The principles straight Christians must use to overcome sexual sin are also effective for believers with same-sex passions. The same principles apply to gay men and lesbian women. The principles of separation, focusing on spiritual growth, cleansing the mind and practicing spiritual warfare apply to either situation. Address root issues. For years, I had focused my attention on my homosexual feelings.
Many gay believers have the same perspective.
But homosexuality is actually just the surface symptom of deeper emotional hurts and needs. Until these underlying roots are cut, the sinful conduct will not fully go away. Although the feelings may be suppressed and the behavior may stop for a while, the problem will simply go underground until a later time. The first time I confessed my homosexual struggles to a pastor was in November 1975. I was preparing to go overseas on a short-term mission trip and finally got up the nerve to talk to my pastor.