Our neighbors got married a few years ago. They invited everyone in the neighborhood except us, out of respect. They knew we wouldn’t come because they know us. They love us and we love them, but because they knew us they would never want us to compromise our beliefs. And we wouldn’t.
That's the first word that stood out to me while listening to Preston.. COMPROMISE. And I love how they have respect for you to not invite you bc they know your beliefs. That is awesome. 🤍
See and that’s great! Both: that they know & respect your beliefs and that you and your spouse have made your standards clear to your neighborhood. It’s great to see this type of respect and love, regardless of antithetical beliefs. 🙌🏽Praise God!
@karanowlin9506 I don't think he's compromising though. He is trying to use wisdom. Nick said he think he can keep that door open without attending. But Preston thinks that's the way he can keep the door open to be able to witness to her. He said he'd have a conversation with her....
@@karanowlin9506ok...so after continuing to listen to Preston, I understand where you're coming from when you said you think of the word compromise.....it does sound like that. He probably isn't aware of it...that he sounds as if he'll compromise
@@candylicious3024but what about if your Brother who is a Christian & now his Daughter has got a gay partner??? I’m finding it so hard, I hope they don’t get married, she has already got. 8 yr old daughter from a sperm donation 😢😢😢so I would appreciate your Prayers🙏it’s even hard at Christmas cuz if we celebrate at her place I don’t go as most of her gay friends come as well 😢so it’s a tricky situation as I have to show the love of Jesus to ALL💞I’m waiting for a word from HolySpirit 🙌🕊️🕊️🕊️
I’m reflecting on what Preston had said about being able to honor both God and his loved one at the same time but as soon as he said that the Holy Spirit brought this text to my remembrance: “It is impossible for a person to serve two masters at the same time. You will be forced to love one and reject the other. One master will be despised and the other will have your loyal devotion. Your choice between God and the wealth of this world is no different. You must enthusiastically love one and definitively reject the other.”” Luke 16:13 TPT You absolutely cannot please everybody someone is bound to get pushed to the back burner! FACTZ!
So how many weddings have yall attended where the bride and groom were both virgins? How many weddings have yall attended where the groom has lusted after the women he sees in his porn collection? How many weddings have yall attended where there were no fornicators getting married? Or weddings of divorced people marrying another person? So many people in glass house ready to cast their stones at other people 😧
At a wedding the officiant asks everyone in attendance” If anyone objects to this union, speak now or forever hold your peace” “By holding your peace” you now agree to the matrimony in front of you as the opportunity to disagree was offered. So in conclusion YES it is wrong to attend a Gay marriage.
I’m in this exact situation with my sister and her partner. She asked if my daughters and I can be in her wedding. She wanted my girls to be flowers girls. I told her, you know I love you so much and I’m here for you 24/7 but I have to stand on Gods word and respectfully decline. I didn’t say it in a mean way or holier than tho way, I said it in a I KNOW WHERE I STAND WAY. My sister knows I love her but she also knows I have boundaries too and she respects that. I have to be an example to my girls and show them how to be a beautiful light for Christ, not lighting ⚡️⚡️⚡️like some Christians. The Holy Spirit will lead you and give you perfect words to say without compromising🙌🏽💯💕‼️
Here’s the thing! Coming from a person who was delivered from homosexuality; I DO NOT THINK YOU SHOULD GO TO A GAY WEDDING AS A BELIEVER. Going means that you affirm, confirm & support that union. I do understand the point of keeping the relationship alive but how can people truly be set free if you are supporting their sin & attending events that goes against God! Also you never know going to that wedding could cost you temptation. Those lust spirits could rub off on you due to you going. Even Jesus says your eyes are the lamp of your body. We’re called to be set apart & just because someone may feel broken about you attending doesn’t mean you go! The Lord could deliver them through you for standing on your faith & righteousness. The Bible says the enemy walks around like a roaring lion seeking whom to devour & that’s definitely an open door for him to come in! We must as Christian’s stand on the word ! ❤
He's definitely all over the place. Regardless you are a witness to the union and God holds you responsible for keeping the union together....I would not attend a gay wedding. Plus if a person respect you and your morals, values they wouldn't ask you and put you in that compromising situation.
Absolutely I feel like he's trying to be a people pleaser and not a GOD pleaser stand on the word of GOD it's a strong loving No I still love you but No I can't do it
I lost a good friend because I refused to go to his wedding, he was also my employer but I couldn’t go because I knew it was not of God. The word tells us if we love our parents more than we love God then we are not worthy of Him. This is just one of those times that a hard decision has to be made …. Will you stand or fold? I couldn’t and wouldn’t attend.
@@Alexthomas-hd4xjcause We Know God personally. Reach out, He wants you to Know Him too. Most Beautiful True Relationship you will Ever have. Promise. Be respectful and tell Him to pull up!!! He will!!! ❤
I know these two who got married. One was my child and I did not attend and they understood why I didn’t attend. It didn’t tarnish our relationship. But I prayed against it, I prayed it didn’t last. It goes against my belief as a Christian. I would never accept this type of behavior.
The Bible said as Christians, we have to turn our back on family members because God comes first; please Him first before anyone else. We can only have one master.
Yes 🙌🏾 that reminds me of The book of Luke chapter 9 when Jesus told the disciple to follow me and leave everything else behind because he wanted to go back home with his father and Jesus said let the dead buried the dead
@@TJ-fv3vt why do people blame God when things are bad but give man praise when things are good? We have an enemy and if people and their families open the door to sin that’s what happens He warns people to not do these things for a reason.
My sister asked me to be in her same sex wedding as a bridesmaid- I simply told her I’m honored but I decline because me attending or walking in the wedding means I agree. I said it with love and now we aren’t connected (her doing because I love her). She knows the truth and she knows where I’m at when she’s free from that covenant. God will work it out
You're nit alone, I'm in a similar situation Sadly, leaving me alone wasn't an option. They assumed I hate them and persecuted me. Some still do. Be observant Nothing is as it seems in these times.
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord. Psalm 1:1-3
Yet u do it everyday to excuse your own sins but judge other sins. There is no man who does not sin. Who are you to judge another? James 4:12 addresses God being the one true judge saying, “There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?”
It’s crazy that y’all mentioned a Masonic funeral. Last summer my great uncle passed away and I had no idea he was a Mason. His group came and had a very long speaking part at the burial site that made me very uneasy.
@@chimenefreeman708 - i remember growing up in the 1970's. alot of christian men even blacks were masons and practice being a christian at the same time in those lodges they would go to.
You are 100% correct I agree with having the hard conversation and letting them know that you don’t support their union but at the same time I would never even entertain the idea of going.
Yes, I agree with Jackie also. “God can use your no!” It could be an opportunity to share His word regarding this and open up the door to the gospel of repentance and faith.
To the guy in the video… my daughter was considering marrying a so called girlfriend … until I took her to the Bible ….. and no joke.. scared her straight. Now today she likes men! Believers do not compromise the word of GOD for mankind or our own wicked agendas! GOD ain’t playing either us!
I did this exact thing to my my granddaughter I took her to the word of God and explained it to her I raised her from a baby and I’m also a minister of the Gospel, I bind that evil and demonic spirit right then and there she received it , that’s a Jezebel spirit from that day she was delivered and excepted Christ that very day she was. very young at that time 14 years old to this day she’s a college graduate and a school teacher praise God she have a boyfriend and I give God all the Glory we as disciples of Jesus Christ it’s our duty to discipline because we love them and would love to see our love one in the New Jerusalem. Amen! Praise YAH
As Christian’s if you’re trying to justify or come to a conclusion about whether something is right or wrong and you keep saying “I think” and not what does scripture say about it, then there’s no ifs and buts. It’s just yes or no to whatever it is.
