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Is the Recent Supreme Court Ruling
Scriptural?

(1 Peter 2:13-17)

Introduction:

        1.    According to 1 Peter 2:13-17, Christians must obey civil laws.
        2.    However, if a civil law violates God's law, we must obey God (Acts 5:29).
        3.    We have studied same sex marriage in the past, but it is necessary for us to address this issue
               again to determine if the recent Supreme Court ruling is scriptural.


Discussion:

I.                   SAME  SEX  MARRIAGE  WAS  UNSCRIPTURAL  AT  CREATION

        A.   God made Adam and Eve on the 6th day (Genesis 1:26-28).
        B.   According to Genesis 2:24, God ordained marriage for a man and a woman.
        C.   God's plan for marriage has not changed (Ephesians 5:31).

II.                SAME  SEX  MARRIAGE  WAS  UNSCRIPTURAL  DURING  THE  TIME 
                  
OF  THE  PATRIARCHS


        A.   (Genesis 12:1-3) God chose Abraham to be the father of His chosen people.
        B.   The Gentiles had become so wicked that God gave them up (Romans 1:18-32).
        C.   (Romans 1:26-27) Homosexuality was one of the sins practiced by the Gentiles.
        D.   The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah should teach us a lesson.
               1.    The people of Sodom were wicked when Lot moved there (Genesis 13:13).
               2.    The Lord inspected Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18:20-21).
               3.    Two angels discovered how wicked Sodom was (Genesis 19:1-14).
               4.    The Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:24-25; Jude 7).

III.             SAME  SEX  MARRIAGE  WAS  UNSCRIPTURAL  UNDER  THE  LAW  OF  MOSES

        A.   The Law of Moses prohibited homosexuality (Deuteronomy 23:17).
        B.   In addition to prohibiting homosexuality, the Law of Moses stated that homosexuals were
               to be put to death (Leviticus 20:13).


IV.            SAME  SEX  MARRIAGE  IS  UNSCRIPTURAL  UNDER  THE  CHRISTIAN  SYSTEM

        A.   We learn from Galatians 5:19-21 that "fornication" [illicit sexual activity, including homosexuality]
               is a work of the flesh that will prevent a person from inheriting God's kingdom.

        B.   The Bible clearly states in 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 that homosexuals are among those who will not
               inherit God's kingdom.

        C.   Thankfully, forgiveness is available (1 Corinthians 6:11).

Conclusion:

        1.    Unfortunately, the Supreme Court has made another ruling that contradicts the will of God that
               He has revealed in His Word.

        2.    Let us remember the principle given in Proverbs 14:34 -- "Righteousness exalteth a nation:
               but sin is a reproach to any people."
Webmaster Gary L. Wade
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