I came across this video on the YouTube Website when I was searching for a clip of 'The Tyra Banks show' when she talks about becoming westernised for the modelling world.
Instead of being able to get that clip, I came across this one. The title read, 'Tyra stands up for her gay friends'. I saw it and thought, oh ok, thats interesting let me have a look, sounds deep.
Whilst watching it, I questioned myself on the topic and then asked God about it.
I thought it was very brave for the the Phelps family to go on national TV to tackle such a controversial issue from the view of a Christian. I think that their intent is right, they want people to know about God as God has asked. I think where they may have gone sideways on the matter is on their approach, they did not appear very loving, which is opposite to what God wants us to be.
Mark 12:31 says 'And the second [is] like, [namely] this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.'
My take on the disscussion and how it played out is that a lot of what is said from the Phelps is biblically correct, their approach however is not a good one. Sometimes they came across as a bit aggressive and i don't think that this is a sound representation of God.
Following Jesus is not about being better than others or being perfect, it's about giving your ways over to God and letting Him be your guide and ruler of your life. We shouldn't judge or discriminate either.
However Tyra's reactions are expected and I wasn't surprised at them. The bible explains that non-Christians will disagree with the word of God and it will be foolishness to them.
1 Cor 2:14
'But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.'
Tyra has been known to be very giving and kind to her fans and audiences, she has a sort of 'spiritual' moral side to her. At some moments in her shows she may mention God and his blessings etc. But funnily enough on this occassion when she is part of a heated and controversial disscussion she doesn't seem to regard God at all.
1 Timothy chapter 3:5 'Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.'
However, she has a few points that are considerable, like when she asks the two daughters why they watch ANTM if they are against homosexuality, that question seems to stall them.
This takes me to the scripture below:
"But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect..." 1 Peter 3:15
According to Gods word, this is what He says about homosexuality:
'For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature.
Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.' Romans 1:26-27I know i'm bombarding this comment with scriptures but I want to show you what the bible says, it's not good enough for me to just say things. (which could be misinterpreted as my own perceptions)
Foundamentally, I do agree that homosexuality is wrong, but my approach to the whole issue would be to love those who are like that and pray for them. Pointing the finger is judgemental and worthless because it's like something I heard the other day when you point at someone there are four fingers pointing back at you.
What do you think?