Im glad you covered this topic Nick! This is a topic I know all to well, not in the sense of a weddjng but I had a friend last year that confronted me about my beliefs and i explained to her why I did not support the LGBTQ community and she stopped being my friend because of it. Ita hard to lose people that you care about but its important to stay obedient to what the Lord designed and layed out for us to follow.
I am in the sister gay wedding situation. She has not told me about the wedding. My mom informed me about it and told me that my sister thinks I will get mad. I knew instantly that I would not attend. By being there, I am signaling approval. I do not want to cause confusion by being there. My lack of attendance will instead glorify my Lord. Still praying for her and hope the wedding does not happen.
Context is key. Before Preston goes into his explanation, he says that if there were a way for God to allow him to attend, then this is how he thinks it would have to happen. As they wrap up the conversation in the full podcast, he ultimately states that he wouldn't attend.
What kind of a witness would the three Hebrews had been if they said “we are not going to honor the the idol we will just pretend to tie our shoe God knows our heart we don’t want to offend anyone.” The word of God is an offense to the sinner but to the believer it’s life.
That is a really good point! What would be the point in going? As Nick said, attending a wedding is to celebrate or show support. Why would a Christian celebrate something that is an abomination to God? Tough love requires a strong NO when a yes dishonors God.
GOD, DO NOT COMPROMISE WITH HIS WORD! BE YE SEPARATED FROM WORKERS OF ENIQUITY! BE YE HOLY FOR I AM HOLY. I AM GOD AND I CHANGE NOT, I'M THE SAME TODAY, YESTERDAY, AND FOREVER MORE. LET YOUR YEA BE YEA AND YOUR NAY BE NAY. CHOOSE THIS DAY WHOM YOU WILL SERVE! AMEN🙏
If the reason for attending the wedding is to keep the door open for the relationship, remember that God is sovereign and can open doors in many ways beyond that particular action. You should start with faithfulness.
You can still communicate that you love them without affirming and publicly supporting their actions that don’t align with your beliefs. (Hypothetically) Are you going to celebrate if you attend an event like that even if you don’t agree?It makes more sense to make clear that you love the person without affirming their lifestyle and actions.
Exactly! If the reason for attending the wedding is to keep the door open for the relationship, it means I have made "relationship" my god and I don't truly understand or believe God and His Word. Also, many christians forget that it is Jesus by His Word through the Holy Spirit in righteousness that saves not we by our sentiments, we are only vessels and He is able to open many doors.
@@OfficialEmekaOrji 1 John 1:5-6 "This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. Matthew 6:24 "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other..."
Why are u assuming they are non believers? You are a sinner. So are they. James 4:12 addresses God being the one true judge saying, “There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?”
I did not attend one of my sisters wedding, she didn't like the fact that I didn't attend but she understood my stance. The amazing thing, before I gave my life to Christ, she actually was one to talk to me about the Lord. So she knows what the Bible says about that. I love her dearly, but I love the Lord more!
I had that feeling “HEAVY CONVICTION-EXTREME ‘ANXIETY’” when my family clicked on a Disney animated show it was sooo painful we had to change the show to something Christian 😊
“neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.” 1 Timothy 5:22 KJV “Abstain from all appearance of evil.” 1 Thessalonians 5:22 KJV As a Christian who believes a lot of things are simple and even black and white..it bothers me when I hear other Christians philosophize issues and just talk, when there are scriptures that can clearly communicate what is the proper stance on an issue. It gives “I know better than the Bible.” Preston KNOWS how bad it looks for a believer to be at a gay wedding. He understands that it communicates agreement, yet is still finding a way to make it ok. Gods church should be a united front on these issues. It’s not that hard if we truly stick with the word. The only way I could see the Lord allowing/telling a believer to attend a gay wedding, is if he wanted you to object to it openly, and preach the gospel.
PRAISE THE LORD JESUS!!! Hallelujah!!!! May God continue to bless you sister Juana! That was so spot on and easy but unfortunately people are so deceived now that even something like what you said is SO complex and so “hard” for them to even imagine because they’re scale is more towards the world than to God. And that’s why we’re also given many instructions as to invite God in the name of Jesus. But sister this is SO true May Jesus continue to walk hand in Hand with you. ❤️🔥
If the person getting married believes in your commitment to your faith and the word, they would probably not ask you and let you know why. Respect for your faith.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoice with the truth. You cannot say you love someone and then delight in evil with them. So no, not attending a gay wedding.
The gentleman’s (Jackie’s husband) response makes me nervous because his stance can be a slippery slope. God is what he refers to as “dogmatic” and has given us very clear lines as guideposts for holiness and godly righteousness even at the cost of losing family and friends.
@@SW-hy6be I agree. To me he sounds like he's just making excuses to work around the Gospel. We either follow God's laws, commandments, statutes or we don't. There is zero fence sitting.
I agree with him to a point. I wonder does he keep the same energy for walking into a movie theatre, going to a play, going to sports game, etc. about not going places that don’t edify God., because there are too many in this world to avoid at times.
Wonderful show! I agree with the young lady 100%. The young man is straddling the fence. I had a situation that happened with a close friend of the family. She asked my husband to come to her wedding. We told her no, and we explained to her why not because of our religious beliefs. We did tell her it doesn't change our relationship with her and love for her.
My mom doesn't even go to babyshowers of her nieces or nephews if they weren't married, not even her own son my brother.... when it came into question why she doesn't, she lovingly and clearly explained why and everyone understood and even felt convicted and until this day we understand and she still has the family's utmost respect. The sin isn't the baby but the point is that we can not celebrate an act that was done outside of marriage (and a babyshower is a celebration of a new life coming into the family) but when that baby is born please believe she's gonna hold, kiss, hug, love on and pray over that baby.
@rlllatsyrc when it comes to the Lord, yes she is 😊 and the sweetest woman in the world, I watch her show the love of God to everyone everyday, all without compromising the Word. I wanna be like that......
I'm in my 20s and I remember after committing to Christ I left a lot of friendship because they were having kids outside of wedlock and I decided that it doesn't matter who I'm not going to the baby shower of anyone who is pregnant outside of marriage.
"Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." Genesi 2:24 A marriage is between man and woman ONLY
I totally agree with you...two points that added to my decision: 1. Marriage was created BEFORE sin entered the world. 2. The SPIRIT behind it. We are to love Jesus above all else, deny myself and my fear of being rejected. Ultimately , my decision not to go will have an eternal affect on all involved. I would have a loving conversation with them to explain my reason.
My ex's mother was engaged to a woman. It was difficult to manage but I loved them both as people... but when she asked us to be witnesses for their wedding, I had to respectfully decline. I wrestled with it because I was not wanting to hurt her, but I felt going against what I know is Truth, I could not compromise. And I lovingly shared this. It was hard, but in the end I felt more at peace with my decision to choose honouring what God created than if I had catered to her feelings. Because at the end of the day, it was not about me or her, in my opinion.
Absolutely not! I don't care if it was a close family member! God says homosexuals wont get into heaven, so why would I go to an abomination of a ceremony? We have to get off the fence. Either we're with God or we're not. I can love someone and still stay true to my beliefs. They would just have to understand that.
Will liars get into Heaven? Will fornicators? Will thieves? Will gossips? Will those that hate their brother? Will anyone who sins make it? No, not without Jesus. But guess what? Being a Christian doesn’t mean you don’t sin. That is to say, you will choose to live a more righteous lifestyle. But God says not one of us is good, not one. That is the whole reason Jesus died for us in the first place. So careful what you speak, and in the tone in which you say it. People can repent from the sin of homosexuality but that doesn’t mean they won’t struggle with the temptation. Living for Christ means dying to self, everyday. We all fall short of that because we are fallen. The important thing is that we try. We are no better than the unsaved. The only difference between us and them is the grace of Jesus Christ and his gift of life, which we have accepted. So take care in how you judge others. When you are perfect, only then can you condemn another.
