Who Is to Blame - You or Your Genes? - An Encouraging Experience

"When I was a young boy in boarding school, I got involved in homosexual practices. although I never thought of myself being a homosexual.  My parents were divorced, and I craved the parental affection that I never received. After finishing school, I did compulsory military service. There was a group of homosexuals in the barracks next to mine. I became envious of their life-style, so I started associating with them. After associating with them for a year, I began to think of myself as a homosexual. 'This is the way I am,' I reasoned,' and I can do nothing about it.'

'I started learning the lingo and going to gay clubs, where drugs and alcohol were freely available. Although outwardly it all seemed exciting and appealing, it was actually sickening.  Deep down I sensed that this kind of relationship was unnatural and had no future.

"In  small town, I came across a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses while the meeting was on, I went in an listened to the talk, which dealt with future Paradise conditions. Afterward I met with some of the Witnesses and was invited to the assembly. I went, and that was a revelation to me-seeing happy families worshiping together.I started to study the Bible with the Witnesses.  

"Although it was a struggle for me, I started to apply what I was learning from the Bible. I was able to break free from all my unclean practices.  After studying for 14 months, I dedicated my life  to Jehovah and was baptized.  For the first time in my life, I had real friends. I have been able to help others learn the truth from the Bible, and I now serve as a ministerial servant in the Christian congregation. Jehovah has truly blessed me."

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