Don’t automatically assume your significant other will become a Christian. In fact, it is far more likely they may drag you further away from Christ. It’s easier to drag someone down than to pull someone up.
If that's the case than their relationship with God was not true. That's why faith and hope comes in. Temptations now if you are tempted to be dragged than your relationship with God was a front. Trials of life makes your relationship stronger with God and let's be honest if they allow themselves to be dragged that's temptation if you can't beat than your faith was not that faithful. People look at what bad things can be but not the good that can bring.
So glad my wife didn’t follow your thoughts/opinions. Had she, I would still be lost. She believed in me, and over the course of 25 years, has helped me find Jesus and become saved. Thank goodness she never gave up on me.
My girlfriend doesn't believe and doesn't want to come to church. We've been dating for a year and it's gotten to the point where my church is asking me if this is the right choice. I love her. But I do feel that the only way to continue the relationship is to put God second. We don't have sex. And it's been tough on the relationship when it's secular. I've only dated Christians up to this point so any advice is appreciated.
memphis3106 - pray, pray and pray some more. If it is meant to be, God will eventually guide her to the church and his spirit. If you truly love her, stay committed and continue praying. It will be worth it in the end. I am so grateful God and my wife never gave up on me... our marriage is stronger now than ever, and life has clarity for the first time since I can remember. Thank the Lord!!!
@@memphis3106 I would say that for her to love you does not mean that she should follow you're beliefs, but, that does not mean she should not accompany you to church. She must respect your beliefs and accompany you when you visit your religious place, the same thing applies to you as well. Both of you'll must support and encourage each other in your spiritual journeys. Remember the paths will be different, but the destination is the same.
Your experience doesn't make you right. VERY dangerous to put your experience over scripture. Just because something works temporarily doesn't mean that God is pleased.
Mission possible Just sharing my experience, and how thankful I am for her sticking with me through it all. I am sooo proud that we are happily married and both completely devoted to serving the Lord. Hope you have a blessed day!
I was looking long and hard for this and finally found it! Thank you! Women can influence men to come to Christ, I came to Christ because of a girl I loved. She is no longer my girlfriend now but I am eternally thankful to her for bringing me to Christ
if that girl had treated you like some ppl in this thread does, calling the unbeliver anything from darkness to belial, you would maybe never have found christ.
Good, sound advice. I've lived this nightmare, save yourself the pain, uncertainty and frustration,find a godly prospect and pursue in a manner which reflects God's glory.
@@therocksays7915 I was told something recently that really stuck with me. Like us, unbelievers are image bearers of their creator, which means that they can have some of the great qualities that come from God, but like Satan they hate God and rebel against Him. Light and darkness have nothing in common no matter how "good" the person might be. None are good. I married an amazing person who tolerates my faith but certainly does not support it and it has cost me a decade of my life.
I just ended a 6 year relationship due to the fact that my ex didn't believe in God. I loved her with all my heart but just felt long term this would cause lots of suffering.
I do not want to judge anyone who might be in this situation but as the daughter of a Christian parent and an unbeliever (another religion), I advice you to please think twice about the partner you choose to date/marry, for the sake of any potential kids if anything. It would be hell on earth to be married to someone and try to raise kids with them when they have opposing strong beliefs about everything. It usually is a recipe for disaster for everyone involved, especially for any innocent kids who find themselves confused and in the middle of everything.
