Too many approach the issue not really caring about what the Scripture teaches. They know how they feel and are not going to change, no matter what. We will look at the Scriptures to see if there is merit to the teaching of this verse, or whether we can ignore it. At the beginning, two observations need to be made. First, neither obedience nor disobedience to this verse has anything to do with getting a person to, or keeping him or her out of, heaven.
Salvation is by grace through faith.
However, to say it is not important would leave the door open to throw out most of the Scriptures concerning Christian living with the same excuse. Second, God used the same term regarding those who wear the opposite sex's clothing that He did concerning the homosexuals - abomination. He used the same term concerning those who sow discord among the brethren. He used the same term concerning idolaters. He used the same term concerning the froward.