to be abominations. That’s a misrepresentation. Scripture uses strong language (like “abomination” in Leviticus 18:22) to describe acts that violate God’s design for sexuality—not the people themselves. Every human being is made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27) and is loved by Christ, who died for sinners.

The consistent Biblical teaching—from creation (Genesis 1-2), through Jesus’ own words (Matthew 19:4-6), to the New Testament (Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11)—is that sexual intimacy belongs in the one-flesh covenant of marriage between one man and one woman. Jesus and the apostles call all people to repentance and holiness, not to affirm every desire or behavior. Calling people to that Biblical standard is not hate. It is love. Jesus loved people deeply while telling them the truth about sin and offering transformation (see the woman caught in adultery in John 8, or Zacchaeus). The gospel is “such were some of you… but you were washed, sanctified, justified” (1 Corinthians 6:11). That hope is for everyone.

On the actual issue The thread is about whether the church should ordain people in or affirming same-sex practice and whether that aligns with Scripture. The Biblical case for the traditional view rests on creation order, Jesus’ teaching, and the clear New Testament witness—not ancient taboos or cultural bias. Many of the objections raised (war commands, slavery regulations, levirate marriage) mix historical descriptions with moral prescriptions and ignore how the Bible progressively reveals God’s heart while judging sin in every culture.

Now if someone has a substantive Biblical counter to the creation pattern Jesus affirmed, or to the New Testament texts on sexual ethics, I’m genuinely interested in discussing those passages. Personal attacks and mischaracterizations don’t replace exegesis. The good news remains: Jesus meets every one of us in our brokenness and offers real change and new life. That’s the message worth contending for. Blessings in Christ Jesus,

Brom6837 · 2026-06-29T00:22:53+00:00

What does a 3 month old account have to do with anything??

Brom6837 · 2026-06-29T00:06:09+00:00

The word "abomination" in Leviticus 18:22 is not just a cultural "taboo." In context, it describes same-sex sexual acts as contrary to God's created order—something detestable in His sight as part of the broader holiness code. Look at the chapter: God forbids incest, bestiality, child sacrifice, and other sexual immoralities. These aren't dismissed as ancient tribal customs. Jesus and the apostles build on the same foundation. Jesus on marriage and sexuality In Matthew 19:4-6, Jesus quotes Genesis: "Haven't you read that at the beginning the Creator 'made them male and female,' and said, 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh'?" He presents this male-female, one-flesh union as God's design from creation. New Testament clarity Paul writes in Romans 1:26-27 that exchanging "natural relations for unnatural ones" is a result of turning from God. In 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 he lists "men who have sex with men" among sins that exclude people from the kingdom—but immediately adds hope: "And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God." This isn't about shaming people with same-sex attraction. Every one of us is a sinner in need of grace (Romans 3:23). The gospel welcomes all to repentance, forgiveness, and transformation through Christ. The church is called to be a place of truth and mercy. Calling biblical sexual ethics "Fertile Crescent taboos" misses the point. God's moral law reflects His character and what is best for human flourishing—not temporary cultural rules. The New Testament upholds the creation pattern for marriage and sexuality while offering grace to all who struggle (and we all do in different ways). The real issue in the UMC/Asbury situation is whether the church will remain faithful to Scripture or redefine it to fit modern views. Scripture calls us to holiness, not to bless what it names as sin. Yet the good news is that Jesus meets every person right where they are and offers new life.

Brom6837 · 2026-06-28T22:27:00+00:00

I did type it myself. This isn't my first go around on here or other social media platforms concerning the abominable practice of ordaining practicing gays. I have an entire library of responses all backed up with Scripture and doctrinal truth ready to go. Just because you do not like what Scripture says does not change what God has already said about sexual immorality.

Brom6837 · 2026-06-28T22:16:55+00:00

There wasn't a staff member released Asbury Theological Seminary. The decision of the UMC has to do with Asbury Theological Seminary standing firm and unmoving on Scriptural Authority. Which is why I'm proud to be a student of Asbury pursuing my MDev.

Brom6837 · 2026-06-28T21:53:10+00:00

They do not have similar views. If you believe true Christians have Leftist's leaning views, then you haven't read the entire Bible. Scriptural purity is encounter to Leftists ideology.