Hey girly, I live for my future children and I’m grateful to have come across your comment. To hear first hand experience of being raised in a conflicting beliefs is impactful to me so thank you. It will shape my childrens salvation, my own and generations to come. God bless you and I hope you know what God says is true and not what the world says. You have lived through this and I hope your love for Christ surpasses these obstacles and hope you can encourage our little believers to stand strong in their faith. I’m very encouraged by you so thank you
@@katherine3107 Now as I got older, I realize that it had more to do with the root dysfunctional dynamics present in my family than the issue of religion itself. Nevertheless, these negative patterns were highlighted even more by a contrast in culture and beliefs as I believe it leaves more room for misunderstanding, miscommunication, distance and disconnection. I guess the point I am trying to make now is you can have two people that come from different backgrounds who try to make it work and focus on what connects them and then on the other hand, you can have others that focus on what separates them, sometimes to the point where they weaponize these differences, usually in a continuous power struggle, especially when children are involved. Another couple can show the same dysfunction but for example they use their opposing views regarding work-life balance to separate them and create a toxic environment rather than religion. Yet, I strongly believe that for such a relationship to work, partners need to decide beforehand what kind of foundation are going to give their children, what intentions are going to set for this family and how they will act out of the best interest of their children but this again can be applied to the general public as well and to partners who share the same religious beliefs. What hurt me the most for example is that both of my parents selfishly tried to make me and my siblings participate in their own individual religious rituals (sometimes behind each other's back) just for the sake of pissing off the other partner in order to show who is in control. Again, our lack of religious education and guidance stemmed from parents that were unable to sit, discuss and decide on these issues like proper adults, not because they really wanted to let us grow with an open mindset so that when older, we are free to make our own choices. Despite all of this, I would really encourage any sort of genuine moral and spiritual guidance from the parents in this context as this is something that I was yearning for as a kid growing up. What a child really needs are love, connection and safety and I truly believe that parents who have different religions are capable to do that. I made this comment almost two years ago and now I can say that I have really worked on these issues and I see them for what they are. Ironically, I have fallen in love with a man who grew up with a different set of beliefs and all I can say that it has been the most healing emotional experience ever.
I dated someone for 14 years and as my relationship with Jesus grew, it began to separate us. His music and lifestyle was no longer conducive for the direction I was heading. I don’t consider myself giving up on him but I had to realize I’m not his savior only Jesus Christ is. I chose to leave the relationship but I will still continue to pray for his salvation. A marriage should draw you closer to the lord not pull you away 🙌🙏❤️
teresa SAENZ I dated a woman for 7 years and I made the decision to walk away from the relationship because I didn't want to be a conflict of interest to her if she was to eventually be saved. This has been the hardest decision of my life thus far. Sometimes I literally feel like I am losing my mind but I am trying to stay strong and trust in God.
teresa SAENZ@ I think it was a fair move from you to end a relationship with that guy even after 14 years as it wouldn't be ok to have relationship with two guys at the same time.
@@socksumi Agreed. I couldn't be with someone who is brainwashed to the extent that they would just leave the person they love because they think an invisible man in the sky will punish them for that and feel completely validated in their decision to the point that they even say "now I pray for his salvation". So yeah, big favor to release those poor atheists from this cesspool of ignorance.
mog512 You may think God is an invisible man in the sky which is perfectly fine, I mean it’s your opinion. However, you shouldn’t criticize those who believe and call them brainwashed because it’s something of value to them. If you value something dearly with your life and your partner does not share the same feeling, of course it’s going to draw some conflict. See yourself in others’ perspectives before you call them brainwashed and ignorant because what you said was pretty ignorant.
my best friend's mother was Christian and her dad was of another religion. she made it clear to him her morals and religious beliefs. he respected that. now they're both happily married Christians. i know it doesn't always work out but i feel like we should just pray to God for guidance🤍
But you know the another religion going to hell so your best friend mo m and dad going to definitely hell jejus say follow me so going heaven but your friends parents get dispoint for god because Christianity is not allow to marry a non christian
Don’t be weak in your faith, let them know that your faith is important to you and before you commit, talk about raising kids, if you can probably get along well enough, that might be the clincher. Your faith should be strong enough to save your partner if it is not, you got bigger things to worry about
This is helpful to hear. I was excommunicated from a church for marrying a man who is not currently a believer. Although he is the best man I’ve ever known. Better and more Christlike than the “Christian” men I’ve met. He even waited with me till marriage… Christian men wanted to not wait… so it never worked out between us. It’s a comfort to hear that our marriage is not extra biblical… and in some cases unwise… but not every case. I need more content like this because every time I turn around another Christian group is trash talking and judging my marriage.
