Expert: Clive Heath - 1/13/2011

Question
I was saved 2 years ago but struggled with homosexuality. I decided to try and peruse both life styles... being a "gay Christian." It failed. My boyfriend at the time gave up the life style and I wasn't ready... this lead to some destructive behavior. At this point, I have continued to sin because I believe I am damned. This belief has kept me in bondage and I want out. I want to be forgiven. Paul, however, makes it clear that it isn't possible... (Hebrews 10:26). Am I damned?

Answer
Hi Steven,

I am so sorry for the late reply but your question has only just got to me.

Hebrews 10:26 is pretty heavy stuff, but I have had many similar questions over the years. If you know you have sinned then pray to the Lord and repent, what you are doing is thinking once a sinner always a sinner, a trap that many fall into. This will my friend keep you bondage forever.So you must break away from sin, remember what Jesus said, hate the sin but love the sinner, so God still loves you.

With God all things are possible, no matter what the circumstances, so open your heart and speak to Him.I know a few gay christians, it is the christian bit that matters, remember God made us all and God loves us all!

You are in bondage because you are ashamed of your sins, you have to move on, repent your sins, you are not damned, just confused.

My view is that being gay does not stop you being a good christian, if that is the problem, why should it?

Be true to yourself, be true to God, and God will free you from all bondage and damnation!

Regards

Clive Heath