Me as well. However the OP has KIND OF picked an apples to oranges here. Leviticus is OT Hebrew law, and Matthew is NT.
I just read some of Matthew to my son tonight for bedtime story, and as we read about Jesus coming not to get rid of the law but fulfil it,I got the distinct impression that he was mainly talking about the commandments, not ALL of the Levites restrictions.
At least I hope I am right or I'm going to hell for trimming my sideburns among other things. Point being in my understanding the OT law was for the Jews and the NT and inclusion of gentiles changed some things.
Right. However he was dealing with the Jews...I mean by extending grace to Gentiles he kind of flipped the whole script. Like the ministering to the Ethiopian eunuch by Iirc Paul. A eunuch was expressly forbidden under OT law from entering the temple. And here Paul comes along and teaches the guy how to understand the words of Christ.
IMHO that's how I want to be seen if a gay person reads my posts. Not judging them but offering help with their own salvation if they are serious and want to understand. I will do my best
Me as well. However the OP has KIND OF picked an apples to oranges here. Leviticus is OT Hebrew law, and Matthew is NT.
I just read some of Matthew to my son tonight for bedtime story, and as we read about Jesus coming not to get rid of the law but fulfil it,I got the distinct impression that he was mainly talking about the commandments, not ALL of the Levites restrictions.
At least I hope I am right or I'm going to hell for trimming my sideburns among other things. Point being in my understanding the OT law was for the Jews and the NT and inclusion of gentiles changed some things.
Right. However he was dealing with the Jews...I mean by extending grace to Gentiles he kind of flipped the whole script. Like the ministering to the Ethiopian eunuch by Iirc Paul. A eunuch was expressly forbidden under OT law from entering the temple. And here Paul comes along and teaches the guy how to understand the words of Christ.
IMHO that's how I want to be seen if a gay person reads my posts. Not judging them but offering help with their own salvation if they are serious and want to understand. I will do my best
I think it was Philip. Acts:8:38