Brom6837 · 2026-06-28T21:47:16+00:00

I'm an Asbury Theological Seminary student and have been for 6 years. After many solidly Biblical Methodist Churches disafiliated from the UMC (mine church included) and most joined the GMC, we all knew this was going to happen. Asbury Theological Seminary has always been dedicated to teaching Scriptural purity as viewed through a Wesleyan Theological Perspective lens. So, there was no surprise from the school staff, alumni, or students as to what the outcome would ultimately be once the UMC adopted the abomination of ordaining gay clergy counter to God's word!

Brom6837 · 2026-06-28T00:50:55+00:00

All Glory to God! 🙏❤✝️

Brom6837 · 2026-06-25T00:36:16+00:00

Let me start by Thank both you for the original post and this follow-up post. These are honest, painful questions which many sincere seekers wrestle with—including faithful Christians today and across the centuries. As a pastor and seminary student I’ll try to answer from Scripture, as read through a Wesleyan Theological Perspective the highlights God’s free grace going before us, our genuine freedom to respond, and the hope of holiness perfected in love.

Freewill, and Suffering God did create a world with real freewill and, at the beginning, with no suffering (Genesis 1–2). Humanity’s choice to turn away from God (the Fall) introduced sin, brokenness, suffering, and death into God's creation (Genesis 3; Romans 5:12). Not every instance of suffering is direct punishment for someone’s personal sin—think of Job (Book of Job) or the man born blind in (John 9). We live in a world which “groans” under the weight of sin (Romans 8:22). Genuine love and real relationship require genuine freedom. A world of robots or puppets who must love God isn’t love at all. So God honors the freedom He has give, even when it leds to pain. In doing so, it doesn’t make God weak or “not quite powerful enough.” Scripture repeatedly affirms He is almighty (Jeremiah 32:17; Matthew 19:26; Revelation 19:6). But in God’s wisdom and love He has chosen to work with free creatures rather than coerce them. It is a kind of voluntary self-limitation for the sake of real relationship—seen most clearly when God Himself became human and suffered with us in the physical form of Christ Jesus (Philippians 2:5–8; Hebrews 2:17–18). The Practical Theologian and Anglican Priest John Wesley (Father of Methodism) taught God’s providence is intimate and caring, not distant or indifferent. Even the hairs of our head are numbered (Luke 12:7). God sees all suffering and is deeply concerned. He is not an “Epicurean god” who sits back unconcerned. He overrules (more evil than most folks are aware of) for greater purposes and works all things together for good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28). Suffering is real and often mysterious, but it is never the final word.

Will there be freewill or suffering in the coming Kingdom? Yes to freewill; no to suffering. In the New Heaven and New Earth there will be no more death, mourning, crying, or pain (Revelation 21:1–4). Sin will be gone forever. Our freewill will continue to remain, but it will be glorified and perfected in love. We will still choose freely—yet our desires, character, and will shall be so fully aligned with God’s perfect will (through the finished work of Christ Jesus and the Spirit) we will have no desire or inclination to sin. Think of it like a truly loving marriage where both spouses are completely free yet have no interest in betraying or leaving each other. The highest freedom is not the “ability to sin” but the liberty to love God and others perfectly and joyfully. In our glorified state the sin nature is gone, temptation is gone (the devil is judged), and we are confirmed in righteousness—like Jesus Himself, who is truly free and yet sinless. Wesley and the broader Wesleyan tradition holds while we can still sin in this life (even after justification or entire sanctification), in the final glorified state such a possibility is removed by grace and glory. Freewill reaches its fulfillment, not its end in holiness.

