Unfortunately, sad, Colby, we (or me) as gay Christians do not truly feel we are like compassionate Jesus; nor do we feel 'we are being Christian' - because we've lived a lifetime of anguish dealing with our sexualitjy and hurts by other Christians. We haven't figured it out yet. You are right though, we do have compassion for other gay people. One more note: Donating money to our favorite Christian programs would be considered being Christian and having compassion like Jesus.
A parable usually touches on one point of teaching. In Luke 15 we have ONE (not three) parable Jesus told to sinners and tax collectors but also for the religious people who were standing farther away listening. Through the one parable of three lost things, the Lord Jesus made it clear that ALL MEN (wether the so called 'sinners' or the very religious 'holy' ones), are lost like sheep, wandering and in pain... lost like a coin, helpless to do anything to get back to its owner, but very, very precious in the owner's sight; but then he continues the parable saying MAN is like a son who made a decision to turn away from the father's house and needs to repent and turn back to the father's house... where, by the way, the Father is more than willing to have him back.... whether the lost son or the one who thought he was safe in the father's house but didn't really know his heart! The parable has no end... because each has to give a personal response. Sorry for preaching (just a tiny bit of a sermon really!) and thanks for the opportunity to share. Love from Italy!
Very astute. Thanks for your enlightenment.
Thank you Colby for your encouragement.
Unfortunately, sad, Colby, we (or me) as gay Christians do not truly feel we are like compassionate Jesus; nor do we feel 'we are being Christian' - because we've lived a lifetime of anguish dealing with our sexualitjy and hurts by other Christians. We haven't figured it out yet. You are right though, we do have compassion for other gay people. One more note: Donating money to our favorite Christian programs would be considered being Christian and having compassion like Jesus.
A parable usually touches on one point of teaching. In Luke 15 we have ONE (not three) parable Jesus told to sinners and tax collectors but also for the religious people who were standing farther away listening. Through the one parable of three lost things, the Lord Jesus made it clear that ALL MEN (wether the so called 'sinners' or the very religious 'holy' ones), are lost like sheep, wandering and in pain... lost like a coin, helpless to do anything to get back to its owner, but very, very precious in the owner's sight; but then he continues the parable saying MAN is like a son who made a decision to turn away from the father's house and needs to repent and turn back to the father's house... where, by the way, the Father is more than willing to have him back.... whether the lost son or the one who thought he was safe in the father's house but didn't really know his heart! The parable has no end... because each has to give a personal response. Sorry for preaching (just a tiny bit of a sermon really!) and thanks for the opportunity to share. Love from Italy!
Exactly! I preached much the same this past Sunday (https://faith.jonathankimball.com/2025/09/14/seeking-the-lost/). We, the American Christian Church, haven't lost just individuals, but whole generations.