Andrew, I appreciate and agree completely with your comments posted here. There is a right and there is a wrong when it comes to obedience to God's preceptive will.
However, as I read Syd's article (and I'm probably reading it with my own filter) I am understanding the holy uncertainty to be in regards to living out various aspects of God's preceptive will. If I take the traditional view, which I agree is the Biblical view, of marriage, I am just as bound by God's will to provide a place of welcome for someone who is outside of the community. Jesus, living in me, moves me to have supper with people who don't share my values, to the extent that observers think that I am condoning certain behavior (Luke 15:1)
I find myself uncertain about holding on to the traditional interpretation of God's will, and being effective as salt and light in the world. In my experience, we have been so certain about our stand in regards to same sex attraction that we have almost completely cut ourselves off from people who are hurting, both those who experience same sex attraction, as well as their families.
I write this, not in disagreement, but to continue the dialog in order to become more adept at being salt and light in God's world.
I'm looking forward to exploring and discovering the myriad of resources on this site. I came to the global mission looking for resources on cross-cultural mission, but not over seas. Rather, how to connect and minister with churches from vastly different cultures right down the street, or, in our case, right in our building. I'm looking forward to finding a common niche with other similar churches facing the same opportunities.
Posted in: Homosexuality and Holy Uncertainty
Andrew, I appreciate and agree completely with your comments posted here. There is a right and there is a wrong when it comes to obedience to God's preceptive will.
However, as I read Syd's article (and I'm probably reading it with my own filter) I am understanding the holy uncertainty to be in regards to living out various aspects of God's preceptive will. If I take the traditional view, which I agree is the Biblical view, of marriage, I am just as bound by God's will to provide a place of welcome for someone who is outside of the community. Jesus, living in me, moves me to have supper with people who don't share my values, to the extent that observers think that I am condoning certain behavior (Luke 15:1)
I find myself uncertain about holding on to the traditional interpretation of God's will, and being effective as salt and light in the world. In my experience, we have been so certain about our stand in regards to same sex attraction that we have almost completely cut ourselves off from people who are hurting, both those who experience same sex attraction, as well as their families.
I write this, not in disagreement, but to continue the dialog in order to become more adept at being salt and light in God's world.
Posted in: How Is It?
I'm looking forward to exploring and discovering the myriad of resources on this site. I came to the global mission looking for resources on cross-cultural mission, but not over seas. Rather, how to connect and minister with churches from vastly different cultures right down the street, or, in our case, right in our building. I'm looking forward to finding a common niche with other similar churches facing the same opportunities.