God, Bible & Same-Sex Marriage

[Jim Watt]

“*TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE” MINISTRIES*

*Jim & Marie Watt*

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May 17, 2012


 *2012-05-17 - God - Bible - and Same-Sex Marriage*


 *I have been concerned about our President's position on illegitimate and
unscriptural marriage.*


 *A friend of mine was questioned concerning his “take” on this. Instead of
answering directly, he quoted his denomination's position on this problem,
on which he entirely agreed.*


 *I felt it was such a clear and necessary word, that I am enclosing it for
you also.*


 *Trust it will be as helpful to you as it was to me -*


 *Your friend - Jim Watt*


 *AG opposes President Obama's Stance on Same-Sex Marriage *


 *The article below was released Thursday 10 May 2012 - 10:50 AM CST via AG
News*


 *The Assemblies of God, in reaction to President Barack Obama's embracing
of same-sex marriage, is voicing its dissent and objection. According to
Dr. George O. Wood, general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, the
Assemblies of God is in complete disagreement with the president's new
position and takes exception to the president's taking Scripture out of
context to defend his position.*


 “*The Bible clearly teaches that marriage should be a life-long commitment
between one man and one woman,” states Dr. George O. Wood, general
superintendent of the Assemblies of God. “There is no affirmation of
homosexual behavior found anywhere in Scripture. However, the Bible is
replete with evidence that homosexual behavior is immoral and comes under
the judgment of God.”*


 *The president also referred to the Bible, claiming Christ sacrificing
himself for mankind and the golden rule as reasons for endorsing same-sex
marriage.*


 “*Although it has become popular to quote Scripture grossly out of context
to serve a personal or political agenda, is still doesn't change what God's
Word clearly states,” Wood says.*


 *Wood adds that in light of what Scripture says, Christians should not be
surprised by individuals and groups twisting Scripture, citing 2 Timothy
4:3, “For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine.
Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great
number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.”*


 *In the Assemblies of God's official position paper on homosexuality, it
states, “We believe, in the light of biblical revelation, that the growing
cultural acceptance of homosexual identity and behavior, male and female,
is symptomatic of a broader spiritual disorder that threatens the family,
the government, and the church.”*


 *The paper also states, “Not only do the Scriptures condemn more flagrant
examples of homosexual violence and promiscuity, they also provide no
support for the popular modern idea that loving and committed homosexual
relationships between two long-term partners are morally acceptable.
Homosexual activities of every kind are contrary to the moral commandments
God has given us.”*


 *Wood adds that it's important for Christians to not underestimate the
implications of a pro-homosexual, pro-abortion president, and what it means
for the church. “In no time in our nation have we ever needed to pray more
for our political leaders and this country than we need to today,” Wood
says.*


 *For more information on the Assemblies of God stance on homosexuality and
other areas, see its website and click on “Beliefs.” <http://www.ag.org>*


 *Previous communications about SB 6239 (Washington State), Same-Sex
Marriage was sent from the Northwest Ministry Network on February 27, 2012*



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