What if this person has been battling this for 6 years and has never acted on it. Does this imply he is still a Christian.
I would like to say I believe it is harsh and unhelpful to label a person battling with this kind of spiritual attack 'a homosexual', especially if he is not in agreement with the spirits which are tormenting him.Most people (men and women) who find themselves in this AS A BATTLE, have never consciously agreed with homosexual behaviour, but due to past experience, or circumstance, or a complex mixture of the two covering a period of time in their past, they find themselves open (opened) to it, usually way beyond their control; that is, they have been sacrificed on the altar of someone else's idolatry. These people need proper deliverance through prayer. This will (if they are properly delivered from the spirits involved) lead to healing of their mind, (although it is good to pray for this as well, specifically), usually rendering the temptations at least unappealing, if not totally repugnant to them. Their inner life can indeed be healed.It is majorly important the person LOOKS TO CHRIST in this, even if He seems to be out of sightline. He is the Deliverer, and He will lead the person out, supported by loving friendship and prayer. Having said all this, I do believe some previously practising homosexuals who turn to Christ for the first time, recognising their sin in this area also, experience a dramatic and tremendous onetime deliverance according to God's great power and mercy.
Thank you I believe this has helped clarify the matter. The last thing I want to do is condemn someone who genuinely needs support !
joeSOC wrote: What if this person has been battling this for 6 years and has never acted on it. Does this imply he is still a Christian.
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We are all in a battle until we see Him face to face.Jesus does not condemn those who know they need a doctor.If you do not think you need a doctor then you are condemning yourself.Get away from people that condemn you. That is not helpful and no one needs that. The Lord does not require us to hang around condemning and judgmental people. Your friend is fortunate to have you as a friend that wants to see him set free to enjoy the Lord and other relationships. Because of Jesus, we are not destined to live with strongholds in our lives.
