Read the Gospels. It will take you maybe four evenings. Concentrate on what Jesus is witnessed as SAYING and DOING, what Jesus commanded (Imperative mood statements), taught and exemplified. What you will find...
Jesus said NOTHING about homosexuality.
Jesus said A LOT about...
Greed
Abuses of Power
Inequities of Power
Kingdom of God Values
Generosity
Judging others
Forgiveness
Compassion
Loving neighbor
Loving enemy
Helping those in need
Actively lifting others up
Being Gracious and Merciful
Being Hospitable
Giving based on others' need and not their merit
Denying self
Following what HE taught, commanded, exemplified
Jesus was NOT a Capitalist, a political or social conservative, American or Caucasian
Re-read what the one you call "Savior", who is LORD, the fulfiller of Law and Prophets,
taught and exemplified in the Gospels...
Then, follow what Jesus taught in how you live in the world...
It is pretty simple, really, just HARD TO LIVE...
this world NEEDS people who will live what Jesus taught and exemplified...
Pastor Jamie
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