My best friend has been dating someone out of her faith for months. They are talking about marriage. Should she break up with him? |
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---Elle on 5/9/08 |
All I will say is that the divorce rate amongst christians is as bad as non- christians.Isn't that a real shame.Yet the bible does say to not be unequally yoked.We christians set a bad example concerning marriage.non christian divorce rate is 52%-- christain divorce rate is 52%. |
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---lee_a._leblanc on 7/30/07 |
You have to ask, when the Bible is clear about NOT being unequally yoked? Even with "successful" missionary dating, the one saved through it still advises against it. By analogy, a Christian conceived out of wedlock is glad to be alive, but doesn't thereby approve of fornication.
God in his mercy can bring good out of evil. But Rom. 6:1-2--
"Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it?" |
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---Ktisophilos on 7/27/07 |
Biblically...no... but if you insist on doing your own thing ...go ahead! Disobedience carries a high price tag,sometimes. We always suffer one way or another when we refuse to do thing God's way. Now you know now you can make your own decision. I hope you choose to do the right thing. Read St John 14:26 also Acts 8:29. Learn to be led by the Holy Spirit in all that you do. |
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---Robyn on 7/27/07 |
Well, who am I to assume you are in a really Christian church where there are true Christian brothers?
Also, if you're not living like you need to, you won't be able to get the interest of a brother who is a sound Christian (they can tell). Among other things > if you are willing to compromise by getting with an unsaved guy, how can you connect with a committed brother who refuses to sell Jesus out?
God knows us. We are getting what He knows we are really ready for, at this time. |
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---Bill_bila5659 on 7/27/07 |
"'But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.'" (Matthew 6:33)
God will perfectly satisfy you in His love, FIRST, THEN lead you and make the way for all He has for you. Don't shop while you're hungry. Invest in learning how to love, and THIS will truly fulfill you >
"'Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.'" (Matthew 11:29) |
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---Bill_bila5659 on 7/27/07 |
B4 I bcame a christian, I married a non believer,an atheist yet he supports me in everything I do for the church. He never ever stop me from my activities in the church. We have now been together 37 years and still going strong..Am still praying 4him and his family.. |
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---jana on 7/27/07 |
B4 I bcame a christian, I married a non believer,an atheist yet he supports me in everything I do for the church. He never ever stop me from my activities in the church. We have now been together 37 years and still going strong..Am still praying 4him and his family..My advise, if your a believer, seek God's advise reverently first. Be faithful n listen to Him. He will answer u |
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---jana on 7/27/07 |
Foolish people follow their hearts, wise people follow the Word of God and the Holy Spirit. The Bible says to be NOT unequally yoked to an unbeliever. It is easier for them to pull you down, than for you to pull them up. |
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---Leslie on 7/26/07 |
I grew up in the church. I didn't think that dating a non-Christian was wrong either. To make a long story short, I ended up having pre-marital sex, married, and now divorced. The scripture says "Don't be unequally yoked". You may think that you could be a witness to that person, but that person is thinking that they can get you to fall away from your beliefs. Plus, it goes directly against the Bible (which isn't a very good witness anyway). Please take my advice and learn from my mistakes. |
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---Tiffany on 7/26/07 |
Sometimes dating leads to marriage. If you marry an unbeliever, you will have in-law problems. Your Father is God. His father is the devil. That makes for some major "disagreement" that will lead to many "disagreements". |
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---Linda on 7/26/07 |
Charlene, Please read 2Cor6:14 where it is very specific about never being unequally yoked with a nonbeliever and goes on to say why. Also, dating leads to marriage to which the Bible teaches that we may marry "only in the Lord",1Cor7:39. The entire concept of Christian dating is tricky to start with in that fornication is a risk. Please do not fall into the trap. Don't decieve yourself into thinking YOU can SAVE him by dating. What you see is what you get. Only consider BORN AGAIN CHRISTIANS |
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---jody on 7/26/07 |
God doesn't tell you to go by your heart, he tells you to go by his spirit and word. Your heart is evil, controlled by circumstances, and emotions which change from day to day but God's word is proven correct every time. God says to not have communion, fellowship, or be yoked together with unbelievers. Go ahead and be a witness but keep your distance. |
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---john on 7/26/07 |
It is truly up to the person, but remember what the Bible says. Can two walk together except they agree?? The Bible also says, what does light have in common with darkness. I say pray and ask God to lead you about what to do. Cause our heart can tell us anything but what is the Holy Spirit telling you. I know from experience that dating a non-christian will be a hinderance to your spiritual life. |
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---Monica on 7/26/07 |
Charlene, I don't know what you mean by dating. But if you mean getting emotionally involved and potentially in love, and this because you are attracted to the person . . . absolutely no way > Satan's people can CHARM, and be SO-O attractive, but NOT getting you into God's love so perfectly satisfying and having you love ALL people > Satanic romance gets us AWAY from loving ALL, and merely glorifying some one person who NEEDS to be HUMBLED. |
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---Bill_bila5659 on 7/26/07 |
I would not recommed it at all. Two reasons, 1.you would be unequally yoked. 2.If you hang around a sinner long enough, they can drag you back into sin. Because it is easier to give into what the flesh wants rather than obeying God. What you feed the most, will grow the most. If you feed your flesh with worldy things, it will grow and become stronger. If you feed your spirit with the word, it will grow stronger. Walk in the spirit and you shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. |
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---Rebecca_D on 7/26/07 |
Evangelism dating is wrong. There are many times a person will post here that they married an unbeliever and that they regret it terribly.
Study the Bible and stop going on your feelings. Scripture is clear about this one. Only date people that are believers. |
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---Madison1101 on 7/26/07 |
No,it isn't right to date a non christian.For one reason,The bible says not to be unequally yoked.And if you dated a non christian,and you are a christian you would be unequally yoked.Which means no matter if you are dating someone,engaged,or marrying someone that is a non believer that you will be unequally yoked.You can date them,but it would not be a wise thing to do.You can witness to them as a friend.You should pray about this and read the Bible. |
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---Angea on 7/25/07 |
No,God will never tell you to go against His Word, the Bible, and thats what dating a nonChristian is doing. You are listening to Satans lies not God if you believe God would use that to witness to the person. Satan has laid a snare for your soul,don't be foolish enough to get caught by it. Date only Christians. You aren't to be unequally yoked,a believer to a nonbeliver. |
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---Darlene_1 on 7/25/07 |
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