Wesley Hill: Spiritual Friendship - Biola University Chapel

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Professor Wesley Hill of Trinity College discusses the value and potential in friendship that often goes unrecognized in the modern Christian community. Hill relates his own experience and the experience of friends struggling with same-sex attraction, saying that perhaps an elevated understanding of friendship could change the conversation on homosexuality and celibacy.
Chapel from October 23, 2013

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@paulweidig5409 7 жыл бұрын

I am a gay man and a follower of Jesus Our Lord and Savior. I lived in an unbroken, monogamous, loving relationship with the man I called my husband for 45 years until his death six years ago. Nine months afterward, I found salvation in God's welcome and encouragement. I have since blessed Wesley's ministry, one which I myself hope to emulate. I must say, though, that since my salvation, I have never spent a single day feeling lonely or needy. My friends - all who offer spiritual friendship of the kind Wesley has spoken - uplift me daily. And it not only maintains my faith - it strengthens it.

@nargesalove228 2 жыл бұрын

Same. I live alone and don’t feel lonely. I am 35 and don’t see myself getting married due to my same sex attraction.

@Yasoo3ismyKing Жыл бұрын

Wow what a great message and perspective on friendship! God bless brother Hill and continue shining the light of the gospel to the gay community and beyond 🙏

@davidkennedy6251 9 жыл бұрын

A great message, truly a blessing to ALL who hear it. David from the UK x

@pixelpulpit7412 4 жыл бұрын

19:01 - what a great parallel. Thanks for illuminating this!!

@scottm1775 Жыл бұрын

I still question if heterosexual is Gods design, why was I born gay ? Why did he make me like this ? It doesn’t make sense.

@Twisterbeast 11 ай бұрын

Hi Scott, I struggle with the same question. I have come to understand that God did not make me like this. It is the sin that I was born with (Original Sin) that is the reponsible for my same sex attraction. Some peope struggle with many types of Lust (sexual or non-sexual) I feel sad to see that I feel lonely and the only way to do God's will is to be celibate. In 2nd Corinthians 12, Paul suffers because God has not freed him from thorn on his flesh and God say to him: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” God Bless.