WWJD?...about prop 8 (California)

WWJD?...about prop 8
WWJD? (What Would Jesus Do)



Remember the bracelets and t-shirts that came on the scene in the late 90s and made Jesus cool? I wonder how much money all those companies made off of "WWJD."

After the WWJD craze has past, it seems to have indirectly brought itself back. This time in a slightly more important role.

Prop 8 has divided the state of California. Family members, friends and even clergy. Churches have supported both sides of the issue. While most churches were very much in favor of prop 8, there were a significant number of churches who were quit vocal in the, "No on 8" campaign.

I've heard church members say, "Prop 8 goes against God's design for a man and woman."

I've also heard other church members say, "God loves everyone. God would never want people to be treated unequally."

So what would Jesus do about prop 8? How would He react?

First and foremost, I think He would be sad about how our churches have become divided.

Whether you are for or against 8, it's pretty clear to see that churches in California (and America), are divided. Obviously God does not sway on the issue of same sex marriage. One side of the churches has to be right in God's eyes and the other wrong.

I believe Christ would be sad that His church has lost sight that an issue like gay marriage which God so clearly speaks out against in His Word (Genesis 2:24-25, Leviticus 18:22).

However, I'm not so sure that Jesus would be hosting rallies and accusing opponents of prop 8. While I'm sure Christ would say homosexuality is wrong and is a sin, I think Jesus would be more concerned about the state of the church and the role of God's people today.

If you read about the life of Christ, you will notice that the people who he denounces are hypocritical people who accuse people of one thing, yet aren't very pure themselves.

A modern example of this would be if a person who is in favor of prop 8 tells a homosexual that he or she is wrong and perverse. However, the accuser might have problems with lust or regularly commits adultery in the heart.

Jesus makes it clear that true members of His church are to be separate of this world. Meaning they live in this world, but don't part take in the world's goals for prosperity. Jesus had the power to overthrow the Roman empire and send fire and brimstone from heaven upon every "sinner" that the scribes and Pharisees condemned...but He didn't.

He didn't even accuse them. He had compassion on them and wanted them to be a part of His Kingdom.

Jesus knew that this Earth is not His plan for eternity. It will be judged and burned when the time is right. He didn't waste His time getting into silly arguments and pointless debates. His ultimate mission was to do the will of the Father and think of the God's Kingdom...not judging the world (yet).