The above title is probably just as effective as our montra of "love the sinner, hate the sin". I never did like it. I think it's very judgmental even though it's pretending not to be.
It's funny. Some of you upon hearing that phrase know which sin I am referring to. We aren't talking about selfishness or materialism or pride or hypocrisy. Those are sins we ourselves are full of and they are easier to hide. We are talking about the sin of homosexuality and how loving we as christians are towards them. So loving that we've come up with a phrase that elevates their sin above all others.
I know well intentioned christians who only want to love but aren't sure how to do it. I find myself being too judgmental of christians who use the phrase "love the sinner hate the sin". As I get to know them, I realize that their heart doesn't reflect the judgmentalism of how the phrase sounds. We are just as broken as the rest of the world, trying to love you and each other the best way we know how and alot of times it comes out messed up.
I would prefer to shorten the phrase to "love the sinner." My judging heart cannot keep the "hate the sin" part without feeling judgement toward the sinner. God help me to love the way you love. Amen.
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