Scripture consistently identifies same-sex sexual relations as sin, while affirming that all temptations can be resisted through God's grace.
Scripture on Lesbian
Leviticus 18:22
Old Testament
"Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable."
Romans 1:26-27
New Testament
"Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error."
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
New Testament
"Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And that is what some of you were. 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."
1 Timothy 1:9-10
New Testament
"We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine."
1 Corinthians 10:13
New Testament
"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."
The Bottom Line
God's design for sexuality is between a man and woman in marriage; acting against this design is sin, but no sin is beyond the reach of His mercy and the power of His Spirit.
Try Today
If you're experiencing same-sex attraction, speak honestly with a pastor, counselor, or trusted Christian who believes Scripture and can walk with you toward obedience and wholeness.
Prayer
Jesus taught us in Matthew 6:9-13 to come to our Father with honesty about our struggles and ask for strength to follow Him.
Father, I come to You with what I truly feel and what I know Your Word says. I believe You are good, that Your design for sexuality is good, and that You don't ask me to obey what You won't give me strength to do. I'm asking for clarity, for courage, and for the power of Your Spirit to align my desires with Your truth. Help me find a community of believers who will help me follow You faithfully. I trust You, even when obedience feels impossibly hard. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read Romans 6 for how the Gospel empowers freedom from sin; explore 1 Peter 1:13-16 on living holy lives; study 2 Corinthians 5:17 on becoming new in Christ.
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