I found myself having a chat about religion with a good friend tonight, who just happens to be LDS. She asked me what my stance on gay rights was, and I proceeded to tell her; I know the bible says that it is wrong, but I also know that in Gods eyes, all sin is equal. If I were to lie, in Gods eyes my sin is the same as someone who is in a homosexual relationship. Love the person, hate the sin. Christ teaches us to love EVERYONE. Not just those who we want to love, or think deserve our love... EVERYBODY. After telling my friend this, she seemed relieved and excited to know what I thought. We talked about how many times, people can get caught up in the little details of religion, and forget about what is really important and what the ultimate goal is; To be with Christ in heaven.
My conversation with my friend got me thinking about sin in my own life, and others in general. We let sin become such a big part of our lives, and end up focusing on everything we do wrong...instead of what we do right. Instead of asking for forgiveness from God, taking real steps to get past our sin and simply moving on, we dwell on it. I know for me, many times the hardest thing is forgiving myself. It is a difficult thing to remember that if Christ can forgive me, I should be able to forgive myself. 1 John 1:9 says: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Acts 3:19 says: Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.
God wants us, and loves us. If we are willing to not only ask for forgiveness, but forgive ourselves, how much easier would life be??
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