Struggling with Same-Sex Attraction?

Many Christians struggle with same-sex attraction and want freedom. Here are tips to help:

  1. Temptation isn’t sin. Jesus was tempted like us, yet sinless (Hebrews 4:15). Temptation is common, with a way to escape (1 Corinthians 10:13). Thoughts of attraction don’t mean you’re giving in. You can’t stop thoughts, but you can choose not to dwell on them. God judges your will (Jeremiah 17:10).
  2. Feelings are not your identity. Temptation doesn’t define you. Feeling tempted to steal doesn’t make you a thief if you don’t act on it. Your identity comes from being created in God’s image (Genesis 1:27, 9:6).
  3. Don’t lose hope for overcoming. Feelings can change over time by replacing old thoughts with new ones. Focus on your relationship with God, not creating opposite-sex attraction. If you want marriage, build emotional bonds with the opposite gender naturally. Control your thoughts; feelings can follow.

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