I think that homosexuality is a hot topic right now for a number of reasons. One of those reasons is that it illustrates that our country is without a moral compass. A generation ago even non-believers had a moral compass. We could all agree generally about what was right and what was wrong. Homosexuality was considered morally wrong. Now, Christians feel like they are standing alone in a world where morality has been thrown out the window. And we stand in a world where the “left” that “preaches” tolerance, has become very intolerant and even violent against those who believe in Biblical values.

You quoted from II Timothy that Scripture is used for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. Hebrews also tell us that God’s Word is living and active, and sharper than a double edged sword. While I think it of the utmost importance for us to live out our faith for others to see, and that we show Christ’s love (“love the sinner, hate the sin”), I also think that it is imperative for us to let God’s Word work. We must know what it says and we must use it. It is a living word; it speaks to even the hardest of hearts. It is a sword that knows just where to slice!
We need to use it to teach, rebuke, correct, and train, and we must learn to do it in love. Therein is the hard part! It is easy to “preach” and hard to “love”. We must combine the two and let God work.