Hello, how is your relationship now? I’m in the same situation (celibate, waiting for marriage, he has Christ value but he’s not Christiant etc) but we are not married yet, I will appreciate your answer 😊
@@lila1541 what happened? I had an atheist I dated for 7 years but I absolutely lost faith by being with her. Not being able to share your faith with the one you become one with isn’t Gods desire imo for your life.
Same suitation here my bf is hindu and we have dated for the past 10 years.... He has more christian values than the other christians guys i have dated before him.... We want to settled down but so many issues comming up between us but i love him so much, cant leave him also.....please help with your suggestions...
People can have a form of godliness but deny the power thereof. It is still very wrong to settle for a man or woman who may have certain character traits but yet deny Jesus and his gospel. I understand that there's confusion about the ones who claim they are Christian and yet do not what they are commanded to and then to think the ones who don't obey Christ or even say he is Lord, to be "better" and more "loving than the Christian. So that means it's ok to literally marry this person? NO! That's deception and it's prideful. Remain unmarried if you're not going to wait for a true man of faith. We are called to be separate, in the world but not of it, not unequally yoked, marrying ONLY the one who is in the Lord.
Funny how I'm dating a non beliver but he's the one who encourages me to have a relationship with Christ and going to church. He would'nt even mind dropping me off at church and picking me up later. But i prayed for a spouse and God gave him to me, but God won't give you all your hearts desires. Its like saying "God please give me a christian handsome guy who will bring nothing but peace and love"....then booom, God gives you a beliver (Christian) but a disabled person, you still love them as they are. Same thing happened in my situation, I prayed for a God fearing man, but God apparently gave me a non beliver who will still support me in my christian walk to the point where we would sing "Jesus I trust, Jesus I trust You!" word for word, on top of that God gave me someone who would build my confidence, encourage me to reach my full potential...all these things i asked - God gave them to me. So my take, pray for you spouse, we can't be selfish and thing of us and not think of other peoples salvation as well.
AMEN AMEN AMEN 🙏🏽 If it’s Gods plan for you to be there than you should be there! You are not supposed to be equally yoked but there’s also scripture that says if you are called to be with and marry a non believer then he is saved thru covenant of the marriage.
That scripture you are referring to is in the instance where a wife comes to Christ after she's already married She is to stay with her husband, even if he hasn't gotten saved yet. @@kdominiece6531
@It’s JONATHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im sorry, my brother! we are all God's children. Jesus said ' love one another as I have loved you. He even chooses those who have done bad to follow him and spread love. He is forever forgiving and merciful. Nobody is satans child. Only the media, society, politics, world leaders, and also religious leaders brainwashed everyone into this selfish world we live in. Be good to everyone, the church and the holy spirit are within all of us even the unbelievers. Amen praise to Jesus!
1 Corinthians 7:14 14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.
Totally agree. The answer is easy: if you don't know it, don't do it. Otherwise follow what Jesus is telling you. I would never ever marry or date a none christian woman. It is a very dangerous path to get lost.
I've been dating with unbeliever when i was Backsliding and i'm a Christian If i told her that i want to break up with her it really unfair for her because we started falling each other
1 Corinthians 7:14 14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.
I dated an atheist a month ago and, through prayers, thank God I was able to free myself from him. I was heartbroken even though nothing has happened between us. But I knew that I have to follow God's will if I want a stress-free life. Few weeks later after I said goodbye, I found he was involved with different women every week. Thank you Jesus one million times for giving me the strength and courage to stay away!
