It has become a common argument made in order to defend (or, at the very least, to consent to) a certain behavior. In fact, even some Christians have been heard to use the expression in a discussion about this conduct. What is this about?
Homosexuality and gay marriage have become so commonplace in our society today that it has become taboo to even talk about it. So, some have resorted to saying, “Well, it’s none of our business what people do in their bedroom anyway, is it?” None of our business? How would this line of argumentation play out in other matters?
Suppose it is discovered that a man has been physically assaulting his wife, and someone says, “Well, it’s none of our business.” That wouldn’t fly, would it? Suppose it is learned that a college student has been raping female students in his dorm room, and someone says, “Well, it’s none of our business.” Would that suffice? Suppose a pedophile is arrested for sexually assaulting young boys in his house, and someone says, “Well, it’s none of our business.” Will that be accepted? No!
Interesting how quickly such a strong defensive position for one behavior can fall apart instantly when applied to another behavior. But someone is likely to retort, “But those examples aren’t the same type of situation, because in a homosexual relationship, these are two people who really love each other. It’s none of our business what two people who love each other do in their bedroom.” Fellow Christian, are you willing to lay down such an argument as a defense?
What about the married executive who is committing adultery with his secretary? Will Christians consent: “It’s none of our business because they love each other”? What about the high schoolers having sex every week after school before the parents get home? Will Christians go along: “It’s none of our business because they love each other”? What about the high school teacher who is having sex with her student after tutoring? If someone says, “It’s none of our business because they love each other,” will Christians adopt that line of argumentation and defend the behavior?
Truth is truth, and Christians should not be ashamed of it. We must not be rude (Eph. 4:15; 1 Cor. 13:5), but we must not compromise either (Gal. 1:8-9; Rev. 22:18-19). Those who engage in homosexual relations violate the will of God (Rom. 1:24-32) and, unless they repent, will be lost (1 Cor. 6:9-11). Because Christians love souls and want all to be saved and go to heaven, we must stand where God stands and speak where God speaks. It may not be “our” business, but righteous living is God’s business and He has tasked us with the business of standing for righteousness (John 7:24; Eph. 5:11; 6:14).