If I become a Christian, will I be a hypocrite for still loving my gay friends?

by Stefani
(West Virginia)

Rick Brentlinger Answers -

Thanks for asking such a timely question. I'm glad to know you are interested in becoming a Christian. Getting saved is the most important decision you will ever make.

God stepped out of eternity into time two thousand years ago to pay for your sins and my sins. Because Jesus died and paid for all our sins, we can be saved by simply repenting of our sins and trusting Jesus as our Savior.

Now to answer your question about being a hypocrite. No, God will not consider you a hypocrite for having gay and lesbian friends. God loves and saves gays and lesbians too.

And I disagree with your friend who believes Christianity is a religion of hypocrites. Christians are human so none of us are perfect. We all make mistakes. Sometimes we don't live up to our potential in Christ. But genuine Christians try every day to live the way Jesus wants us to live.

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Stefani's original question:

I'm just looking into becoming a Christian and I have a friend who calls the religion a religion of hypocrites. I can't help but wonder:

If I become a Christian and I'm still friends with my gay friends and accept them as who they are, does that make me a hypocrite?

I think homosexuality is natures way of keeping the population down, so I cannot be against it but this has been driving me nuts! Please help.