I don't know what to name this post.

There is a lot of uproar on social media and in the news today because a man of God defended his beliefs.  I understand where he is coming from because I was brought up in a Christian home, but I have to say that they never really covered the homosexual topic in Sunday school so I am not educated enough in what the bible actually means when it comes to this subject.

I am not a homosexual so I am not capable of weighing in from the perspective of loving a member of the same sex as I love my husband.  I am a firm believer that if I do not have anything worthwhile to add to a discussion I do not pipe in.  However, I keep having these verses pop into my head so I am going to weigh in.

Proverbs 6:16-19
There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

To me, this is pretty clear.  These are the things he HATES!!!!  He finds the last one DETESTABLE!!!
Let's break them down...

Haughty eyes:  The word haughty means arrogant, disdainful and setting oneself above others, so if you were to look at someone, not even meaning to, with a look of disdain....I'm pretty sure I see this every day in the pick up line, I'm pretty sure I've even done this in the pick up line.

A lying tongue: This one is pretty clear.  A lie is a lie is a lie.

Hands that shed innocent blood: Okay, hopefully none of my friends have to deal with this one but it is on the list so there you go.

A heart that devises wicked schemes.  Wicked is a pretty strong word but have you ever fallen prey to revenge?

Feet that are quick to rush into evil.  Evil is pretty strong too but could be interpreted to be something as simple as a hateful act toward someone who has wronged you.  You may feel you are perfectly in the right but if you don't just let it go this is a thing that God hates.

A false witness who pours out lies.  Pretty self explanatory.

A person who stirs up conflict in the community.  This last one...it's the one that is detestable to God.  Detestable.  adjective. 1. inspiring or deserving abhorrence or scorn.  Synonyms: disgusting, hateful, awful.  It too is pretty self explanatory.

God calls us to love, not to judge.   This is my weigh-in.