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Gay Marriages Violate Marriage Institution, Undermine
Children
10 Mar 2007- The South
African constitution recently became the first in the world to prohibit
discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
The country also became the first
African state to legalise same-sex marriages although opposition remains
vehement.
"Zvekuti chechi inozvipira
kuchatisa mwanakomana nemwanakomana, uku kwava kupenga. Zvavakubva
kuvarungu uko . . . Uhu hahusi humhuka nekuti mhuka dzinoziva vakadzi
vadzo.
"We can't have that in this
country. If there are some of our neighbours who want that, it's up to
them. Let it never, never be our culture", said President Mugabe at the
60th wedding anniversary of Vice President Msika and Amai Msika
recently.
To our President, the issue of
homosexuality really touches raw nerves and it crosses ethical lines
despite the fact that our southern neighbour has accepted it.
"Let your light so shine before
men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father in
heaven," reads Matthew 5 verse 16.
Surely, when the Word says God is
the one who sets and removes kingdoms, it is true. In a world where
morality is not only trampled upon but has become an individual
preference and truth considered relative, a leader can stand up for the
truth which is clear in the Bible while mentors of the Word pastors join
man and man in "holy matrimony".
At least our country is guaranteed
of the blessings from the throne above as the President has set a
standard for tomorrow's youth that of cherishing right principles and
acting upon them.
His words and stance have fed the
Zimbabwean community with life-giving power, that of courage and a
strong backbone to stand for principle.
The generation to come should
comprise young men who will resist the tide of worldliness and lift a
voice amid and above a thousand of them parading ideas and products,
warning against taking the first steps in immorality and vice.
As the clouds of vice are gathering
upon this generation, it will be wise for the youths to dare to be
Daniels and Josephs of today, who refused to bow to an earthly mandate
that detracted from the honour of God.
Many do not discern and appreciate
how great is the influence of each one good or evil. Influence is a
responsibility from which we cannot free ourselves. Our word, our acts,
our dress, our deportment, even the expression of the countenance has an
influence. Upon the impression made, there hangs results for good or
evil which no man can measure.
For instance, if one throws a
pebble into the lake, a wave is formed, and another and another, and as
they increase, the circle widens, until it reaches the very shore.
So is influence. If by our example
we aid others in the development of good principles, we give them power
to do good. In turn, they exert the same influence upon others, and they
upon others also.
Furthermore, what Cde Mugabe
uttered, read in between the lines, goes far beyond resisting
homosexuality as against African culture. It goes on to touch on the
most valuable and holy institution of marriage.
The family institution is one of
the pinnacles of our society. For if upheld to its exact standard values
and character building engraved in the minds of children this world
would be a better place to live in. Therefore, the family must be made a
priority in this turbulent world for failure to do so will mean doom for
the next generation.
Gay marriages do not only violate
the marriage institution, they also undermine the valuable property of
God children.
Of late, with the rise of these
so-called marriages, these couples have been allowed to adopt children.
Surely, what kind of a generation does this lead to? What kind of a
child will be raised for the present society?
Are we not applying for half-baked
and warped individuals for the future? Are we not creating a confused
generation?
It boggles the mind to think of
what will happen to a child when he tries to mix the science of the
reproductive system and the reality at home.
Hence, the mishaps that awash the
world today corruption, murder, immorality in its diversity is a cry for
young men of ordinary ability, who give themselves wholly to God,
despise all falsity and wickedness, dare to be true and brave, holding
up the blood-stained banner of Jesus Christ.
Narrowing down once more to the
issue of homosexuality, where do the lawmakers or those involved in this
say who God is? "For I am the Lord I change not . . ." Malachi 4 verse
6. The law of God is steadfast, unalterable, for it is the expression of
the character of Jehovah.
The God who said: "You should not
lie with a man, as with a woman: it is an abomination." Is the same, who
also emphasised in the New Testament saying: ". . . Be not deceived,
neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate nor
homosexuals . . . shall inherit the kingdom of God." 1 Corinthians 6
verse 9-10.
I wonder whose messengers they are
those who facilitate such marriages. Thank God we have individuals who
are mentors to those who stand for God who can neither be deceived nor
move with the majority against principle.
Well, one may not really comprehend
the intensity of this issue; creation reveals more against this
practice.
God created Adam and performed the
greatest aesthetic on him to create Eve his helper and companion. The
pioneers of this practice have not only violated the marriage
institution but the duties of both sexes to each other and the community
at large and the reproductive system.
I wonder whether it would not be
true to declare this sexual orientation ungodly, for it is in all ways
against the will of the Creator.
This is a challenge to Christians.
This is the time to gird up your loins for the coming of Christ is now
at hand. For if sane people can stand against so clear a commandment, do
we think history will not repeat itself, that of Sodom and Gomorrah and
the time of Noah?
As one inspired writer once wrote:
"The greatest want of the world is the want for men men who will not be
bought or sold, men who in their inmost souls are true and honest, men
who do not fear to call sin by its right name, men whose conscience is
as true to duty as the needle to the pole, men who will stand for the
right though the heavens fall."
Hence, man is called upon to make
up his mind that he will not by word or influence cast the least
dishonour upon God.
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