Pints With Aquinas
Freedom After a Homosexual Lifestyle (Kim Zember) | Ep. 411
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Quick takeaways
- Struggling with repressed desires and the internal war faced by individuals who have experienced a homosexual lifestyle.
- The longing for love and security leading individuals to pursue relationships with the same sex.
- The internal turmoil caused by living a hidden life of lying and cheating, despite ignoring the truth.
- The importance of teaching and preaching about our identity as beloved sons and daughters of God, finding worth and belonging in Him rather than behaviors or desires.
- Finding our true identity as beloved children of God, embracing the unchanging and eternal identity bestowed upon us by Christ's sacrifice and grace, rather than limiting ourselves to labels such as gay or straight.
- Experiencing personal transformation through surrendering to God's will and encountering His goodness, involving daily surrender and seeking a deeper understanding of His heart and love.
Deep dives
Struggling with Repressed Desires
The speaker discusses how she struggled with repressed desires and the internal war she faced.
Seeking Love and Security
The speaker talks about her longing for love and security, which led her to pursue relationships with women.
Ignoring the Truth and Living a Hidden Life
The speaker shares how she ignored the truth and lived a hidden life of lying and cheating, causing internal turmoil.
Coming Out and Embracing the Desires
The speaker discusses her decision to come out and embrace her same-sex attraction, believing it was the right move for her at the time.
Importance of Embracing Sonship
It is vital for the church to teach and preach about our identity as beloved sons and daughters of God, highlighting that our worth and belonging come from Him, not from our behaviors or desires.
Rejecting Labels and Embracing True Identity
Labels, such as gay or straight, can limit our understanding of our true identity. We should find our identity in being beloved children of God, embracing the unchanging and eternal identity bestowed upon us by Christ's sacrifice and grace.
The Journey of Surrender and Transformation
The speaker has experienced a personal transformation through surrendering to God's will and encountering His goodness. This ongoing sanctification process involves daily surrender and seeking a deeper understanding of God's heart and love.
Avoiding Fear and Pursuing Healthy Relationships
While maintaining healthy boundaries, it is important to not fear intimacy and closeness with others. By seeking God's guidance and allowing Him to fill the voids in our lives, we can pursue healthy relationships and offer our struggles and desires to Him.
Reaching out with love and understanding
One of the challenges is finding a balance between reaching out to individuals with SSA while also protecting our families. It is important to approach conversations with love and compassion, understanding that everyone has their own journey. Resources such as Eden Invitation, Overcome Ministries, and Rainbow Revival provide support and community for individuals seeking guidance. It is crucial to raise our children in the truth so they can discern what is false and navigate the challenges of the world. Remembering that love must be the foundation of our actions and conversations.
Connecting with diverse Christian ministries
Various Christian ministries and organizations are working to provide support and guidance for individuals with SSA. Courage and Encourage, groups associated with the Catholic Church, offer resources for individuals and their families. Eden Invitation is a community that focuses on building connections and support for younger generations. Rainbow Revival is an ecumenical group that hosts events to celebrate the transformation and healing of individuals who have experienced SSA. These ministries provide a safe space for individuals to share their stories and find support within the Christian community.
Exploring valuable resources and videos
There are numerous online resources and videos that offer insight and inspiration. "Here's My Heart" is a documentary that shares personal journeys of individuals who have found healing and transformation through Christ's love. Websites like Leaving LGBT provide a platform for individuals to share their stories of leaving the LGBT lifestyle. Dr. Bob Schutz has written books on healing sexual wounds and the importance of surrendering to God's love. These resources offer valuable perspectives and guidance for those seeking understanding and support.
Emphasizing compassion and truth
It is important to engage in discussions with individuals about SSA from a place of compassion and understanding. While it is essential to protect our families, we can still approach conversations with love and respect. Teaching our children the truth and raising them up in the teachings of Christ enables them to discern right from wrong. Recognizing the difference between fighting for truth and loving our neighbor is crucial. Balancing truth and compassion allows us to engage in fruitful conversations and build bridges while remaining rooted in our beliefs.
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