--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We also wish warmly to affirm those…" description: "\"“We also wish warmly to affirm those sisters and brothers, already in membership with orthodox churches, who - while experiencing same-sex desires and ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a33/richard-bewes-272522_brotherhood_we-also-wish-warmly-to-affirm-those-sist_2280700.jpg" --- # We also wish warmly to affirm those sisters and brothers… ![“We also wish warmly to affirm those sisters and brothers, already in membership with orthodox churches, who - while experiencing same-sex desires and feelings - nevertheless battle with the rest of us, in repentance and faith, for a lifestyle that affirms marriage [between a man and woman] and…” quote by Richard Bewes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a33/richard-bewes-272522_brotherhood_we-also-wish-warmly-to-affirm-those-sist_2280700.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a33/richard-bewes-272522_brotherhood_we-also-wish-warmly-to-affirm-those-sist_2280700.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a33/richard-bewes-272522_brotherhood_we-also-wish-warmly-to-affirm-those-sist_2280700.jpg) > ““We also wish warmly to affirm those sisters and brothers, already in membership with orthodox churches, who - while experiencing same-sex desires and feelings - nevertheless battle with the rest of us, in repentance and faith, for a lifestyle that affirms marriage \[between a man and woman\] and celibacy as the two given norms for sexual expression. There is room for every kind of background and past sinful experience among members of Christ's flock as we learn the way of repentance and renewed lives, for "such were some of you. 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 Corinthians 6:11). This is true inclusivity.”” Richard Bewes ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage affirms that despite same‑sex desires, individuals should pursue repentance and faith, upholding marriage between a man and woman and celibacy as normative sexual expressions within the church. **In simple terms:** Faith calls for repentance and traditional marriage norms. Key Takeaway Embrace repentance and uphold doctrinal standards. Themes faith sexuality church doctrine repentance marriage Mood serious reflective Type Brotherhood:0 Celibacy:1 Christian living:1 Church:1 Homosexuality:0 Lord jesus:0 Lord jesus christ:0 Man and woman:0 Marriage:1 Repentance:1 Sex:0 Sisters:0 Members Christ:0 Affirms Marriage:1 Celibacy Given:0 When to use this quote - church counseling - community support - faith education - personal reflection - spiritual mentorship Key Concepts theology ethics counseling Questions to Reflect On - How can churches support all members? - What role does repentance play in modern faith? A Different Perspective Excludes LGBTQ+ experiences. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Brotherhood](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/brotherhood/) [Celibacy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/celibacy/) [Christian living](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/christian-living/) [Church](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/church/) [Homosexuality](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/homosexuality/) [Lord jesus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/lord-jesus/) [Lord jesus christ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/lord-jesus-christ/) [Man and woman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/man-and-woman/) [Marriage](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/marriage/) [Repentance](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/repentance/) [Sex](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/sex/) [Sisters](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/sisters/) ## Related quotes > [Happy is that family where both the husband and wife are mutual members of Christ's body](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-gouge/happy-is-that-family-where-both-the-husband-and-wife-are-mutual/) [William Gouge](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/william-gouge/) > [It is a promise which eminently deserves our observation that all who are united to Christ and acknowledge Him to be Christ and Mediator…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-calvin/it-is-a-promise-which-eminently-deserves-our-observation-that-all-who/) [John Calvin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-calvin/) > [“The Lord seeks to establish status quo before His return. 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