Some Thoughts From Proverbs 9

The Invitation of Wisdom

Proverbs 9:4A

⁴ “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!”
    To him who lacks sense she says,

Often the word "turn" in the Old testament equals "repent " in the New, cf Ezekiel 33:11. But if

"turn" in this verse does not mean repentance, it does plainly teach that a separation is necessary.

The idea of “gay" Christians is absurd. There are no Christian “hitmen.” There are no Christian congenital liars. There are no Christian sexual predators. There are no Christian professional thieves. There are may-have-beens and used-to-be's, but no practicing or even lusting after these past lives.

Can a homosexual man or woman be converted? Paul writes, such were some of you, not “such are.” The requirement of repentance is universal as is the requirement of faith.

The provisions of Wisdom are manifold and gracious. This description of provision is very similar to Isaiah 55:1ff. There is no price required. But they are there only for those who turn.

Acts 2:37-38

³⁷ Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” ³⁸ And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Mark 1:14-15

¹⁴ Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, ¹⁵ and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”

Of this you can be certain, you cannot repent and continue in your sin.