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Can a person change their path?
Answer:
As I reflect on the question of whether a person can change their path, I'm reminded of the wisdom literature that speaks of the two paths: the wise path and the foolish path. The wise path, of course, is the path of purity, and one keeps on this path by changed their sexual orientation is not the focus here, but rather the idea that our neural pathways can be changed through new life patterns. As a Christian, I believe that God has unlimited patience with his people and that He never tires of inviting us back to Himself. His love and acceptance are beyond what we will ever understand. This fills me with hope that no matter where we are on our path, we can always change course and follow the way of God. In fact, the Bible teaches that trouble should always be treated as a call to consider one's ways, and that following the way of God may lead to afflictions, but it is a sign of being on the right path. As a pastor, I've seen many people who have been on a path of self-will, but have been called back to the way of God. It's not inevitable, but it's possible through perseverance, prayer, and a willingness to yield to God's Spirit. As Dr. Jeffrey Satinover of Harvard Medical School said, "God sends His Spirit and, in a way which shall forever redound to the praise of His mercy and grace, sweetly constrains the person to yield." This change is not accomplished through external compulsion, but through a new principle of life that has been created within the soul.
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