Page 116 - Push Back

Chapter 11

The Gender Book - Common Misconceptions

I Corinthians 14:33
For God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.

In this post I want to focus on another aspect of homosexuality that is a departure from the divine
nature. Yahweh is a God of order. He is not the author of confusion. The entire creation must
conform to the divine order, lest it descend into chaos.

The Scripture verse above is often cited, but it is beneficial to consider the context of the apostle
Paul’s words. Paul was remonstrating with the believers in Corinth due to the chaotic nature of
their meetings. Things were out of order. One of the ways in which this disorder manifested was
that the church was abusing the gift of tongues. Many individuals were speaking in tongues at the
same time, and there was no interpretation. The din of non-intelligible language was producing a
chaotic environment that was benefitting no one. Paul delivered to the church specific
instructions to restore order, and benefit, to the church meetings. A few verses later he states.

I Corinthians 14:40
Let all things be done decently and in order.

When the creation conforms to Yahweh’s divine order, there is peace, health, and fruitfulness.
When the creation departs from the divine order there is discord, sickness, and barrenness. Many
examples could be cited of the negative consequences of mankind deviating from Yahweh’s
established order. Not coincidentally, many of the most poignant examples are recent, for as
Satan’s influence upon this earth increases, the toxic effects of his evil schemes become more
widespread. The introduction of foreign DNA into crop seed, commonly referred to as GMOs
(Genetically Modified Organisms), is one example of mankind altering the natural arrangement
of God with tragic effects.

Monsanto is one of the largest corporations involved in this effort. They have created
“terminator” seeds that will not reproduce, making farmers dependent upon purchasing new seed