@julio H I have so much respect for you my brother. I am difficult situations myself. I am dating a girl for a year now and she's a Christian and I am a Muslim. We both really love each other and have not done anything wrong in the eyes of God. We both are planning to marry each other , but my girlfriend says she will only marry me If I convert to Christianity. So I am just confused , like what should I do? She said she won't marry a man who doesn't believe in Jesus , but as a born muslim I already believe and love Jesus as well as Moses , and I love Christianity as a religion. Since Judaism , Islam and Christianity are the same religion divided in three different parts I think. I love her very much and I cannot afford to loose her but I am confused wheather I should convert to Christianity for love and marriage Could you please suggest me something?
I was married to a girl with different beliefs and I went to one church and she went to another and it broke my heart. Our daughter grew up going with me one week to church and her mom another week. When we would talk about our faith we would argue and it caused a void or division. No matter how much we tried their was a invisible wall because our foundation was not strong. So, I do agree with this video. Don't marry unless your both at peace in fully equally yoked. It does effect you and your kids.
Think for your self man. I suggest you research how the bible was edited and assembled and if you still believe,well you can live your life how others tell you you should.
Marriage to a non-believer is a costly enterprise, one which I have paid heavily for 10 years. Just don't do it. Please take this seriously, it is so unbelievably important.
i just broke up with my boyfriend. I should’ve listened before we started dating. I knew it would’ve never worked and the stronger my relationship to God gets the more i realize that i can’t ever be with a non-believer again
Bravo! ......"14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? 16 What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: "I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people." 17 "Therefore come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you." 18 "I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 (ANIV)
@@GeorgeDrake 1 Peter 3? Which verse? 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 is refering to those people who were married BEFORE they came to a belief in Christ and were baptized. But once brother or sister is in the Lord, then they may only marry another who is also a baptized after belief, believer. "39 A married woman must remain with her husband as long as he lives. If her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but only if the man is a Christian". 1 Cor 7:39 (GW) Thus it's only the death of a spouse which enables one to be married again. Just as Romans 7:2-3 instructs the faithful.
@@GeorgeDrake As in 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 which is refering to people who were married BEFORE they came to a belief in Christ and were baptized. But once brother or sister is baptized in the Lord, then they may only marry another who is also a baptized after belief, believer. "14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? 16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, 18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. 2 Cor 6:14-18 (KJV) There is no greater yoking together as in a marriage, as the two "Become one flesh". "39 A married woman must remain with her husband as long as he lives. If her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but only if the man is a Christian". 1 Cor 7:39 (GW)
We already live in a cruel world where we're not united.. and I feel like you still encourage that.. if I'm married to a non Christian and If I love this person.. why I'm I supposed to do that? Do you think that God will loves me If I hurt this person by the name of religion..? Who knows, It could that this person will become Christian with time.. I think that all what we need is love, peace and tolerance ✌ ☮
If two non-believers marry, and one converts to Christianity, they are to remain in the marriage and their actions should win over their spouse. However this video is a warning against deliberately entering into a relationship with a non-believer.
@jonathan. In the same way you judge and assume that your religion in the right one, the others can do the same thing what will generate only hate and intolerance.. Trust me, Is it possible for all of us to live together no matter our religions or beliefs..
@jonathan. YOU call your religion is "the true" one, my partner will say the same towards her religion ( which is normal ).. It's all about you and your partner and how you will manage before you get married, to raise your children.. This is my opinion, and I respect yours 😊
@It’s Jonathan Galatians 5:22-23 that’s a lot easier said than done. In today’s day and age, even women who identify as Christians are not all virgins..
I prayed to God surrounding this, asking Him to tell me if my boyfriend is the one based on what he would respond in regard to waiting for sex until marriage. I then told my boyfriend about my wishes, and he not only agreed enthusiastically, but said that he needed to "change [his] perspective, anyway." But he doesn't feel like he deserves to go to Heaven. However, even though we get warnings about being "unequally yoked," didn't Jesus sit with sinners? He didn't come for the righteous, after all.
the word "knowing" in the Bible is very close to intimacy. In the KJV for example it says that " And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain" Genesis 4:1. Later in the New Testament it says : "Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Festival, many people saw the signs he was performing and believed in his name.But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all people." john 2:20-24 (NIV). Jesus ate with sinners and loved them but he also knew our human nature. He trusted in the Father only. Although the Bible is not in favor of believers dating (eventually marrying) unbelievers, I would suggest that you and your bf do bible studies together (and even perhaps with a church), that way you'll both see if this is something you all can be confortable with in the long run.