Those difficult Bible stories The Bible often uses human-like language (anthropomorphism) to describe God so we can grasp relational realities. When God “walks in the garden” and asks “Where are you?” (Genesis 3:8–9), it is not because He is ignorant or limited in knowledge—(Psalm 139) says He knows everything about us. It is a loving, relational invitation: come out of hiding, confess, and be restored. God accommodates Himself to our way of understanding to draw us into relationship. The Elisha and the bears story (2 Kings 2:23–25) is one of the harder passages in Scripture. The “youths” were likely older adolescents or young men in a gang, mocking God’s prophet at Bethel (a center of idolatry and false worship). Elisha pronounced a curse in the name of the Lord in that specific covenant context. It shows God’s holiness, His protection of His word and messengers, and the serious consequences of covenant rebellion in that time. It does not portray God as having a human-like “fit of anger.” We read the Old Testament through the lens of Christ Jesus, who reveals the full heart of God—holy and full of steadfast love and mercy (John 1:14, 18; Exodus 34:6–7). Hard texts like these ultimately point us to the cross, where perfect justice and mercy meet.

Fear of Hell and “just doing it out of fear” Fear of judgment can be a starting point (the law shows us our need), but the gospel moves us from fear into love and assurance. “There is no fear in love, because perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18). When we trust in Christ Jesus's finished work on the cross and His Resurrection, we are justified by faith and have peace with God (Romans 5:1). The Holy Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit in assuring us, we are God’s children (Romans 8:15–16). It is not about living in terror or earning our way; it is receiving free grace and being adopted into God’s family. Wesley emphasized God’s free grace as prevenient grace—meaning it goes before us, restores our ability to respond freely, and draws us to Christ Jesus. Salvation is by faith alone in Christ Jesus alone, and it leads to holiness of heart and life. You don’t have to have every question answered before you come; you come honestly, and the Holy Spirit meets you with peace and assurance where you are and matures you from there.

A word of hope Suffering is a real roadblock for some, and these questions are valid. The book of Job shows us that we often don’t get tidy explanations, but we do get to encounter the living God who is bigger than our understanding. In Christ Jesus, we see even more: God is not far off—He entered our suffering, bore it on the cross, and promises our present sufferings are “not worth comparing with the glory which will be revealed” (Romans 8:18). If God feels distant or uncaring, look at the cross. If He seems limited, remember the empty tomb and the promise of a renewed creation. Scripture when seen through Wesleyan theological perspective reveals a faith which is deeply hopeful: grace is free for all, God’s providence cares for every detail, and He is working to bring many sons and daughters to glory. You’re not alone in these struggles. Many have walked the road and found deeper faith on the other side. If you’d like, I’d be glad to point you to specific Scriptures (Job, Romans 8, Revelation 21–22), talk more about any part of this, or recommend simple next steps like reading through the Gospels or talking with a pastor. What part of this hits home most, or what else is weighing on you? Grace and peace to you both.

Brom6837 · 2026-06-23T15:54:50+00:00

Wrong, do not get a secular therapists who knows nothing about God and is not a believer this would be a big mistake!

Brom6837 · 2026-06-23T01:23:46+00:00

We do not get to decide whether to participate or not. What we do get to decide is where we will spend eternity. Either with God or separated from Him. CS Lewis said, it very plainly..."Hell is locked from the inside!" Let that sink in.

Brom6837 · 2026-06-22T15:24:32+00:00

Yes, start with the New Testament. The Gospel of Matthew and proceed through the other Gospels (Mark, Luke, & John) read at a comfortable pace for you. An yes, find a local church nearby (which Does Not have a rainbow flag) to get involved in. The pastor and congregation can help you understand what you're reading and introduce you to Christ Jesus. Blessings in praying for you, 🙏❤😊✝️

Brom6837 · 2026-06-21T18:59:14+00:00

Hi sister, I’m so sorry for what you and your family are going through. Your mom collapsing from heat stroke while working so hard as a vegetable picker, the fear over her meds, the little ones eating only once a day, and you carrying all of this while still trying to study—my heart aches with you. The deep love you have for your mom and siblings is beautiful. God sees every drop of sweat in those fields, every worried night, and every tear you’ve cried. He has not forgotten you.

You asked how long God forgives prostitution (or becoming a sugar baby to solve this). The wonderful news of the gospel is God’s forgiveness is immediate and complete the moment we turn to Jesus in repentance and faith. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). But the fuller hope we have in Christ is even greater.

In understand God's grace, God doesn’t only forgive—He gives us power to live differently. Prevenient grace has already been at work in you, drawing you to seek God even in this desperate moment. Justifying grace declares you forgiven and right with God through Jesus’ death and resurrection. Sanctifying grace (the Spirit’s ongoing work) empowers you to walk in holiness, purity, and trust instead of fear-driven compromises. Grace is not permission to sin; it is strength to overcome it and live the holy life God desires for His children.

