Christians are called to speak the truth in love, uphold righteousness, and reflect Christ in their treatment of all people, including those in the LGBTQ community. While Scripture clearly defines sexual relationships outside of one man and one woman in marriage as sin, it also commands believers to be compassionate, humble, and truthful.
Ephesians 4:15 says:
“But, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ.”
Romans 1:26–27 identifies same-sex relations as sinful, yet Romans 2:1 warns against self-righteous judgment:
“Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself.”
Christians must not compromise biblical teaching, but neither should they respond with hatred, mockery, or cruelty. Instead, they must reflect the heart of Jesus, who came to call sinners to repentance (Luke 5:32) and who showed mercy to the woman caught in adultery while commanding, “Go and sin no more” (John 8:11).
1 Corinthians 6:9–11 offers both a warning and hope:
“Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived… neither homosexuals… will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed… sanctified… justified in the name of the Lord Jesus.”
This passage confirms that transformation is possible through the gospel. No one is beyond the reach of God’s grace, and the church must be a place where truth is proclaimed and redemption is offered.
Christians should:
- Treat LGBTQ individuals with kindness and dignity
- Share the gospel clearly and without compromise
- Encourage repentance and offer support in discipleship
- Avoid enabling sin or affirming what God has called unrighteous
True love does not affirm people in their sin but points them to the only One who can save and transform. Believers must reject both hatred and compromise, standing firm on the Word of God while extending the same grace they have received.
