By Charles Hott
Charles Hott shares practical truths concerning homosexuality.
1, When a gay man hears that the gay lifestyle is not happy, he is convinced the speaker is clueless. It is Satan’s most convincing racket. You can never convince them they are not happy.
2, Sexual attractions are formed by a very complex process that starts about the time the mind starts recording memories and culminates at puberty. That’s why almost everyone thinks they were born with whatever sexual attractions they have. Satan starts working to pervert the process early on by taking advantage of unmet needs in a child’s life. You must be attentive to your children’s unmet needs. There is nothing to be gained in a debate on whether or not homosexuals are born that way. Acting on same sex attraction is a sin whatever the case.
3, A healthy fear of God and teaching that the Bible is the absolute truth is even more important than meeting the needs. This is the most important responsibility that a parent has.
4, We did all that, but we still have a son or daughter that has chosen to live the lifestyle. What now?
- Listen – to have influence you must listen. They must feel like they can talk to you about anything. That starts as a child.
- Offer support – they must know that no matter the circumstances you are there for them.
- Take opportunities to speak truth without appearing judgmental. Let the Holy Spirit lead you.
- Parents, ask God to forgive you for any action or inaction that may have attributed to your son’s or daughter’s decision. Humble yourself and go to your son or daughter and ask them to forgive you.
5, The health of a nation directly correlates to the health of the Church. We should not be surprised at the current situation. Christians live together outside of marriage and have sex outside of marriage at the same rate as non-Christians. Christians have the same divorce rate as non-Christians. Our hope is not political. Our hope is a healthy church.