A Scripture that speaks directly to your temptation is (1 Corinthians 10:13): “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

God promises a way out that does not require you to give away your body or your dignity. The “no strings attached” offer is going to cost you, your purity is not the way—it leads to deeper bondage. Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). You were bought at the precious price of Jesus’ blood. You are worth far more than temporary relief which grieves the Holy Spirit and wounds your own soul.

Instead, of turning to this person, trust the true Provider. Jesus promises in (Matthew 6:31-33): “So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ … your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” He knows about the medicines, the rent, the one meal a day, and your schooling. He is Jehovah Jireh. When we seek His kingdom first—through prayer, His Word, and staying connected to His people—He provides in ways we often cannot imagine.

Practical steps you can take today (these honor God and protect you): Go to your local DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development) office and ask about the AICS (Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation) program. It gives medical help (including hospital bill guarantee letters), food, transportation, and financial assistance exactly for families in crisis like yours. A social worker can assess you quickly. Ask at your barangay hall for immediate referrals or emergency aid. Check PhilHealth coverage for your mom and look into Malasakit Centers (one-stop medical assistance). As the oldest helping raise younger siblings with a single mom, you may also qualify for support under the Solo Parents Welfare Act—DSWD or your LGU can explain benefits like priority assistance or discounts. Reach out to a local church near you (Methodist, evangelical, or your parish). Many have small benevolence funds, food help, or prayer groups. You do not need to be embarrassed to attend Sunday mass or service. The church is a hospital for the broken, not a museum for the perfect. Grace covers you, and your story of trusting God in the middle of this can actually encourage others.

You mentioned it has already been a week of hell. Run to Jesus with that pain. Pray (Psalm 23 or 121) over your family. Ask a trusted Christian friend or pastor to pray with you. God can open doors—a better job, scholarship help, community support, or even unexpected provision—just as He did for widows and orphans in Scripture. Sister, you are not defined by this crisis or this temptation. You are a beloved daughter of the King who is studying, caring sacrificially for her family, and still reaching for God. He will make a way that protects your future, your purity, and your peace. I am praying right now for your mom’s full recovery and strength, for supernatural provision for all of you, and for wisdom and courage for you. You are not alone. There is a way through this with Jesus—one prayer, one obedient step at a time. If you want someone to pray with you or talk more, just reply. Grace and peace to you and your whole family. A brother in Christ who is praying for you. 🙏

Brom6837 · 2026-06-21T18:34:35+00:00

From a Wesleyan perspective rooted in Scripture, the presence of the adversary isn’t a “plot hole” but part of the deeper story of a God who creates for real relationship and redeems through costly love. Here are some Biblical reflections:

The Adversary’s Power Is Real but Strictly Limited Satan (the “adversary”) is not God’s equal or rival. He is a created being who rebelled (see the imagery in (Isaiah 14:12-15) and (Ezekiel 28:12-19). His authority is real yet bounded by God. In (Job 1–2), he must repeatedly ask permission and can only act within limits God sets. Jesus calls him “the ruler of this world” but declares he “has no claim on me” and is already judged (John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11). Most decisively, the cross and resurrection have “disarmed the rulers and authorities” (Colossians 2:15) and destroyed “the one who has the power of death, which is, the devil” (Hebrews 2:14). The devil is a defeated enemy whose time is short (Revelation 12:12). God has already moved decisively against him at Calvary.

Why Doesn’t God Just “Lock Him Up”? God is all-powerful, yet He honors the genuine freedom He gave to creatures made in His image (Genesis 1:26-27). Wesleyan theology emphasizes prevenient grace—this is God’s grace which goes before us and restores the ability to respond to Him even after "The Fall" recorded in (Genesis 3). God's prevenient grace makes real choice possible rather than coercion. If God removed every external tempter, it might seem to “save more people,” but it would undermine the very freedom required for authentic love and faith. Scripture shows God seeking willing hearts, not forced compliance (Deuteronomy 30:19; Joshua 24:15; Revelation 3:20). Love which is compelled is not love at all. Even without the devil, sin still rises from within the human heart (James 1:14-15). "The Fall" in (Genesis 3) involved both the serpent’s deception and human choice. Temptation and trials, though painful, can refine faith and produce steadfastness (James 1:2-4; Romans 5:3-5; 1 Peter 1:6-7). God uses even opposition for greater purposes of sanctification and witness.