Condemnation is not right, and that is what I believe you're referring to @barbieanson3687. But if you say that we shouldn't convict, then we all sit still and basically bask in our sin. We are all sinners, however, there are certain things that if we do, we are just outrightly disrespecting God . A Christian deciding not to go to a gay wedding, is not saying "I'm perfect, you're not", it is saying at its core " This is what God says, and I believe and live by God ,and he doesn't agree with this partnership, and so I cannot either", and then they decide to not go to the wedding because as Christians everything we do has to reflect God, and going to that wedding will create some type of collision of understanding for the unbeliever, they basically think you support them, which is literally taking them in a different direction of allowing them to see the Truth.
When a person tries to push us as believers to compromise our relationship with God, it is questionable. Why would someone who loves you want you to be in judgement from God?
I’m surprised no one brought this point up: Why not get ahead of this? Meaning, if your close friend or family member is getting married to the same sex, you most likely already knew for awhile knew that they were a homosexual. So in reality, as a believer you should have already had this conversation with them about sin, salvation, etc. Not waiting until the wedding when it’s going to be a much harder of a conversation. Easier said then done? Yes. But it would be simpler to have the conversation upfront as soon as you know that they are a practicing homosexuality so they know where you stand, versus waiting until they tell you that they are getting married
I was asked to perform a gay wedding for a friend. I told them I'm sorry, but I can't because of what I believe. She understood and respected my decision and we are still friends. If they get mad because of your decision shows that they don't really respect you as a Christian. I would never ask anyone to compromise their belief for me
““Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I came to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; “He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. He who has found his life will lose it, and he who has lost his life for My sake will find it.” Matthew 10:34-35, 37-39 Even if this was my blood sister or brother, HONORING GOD comes first. There is no competition. Thank you Nick!!!
This is probably the most suitable answer so far to this conversation. That is why Christian fellowships are important. We strengthen each other with the Word of God. Thank you for letting the Lord use you
The guy with the hat is full of a soulish experience where he is overlooking the guidance of scripture. His stance would be a stumbling block to many, would taint the posture of sanctification we Christians are to have. Dude - miss the wedding and then witness to the people you feel led to talk to. Use wisdom, sir. It’s an example of application here. We are straining at gnats. You said it perfectly Nick at 13:00! Yes! There is another scenario.
I think you 💯 percent right! Personally I would feel like l'm helping or watching or walking my sibling down the road straight to hell no way I could be a part of that. That would break myheart even more.
I've been through this situation. My older brother got married to his long time boyfriend in 2018. Here's how I went about it. I really didn't know what to do so I prayed and fasted a lot. I ended up going, here's why: 1. My brother has been gay since he was 14 and I was 12. Back then we were catholics and barely going to church. I got saved in 2014 when I was 27. Growing up we dealt with incest and a divorce. As west indians / caribbeans my brother was rejected a lot when he came out. My father even disowned him. As soon as he turned 18 he moved hours away from us to live his life on his own terms. I always felt I had to be present for him and visit him often to remind him that we love him, I love him and God loves him (even before being saved). I always felt like by being around and showing him love, he would know there's an open door for him in case he wants to get out. 2. The spirit of rejection is very real and wreaks havoc. IMO the devil uses our rejection to trap others in their sins. The spirit of rejection has always been manifested in my life and I know how hurtful it is. it makes you doubt your identity in Christ, surely you can't be used by God if people keep rejecting you. Because I know the depth of the hurt it can cause I chose to go to his "wedding". I chose once more to show him love. By rejecting him, I know he would feel like God rejected him, that the door was closed. And by closing this door I would not be able to give him biblical advice today, or tell him that I pray for him and that I love him. 3. I prayed and fasted on my way there and the day of (Esther fast before and fasted until 6pm the day of). I wanted to make sure that I was going there covered by the glory of Christ and the discernment to act the right way. 4. As Preston said, to me it wasn't a weeding at all. Picture this: He got married by a fairy, who sprinkled fairy dust on them. There was no mention of God. 5. My presence there was impactful to him and all his friends. They all knew I was a christian and I got a lot of questions on my presence there. Weirdly enough I found myself praying for a lot of them and quoting them Bible verses to help them through different situations they were going through. Needless to say I'm glad I was fasted and prayed up because the spiritual opposition there was OFF THE CHART! His medium friends and "spiritual" friends kept talking about my "aura", "energy" and "strength" and they all said they "couldn't read me" or "see me" 🤣 6. Which brings me to my last point: TERRITORY. I refuse to let the devil advance on my territory in my family. As for me and my house we will serve the Lord. If I give up and never show up the devil is winning. For them all they'd see is rejection from God. I'm going and standing STRONG anytime I can. I'm praying and fasting with all my might for my family. I'm correcting them gently and with biblical advice anytime I can, planting seeds and letting the Holy Spirit doing the rest. My goal is for all of them to be saved before I die, it's a mighty fight but I'm on the winning side. There you have it, that's why I decided to go and how I went about it. I think that there's no right or wrong answer, you really have to pray about it and ask for discernment and guidance. PS: english isn't my first language, sorry for any mistakes.
I don’t think we compromise the gospel and our faith to “keep the door open.” Your lips say I don’t support this but your presence says I support you which “muddies” things even more.
There’s so many things that we as Christians still partake in on a daily basis that we shouldn’t. I always say we need to be careful of the things that we deem as a greater sin than others.It’s by God’s grace that the entire world is even operating. Although I don’t agree with gay marriage I let it be known I don’t condone it, but I wouldn’t mind going to a gay wedding. I would go if I love the person not the sin.
This video is truly in Gods timing. I'm going through a rough patch. Ive recently walking alongside God and I shared with my gay best friend that I am building my relationship with God. And now my best friend is telling me they are rethinking our 10+ years of friendship. This breaks my heart but I know I value the Lord's word more. I'm praying for my best friend and I hope we can be friends again
let them walk away, pray for their salvation and then pray God sends you a friendship that is God centered, aligns with your new values and leads you closer to him
If i was asked by a member of my family this question my respons would be: "I love you with all my heart but i can not come. I would not compromate my walk with the Lord Jesus." Deeply after that discussion i know it will hurt me but i will cry all my tears and still be able to look up to God with no shame and pray that He gets access to this person's heart and bring them to Light.
Two things. 1. That woman was absolutely on point and did an amazing job at both understanding the Word and presenting her points in it. 2. The guy made an awful point. He's making excuses to partake in worldly things via compromise. We do not compromise with those who are destroying their eternity to live in sin. Mathew 10:34-39 goes directly against what he's saying. Sometimes you're going to be put in terrible, uncomfortable situations with people close to you, and you're going to need to fully stand on the Word over hurting the feelings or your relationship with the person you care so much about. That woman was incredible though.
Why is this even a discussion. This “community” is such a small percentage of the population yet everything in society revolves around them these days. How about we stop calling it marriage because it’s not and stop giving them the attention that they crave.
That goes for any sin, would you go celebrate a sinner for their sin? If a sinner is throwing a party for committing adultery would you go? If a sinner were throwing a party for killing a cop would you go?
You know why I couldn’t go to the wedding .. because whenever I post on facebook about how the rainbow is Gods promise 🌈 and not some gay flag or when I speak on protecting your children from the alphabet agenda and grooming that’s going on I get a lot of hate from gay family members/ friends. Their convictions are so strong they can’t just simply scroll past my posts they have to affirm their sin by publicly showing they disagree with me. So I must keep that same energy by not affirming them in their sin with my presence to attend something I don’t even believe in.
@@Tajagee123 keep posting the truth. You are 100% correct. God said in the last days and time the sinners will deny his word so that they are comfortable with the sin that they are performing..🙏🏽❤️
I hope Nick sees this, because getting the entirety of any controversial conversation is absolutely necessary. People keep reacting to out of context clips.
