Guests:Lynn Fiechter, Trent Meiss, Ted Witzig, Jr.Show notes:Importance of and definition of terms.We are seeking to keep from yielding to societal pressures.Consider our purpose and vision.Need to embrace biblical truth and show compassion to others (both are needed and biblical).Is our church position changing? Recap of unchangeable truth.Sin is wrong, regardless of what it is (Jesus died on the cross for our sin).What has changed? Societal views of sin; sin is more front and center in the world.We elders are required to speak into this topic more than in the past due to its increased prevalence in our culture.Also, families need more support than in the past.We also need to help those who are struggling with these issues (we want to walk with struggling individuals who are trying to live out their faith).We can show Christ's love to those who are struggling and interact with them.Risks in stepping into this topic: compromise truth and/or don't love.Elder body is settled on the truth; it's more difficult to apply the truth.How to talk to and help those that are struggling with these attractions? Need Jesus! Call unbelievers to repent; invite believers to fellowship.Affirm the truth of I Cor. 6:10-11.How to respond to someone that may attend our church while embracing this lifestyle? The gospel is always first; everyone should feel loved in our church and hear the truth.We need to love the unlovable so they can experience the love of Christ through receiving the gospel.No room for un-Christlike behavior!Need to teach and model God's design to our kids.Provide an open dialogue for our kids to get their questions answered.We want all to know the love of Christ; Christ is the only answer!

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