Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolators, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, or drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kin dome of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10.
Those described above will not inherit the kingdom of God. They will not live for eternity in the redeemed creation, among the redeemed and glorified community. And this is precisely why we must love them. This is precisely why we must resist looking down our noses at those who "practice such things." Whatever their characterization, they all fit under the categorical umbrella of the "whosoevers" of John 3:16.
This passage should humble everyone who reads it - especially those who have been set free. The reason comes in the next verse: And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus CHrist and by the Spirit of our God.
I am so thankful that someone saw through my immorality and idolatry. Lord, give us all the grace to love people today.
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