Cool getting to meet you at the ABC conference this year, Jeremy. My wife and I enjoyed the training on PTS(d). We are praying for you and your ministry brother.
Nope. No way...Not if you're a serious or devoted believer. You will constantly be dragging them behind you, and fighting over how to raise and educate your kids, how to handle money, who your friends are, how hospitable you should be,. It will be nothing but confusion. Just because you get along with someone doesnt mean you should marry them.
Well I did, and trust me God knows what he’s talking about. My marriage is a mess, to the point I’m losing my mind slowly, pretty sure divorce is the only way to maintain my sanity.
If you see the relationship going anywhere, probably not but it really depends how religious they are. If they're very religious and you... have a head on your shoulders, it's not worth the trouble. Raising kids or deciding how to spend your Sundays will be a real nightmare if both of you have strong, opposing opinions on the matter.
But what are you supposed to do if you struggled for years to find someone who actually likes you and is similar to you? What if they share all of the same values except from your religion?😞
When you truly love God, you will not be attracted to someone who doesn't share your love for God. If you are 'in love' with a non believer, ask yourself if it's true love. Love for God or for that person.
So you're saying marrying a non-believer will wreck your life, but marrying a Christian won't? How do you explain Ravi Zacharias, John Hagee, Josh Harris, and Carl Lentz for starters? If marrying a Christian is the better option, how do you explain a nearly 30% divorce rate among Christians?
Do not become partners with those who do not believe, for what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship does light have with darkness? - 2 Corinthians 6:14
I am an unbeliever married to a Christian for the last 15 years. At first, her belief never really was an issue but she has gotten more into being a Christian and I feel that divorce is just around the corner. She has been subtle in trying to convert me but that will never happen...ever. I do not need religion in my life and feel just fine without it. The issue with that is she has gotten into her head that her divorcing me (the unbeliever) would be looked badly upon her in the eyes of those who follow her faith and thus refuses to divorce me. I do want what is best for her so I was looking at this from her point of view and was wondering where in the Christian bible where it would ease her fear so it could 'save her soul'. I feel that it would be best for both of us to go our separate ways so she could find that man who will love Jesus as much as she does. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
@@jeffreychapple5705 She needs to realize that she can not feel guilty for what she has not done. If you divorce her, there's only so much she can do besides accept it. being in a loveless marriage won't benefit either of you and you're both different fundamentally.
This is what the Bible actually says about divorce between believer and unbeliever : "If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. 13 And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. 14 For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy. 15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let it be so. The brother or the sister is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace." 1 Corinthian 7:12-15
Unequally yoked to me can also be applied to lukewarm Christians from my experience I dated a woman who to me knows the scriptures very well.. would read the Bible… and we would go to church every Sunday…. Dated her 3 years.. however I was a lukewarm Christian myself but then I truly started by joining a discipleship for men at my church and what happened? We stared to grow apart.. I noticed also that in the beginning she would teach me a lot about the gospel and I’ve always wanted and still do a God believing and fearing woman.. but when we broke up it hurt cause I loved her.. but I also learned a lot after the break up.. I was blinded by the love I had for her I wasn’t noticing the obvious red flag until I had time to think about us post break which was her words didn’t ever match her actions.. she didn’t apply the scripture on her own.. but I thank God it drew me close to God and I am now closer to God and she is now dating a man whose religion is Santeria (Shango) Yoruba religion.
