PROF. BEN ONYEUKWU (REV.)
NCE (English); Dip (Computer Studies); ND/HD
(Journalism); Dip, BA (Theology) MA, PhD.
Transvestism as an Abomination before God
Devotional Text: Deu.22:5
Introduction:
Transvestism simply means “dressing in the
clothing of the opposite sex”, and this, the Bible says is detestable to God,
(Deut. 22:5). The Scripture clearly shows that the primary aim for clothing is
to cover one’s nakedness (Gen. 3:7), and not the unnecessary drawing of
attention to oneself, which every transvestite seeks to achieve. Also, before
now, transvestism was a ploy to deceive. For instance, Adam Clarks in his Bible
Commentary remarks that Clodius, who dressed himself like a woman that he might
mingle with the Roman ladies in the feast of the Bona Dea, was universally
execrated. This, therefore, readily suggests one reason why transvestism is an
abomination before God.
GENERAL REMARKS
(1) Transvestism
is a mark of rebellion against God’s Word, (Deut. 22:5)
(2) Transvestism
is a manifestation of one’s sinful nature, (vs. 5)
(3) Transvestism
is an ungodly way of dressing, (vs. 5)
(4) Transvestism
makes one an abomination before God (vs. 5)
TRANSVESTISM
AS AN OPEN REBELLION AGAINST GOD
Those
who engage in transvestism are in open rebellion against the Lord. This is
because, the Law of Moses banning tranvestism (Deut. 22:5) is both moral and
universal law, since it is from the God of the whole universe. And, for the
people who hold that the Law was only for the Old Testament believers, let it
be stressed here that every moral law in the Scripture extends to people of all
generations and dispensations. So, those who disobey the Law of Moses, banning
transvestism (vs. 5) are like saying to God, we;
(i)
know your law banning transvestism, (Deut. 22:5)
(ii)
equally know that transvestism is an abomination before you, (vs.
5)
(iii)
will not change, but will always show our rebellion openly, (vs.
5)
But, these individuals should better know
that nothing abominable will enter the Kingdom of God, (Rev. 21:8).
TRANSVESTISM
AND THE MODERN WORLD
transvestism in the modern world is often seen as a mark of civilization. But,
the biblical truth remains that transvestion is a manifestation of the sinful
and rebellious nature of man against God, (Deut. 22:5). The modern world, also
gives other reasons to justify transvestism. Some say their profession demands
it. Others say certain climatic problems may justify it. But, all these are
smacks of hypocrisy, since humanity is capable of making different attires that
are suitable for both sexes in every climate and profession. In the light of
the above, let it be sounded that God’s Word to the primitive age is the same
to the modern age, and so, no excuses for rebellion. Therefore, to the modern
world, the Holy Scripture also says;
(i)
transvestism remains an abomination before God, (Deut. 22:5)
(ii)
man’s sinful nature craves for worldly desires, which transvestism
is definitely one, (Eph. 2:1-3)
(iii)
that repentance is necessary for total cleansing, (Acts 3:19)
Furthermore, the modern world should equally
know that transvestism (Deut. 22:5) is one of the abominations that send people
to hell, (Rev. 21:8)
TRANSVESTISM
AND CHRISTIAN CHURCH
According to the Bible, the Christian church
is the congregation of those called to be saints (Rom. 1:7), and saints are
holy people (1 Cor. 1:2), who should maintain the purity of heart and mind
(Matt. 5:8), as well as totally be separated from the world, (1 John 2:15-17).
If the foregoing is anything to go by, why resemble the world if one is a
Christian? Why dress in the pattern of the world if one believes that one is a
child of God? If transvestism (Deut. 22:5) according to the Holy Scripture is
an abomination before God, why should one who calls oneself a child of God
crave for it? To those who claim that the ban on transvestism (vs. 5) remains
an Old Testament issue, has God changed (Mal. 3:5) in character or essence? Did
He ban immorality in the Old Testament and legalize it in the New? Let no one
deceive you, transvestism remains a moral problem and simply a mark of the
sinful or depraved nature in the unredeemed man and not an identity of
civilization or Christian way of dressing. To this end, therefore, the
Christian should not allow anyone, in whatever guise, to lure him into
transvestism, which is;
(i)
an abomination before God (Deut. 22:5)
(ii)
an identity of the pride of this world, (1 John 2:15-17), and
(iii)
one of the cravings of the sinful nature, (Eph. 2:3)
In conclusion, please note that transvestism is a moral problem which manifests
itself in cross-dressing, and remains an open rebellion against God. And so,
anyone, church or society that condones it, is in the verge of Divine Judgment.
BE WARNED!
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