What Does the Bible Say About Homossexuaity?

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?

Which of these statements are true?

1. The Bible condemns homosexual acts.

2. The Bible condones homosexual acts.

3. The Bible promotes homophobia (a hatred of or prejudice toward homosexuals).

Answers: 

1. TRUE. The Bible says:  "Men who practice homosexuality . . .Will  not inherit God's Kingdom."  (1 Corinthians 6:9, 10)  The same applies to women. -Romans 1:26.

2. FALSE. The Bible teaches that sex should be engaged in only by a male and a female who are married to each other. -Genesis 1:27, 28; Proverbs 5:18, 19. 

3. FALSE.  Although the Bible condemns homosexual acts, it does not encourage prejudice, hate crimes, or any other kind of mistreatment of homosexuals.  -Romans 12:18. 

What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe? 

Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the Bible's moral code in the best standard for living, And they choose to abide by that code.  (Isaiah 48:17) This means that Jehovah's Witnesses reject all sexual misconduct, including homosexuality.   (1 Corinthians 6:18) That is the Witnesses' lifestyle choice, and they have a right to it.


At the same time, Jehovah's Witnesses strive to "pursue peace with all people." (Hebrews 12:14)  While they reject homosexual acts, Jehovah's Witnesses do not force their view on others, nor do they participate in homophobic hate crimes or rejoice when they hear of them.  Jehovah's Witnesses strive to follow the Golden Rule by treating others the way they themselves would to be treated. -Matthew 7:12.

Next time:  What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality?/ Does the Bible Promote Prejudice?

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