I was delivered from being a homosexual, witchcraft, sex before marriage, hateful words over 3 years ago... Jesus saved me. I been sober off substances since feb 7th of this year but I been known JESUS IS LORD. I was relapsing a lot i was trying but i was in bondage. Its like I was cleansed of other sins but my addictions stayed.. generational.. i had the jezebel spirit..Then i got delivered and Baptised! I know thats what made it so much easier. I know i am done for good with drugs.. Jesus is the REASON! I had a hard life and still struggle... but Im telling yall do not play with these evil spirits i dont care who ur family is PRAY FOR THEM DO NOT COME INTO AGREEMENT WITH IT 💯
If you attend a wedding, you're celebrating the couple who's getting married. In love, I would turn down the invite since ik those who are in that life and I am amicable with them. They know I don't stand for it. Regardless I would pray that both parties would find Christ. Some people think it's too late once they're married, have the operation (if they believe they're the opposite gender), have kids, and etc, but when we think they're too far to reach, God truly shows that He indeed does the impossible. Let that be an encouragement for those who have friends, siblings, children, and/or parents in that situation.
A close co-worker of mine had a same sex wedding , invited other mutual co-workers but didn't invite me. I was a little taken back at first because she had confided in me during some of her toughest times. Although I was a little torn and feeling left out, I'm glad she didn't. She recognized my stance on God and me being there would probably make her uncomfortable.She must have noticed the difference between me and my other "Christian co-workers and therefore decided not to include me. I respect her for that and I'm glad that she doesn't view me the same...
I attended my sisters same sex wedding years ago before rededicating my life to Christ. I didn’t agree with it, but still attended. Years later, the Lord used me to pray her out of that marriage. And when she gave her life to Christ the Lord told me to warn her never to go back to that lifestyle.
This actually happened to me with a close family member and my answer to her was no. I hugged her and I told her I love you too much to accept a sin that I know is sending you to hell. So no I wouldn’t be going to the “wedding” because that would show you and everyone else including God that I’m ok with it when I’m not.
I’m going through this same thing… my wife said, if her daughter got married to her girlfriend… she would go…. I said I’m sorry but i can’t and won’t… I’m standing with God and his word….
So this isn’t about a wedding per se, but my sister-in-laws daughter who is about 16 just recently started dating another young girl. Their last visit in town, they wanted me to meet up with the family. Mind you guys I’m just stepping into my journey with Christ. I’m a brand new believer in the last year. But there was something pulling me to not attend the family gathering. I told my husband I’m not comfortable meeting my nieces new “girlfriend”. My sister-in-law never knew why I wasn’t meeting up, just assumed I was busy. I’ve know my niece since she was about 10 and I just found it so bizarre that she’s now “dating” a girl. And now that I’m listening to other people say they won’t attend a same sex wedding because it will project some sort of approval, that hit the nail on the head for me. Idk… just my thoughts
Our neighbors got married a few years ago. They invited everyone in the neighborhood except us, out of respect. They knew we wouldn’t come because they know us. They love us and we love them, but because they knew us they would never want us to compromise our beliefs. And we wouldn’t.
That's the first word that stood out to me while listening to Preston.. COMPROMISE.
And I love how they have respect for you to not invite you bc they know your beliefs. That is awesome. 🤍
AMEN!
See and that’s great! Both: that they know & respect your beliefs and that you and your spouse have made your standards clear to your neighborhood. It’s great to see this type of respect and love, regardless of antithetical beliefs. 🙌🏽Praise God!
@karanowlin9506 I don't think he's compromising though. He is trying to use wisdom. Nick said he think he can keep that door open without attending. But Preston thinks that's the way he can keep the door open to be able to witness to her. He said he'd have a conversation with her....
@@karanowlin9506ok...so after continuing to listen to Preston, I understand where you're coming from when you said you think of the word compromise.....it does sound like that. He probably isn't aware of it...that he sounds as if he'll compromise
The Bible says avoid the very presence of evil, it's evil don't go, your presence is a sign you are approve.
Amen!
Absolutely right!! Going to a gay wedding means that you are coming into an agreement with the marriage .
@@candylicious3024but what about if your Brother who is a Christian & now his Daughter has got a gay partner??? I’m finding it so hard, I hope they don’t get married, she has already got. 8 yr old daughter from a sperm donation 😢😢😢so I would appreciate your Prayers🙏it’s even hard at Christmas cuz if we celebrate at her place I don’t go as most of her gay friends come as well 😢so it’s a tricky situation as I have to show the love of Jesus to ALL💞I’m waiting for a word from HolySpirit 🙌🕊️🕊️🕊️
Verse in the Bible please?
I ask as this is important and I seek to know what verse/verses you refer too .
Thank you
This made me shout out loud..."JESUS"!!! You can't get anymore clearer, then that right there!!!!!
I’m reflecting on what Preston had said about being able to honor both God and his loved one at the same time but as soon as he said that the Holy Spirit brought this text to my remembrance:
“It is impossible for a person to serve two masters at the same time. You will be forced to love one and reject the other. One master will be despised and the other will have your loyal devotion. Your choice between God and the wealth of this world is no different. You must enthusiastically love one and definitively reject the other.””
Luke 16:13 TPT
You absolutely cannot please everybody someone is bound to get pushed to the back burner! FACTZ!
FACTZ❤ on a 💯
amen
Amen!!! You did this one!!!😮
TPT is a fraudulent translation.
Amen!! We must stand on what the Word of God said!!!
“Self proclaimed”. “Christians? We are not against human beings, however, going to a “Gay” wedding is endorsing what is not right.
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Yeah attending something like that is directly saying you support it by being there
Exactly, I wouldn't go even if it was a family member
So how many weddings have yall attended where the bride and groom were both virgins? How many weddings have yall attended where the groom has lusted after the women he sees in his porn collection? How many weddings have yall attended where there were no fornicators getting married? Or weddings of divorced people marrying another person? So many people in glass house ready to cast their stones at other people 😧
Please watch their full podcast episode before coming to the conclusion that they’re “self-proclaimed”
I want to thank Jackie for having a clear and godly take on this matter
Yeeeesssssss
Yes 🙌🏼 she was gay & now saved the Lord opened her eyes to the Truth!! Amen 🙏🏻
Amen 🙌🏽💕💯‼️
At a wedding the officiant asks everyone in attendance” If anyone objects to this union, speak now or forever hold your peace”
“By holding your peace” you now agree to the matrimony in front of you as the opportunity to disagree was offered. So in conclusion YES it is wrong to attend a Gay marriage.
I wouldnt be able to hold my peace,they would throw me out,so no i wont go
@@zsazsabanks424Great point...
Gay marriage is not the marriage instituted by God.
In God’s eyes it’s not a marriage.
not a marriage at all
Right!
Yes exactly
Exactly! Sure isn't and never will be!
For me to attend a Gay wedding is for me to call God a liar
Not happening !!!
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Exactly! 💯
💥💥💥💥💥Bam enough said💥💥💥
Romans 3:4 "Let God be true..and Every man a liar"!
Next its going to be ok to attend all abominable event. First sexual homosexual rituals, whats next child savrifice rituals or voodoo rituals?
I’m in this exact situation with my sister and her partner. She asked if my daughters and I can be in her wedding. She wanted my girls to be flowers girls. I told her, you know I love you so much and I’m here for you 24/7 but I have to stand on Gods word and respectfully decline. I didn’t say it in a mean way or holier than tho way, I said it in a I KNOW WHERE I STAND WAY. My sister knows I love her but she also knows I have boundaries too and she respects that. I have to be an example to my girls and show them how to be a beautiful light for Christ, not lighting ⚡️⚡️⚡️like some Christians. The Holy Spirit will lead you and give you perfect words to say without compromising🙌🏽💯💕‼️
God bless and strengthen you.
We have to stand for something or fall for anything.
