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Kathy L McFarland

Heterosexual Deviancy

by Kathy McFarland - Friday, 8 November 2013, 10:55 AM
 

Heterosexual deviancy is the same type of sin that homosexual deviants act upon. Some argue that deviant behavior is contrary to the accepted standards of a community or culture, and as long as it is accepted, it is not deviant.  Thus, the sinful, nasty, sexual lusts, pornography and practices in our modern day are justified as acceptable between "consenting adults" or  "married couples" because culture accepts these things.  It is often argued that there is nothing off the table between two consenting adults, and all sexual lusts and expressions are acceptable. However, all sexual deviancies are sins; specific discussion of all the widely practiced evil and sinful sexual expressions are not necessary to define this sin.  Those souls seeking the Truth of God are given full awareness where that line between acceptable sexual behavior and deviancy lies as the Holy Spirit guides believers toward righteous decisions of sexual behavior.(Seventh Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:14)

Kathy L McFarland

Homosexual Deviancy

by Kathy McFarland - Saturday, 9 November 2013, 6:49 AM
 

It is the moral responsibility of adults to know their sexual orientation.  God made both the heterosexual and homosexual, and it is critical for those so made to not feel shame for who they are made to be by Him. Others become homosexual because of difficult life abuses who find safety in relationship with same sex partners.  Many homosexuals participate in the social fad for attention and perverse doings of sexual release against the goodness of man created in God's Image and enjoy the ever-increasing deviant and lustful sexual exploits; for these, their deviancies are sinful. Homosexual deviancy is the same type of sin that heterosexual deviants act upon. Once again, it is a matter of the presence of lust and deviant, nasty action that creates the deeper spiritual problems within the perverse that separate them from their Creator.   (Seventh Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:14)

Kathy L McFarland

Prostitution

by Kathy McFarland - Friday, 8 November 2013, 7:19 AM
 

The practice of prostitution for the pleasure of sex or pleasure of money is a sin and should bring shame to the sinful participants. However, the practice of prostitution undertaken by a mother to raise out of destitution and provide children food and shelter in difficult times, for instance, is not as serious a sin. It is a matter of intentions with the presence of lust a critical measure of the degree of sin. It cannot be denied that society suffers for its presence. But, prostitution provides a valuable, therapeutic role for those in society unable to express themselves sexually because of disability, rejection, or challenged by a myriad of difficulties; though it remains a sin, Christ's judgment will surely consider these needs and weigh it all in fair balance. One fact seems certain; the prostitute and the customer share equally in the sin of prostitution. (Seventh Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:14)

Kathy L McFarland

Pornography

by Kathy McFarland - Thursday, 7 November 2013, 2:00 PM
 

A serious problem of modern day technology, participation in or viewing of pornography is a serious offense. It destroys marriages, personalities, hearts, minds, and souls and moves people further away from an intimate relationship with the Lord. (Seventh Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:14)

Kathy L McFarland

Fornication

by Kathy McFarland - Thursday, 7 November 2013, 1:55 PM
 

Carnal union (sexual relationship) between an unmarried man and an unmarried woman. (Seventh Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:14)

Kathy L McFarland

Masturbation

by Kathy McFarland - Friday, 8 November 2013, 6:58 AM
 

If masturbation is used to fulfill fantasy or lust, it is immoral and a sin.  It can further lead to a more serious condition such as placing pornographic images of lust in one's heart and mind, leading to a loss of intimate relationship with God.  If masturbation is used to calm sexual urges, or therapeutic purposes for relief of anxiety or pain, it is not a sin;  However, one should try prayer for the relief of these symptoms first. It is a grave sin to replace dependence upon God with masturbation. (Seventh Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:14)

Kathy L McFarland

Child Sexual Abuse

by Kathy McFarland - Friday, 8 November 2013, 1:17 PM
 

Sexual abuse is the inappropriate sexual intercourse against a person unable to prevent it. Child sexual abuse, often connected to incest, is any sexual abuse perpetrated by adults on children or adolescents entrusted to their care. The offense is compounded by the scandalous harm done to the moral, physical, and spiritual being of the young, who will remain scarred by it all of their lives. Sexual abuse is directed by Satan against the children he suspects might one day be strong Christians that accomplish the Lord's work. This sinful, immoral, vulgar attack of sexual child abuse attempts to destroy youthful innocence through the damage of the deepest parts of their hearts, minds, and souls. (Seventh Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:14)

Kathy L McFarland

Lust

by Kathy McFarland - Friday, 8 November 2013, 7:47 AM
 

Lust is the disordered desire for perverse sexual activities or inordinate stress upon the enjoyment of sexual pleasure. It is an important tool of Satan that is used to tempt, confuse, and remove humans from seeking the presence of God. If sex is not for procreation, unification of partners, or therapeutic purposes to calm human despair without the nature of lustful expression, then it is a sin. (Seventh Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:14)

Kathy L McFarland

Production of Arms

by Kathy McFarland - Thursday, 7 November 2013, 12:20 PM
 

The producers and sellers of munitions and weapons have a moral responsibility for the use of arms delivered by them. Since the users of weapons are out of their control, participation in arms manufacturing or selling should be avoided. (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

Kathy L McFarland

Accumilation of Arms

by Kathy McFarland - Thursday, 7 November 2013, 12:16 PM
 

The accumulation of arms does not eliminate the cause of war, and tends to aggravate toward conflict. Christian leadership should not be gathering weapons to prepare for trouble; rather, they should be following the teachings of Christ and leading His people through difficult times with God, rather than weapons, as their focus.(Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)