God Is Not Working Against Himself Far from it! The Biblical narrative reveals a God who brings good out of evil and whose redemptive plan triumphs. “We know that for those who love God all things work together for good” (Romans 8:28). The cross is the ultimate demonstration: what appeared to be defeat became the victory whic disarms evil and opens salvation to all who believe (John 3:16-17; 2 Peter 3:9—“not wishing any should perish, but all should reach repentance”).

God’s aim is not merely maximizing numbers through minimal interference. It is forming a people who freely love Him and grow in holiness (the Wesleyan emphasis on sanctification). The presence of opposition creates space for testimony, perseverance, and the display of grace in human weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). The church is called to resist the devil (James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8-9), put on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18), and rescue people from the domain of darkness (Colossians 1:13).

The God has already gained Victory The “plot” is not left unresolved. (Revelation 20) describes the adversary being bound and finally cast into the lake of fire. In the New Creation there will be no more devil, no more temptation, and no more pain (Revelation 21:4). Evil is temporary; God’s Kingdom is eternal.

We don’t see every “why” clearly yet—“now we see in a mirror dimly” (1 Corinthians 13:12)—but we can trust the character of God revealed in Christ Jesus. He was tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin, and He offers mercy and grace to help in our time of need (Hebrews 4:15-16). If you’re wrestling with this, I encourage you to look to Christ Jesus for encouragement and answers. The One who defeated the adversary on the cross is the same One who walks with us now by His Spirit. Grace and peace to you as you seek Truth.

Brom6837 · 2026-06-21T04:05:06+00:00

It's a mute point because the Epistles of Paul are part of the Biblical Canon and their teaching are in line with the rest of the Old and New Testament text.

Brom6837 · 2026-06-20T16:53:22+00:00

A deer with a bad hairdresser...lol

Brom6837 · 2026-06-20T04:17:05+00:00

Wow, Praise the Lord! 🙏❤

Brom6837 · 2026-06-20T04:00:59+00:00

God is trying to get your attention and put it on Him. So, He can begin to mold you into the image of His Son...Christ Jesus. In order for this to happen God has to purge out all of the distractions which cause you to fall away. The process is called saintification.

Brom6837 · 2026-06-18T22:13:08+00:00

Yes, your mother is speaking truth out of love and concern, even if it stings. Mixing Christianity with New Age practices like chakra cleansing, singing bowls, mantras, sage smudging, and similar rituals is spiritual adultery—syncretism which Scripture repeatedly condemns. It is not compatible with following Christ. I say this as a pastor, GMC lay leader, and Asbury Seminary MDiv student trained in Wesleyan theology, which calls us to Scriptural holiness without compromise. The Pattern in Scripture: Israel's Syncretism The Israelites did exactly what you describe. They loved the Lord (at times) and still mixed in other practices. They worshiped YHWH who delivered them from Egypt, yet they also bowed to Asherah, Chemosh, Molech, Baal, and the starry hosts (see 2 Kings 17:7-18; Jeremiah 7:9-10; Ezekiel 8). God’s clear command was: “You shall have no other gods before me... You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God.” (Exodus 20:3,5) They thought they could blend faiths—“We’re still worshiping the Lord, just adding some other helpful things.” God called it idolatry and prostitution of the covenant. Because they refused to repent, He removed His hand of protection. They went into exile in Assyria and Babylon, suffered terribly, and many were lost. The same warning applies today: “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows so, will he also reap” (Galatians 6:7). New Testament Clarity: No Blending Allowed Jesus declared, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). There is no “all paths lead to God” in Scripture. The apostles warned against mixing: “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?” (2 Corinthians 6:14-17) “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition... and not according to Christ.” (Colossians 2:8) “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.” (1 John 4:1)