@@user-me7gv6ck9f Amen
Thankfully your sister is mature and respects that!! Everybody isn’t like that, I know for myself lol
@@user-me7gv6ck9f AMEN! ❤️I I'M GLAD YOU STOOD STRONG IN YOUR FAITH AND DID NOT WAVER! 🙏🏽
Well done
Here’s the thing! Coming from a person who was delivered from homosexuality; I DO NOT THINK YOU SHOULD GO TO A GAY WEDDING AS A BELIEVER. Going means that you affirm, confirm & support that union. I do understand the point of keeping the relationship alive but how can people truly be set free if you are supporting their sin & attending events that goes against God! Also you never know going to that wedding could cost you temptation. Those lust spirits could rub off on you due to you going. Even Jesus says your eyes are the lamp of your body. We’re called to be set apart & just because someone may feel broken about you attending doesn’t mean you go! The Lord could deliver them through you for standing on your faith & righteousness. The Bible says the enemy walks around like a roaring lion seeking whom to devour & that’s definitely an open door for him to come in! We must as Christian’s stand on the word ! ❤
Amen!🙏🏾 perfectly said❤
❤❤❤Amen, well said! Yes, God teaches us true Saints to love, but definitely not their sin. Be Bless
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Amen! 🙏🏽
Exactly
This man all over the place. Its not a hard conversation. We not going to no gay wedding . Point blank.
He's definitely all over the place. Regardless you are a witness to the union and God holds you responsible for keeping the union together....I would not attend a gay wedding. Plus if a person respect you and your morals, values they wouldn't ask you and put you in that compromising situation.
He seemed as shaky as the camera 🎥 shot on him.
Absolutely I feel like he's trying to be a people pleaser and not a GOD pleaser stand on the word of GOD it's a strong loving No I still love you but No I can't do it
THAT PART!!!
Okayyyy 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I lost a good friend because I refused to go to his wedding, he was also my employer but I couldn’t go because I knew it was not of God. The word tells us if we love our parents more than we love God then we are not worthy of Him. This is just one of those times that a hard decision has to be made …. Will you stand or fold? I couldn’t and wouldn’t attend.
And I believe one day God will honor your decision to stand on his Word!
Amén!
A Gay Wedding= A Celebration Of Sin 😢
AMEN
How do you know your religion is from God
@@Alexthomas-hd4xj it's not really a religion it a PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR CREATOR 🙏💪
Like I said "short and sweet" I smell the Incense of Heaven 💓
@@Alexthomas-hd4xjcause We Know God personally. Reach out, He wants you to Know Him too. Most Beautiful True Relationship you will Ever have. Promise. Be respectful and tell Him to pull up!!! He will!!! ❤
I know these two who got married. One was my child and I did not attend and they understood why I didn’t attend. It didn’t tarnish our relationship. But I prayed against it, I prayed it didn’t last. It goes against my belief as a Christian. I would never accept this type of behavior.
That must have been hard but I agree it was the right thing to do. Stay strong In Jesus Name. ~Blessings
Thanks for sharing
Brother Perry talking in circles…Jackie nailed it. He’ll be ok 😂
The Bible said as Christians, we have to turn our back on family members because God comes first; please Him first before anyone else. We can only have one master.
Yes 🙌🏾 that reminds me of The book of Luke chapter 9 when Jesus told the disciple to follow me and leave everything else behind because he wanted to go back home with his father and Jesus said let the dead buried the dead
AMEN
Thank you, Amen
Who knew god was so divisive. He makes people gay then turns their family against them. How horrible
@@TJ-fv3vt why do people blame God when things are bad but give man praise when things are good?
We have an enemy and if people and their families open the door to sin that’s what happens
He warns people to not do these things for a reason.
I chose to obey God not matter who is not agree with my believes. God created a man and a woman period.
We all know that, that's why gays exist though
exactly
That’s a fine line Preston, straddling the fence. Jackie I’m glad that you standing firm with NO. Don’t play with fire Preston .
Exactly God bless sis
but u be fuckin tho
My sister asked me to be in her same sex wedding as a bridesmaid- I simply told her I’m honored but I decline because me attending or walking in the wedding means I agree. I said it with love and now we aren’t connected (her doing because I love her). She knows the truth and she knows where I’m at when she’s free from that covenant. God will work it out
At Least You Told Her The Truth
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Amen
There's no covenant 😂😂 sorry but that's the truth.
You're nit alone, I'm in a similar situation
Sadly, leaving me alone wasn't an option. They assumed I hate them and persecuted me. Some still do. Be observant
Nothing is as it seems in these times.
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord. Psalm 1:1-3
Read your bible people
Amen
@@kerinnakowlessar2698 This is exactly what I was thinking!
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Hallelujah Amen
We think of the moment missed at a wedding but think of how they would be missed in heaven, we can't ignore what we KNOW.
Yet u do it everyday to excuse your own sins but judge other sins. There is no man who does not sin. Who are you to judge another? James 4:12 addresses God being the one true judge saying, “There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?”
I attended my God daughters wedding but afterwards I repented. I love her but I love God more. I made a mistake.
Oh wow!!!! How did you feel during and afterwards??
Did you know it was wrong before you went and decided to repent afterwards?
How did you feel in the moment?
@@Alicia-or2jx god knows the intent of the heart , so yes, it wasn't easy to go but yes it's was a mistake and he repented , gods grace
My question to you since that was in the past is would you attend now at this point in your walk?
ABSOLUTELY NOT !
I EVEN WALKED OUT OF MY
UNCLE'S MASONIC FUNERAL.
I HEAR THAT!
I walked in and out of my Uncle’s Masonic/Catholic funeral. It felt so evil and unsettling
Masonic funeral? Smh How does that work?
It’s crazy that y’all mentioned a Masonic funeral. Last summer my great uncle passed away and I had no idea he was a Mason. His group came and had a very long speaking part at the burial site that made me very uneasy.
@@chimenefreeman708 - i remember growing up in the 1970's. alot of christian men even blacks were masons and practice being a christian at the same time in those lodges they would go to.
You are 100% correct I agree with having the hard conversation and letting them know that you don’t support their union but at the same time I would never even entertain the idea of going.
Jackie is on point. I agree with her reasoning on why she wouldn’t go. I would speak to the person on why I wouldn’t go.
Yes, I agree with Jackie also. “God can use your no!” It could be an opportunity to share His word regarding this and open up the door to the gospel of repentance and faith.
To the guy in the video… my daughter was considering marrying a so called girlfriend … until I took her to the Bible ….. and no joke.. scared her straight. Now today she likes men! Believers do not compromise the word of GOD for mankind or our own wicked agendas! GOD ain’t playing either us!
Glad You told Her cause my mom didn't tell me nothing
❤🙏❤️!
Go pops! Excellent correction. 👏👏👏
Scared her? I agree with you but you shouldn’t have done that out of fear -it’s a personal choice
I did this exact thing to my my granddaughter I took her to the word of God and explained it to her I raised her from a baby and I’m also a minister of the Gospel, I bind that evil and demonic spirit right then and there she received it , that’s a Jezebel spirit from that day she was delivered and excepted Christ that very day she was. very young at that time 14 years old to this day she’s a college graduate and a school teacher praise God she have a boyfriend and I give God all the Glory we as disciples of Jesus Christ it’s our duty to discipline because we love them and would love to see our love one in the New Jerusalem. Amen! Praise YAH
As Christian’s if you’re trying to justify or come to a conclusion about whether something is right or wrong and you keep saying “I think” and not what does scripture say about it, then there’s no ifs and buts. It’s just yes or no to whatever it is.
NEVER, even if it were my kids!
Right.
Agree ✅
100 %
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When i didn't know yes but now i know no.!! Totally agree 👍🏽
There's no middle ground or negotiations where YHVH'S concerned.
Im glad you covered this topic Nick! This is a topic I know all to well, not in the sense of a weddjng but I had a friend last year that confronted me about my beliefs and i explained to her why I did not support the LGBTQ community and she stopped being my friend because of it. Ita hard to lose people that you care about but its important to stay obedient to what the Lord designed and layed out for us to follow.
