Many individuals seek guidance and clarity on the topic of homosexuality through biblical scripture. The Bible has long been regarded as a foundational text for understanding moral values and ethical behaviors. These selected verses illustrate traditional perspectives on human sexuality, providing insights that have shaped religious attitudes through the ages.
As you explore these passages, it’s essential to recognize their historical and cultural contexts. This collection aims to present a coherent view of how these scriptures discuss the topic of homosexuality, inviting reflection and conversation among readers seeking to understand these complex themes within a faith-based framework.
You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination.
If a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They are to be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads.
Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. In the same way, the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another.
Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men.
We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality.
They called to Lot, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us so that we can have sex with them.”
In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding towns gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire.
Haven’t you read that at the beginning the Creator made them male and female, and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’?
For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.
Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.
Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another.
Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.
It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality.
I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path.
But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself.
Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.
Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like.
But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.’ For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.
They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.
No Israelite man or woman is to become a shrine prostitute.
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.
Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires.
You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.
Famous and Strong Quotes about and against homosexuality
Love takes off the masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.
The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.
For most of history, Anonymous was a woman.
Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
Homosexuality is like the weather: It’s a natural part of life.
Seeking Guidance and Love in Our Hearts
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your wisdom and love. In a world filled with confusion and division, help us to stand firm in our faith while extending grace and compassion to all people. Guide us in understanding Your teachings, and let us be vessels of Your love, radiating kindness.
Lord, help us to approach every individual with respect and understanding, recognizing that we are all made in Your image. May our words and actions reflect Your love and truth, and may we always seek unity in Your body, the Church.
Strengthen our resolve to uphold Your commandments and lead us in ways that honor and glorify You. Let us be advocates for love and understanding, always remembering that our calling is to show Christ-like fullness in every encounter.
In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.