One of the things I like about Christians is their diverse background. That is not readily apparent if you just walk into a church. It takes time to get to know people and learn their story. The title of this blog is from I Corinthians 6:11. Sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, homosexuals, thieves, the greedy, drunkards, revilers, and swindlers. I'm sure it was just a partial list. The best part is that the list is in the past tense. This paragraph speaks of real victory. These were real people with real issues. They had significant victory over big problems. They were in chains, and now they are free. It's interesting that those who choose to keep their chains want others to see them as not having a problem. They want full acceptance of their lifestyle. If you question their choices, it is seen as condemnation. The fact is, there is no advantage in remaining in a destructive lifestyle. However, there are perceived advantages, and that is where we start having cultural battles.
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