4 Steps Every Christian Can Take When Interacting with the LGBTQ+ Community | Be The 25
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✨ Episode Overview
What do you do when someone you know—maybe a friend, classmate, or even a family member—says, “I’m gay” or “I’m trans”? 🤔 What do you do if you're invited to a gay wedding?
Do you avoid the topic? Argue? Just accept everything? Or is there another way?
In this episode of Be the 25, we’re talking honestly, carefully, and most importantly—biblically—about how Christians can navigate these situations with both truth and love. ❤️✝️
🪜 4 Steps Every Christian Can Take
1. Know What the Biblical Worldview Is 📖
Understand what God’s Word says about gender, marriage, and sexuality. Opinions and culture shift, but God’s Word never changes.
2. Treat Each Person as Made in the Image of God 🌍
Every person has value, worth, and dignity. No matter their identity, they are still created in God’s image and should be treated with respect, kindness, and compassion.
3. Point Them to the Truth 🔦
God placed you in their life for a reason. Share His truth with gentleness and respect, showing them the hope you’ve found in Jesus.
4. Don’t Compromise the Truth 🛑
Real love doesn’t avoid the hard conversations or water down God’s Word. Stay faithful to Scripture—even when it’s uncomfortable.
📖 Scriptures Mentioned in This Episode
- Genesis 1:27
- Matthew 19:4–5
- Romans 1:26–27
- 1 Corinthians 6:9–11
- Romans 3:23
- Deuteronomy 22:5
- Romans 10:14
- 1 Peter 3:15
- Ephesians 4:25
- Matthew 11:19
- Matthew 10:37
- Galatians 1:10
💬 Takeaway
These four steps help us live out truth without hate and love people without compromise. By knowing what the Bible says, showing respect, pointing people to Jesus, and staying firm in God’s truth, we can make a real impact for Christ in the world around us.
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