Thanks everyone for everything posted. Until recently...maybe it's because I'm getting a little older (not much older....lol) I wanted to know more about this subject. I always wanted to know, but didn't at the same time...does that make sense?

I was afraid if I checked, I would basically be told not to associate with my BIL and that was something I wasn't willing to do and still not. He is a great person and I couldn't ask for a better brother-in-law.

Janet, just a quick note to let you know that, while some may think you should disassociate from him, if there is nothing about yout BIL's behavior around you and your family that adversely affects you or them, there, in my opinion, is no reason not to associate with him. We all sin, as someone else said on here. God may hate the sin, but He loves the sinner. Personnally, I would make it clear to my son that even though we love Uncle _____, we know his way of life is not right, but we love him and are there for him and him for us. I had an uncle with some problems, he was not gay, but had other spiritual problems, and we still loved him, and he was still one of my favorite uncles.

If we don't have love, we are nothing. Wishing you the best!!

That makes me feel soooo much better. What would this site do without you Marilyn??? I'll tell you one thing....I hope I never, ever have to find out!!! :smile2:

Awww, thank you Janet. I feel the same way about you!!!! :)

I am new to this site but not to most of you. I have a Lesbian couple who live next door to me and have many associations with others. I am a christian and I believe every word in the Bible as Gods word. But the one thing I seem to remind myself often is that we are not to judge, lest we be judged. I pray for these friends because I am concerned with their souls. My grandfather was an ornery, ole guy who I loved dearly. He lived loud and hard and did not attend church or accept christ as his Savior. He died of a massive heart attack and the only solice I have is that in his last moments or seconds he asked for forgiveness and I will see him in Heaven one day. Almost everyone has that last moment to decide where they will spend eternity. It is up to us to explain to them that the choice is there. As for me I would much rather serve the Lord daily and have no doubts. But salvation is a struggle for many people. Marilyn it is wonderful to know that you know your Bible so well. I will definately keep you in mind with any questions I need help with.

Wow!!! I leave for the weekend and, man, you decide to discuss a HOT topic!!! Sorry I wasn't here with my two cents, but I think that Marilyn did a good job of covering what the Bible has to say about it and I agree with what she had to say.

I'm sorry, but there is just one more thing that I just cannot let go by without comment on this thread. Probably the best known passage in the entire Bible is Matthew 7:1, "Judge not, that ye be not judged."

And yet we are told in James 5:19-20, "Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins."

And in Galatians 6:1-2, "Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Bear one another?s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."

How can we fulfill these scriptures if we do not do a little bit of judging. We must maintain an attitude of meekness and truth. A lot of it has to do with our attitude. Everything that we do should be done out of love, not spite or hatred.

PS, I'm not trying to show off my "great biblical knowledge". I have a lot to learn!!! I have been studying since childhood under some very good teachers, and teach myself. You learn so much more when you teach something. I don't pretend to be perfect. I'm a work in progress, but I try to know God's Word and would feel as though I had done wrong if I know the truth and do not share it. We should not hide the truth out of fear that someone may not approve.

Thank you, Diana. I can tell from some of your previous posts that you share a love of God's Word. I was wondering where you were while this was going on. Have a wonderful week!!