I am in the sister gay wedding situation. She has not told me about the wedding. My mom informed me about it and told me that my sister thinks I will get mad. I knew instantly that I would not attend. By being there, I am signaling approval. I do not want to cause confusion by being there. My lack of attendance will instead glorify my Lord. Still praying for her and hope the wedding does not happen.
You’re not alone. My cousin had me in the same situation and I declined. God first🙏🏾
No reason to get mad. Just tell her you love her very much but that you’re sure she understands your convictions.
@@AMcDub0708 yes, thank you. I’m praying for the right words when the time comes. Definitely will come from a loving place.
Context is key. Before Preston goes into his explanation, he says that if there were a way for God to allow him to attend, then this is how he thinks it would have to happen. As they wrap up the conversation in the full podcast, he ultimately states that he wouldn't attend.
Well God wouldn’t so there’s no point in talking about such compromises
@@AMcDub0708 what are you talking about?
thank you for giving the proper context.
@@AMcDub0708 you don't know that
Thank you because people do not watch the entire video.
What kind of a witness would the three Hebrews had been if they said “we are not going to honor the the idol we will just pretend to tie our shoe God knows our heart we don’t want to offend anyone.” The word of God is an offense to the sinner but to the believer it’s life.
You can love your family member and not attend their same s*x wedding. Prayer is powerful. Keep interceding for your loved ones.
Oh no. We have to obey the word of God. No one can change that.
Amen
How do you know it's the word of God
@@Alexthomas-hd4xjBECAUSE IT IS THE WORD OF GOD
You going to a wedding alone is the act of agreement respectfully
As a Christian, if you had a close family member or friend who asked you to go with them to murder someone, would you go? Same. Same
Wow! 😮 good analogy
Good point...!
That is a really good point! What would be the point in going? As Nick said, attending a wedding is to celebrate or show support. Why would a Christian celebrate something that is an abomination to God? Tough love requires a strong NO when a yes dishonors God.
Facts because sin is sin
So when Jesus agreed to come to the houses of tax collectors I suppose he was sinning.
Unless one is led by God to go perhaps to minister to someone, I'd say Christians shouldn't attend such weddings.
Why does it matter if people you don't know are okay with it???
GOD, DO NOT COMPROMISE WITH HIS WORD! BE YE SEPARATED FROM WORKERS OF ENIQUITY! BE YE HOLY FOR I AM HOLY. I AM GOD AND I CHANGE NOT, I'M THE SAME TODAY, YESTERDAY, AND FOREVER MORE.
LET YOUR YEA BE YEA AND YOUR NAY BE NAY. CHOOSE THIS DAY WHOM YOU WILL SERVE! AMEN🙏
If the reason for attending the wedding is to keep the door open for the relationship, remember that God is sovereign and can open doors in many ways beyond that particular action. You should start with faithfulness.
You can still communicate that you love them without affirming and publicly supporting their actions that don’t align with your beliefs. (Hypothetically) Are you going to celebrate if you attend an event like that even if you don’t agree?It makes more sense to make clear that you love the person without affirming their lifestyle and actions.
Exactly! If the reason for attending the wedding is to keep the door open for the relationship, it means I have made "relationship" my god and I don't truly understand or believe God and His Word. Also, many christians forget that it is Jesus by His Word through the Holy Spirit in righteousness that saves not we by our sentiments, we are only vessels and He is able to open many doors.
@@OfficialEmekaOrji 1 John 1:5-6 "This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.
Matthew 6:24 "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other..."
@@iabcv 💯💯
The bible says "Obedience is better than sacrifice"
Going to a same-sex wedding as a Christian whether it is someone we’re close to them or not; it can taint our witness heavy.
By trying not to muddy his Christianity, he watered the dirt. Trying to honor non-believers by participating in their sin is not love.
Why are u assuming they are non believers? You are a sinner. So are they. James 4:12 addresses God being the one true judge saying, “There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?”
It’s not a wedding if it’s Gay
Bingo
Exactly!
Exactly
As long as two individuals love each other and committed to each other; then it’s a marriage whether if it’s the same or opposite gender.
@@Reddybennjit isn't a marriage before God it's just a ceremony. The ceremony may be an attempt to emulate what God created but it does not.
I did not attend one of my sisters wedding, she didn't like the fact that I didn't attend but she understood my stance. The amazing thing, before I gave my life to Christ, she actually was one to talk to me about the Lord. So she knows what the Bible says about that. I love her dearly, but I love the Lord more!
I had that feeling “HEAVY CONVICTION-EXTREME ‘ANXIETY’” when my family clicked on a Disney animated show it was sooo painful we had to change the show to something Christian 😊
“neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.”
1 Timothy 5:22 KJV
“Abstain from all appearance of evil.”
1 Thessalonians 5:22 KJV
As a Christian who believes a lot of things are simple and even black and white..it bothers me when I hear other Christians philosophize issues and just talk, when there are scriptures that can clearly communicate what is the proper stance on an issue. It gives “I know better than the Bible.” Preston KNOWS how bad it looks for a believer to be at a gay wedding. He understands that it communicates agreement, yet is still finding a way to make it ok. Gods church should be a united front on these issues. It’s not that hard if we truly stick with the word.
The only way I could see the Lord allowing/telling a believer to attend a gay wedding, is if he wanted you to object to it openly, and preach the gospel.
PRAISE THE LORD JESUS!!! Hallelujah!!!! May God continue to bless you sister Juana! That was so spot on and easy but unfortunately people are so deceived now that even something like what you said is SO complex and so “hard” for them to even imagine because they’re scale is more towards the world than to God. And that’s why we’re also given many instructions as to invite God in the name of Jesus. But sister this is SO true May Jesus continue to walk hand in Hand with you. ❤️🔥
Make a stand for God in his word you go to a gay wedding that mean you in agreement with they sinful lifestyle!💯🙌🏾
If the person getting married believes in your commitment to your faith and the word, they would probably not ask you and let you know why. Respect for your faith.
NO WAY! STAND FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS. 🙏🏻
I’m actually glad that they discussed this topic! In today’s world,this is very common now!! The Perry’s podcast is so good!
Love does not delight in evil but rejoice with the truth. You cannot say you love someone and then delight in evil with them. So no, not attending a gay wedding.
Seems like the guy is riding the fence. Let your yes be yes and no be no. I am not compromising the word of God for anyone.
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Confused me honestly.
I agree with everything you said Nick Jones, I would rather lose that relationship with a family member or friend than to oppose GOD.
The gentleman’s (Jackie’s husband) response makes me nervous because his stance can be a slippery slope. God is what he refers to as “dogmatic” and has given us very clear lines as guideposts for holiness and godly righteousness even at the cost of losing family and friends.
@@SW-hy6be I agree. To me he sounds like he's just making excuses to work around the Gospel. We either follow God's laws, commandments, statutes or we don't. There is zero fence sitting.
I agree with him to a point. I wonder does he keep the same energy for walking into a movie theatre, going to a play, going to sports game, etc. about not going places that don’t edify God., because there are too many in this world to avoid at times.
Wonderful show! I agree with the young lady 100%. The young man is straddling the fence. I had a situation that happened with a close friend of the family. She asked my husband to come to her wedding. We told her no, and we explained to her why not because of our religious beliefs. We did tell her it doesn't change our relationship with her and love for her.
My mom doesn't even go to babyshowers of her nieces or nephews if they weren't married, not even her own son my brother.... when it came into question why she doesn't, she lovingly and clearly explained why and everyone understood and even felt convicted and until this day we understand and she still has the family's utmost respect. The sin isn't the baby but the point is that we can not celebrate an act that was done outside of marriage (and a babyshower is a celebration of a new life coming into the family) but when that baby is born please believe she's gonna hold, kiss, hug, love on and pray over that baby.
