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Matthew 19:12 For some are eunuchs because they were born that way

Some Christians confidently assert that God did not create homosexual people "that way." This is important because they realize if God did create gays "that way," rejecting them would be tantamount to rejecting God’s work in creation. In pressing their “creation order” argument, some Christians are fond of saying, "God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve!" To bolster their position, they often cite Jesus’ words in Matthew 19:4-5, where he responds to a question about whether divorce is permissible:

“Jesus answered, ‘Have you not read that the One who made them at the beginning made them male and female, and said, “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife and the two shall become one flesh”? Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.’ ”

From these words, some Christians draw the conclusion that heterosexuality is the creation norm and, thus, heterosexual marriage is the only legitimate way for people to form romantic relationships. Ironically, Jesus’ own words in this very same passage refute these conclusions.

As the dialogue continues, Jesus’ disciples are disturbed by his strict teaching on divorce. The disciples say that if divorce is not a ready option, perhaps it would be best for a man not to marry a woman. Jesus responds:

“Not everyone can accept this teaching, but only those to whom it is given. For there are eunuchs who have been so from birth, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.” (Matthew 19:11-12)

Here Jesus identifies three classes of men who should not marry women. Taking his categories in reverse order, first, there are those who have made themselves “eunuchs” for the kingdom of heaven, i.e., those who foreswear marriage to better serve God. Second, he mentions those who have been “made eunuchs by others,” an apparent reference to castrated males. But Jesus mentions a third category — eunuchs who were born that way. Some might argue that Jesus was referring to males born without testicles, but this would be extremely rare. Moreover, this interpretation ignores how the term “born eunuchs” was used in other literature of the time.

In the ancient world, including ancient Jewish culture (as reflected in the Talmud), “natural” or “born” eunuchs were not associated with missing testicles. Rather, they were associated with stereotypically effeminate characteristics and behavior (just like modern gay men), and were thought by Rabbi Eliezer to be subject to “cure” (just like modern gays). Moreover, as we have also seen, eunuchs were commonly associated with homosexual desire. (For a complete discussion of the term "born eunuch" and the connection with homosexuality, see The Early Church Welcomed a Gay Man.) As a reasonably informed person of his time, Jesus would have been aware of this common view of eunuchs. Yet he very matter-of-factly asserts that some people are simply born that way. The implication of his statement is profound — God created gay people the way they are! Jesus says so.

Unlike Rabbi Eliezer, Jesus feels no need to “cure” these born eunuchs. He speaks no words of condemnation. Rather he lists people born gay alongside another honored class (eunuchs for the kingdom), and accepts them as a natural part of God’s creation order.

Thus, when Matthew 19 is read as a whole, we see Jesus teaches that most people are created for heterosexual marriage. (We too accept this as God’s predominant creation paradigm.) But, unlike some modern Christians, Jesus does not see this as the only honorable way to live. He acknowledges that some human beings have been created by God to follow a less common, but equally legitimate path. There are some who have been eunuchs from birth — made that way by God.

OSIRIS DAY
American is steeped deep in pagan culture and lore,
our country is an Amazing country.
When you open your eyes, you will see those things
which have been hidden in plain sight.
Magick is real, and people who claim to use it and offer it's powers to you at a price, are all liers.
True Magick as anyone who is a true MAGI will tell you, it is in the mind...

"In Egyptian mythology, Osiris was killed on the 17th day of Athyr, the third month of the ancient calendar.

3/17 is also the date of a Masonically-created holiday, St. Patrick’s Day. The story has it that the holiday was established by high level Freemason, George Washington, allegedly to reward Irish soldiers in the Continental Army. But “St. Paddy’s” has traditionally been a very minor Saint’s day in Ireland. Considering that the day has become America’s defacto Bacchanal (which takes us back to Osiris) it’s worth noting some of the parallels of this day with Solar mythology.

LOVE


Love is the most threatening thing in the world to those who desire control, but what is more threatening to all negative entities, and people is self love.
The Universe is not a cosmic comforter that will send you a lolly pop just because you don't love yourself!


What happens to you when you don't love yourself?
Does the Universe send you a lollipop,
And say good for you now your going to get more surprises?

No, those who control and abuse you see this weakness, and manipulate it
because they were taught from people in their own lives with lower vibrational frequency!

As a planet we have not loved ourselves, we have been stuck in this fear.
"Hell on Earth"

If you learn to love yourself, will you allow those negative relationships and people continue to manifest situations into your life?
NO!

If someone has denied you the respect and dignity from your higher power, then
you kick those people to the curb, but you forgive them and love them or the lesson
is not fully learned.
How do I love a man or woman who has hurt me? Abused me?
You forgive yourself first for allowing your soul to be abused.

What the universe actually does, if you have a weakness you will continue to attract more of the negative.
Sounds like THE SECRET?
When you learn to accept yourself, you will decide your state of mind is uplifting and positive that you wont allow negative energies situations or people to harm you.
The majority of my wonderful callers, not all but a large majority are suffering due to
allowing the negative energies in there lives to manipulate and abuse them,
learn the truth that has been hidden from us.

Love yourself, before you can love someone else.

1. Stop all Criticism- Criticism never changes a thing. Refuse to criticize yourself. Accept yourself exactly as you are. Everybody changes. When you criticize yourself, your changes are negative. When you approve of yourself your changes are positive.

2. Don’t Scare Yourself-Stop terrorizing yourself with your thoughts. Find a mental image that gives you pleasure and immediately switch your thoughts to pleasant one’s.

3.Be Gentle, Kind and Patient- treat yourself with patience, gentleness and kindness. Treat yourself as you would someone whom you loved.

4. Be Kind to Your Mind-Self-hatred is only hating your own thoughts. Gently change your thoughts to more loving ones.

5. Praise Yourself-Criticism breaks down the inner spirit. Praise builds it. Tell yourself how well you are doing with everything.

6. Support Yourself-Reach out to friends and allow them to help you. It is being strong to ask for help when you need it most.

7.Be Loving to Your Negatives-Acknowledge that you created them to fulfill a need. Now you are finding new positive ways to fulfill those needs. Release the old patterns.

8. Take Care of Your Body-Learn about nutrition.  What does your body need to have the optimum energy and vitality? Learn about exercise. Cherish the temple you live in.

9. Mirror Work-Look into your eyes often. Express the growing sense of love you feel for yourself. Forgive yourself for all as you look into the mirror. Once a day say “I love you” at yourself in the mirror.

10. Do It Now-Don’t wait till you get well, lose weight or get a new job. Begin now, do the best you can.