God's unchanging moral standards remain consistent throughout scripture, despite shifting cultural views. This divine consistency provides a crucial framework for addressing modern ethical questions.

The United Methodist Church's recent removal of its ban on same-sex marriage in May 2024 exemplifies how many religious institutions are reconsidering traditional positions. This follows similar discussions in other denominations, including the Roman Catholic Church's recent decisions regarding same-sex blessings.

While equality is a fundamental biblical principle, as evidenced in Genesis 1:27 where both men and women are created in God's image, the Bible provides clear moral boundaries. These boundaries serve as divine restraints on human behavior, designed to promote wellbeing and prevent harm.

Scripture consistently affirms that human judgment alone is insufficient for moral guidance:

• "O LORD, I know the way of man is not in himself" (Jeremiah 10:23)
• "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death" (Proverbs 14:12)

God's character and moral standards remain unchanging (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17). His laws reflect this consistency, providing clear guidance on sexual behavior and other moral issues. While cultural attitudes may shift, biblical principles maintain that:

• Marriage is defined as a union between one man and one woman
• Sexual relations are reserved for marriage
• Specific sexual behaviors are explicitly prohibited

When societies or religious institutions reject biblical authority, the result is often moral confusion. However, individuals can still choose to align their lives with God's unchanging standards, which consistently lead to positive outcomes.

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