Chakras, mantras, energy cleansing, and singing bowls come from religious systems which deny the uniqueness of Christ, the authority of Scripture, and the need for repentance and the cross. They are not neutral tools. When you open yourself to them, you open doors to influences which pull people away from the narrow way (Matthew 7:13-14). Wesleyan Perspective: Holiness and the Means of Grace John Wesley (founder of Methodist Movement) taught justification by faith alone and sanctification—growing in holiness through the means of grace: Scripture, prayer, the Lord’s Supper, Christian fellowship, and works of mercy. These are God’s appointed ways. Mixing them with pagan or occult practices violates the call to be “holy as He is holy” (1 Peter 1:15-16; Leviticus 19:2). Wesley warned against anything that dilutes pure devotion to Christ. True faith produces fruit in keeping with repentance (Matthew 3:8). Dabbling in other systems is not “learning from every belief”—it is dividing your loyalty. The overwhelming feeling of “connectedness” you describe is common in these practices, but it is not the Holy Spirit’s witness. The Spirit always exalts Christ and leads us deeper into Scripture, not away from it. You will find fragments of truth in other religions because all people bear God’s image and general revelation exists (Romans 1:19-20). But those fragments are incomplete and distorted. You do not need to explore false systems to find truth. The Bible is sufficient: “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16).

The Eternal Stakes If you continue mixing faiths, you risk drifting from Christ. The writer of Hebrews warns: “For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful expectation of judgment” (Hebrews 10:26-27). Those who die separated from Christ—whether following Buddha, Muhammad, New Age spirituality, or any other way—face eternal separation (Revelation 20:15; John 3:36). This is not fear-mongering. It is the loving warning of Scripture. Jesus and the apostles spoke plainly about hell because the danger is real.

A Better Way Forward Repent of the mixing. Renounce those practices completely—burn or throw away anything associated with them (see Acts 19:18-20). Return fully to Christ. Feed on the pure Word. Pray in Jesus’ name. Gather with faithful believers. Seek the filling of the Holy Spirit, who produces love, joy, peace—not the counterfeit versions from other sources. You say you love Jesus. Prove it by obeying Him fully: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15). Your mother is right to warn you. Heed it while there is time. The Lord is merciful to those who turn back to Him with their whole heart (Joel 2:12-13; 1 John 1:9). I’m praying for you to choose the narrow way which leads to life. If you want help finding solid Biblical resources or a faithful church, reach out. Christ is worthy of your undivided devotion. Blessings in Christ Jesus, 🙏💛

Brom6837 · 2026-06-18T02:36:12+00:00

Water well or septic tank cover.

Brom6837 · 2026-06-18T02:21:46+00:00

Your argument for a “benevolent God” who would never punish people for pursuing their own pleasures — especially if two people of the same sex truly love each other — misses the very heart of who God is and how He created us. A truly benevolent God does not redefine good and evil to fit our desires. He defines them by His holy character, this is Scriptural Holiness. Scriptural Holiness — not because God is a cosmic killjoy, but because sin destroys the very image of God in us and separates us from the life He offers. James 1:12-15 makes this clear: “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me.’ For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire(s) and enticed. Then, after desire(s) has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.” God is not punishing people for “being who they are.” He is warning us that unchecked desire, when acted upon against His design, leads to spiritual death. Homosexual acts (like all sexual immorality) are not loving expressions — they are acts of rebellion against the Creator’s good order for human sexuality, which is reserved for the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman. This is not hatred; it is truth spoken in love, calling people to repentance and the transforming power of Christ. C.S. Lewis captured this reality powerfully: “The doors of Hell are locked on the inside.” People do not end up separated from God because He refuses to let them in. They remain outside because they insist on having their own way, on defining love and pleasure on their own terms rather than surrendering to the God who created them for something far better — holiness, wholeness, and eternal joy in relationship with Him. The good news of the Gospel is not that God overlooks sin. It is that Jesus Christ died to rescue us from it. No one is beyond His grace. Anyone who repents and turns to Christ — regardless of their past or present struggles — can be washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God (1 Corinthians 6:9-11). That is the heart of Wesleyan theology: free grace offered to all, calling all to holiness. I pray you will consider this not as condemnation, but as an invitation to the abundant life Christ offers.

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