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9OCTOBER 2015BODY OF CHRIST NEWS reflects a legitimate emotional need for non-sexual love that ultimately becomes sexualized with the onset of puberty. According to the Bible the prob- lem is sin. It started with Adam and has propa- gated throughout all humanity. The only remedy for sin is Christ. GODS REMEDY. In 1 Corinthians 69-10 the sin of homosexuality is listed right next to theft. Just as there is no genetic excuse for stealing there is no genetic excuse for homosexuality. Environment culture and choice make one a thief and the same factors make one a homosexual. Christ died for all sinners gay and straight. God loves persons of all sexual orientations just as He loves all sinners. In Christ alone we find the definitive source for healing restoration forgive- ness and comfort. He is the way by which we can all experience the affirming unconditional love value and acceptance of our Father in heaven. It is important to note that sexual immorality including same-sex activity is listed alongside other sins in Scripture indicating that God does not rank one sin as worse than another. While the consequences of some sins are greater than oth- ers Scripture often simply lists sins side by side Matthew 151920. We all have a past. We all have something we have come out of something that we would rather no one else knows something that we will take to our grave. We would be gravely ashamed if the whole truth of our existence was told if the thoughts of our heart was revealed if the video of our actions was played for all to see. For some of us the escapades of our lives would go viral. Interestingly following the 1 Corinthians 69- 10 declaration of those who will not inherit the Kingdom of God Paul declares Gods remedy. He says And such were some of you. But you were GOD ... continued from page 6