So... Your best friend is gay and you're not sure what to say... You love your friend but you believe the bible. What to do, what to do?
Take a deep breath and move on. What part of the bible says we can't love gay people? We all answer to God, individually. Without a heaven or hell to put your friend in, what could say that would really make a difference?
My general rule is to speak only when spoken to, meaning, if you ask me why I am the way I am then I'll tell you. For example, if you notice that I don't use profanity and ask me why I speak that way, I will use it as an opportunity to tell you about the hope I have in Christ. If you swear, I may ask you not to curse so much but unless you ask me why, I will leave it at that.
The bible says we can bring people to God through our actions. You don't have to throw bibles at people to show them how awesome God is because He lives inside of you. Live according to His word and you will be a light to all who know you. Now, unless you know His word, you can't live according to His word but that's a blog for another day.
Anyway, hug your friend. Go to his wedding. Pray for him everyday. It is only your job to love him. Honestly by now, gay people are fully aware of what the bible says about homsexuality. Let them live. Plus, homosexuality isn't the only sin there is. Do you get all weird about your friends that fornicate? What about the gossipers, the gluttonous, busy bodies, braggers, liars, cheaters, thieves, revelers, the friends who curse like sailors, or your home girl who doesn't mind if a man is married? Your silence isn't acceptance, it's understanding. Your silence isn't cowardice, it's respecting people's GOD GIVEN right to live in whatever fashion they choose.
"If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet."- Matthew 10:14
What part of that verse says argue your point or condemn the person who disagrees? Sure it says leave their homes and the town but the context features people going from town to town with the Good News. When your friend says, "You do you, Imma do me," dust off your feet and move on to the next conversation.
In summation, chill. Live your life and never be ashamed to have an answer for why you live the way you do. You can love people without sinning against God.
Signed,
Your Sister from the Big Mister
