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Devotional n*03: Acceptance
5 years ago
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"The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing."(Psalm 23:1)
Content Warning: This text deals with subject matter like acceptance, LGBTQi+ and ABDLs. I suggest that you read all the way and then take your conclusions. Remember: this is a safe space, so comments will be disabled to allow safety.
I bet you are wondering: "Do Christ accept me with no problems and people is dumb, or there is a rule?"
Well... You see, Christ is the most lovable person in existence. He considers sin to be so bad that it could potentially kill a person or it's soul, but even then HE gave people FREE WILL.
So... Yeah, you can do whatever you please honestly, but even then it would be ADVISED you follow the bible.
I bet you're asking: "Well... Why?", you see... The bible is nothing shot of a INSTRUCTION MANUAL. That's it.
Protestants and are very demanding of the rules at times but we understand people have free will. Or job is to give advice, not demand stuff.
I know... You will claim: "Well, a lot of people do the opposite to me"... Fair enough, WE KNOW THAT, but even if we acknowledge that, in the end we are only responsible for our actions.
Much like you, we can advice people not to demand a thing but... We can't force them at all.
You may not believe on that, but our commitment is so damn big, that we actually accept LGBTQi+ and ABDL people on our church.
No jokes. We may disagree, but we don't stop them for trying their best.
Now I bet you are wondering: "What I believe in?"
Well you see... I've studied that. One thing to keep in mind about the bible is the fact that it has the Input of the author. Christ used them, yes, but they had the liberty to write in their own manner.
So the first problem about being bisexual, assexual or babyfur like I am, isn't THAT, but rather were that might lead me if I am not careful enough.
That's it. If you are an adult and know the word, or at the very least the consequences of where are you stepping in, well... Than it shouldn't be a problem.
Taking as an example ABDLs. The bible says:
"11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me."
- 1 Corinthians 13:11
Also said:
"20 Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be adults."
- 1 Corinthians 14:20
Which links to:
"13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ."
- Ephesians 4:13
In other words, it doesn't condemn having a "little side" at first glance but... It does expect maturity from people. What's that maturity? Well...It's basically studying the bible and praying for people.]
That's literally it. If you do that... Then God couldn't care less if you hide behind four walls and wear a diaper or just use a onesie on the street.
"But Rafael... I don't want to do that!" Well... Fair enough, you control your destiny.
On the subject of homosexuality for example, the bible is a little rude:
"Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable"
-Leviticus 18:22
"If a man lies with a man as one lies with woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads"
-Leviticus 20:13
Which links to:
22 “Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable."
-Leviticus 18:22
Well... Why does this book hate this so much? Do God hates gay people? Well... NOPE. He doesn't.
I guess his major concern is either or not a person LGBTQi+ can follow his principles. That's it in a nutshell.
Again... Well, you can ignore all of that, but honestly... I am saying that from my personal alone: follow Christ isn't as difficult as it sounds.
There is LGBTQi+ churches in case you don't want to be told that you are wrong, and even then you technically don't need a church.
You could just study the bible at home, pray and donate that 10% for some charity.
You would be doing a huge difference. Plus... Keep mind the Old Testament is well known for being harsh?
Again, you're the OWNER of your DESTINY. These are basically just directions that you don't need to follow if you don't want.
I mean... As far as I am aware, you could raise a familly with Christian principles being gay. There is a lot of good stuff you can do being gay.
Believe or not, a gay person was an ANGEL in my life, if it wasn't for him I would probably be dead by now.
That does still leave the question: "Christ accepts me?"
Hmmm... Well, it's hard to tell. On one side I believe he finds happiness in our devotion, and like a father he provides for his sons and gives them gifts.
Well... He sure never left me in the dust. Problem is... I don't think Christ feels like giving diapers and cute onesies to a guy at his 23 years old?
That might just be me and nobody else honestly, still... Christ RESPECT our decision making.
Don't you ever forget that.
It might seem like acceptance... Do keep in mind though: it might not be, and I am very cautious with that.
I don't want people to get disappointed once we are damn near close to the gates of heaven itself.
Do keep in mind though... I am also working under Protestantism. It appears some other ramifications of Christianity or even Jewish doutrine might have a different take.
You can reach me with a private note!
Still... YOU CAN ACCEPT YOURSELF!
So... Happy pride month people. Although being honest, I am bi and ace and I am a little confused on how to celebrate that.
Oh well... Don't worry, BE HAPPY!
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