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Responding to LGBTQ issues by “speaking the truth in love”: Four biblical principles · The Daily Article

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  [SPEAKER_00]: Good day, it's Thursday, June the 4th, 2026.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Welcome to Dinnison Forum's daily article podcast, authored today by Co-founder and Cultural Apologist, Dr. Jim Dinnison.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I'm Chris Elkins, narrator.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Some years ago, I wrote a daily article in response to statements made by a well-known Christian figure.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: My article was sharply critical of his published words.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The next day, I received a very kind and heartfelt response from his daughter.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: It turned out that she reads my article each day and wanted me to know that there was another side to her father's reported statements.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Her gracious response reminded me that I should never write or speak on a subject without considering those for whom it is highly personal.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: This principle applies especially to the Pride Month article I published yesterday.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: As I wrote that article, I had in mind some dear friends who sons are gay.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I also thought of gay and lesbian friends I have known over the years.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: However, there wasn't space to offer reflections on the inherent balance in speaking the truth in love from Ephesians 4 vs 15, so I'll attempt to do so today.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: How do we take biblical stands on moral issues in ways that help rather than harm?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: How do we offer truth and compassion?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: How do we address divisive issues out of love for our Lord and our neighbor as taught in Matthew 22 vs 37 through 39?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Let's consider for biblical principles.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: 1.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Be honest about our own failings.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: When I was a seminary professor teaching philosophy of religion, a chapel speaker taught me a lesson I have not forgotten.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The previous week, it was revealed that a very prominent pastor in our area had been engaged in numerous sexual affairs.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The story was all over the local news.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The speaker began his message by referencing the scandal.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I assumed he would rebuke the pastor's sins and warn us against following his example.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Instead, he pointed his finger at us and said, there, but for the grace of God, go you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Then he pointed at himself and said, and there, but for the grace of God, go I.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: With a we're speaking about LGBTQ issues or any other moral subject, it is vital that we do so with a spirit of humility.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I may not be committing your sins, but you may not be committing mine.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: As Henry now and reminded us, wounded healers are often the best healers.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Concerning the subject at hand, it is important to remember that sexual sin is not unpardonable, heterosexual sin is just as sinful as homosexual sin, and God loves LGBTQ people as much as he loves everyone else.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: As a result, we are not superior people telling inferior people what to do.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: We are beggars telling other beggars where we found bread.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: 2.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Submit to the Spirit.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I'll admit that it's hard for me to love people who are engaged in behavior I consider to be unbiblical and harmful to society.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Abortion and youth and Asia supporters come to mind.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Their activism costs unborn and infirm humans their lives.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: LGBTQ activists seek to influence children during Pride Month is similarly frustrating for me.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: But as St. Augustine noted, God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Because first John 48 teaches God his love, he cannot not love us.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: If I submit every day to his spirit from Ephesians 518, he will produce the fruit of love in my heart and life among others in Galatians 5 verse 22.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I will be empowered to love my neighbor as myself, directed in Matthew 22 verse 39, and act out of such love in ways that are
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  [SPEAKER_00]: 3.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The Claire and Defend Biblical Truth.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: You've probably heard the St. Francis of a CC quote, Preach the Gospel at all times, when necessary use words.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: There's two problems here.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: First, Francis never spoke these words.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Second, they're wrong.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: In preaching the gospel, it is always necessary to use words demonstrated in Romans 10, verse 14.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: People need and deserve to know what God says about the challenges they face.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The Bible speaks directly to LGBTQ issues, for example, with truth that is clear and redemptive.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: For some of our ministry's resources on this subject find a link in today's podcast episode notes.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Peter's injunction from 1 Peter 3 vs 15 and 16 is the guidance we need.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: In your hearts, honor Christ the Lord as holy, always prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience so that when you are slandered, those who reviled your
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Every word of this text is vital for our society and for our souls, and for pray for transformed hearts with urgency.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: It is the job of the Holy Spirit to convict us of sin, save our souls, and conform us to the character of Christ referenced by John 16 verses 8 through 11,
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Our role is to share biblical truth in love as the Spirit leads us and then to pray for hearts to be transformed by God's grace.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Such intercession requires both persistence and urgency.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Persistence, because changing hearts can be a long process and urgency, because broken souls and fallen society hang in the balance.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Do you know someone who needs biblical truth shared with humility in compassion at love?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Someone who needs your ongoing intercession and personal encouragement?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I especially appreciate Max Locados testimony here, quote, I choose kindness.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I will be kind to the poor, for they are alone.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Kind to the rich, for they are afraid, and kind to the unkind,
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  [SPEAKER_00]: With whom will you choose kindness today?