Expert: Brenda Martin - 5/27/2011

Question
Hello Mrs. Martin, My name is Taylor and I need an answer on how God feels about my life choices. I am a bisexual 17 year old teenage boy who smokes. I was told God loves me and who I am, but I'd like to know what the bible says on Bisexuals. I am into women more than men but I would like to know if I'm going to hell for my sexual orientation.

What about smoking? I know its a bad habit to start and I was foolish to try one. I just want to know how it relates to what the bible or God feels.

God bless and have a wonderful Friday.
~Taylor.

Answer
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ON BISEXUALS.

Here is a quote from a book called “Young People Ask”

“How Does God View Homosexuality?

Today, many people—even some clergymen—soft-pedal the issue of homosexuality. Yet, God’s Word, the Bible, leaves no room for confusion. It tells us that Jehovah God made man and woman and that he purposed for sexual desires to be fulfilled only between a husband and a wife. (Genesis 1:27, 28; 2:24) It comes as no surprise, then, that the Bible condemns homosexual acts.—Romans 1:26, 27.

Some would say that God’s Word is out-of-date. But why, do you think, are they so quick to make that claim? Could it be because the Bible’s view conflicts with their own? Many reject God’s Word simply because it teaches something different from what they want to believe. That view is biased, though, and we should rise above such closed-minded thinking!

But what if you feel attracted to a member of the same sex? Does this automatically mean that you’re a homosexual? No. Remember, you’re in “the bloom of youth,” a period when you’re subject to involuntary sexual arousal. (1 Corinthians 7:36) If at times you feel an attraction to a member of the same sex, be assured that this doesn’t mean that you’re gay. Such inclinations usually fade with time. Meanwhile, you must keep from getting involved in homosexual practices”

GOING TO HELL FOR MY SEXUAL ORIENTATION.

The word “hell” simply means “grave” it is misinterpreted by false religion, there is no fiery place of torment, however only those who obey God’s commands will be rewarded with everlasting life. (Psalms 37,10,11,29)

WHAT ABOUT SMOKING? HOW IT RELATES TO WHAT THE BIBLE OR GOD FEELS.

1.It shows disrespect for the gift of life

Acts 17:24, 25: “The God that made the world and all the things in it . . . gives to all persons life and breath and all things.”

2.It is not consistent with what God requires Christians to render to him

Rom. 12:1: “I entreat you by the compassions of God, brothers, to present your bodies a sacrifice living, holy, acceptable to God, a sacred service with your power of reason.”

3.Smoking is a violation of the divine requirement that we love our neighbor

Jas. 2:8: “You must love your neighbor as yourself.”—Compare Matthew 7:12.

Such unloving treatment of family members is clear evidence that a person is not acting as a Christian.—Compare 1 Timothy 5:8.

A person who is thus unloving toward his fellowman does not give evidence of loving God either.—See 1 John 4:20.

All these things can be overcome with God’s help,& its well worth the effort; if you would like to know what God has in store for mankind in the near future,I would be happy to let you know from the bible.

ALL THE BEST
BRENDA