Wow, she was a no-nonsense type of woman. 😂❤ Reminds me of my Grandma… she loved hard and always put Jesus first. Amen!
@rlllatsyrc when it comes to the Lord, yes she is 😊 and the sweetest woman in the world, I watch her show the love of God to everyone everyday, all without compromising the Word. I wanna be like that......
I'm in my 20s and I remember after committing to Christ I left a lot of friendship because they were having kids outside of wedlock and I decided that it doesn't matter who I'm not going to the baby shower of anyone who is pregnant outside of marriage.
Very good example of Christians being consistent. I feel like we look the other way on alot of heterosexual sin 🤷🏾♀️
I am the same way. I am not going to celebrate fornication but I will adore the baby.
"Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh."
Genesi 2:24
A marriage is between man and woman ONLY
Amen 🙏🏿
Amen 🙏
Amen 🙏
For life... Amen
Where in this verse the word marriage?
I totally agree with you...two points that added to my decision: 1. Marriage was created BEFORE sin entered the world. 2. The SPIRIT behind it. We are to love Jesus above all else, deny myself and my fear of being rejected. Ultimately , my decision not to go will have an eternal affect on all involved. I would have a loving conversation with them to explain my reason.
You love ppl by telling them the truth.
Amen!
Me too... all this judgement...... and you think yiur living by God.... the gays will see more of u in -ll than I think you know ........
No As a Christian I would not affirm in any way same sex marriage or relationship
My ex's mother was engaged to a woman. It was difficult to manage but I loved them both as people... but when she asked us to be witnesses for their wedding, I had to respectfully decline. I wrestled with it because I was not wanting to hurt her, but I felt going against what I know is Truth, I could not compromise. And I lovingly shared this. It was hard, but in the end I felt more at peace with my decision to choose honouring what God created than if I had catered to her feelings. Because at the end of the day, it was not about me or her, in my opinion.
Absolutely not! I don't care if it was a close family member! God says homosexuals wont get into heaven, so why would I go to an abomination of a ceremony? We have to get off the fence. Either we're with God or we're not. I can love someone and still stay true to my beliefs. They would just have to understand that.
Amen and and AMEN
Will liars get into Heaven? Will fornicators? Will thieves? Will gossips? Will those that hate their brother? Will anyone who sins make it? No, not without Jesus. But guess what? Being a Christian doesn’t mean you don’t sin. That is to say, you will choose to live a more righteous lifestyle. But God says not one of us is good, not one. That is the whole reason Jesus died for us in the first place. So careful what you speak, and in the tone in which you say it. People can repent from the sin of homosexuality but that doesn’t mean they won’t struggle with the temptation. Living for Christ means dying to self, everyday. We all fall short of that because we are fallen. The important thing is that we try. We are no better than the unsaved. The only difference between us and them is the grace of Jesus Christ and his gift of life, which we have accepted. So take care in how you judge others. When you are perfect, only then can you condemn another.
Condemnation is not right, and that is what I believe you're referring to @barbieanson3687. But if you say that we shouldn't convict, then we all sit still and basically bask in our sin. We are all sinners, however, there are certain things that if we do, we are just outrightly disrespecting God . A Christian deciding not to go to a gay wedding, is not saying "I'm perfect, you're not", it is saying at its core " This is what God says, and I believe and live by God ,and he doesn't agree with this partnership, and so I cannot either", and then they decide to not go to the wedding because as Christians everything we do has to reflect God, and going to that wedding will create some type of collision of understanding for the unbeliever, they basically think you support them, which is literally taking them in a different direction of allowing them to see the Truth.
My niece stop talking to me because I wouldn’t attend her gay wedding. 🙌🏼
People love to make light of sins that they themselves may partake in, but want to sledgehammer the topic of homosexuality.
When a person tries to push us as believers to compromise our relationship with God, it is questionable. Why would someone who loves you want you to be in judgement from God?
Because they're blind to it, and they don't understand where we are coming from as Christians
I’m surprised no one brought this point up: Why not get ahead of this? Meaning, if your close friend or family member is getting married to the same sex, you most likely already knew for awhile knew that they were a homosexual. So in reality, as a believer you should have already had this conversation with them about sin, salvation, etc. Not waiting until the wedding when it’s going to be a much harder of a conversation. Easier said then done? Yes. But it would be simpler to have the conversation upfront as soon as you know that they are a practicing homosexuality so they know where you stand, versus waiting until they tell you that they are getting married
No I even have a daughter who is living with a woman . I couldn't do it even for her.. it goes against the bible
Hopefully they’re just roommates and nothing else 😅
We are not to be partakers of sin. Can’t be on the fence. The word is the FINAL authority! Amen!
I was asked to perform a gay wedding for a friend. I told them I'm sorry, but I can't because of what I believe. She understood and respected my decision and we are still friends. If they get mad because of your decision shows that they don't really respect you as a Christian. I would never ask anyone to compromise their belief for me
““Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I came to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; “He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. He who has found his life will lose it, and he who has lost his life for My sake will find it.”
Matthew 10:34-35, 37-39
Even if this was my blood sister or brother, HONORING GOD comes first. There is no competition. Thank you Nick!!!
Say that!
This is probably the most suitable answer so far to this conversation. That is why Christian fellowships are important. We strengthen each other with the Word of God. Thank you for letting the Lord use you
The guy with the hat is full of a soulish experience where he is overlooking the guidance of scripture.
His stance would be a stumbling block to many, would taint the posture of sanctification we Christians are to have.
Dude - miss the wedding and then witness to the people you feel led to talk to. Use wisdom, sir.
It’s an example of application here. We are straining at gnats.
You said it perfectly Nick at 13:00! Yes! There is another scenario.
I think you 💯 percent right!
Personally I would feel like l'm helping or watching or walking my sibling down the road straight to hell no way I could be a part of that. That would break myheart even more.
No, I would not be a witness to a gay marriage.
There is no such thing as a “gay marriage” just as there isn’t a Muslim, Jewish, Christian mixed Church, and yes, I have heard of one of those.
I've been through this situation. My older brother got married to his long time boyfriend in 2018. Here's how I went about it.
I really didn't know what to do so I prayed and fasted a lot. I ended up going, here's why:
1. My brother has been gay since he was 14 and I was 12. Back then we were catholics and barely going to church. I got saved in 2014 when I was 27. Growing up we dealt with incest and a divorce. As west indians / caribbeans my brother was rejected a lot when he came out. My father even disowned him. As soon as he turned 18 he moved hours away from us to live his life on his own terms. I always felt I had to be present for him and visit him often to remind him that we love him, I love him and God loves him (even before being saved). I always felt like by being around and showing him love, he would know there's an open door for him in case he wants to get out.
2. The spirit of rejection is very real and wreaks havoc. IMO the devil uses our rejection to trap others in their sins. The spirit of rejection has always been manifested in my life and I know how hurtful it is. it makes you doubt your identity in Christ, surely you can't be used by God if people keep rejecting you. Because I know the depth of the hurt it can cause I chose to go to his "wedding". I chose once more to show him love. By rejecting him, I know he would feel like God rejected him, that the door was closed. And by closing this door I would not be able to give him biblical advice today, or tell him that I pray for him and that I love him.
3. I prayed and fasted on my way there and the day of (Esther fast before and fasted until 6pm the day of). I wanted to make sure that I was going there covered by the glory of Christ and the discernment to act the right way.
4. As Preston said, to me it wasn't a weeding at all. Picture this: He got married by a fairy, who sprinkled fairy dust on them. There was no mention of God.
