Sodom and Gomorrah were condemned by God because of homosexual activities. The inspired writer Paul, describes this corrupt practice as being contrary to the natural use of the body — that which is “against nature” (Romans 1:26). Thus, the phrase “strange flesh” associates itself with the phrase, “against nature,” which refers to unnatural or perverted sexual appetites.
Homosexuality is contrary to the God-created sexual design of the human body. It violates God’s established order of men and women to marry, enjoying a loving and intimate relationship within the marriage bond (cf. Genesis 2:18-25; Matthew 19:3-9; Hebrews 13:4). One of the purposes of the marriage bond is to have children (Psalm 127:3-5; cf. Genesis 33:5; Genesis 48:1-6), bringing them up “in the training and admonition of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4; cf. Genesis 18:16-19).
Another interesting point is that homosexuality is a “learned” activity that can be “unlearned” with God’s help. See 1 Corinthians 6:9, noting the word “homosexual” as being associated with the phrase in 1 Corinthians 6:11 — “And such were some of you” (note the past tense). The individuals referred to in this passage were once practicing homosexuals, but after rendering obedience to God’s salvation instructions, they were now “sanctified” and “justified in the name of [by the authority of] the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.” Thus, it is possible for the homosexual to “change” his or her mindset and lifestyle from a perverted activity to an acceptable and godly lifestyle before God.
—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets
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