In our study of Romans 1, we have just completed the first chapter. In it we discovered that the wrath of God is being poured out on mankind because of our suppression of the truth about God. The form of this wrath is striking - God gives humanity what humanity desires. Sexual immorality slides into sexual perversity and homosexuality as man spirals down into the depths of depravity.
It is tempting to shout "Amen!" The passage clearly portrays the sexual immorality and homosexuality of our society as sin and worthy of God's wrath. Unfortunately for my self-righteous tendencies, the downward spiral doesn't end there. Paul finishes by saying that humanity (including me) was given over to all kinds of depravity including things like greed, gossip, and disobedience to parents. When I get to the bottom of Paul's downward spiral I find -- myself. In fact, I find all of us. There is an equality of depravity. I am not saying that we should overlook sin. I am saying that we all are equally sinful. There is no hierarchy. We all are at rock bottom.
The point is clear. The sexual pervert needs grace and forgiveness. The homosexual needs grace and forgiveness. I need grace and forgiveness. You need grace and forgiveness.
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