GENDER CONFUSION WITHIN CULTURE
In a rural community lived a young man named, Eli. His family attended the small stone church at the heart of the community, where old hymns reverberated through ancient rafters, and the stained-glass windows told stories of faith and sacrifice.
Eli was different. Not in the way that children usually are—quirky, imaginative, or shy—but in a way that made him question everything. You see, Eli felt like an oddball out of place in their conservative community. Dark spirits whispered secrets to him, secrets he dared not share with anyone else.
One day, as he was on his phone, he observes images his eyes should not have shadowed. Eli saw an image of a boy who had transitioned into a little girl. It aroused passions tempting him to read the story. Eli’s heart felt heavy, like a stone sinking into the depths. But yet…it confirmed his buried hidden secrets.
“Why, Lord?” he whispered, tears dripping on to his phone. “Why do I feel this way? Why does my reflection in the mirror seem foreign?”
As Eli sat in his backyard, the wind rustled the leaves, and Eli imagined God leaning down to listen. But the answers didn’t come. Instead, he felt a tangle of emotions—fear, shame, longing—all woven together like a piece of fabric.
Eli sought solace in the Bible. He read about creation and how God formed Adam from dust and breathed life into him. He read about Eve, the first woman, fashioned from Adam’s rib. But what if, he wondered, there were other threads in God’s design? Threads that didn’t fit neatly into God’s creation.
His father, wise and kind, listened as Eli poured out his heart telling him of his struggle in not feeling like a boy. “Son,” the father said, “we are all special in the eyes of God. Some are vibrant and bold, others soft and gentle. But each has a purpose.”
Eli nodded, but the ache remained. He watched the girls twirl in their dresses during Sunday school, their laughter like birdsong. He envied their ease, their certainty. Eli wondered, why couldn’t he be like them?
One stormy night, Eli dreamt of a celestial story. Angels wove threads of light, creating galaxies and constellations. And there, in the corner, sat a spool of shimmering thread labeled “Eli.” It glowed with hues of both sunrise and the radiance of God.
One of the angels approached. “Eli,” he said, “God created you unique. It holds the tension between earth and sky, between questions and answers. You are fearfully and wonderfully made.”
“But I don’t fit,” Eli protested. “I’m frayed, tangled.”
The angel smiled. “Your purpose is not to fit neatly. It’s to reveal the beauty of God’s mystery. Your life was created to have empathy for those who feel out of place. You are called to whisper grace to the lost.”
Eli woke with tears on his pillow. He knew then that his struggle wasn’t a curse but a sacred calling. He didn’t need to choose between boy and girl; he needed to choose between God or himself - embrace the tension, the colors that defied easy categorization.
He woke and rushed to tell his father of the dream. His father smiled, then offered to have him share in church. Eli stood before the congregation that Sunday, trembling but resolute. “I am Eli,” he declared, “a creation of God’s mastery. I don’t have all the answers, but God has spoken. I was struggling with the depraved desire to become a girl.” Eli went on to tell his story and about the dream God used to get his attention.
The church held its breath. Some nodded, understanding. Others shifted uncomfortably. But Eli felt a peace settle over him—the peace that surpasses understanding.
In time, Eli’s life unfolded. He became an advocate, a missionary of sorts, for those who felt like misfits. He listened to their stories, shared his own, and offered a bridge of compassion to his Savior. And when the stained-glass windows caught the morning light, they revealed a new story: Eli, standing at the crossroad, where he accepted God’s grace in the reason God made him, the way he was.
Thousands of children like Eli dominate the news. While Eli found salvation in Christ, being rescued from depraved ideologies, most children do not have Godly parents, or leaders, to direct them back to God’s creational doctrines. Satan, indeed, is stealing the hearts and minds of our children.
This is for all those who hope to save the Elis’ in the world.
The Biblical view of sexuality in light of contemporary issues and sexual diversity is one of the most dangerous ideologies fronting the Church today. As an authentic Christian reader, you’ll appreciate the depth and relevance of this topic.
God’s Design for Sexuality: According to the Bible, sexuality is a God-given gift that should be cherished and celebrated within the context of marriage between one man and one woman. Genesis chapter 1 defines human beings (and animals) in physical and sexual terms as “male and female.” God intended sex to be a sacred act of intimacy and procreation within the bounds of marriage.
Sexual Immorality: The Bible teaches that sexual immorality is a sin. This includes any sexual activity outside of the marriage covenant. Adultery, fornication, and other forms of sexual misconduct are explicitly condemned. God’s design is for sexual expression to occur exclusively within the commitment of marriage - one woman, one man.
Challenges and Contemporary Issues: In today’s world, we encounter various sexual diversity issues, including:
Same-Sex Relationships: The Bible consistently upholds the heterosexual model of marriage. However, discussions around same-sex relationships continue to be irrelevant and complex.
Gender Identity: The Bible recognizes the existence of sexuality being defined by the Word of God - one man + one woman = God’s plan.
Transgenderism: While the Bible doesn’t directly address transgenderism, we can approach this topic with compassion and seek to understand it from a biblical perspective, which is transgenderism is immoral and not of God. Some theologians explore ancient expressions of transgenderism and attempt to integrate this misnomer into the Church. They are dead wrong.
Grace and Restoration: As indwelt Christians, we must approach sexual diversity with love, empathy, and grace. Our role is not to judge but to extend Christ’s love to all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, WHILE we point out their immorality. We recognize that everyone is on a journey, and our hope lies in God’s ultimate restoration through the indwelling Life of Jesus, which is His ideal in eternity. Until that happens, the logic of the Scriptures will remain impotent.
Theological Frameworks: Different secularist Christian frameworks exist for understanding sexual diversity - keeping in mind these three are not of God:
Self-Promoting: Emphasizes living consistently with one’s true self.
Self-Expressive: Views sexual diversity as a form of self-expression.
Self-Diversity: Celebrates the uniqueness of each individual.
Great Controversy: Consider that the lion’s share of churches is adopting Sexual Diversity, self-determining what is good and evil, and recognizing that all humans are affected by this ideation in one form or another. Most, by the way, cave in due to having loved ones who struggle with what Eli struggled with.
Conclusion: Instead of caving in to our youth’s twisted desires and confusion, we authentic believers need to lead them back to the Spirit of Truth. As we engage with sexual diversity, let us remember that our primary calling is to love God and love our neighbors. We need to seek to uphold biblical principles while extending grace and understanding to those with diverse experiences.
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