5. My presence there was impactful to him and all his friends. They all knew I was a christian and I got a lot of questions on my presence there. Weirdly enough I found myself praying for a lot of them and quoting them Bible verses to help them through different situations they were going through. Needless to say I'm glad I was fasted and prayed up because the spiritual opposition there was OFF THE CHART! His medium friends and "spiritual" friends kept talking about my "aura", "energy" and "strength" and they all said they "couldn't read me" or "see me" 🤣
6. Which brings me to my last point: TERRITORY. I refuse to let the devil advance on my territory in my family. As for me and my house we will serve the Lord. If I give up and never show up the devil is winning. For them all they'd see is rejection from God. I'm going and standing STRONG anytime I can. I'm praying and fasting with all my might for my family. I'm correcting them gently and with biblical advice anytime I can, planting seeds and letting the Holy Spirit doing the rest. My goal is for all of them to be saved before I die, it's a mighty fight but I'm on the winning side.
There you have it, that's why I decided to go and how I went about it. I think that there's no right or wrong answer, you really have to pray about it and ask for discernment and guidance.
PS: english isn't my first language, sorry for any mistakes.
wow i love this. you make some great points
Wow !! 🫶🏾
@@danatheflyest thank you ❤
@@madahaariana7205 thank you ❤
So you decided to go because of who invited you...not because you would have liked to be there for them in that occasion.?
I don’t think we compromise the gospel and our faith to “keep the door open.” Your lips say I don’t support this but your presence says I support you which “muddies” things even more.
This young lady is really anointed, I really like her 🙏🏾❤️
NO WAY! I REFUSE. I STAND FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
There’s so many things that we as Christians still partake in on a daily basis that we shouldn’t. I always say we need to be careful of the things that we deem as a greater sin than others.It’s by God’s grace that the entire world is even operating. Although I don’t agree with gay marriage I let it be known I don’t condone it, but I wouldn’t mind going to a gay wedding. I would go if I love the person not the sin.
@@Drake-Bhamvet seconded and thirded
This video is truly in Gods timing. I'm going through a rough patch. Ive recently walking alongside God and I shared with my gay best friend that I am building my relationship with God. And now my best friend is telling me they are rethinking our 10+ years of friendship.
This breaks my heart but I know I value the Lord's word more. I'm praying for my best friend and I hope we can be friends again
let them walk away, pray for their salvation and then pray God sends you a friendship that is God centered, aligns with your new values and leads you closer to him
@@jennamartin1208 Tysm Jenna I appreciate it. I’m definitely praying to the Him for new friends and I am hopeful
If i was asked by a member of my family this question my respons would be: "I love you with all my heart but i can not come. I would not compromate my walk with the Lord Jesus." Deeply after that discussion i know it will hurt me but i will cry all my tears and still be able to look up to God with no shame and pray that He gets access to this person's heart and bring them to Light.
Two things.
1. That woman was absolutely on point and did an amazing job at both understanding the Word and presenting her points in it.
2. The guy made an awful point. He's making excuses to partake in worldly things via compromise. We do not compromise with those who are destroying their eternity to live in sin. Mathew 10:34-39 goes directly against what he's saying. Sometimes you're going to be put in terrible, uncomfortable situations with people close to you, and you're going to need to fully stand on the Word over hurting the feelings or your relationship with the person you care so much about.
That woman was incredible though.
My relationship with my Lord is first above everything. I couldn’t attend that’s just me
Why is this even a discussion. This “community” is such a small percentage of the population yet everything in society revolves around them these days. How about we stop calling it marriage because it’s not and stop giving them the attention that they crave.
Well said
I agree with you Nick! I’d rather break my sisters heart than the one that fired for me.
I like her point of view. It’s not a lukewarm Christian response and it perseveres a relationship as best as possible.
Attending a wedding, an individual is coming into full agreement with the a covenant that is against Gods will. Absolutely not. One man and one woman
I agree with you Nick Jones. You are absolutely right!
That goes for any sin, would you go celebrate a sinner for their sin? If a sinner is throwing a party for committing adultery would you go? If a sinner were throwing a party for killing a cop would you go?
Absolutely Not
You know why I couldn’t go to the wedding .. because whenever I post on facebook about how the rainbow is Gods promise 🌈 and not some gay flag or when I speak on protecting your children from the alphabet agenda and grooming that’s going on I get a lot of hate from gay family members/ friends. Their convictions are so strong they can’t just simply scroll past my posts they have to affirm their sin by publicly showing they disagree with me. So I must keep that same energy by not affirming them in their sin with my presence to attend something I don’t even believe in.
@@Tajagee123 keep posting the truth. You are 100% correct. God said in the last days and time the sinners will deny his word so that they are comfortable with the sin that they are performing..🙏🏽❤️
Absolutely Not I won’t!
Bro. Nick...make sure people know that by the end of Preston &Jackie's conversation Preston had a change of heart.
I hope Nick sees this, because getting the entirety of any controversial conversation is absolutely necessary. People keep reacting to out of context clips.
I was delivered from being a homosexual, witchcraft, sex before marriage, hateful words over 3 years ago... Jesus saved me. I been sober off substances since feb 7th of this year but I been known JESUS IS LORD. I was relapsing a lot i was trying but i was in bondage. Its like I was cleansed of other sins but my addictions stayed.. generational.. i had the jezebel spirit..Then i got delivered and Baptised! I know thats what made it so much easier. I know i am done for good with drugs.. Jesus is the REASON! I had a hard life and still struggle... but Im telling yall do not play with these evil spirits i dont care who ur family is PRAY FOR THEM DO NOT COME INTO AGREEMENT WITH IT 💯
If you attend a wedding, you're celebrating the couple who's getting married. In love, I would turn down the invite since ik those who are in that life and I am amicable with them. They know I don't stand for it. Regardless I would pray that both parties would find Christ. Some people think it's too late once they're married, have the operation (if they believe they're the opposite gender), have kids, and etc, but when we think they're too far to reach, God truly shows that He indeed does the impossible. Let that be an encouragement for those who have friends, siblings, children, and/or parents in that situation.
Your relationship with Gid is first and there is no compromise!
A close co-worker of mine had a same sex wedding , invited other mutual co-workers but didn't invite me. I was a little taken back at first because she had confided in me during some of her toughest times.
Although I was a little torn and feeling left out, I'm glad she didn't. She recognized my stance on God and me being there would probably make her uncomfortable.She must have noticed the difference between me and my other "Christian co-workers and therefore decided not to include me. I respect her for that and I'm glad that she doesn't view me the same...
NO! I would absolutely politely REFUSE to attend
For me I have to follow the word of God no matter how bad it hurts 🙏🏾
I attended my sisters same sex wedding years ago before rededicating my life to Christ. I didn’t agree with it, but still attended. Years later, the Lord used me to pray her out of that marriage. And when she gave her life to Christ the Lord told me to warn her never to go back to that lifestyle.
This actually happened to me with a close family member and my answer to her was no. I hugged her and I told her I love you too much to accept a sin that I know is sending you to hell. So no I wouldn’t be going to the “wedding” because that would show you and everyone else including God that I’m ok with it when I’m not.
You can do what you want but I don’t have to celebrate it. I will not celebrate same sex marriage.
I’m going through this same thing… my wife said, if her daughter got married to her girlfriend… she would go…. I said I’m sorry but i can’t and won’t… I’m standing with God and his word….
So this isn’t about a wedding per se, but my sister-in-laws daughter who is about 16 just recently started dating another young girl. Their last visit in town, they wanted me to meet up with the family. Mind you guys I’m just stepping into my journey with Christ. I’m a brand new believer in the last year. But there was something pulling me to not attend the family gathering. I told my husband I’m not comfortable meeting my nieces new “girlfriend”. My sister-in-law never knew why I wasn’t meeting up, just assumed I was busy. I’ve know my niece since she was about 10 and I just found it so bizarre that she’s now “dating” a girl. And now that I’m listening to other people say they won’t attend a same sex wedding because it will project some sort of approval, that hit the nail on the head for me. Idk… just my thoughts
You did the right thing. It would be like attending the unaliving of a tiny one, if you know what I mean.