Good on you for figuring that out! Pain hurts, but if we put our trust in Christ, it also teaches us. As for your former partner - If she wasn't applying Scripture to her own life, be careful - it's quite possible she was a tare amongst the wheat -- a professing 'believer' but in word only, not deed. Those people are in danger of judgement -- I'm glad you drew close to God vs. giving up on God and pursuing the woman! Good on you! Pray for her as well!
I am currently in a relationship with my muslim boyfriend. And i admit everyone is totally disagree with us because we are in different religioud beliefs but we respect each other's religion and so do our parents. Infact my boyfriend sees beauty in Christianity and I know it's hard but I want him to show what the bible says and hopefullu he joins me. I totally disagree upon others saying "You shouldn't marryva non-believer" We christians were baptised, study bible and our role is to spread God's Word to a non-believer and not to stay away from them.
Nezuko Kamado, Some possible concerns, 1-You and your Muslim Boyfriend don't believe in the same God. He uses a Quran and you use the Bible. Jesus is not the same as Allah. (John 14:6, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, John 3:16-18, Roman's 6:23, Matthew 28:18, Matthew 10:32-33). 2-Typically the Husband is the Spiritual Leader in the home. If you and your Muslim boyfriend marry, then he will want to lead you towards Allah and not Jesus. 3-How many wives will your Muslim boyfriend agree to have if you get married? (My cousin married a Muslim man from another country and he had to agree to only have ONE wife but technically he could have as many wives as he could afford) 4-What will your Children be raised as (Christian or Muslim)? If you have sons, your husband will want them raised as Muslims. 5-Women are viewed differently in Muslim Cultures and are also treated differently. 6-Your Muslim boyfriend (future husband) may never convert to Christianity.
I am learning that Muslims can marry people form what they call the Book which means Christian and Jews but not people that believe in more than one GOD. Muslim, Jews, and Christians are Monotheist. The bible talks about the verse we all hear about about being unequally yoked but there is also another 2 verses I know about that say the unbeliever is sanctified by the believer through marriage. Interesting stuff!
Don't make the mistake am living now,my husband is a perfect man,he accepted Christ but now has turned back to Islam.i know our stories are not thesame but it's all risky
I found it interesting how he focused on what the Bible tells you to do rather than the few success stories of a non believer coming to faith. Isn’t that more of a miracle and shouldn’t we focus on that since we technically are commanded to make disciples?
What is a man if he gains the whole world, but loses his soul. this comes to mind you have to focus on yourself first I believe on this topic obviously everyone wants to make disciples, but if it’s going to take you away from the Lord even just a bit you shouldn’t do it. we can make disciples in my ways, but marriage is definitely one for most people that should be between a believer and a believer
A Divine urgent message from Almighty God Himself, folks: "14 Stop forming inappropriate relationships with unbelievers. Can right and wrong be partners? Can light have anything in common with darkness? 15 Can Christ agree with the devil? Can a believer share life with an unbeliever? 16 Can God's temple contain false gods? Clearly, we are the temple of the living God. As God said, “I will live and walk among them. I will be their God, and they will be my people.” 17 The Lord says, “Get away from unbelievers. Separate yourselves from them. Have nothing to do with anything unclean. Then I will welcome you.” 18 The Lord Almighty says, “I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters.” 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 (GW)
1 Corinthians 7:14 14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.
@@marvinsumpterii7701 Yes! The teaching for those who are married BEFORE they came to the Truth and are baptized into his saving name. Once in the Truth, Christians only may marry another Christian. "39 A wife is bound for so long time as her husband liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is free to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord". 1 Corinthians 7:39 (ASV)
The saddening thing for me is that I liked a dude who claimed to be a Christian but after 1 year of not talking with each other, he came back telling me that he is no longer a Christian. I still have feelings for him despite the religion issue because of the moments we had together. However, I am conflicted if I should date him if I had the chance. I have attempted to not fall for any non-believers so I found it unfair that I have unintentionally ended up liking someone who stopped believing in Christianity. I am a Christian but I don't feel strong enough to bring him back to Christianity.
In my opinion, building a life with someone based on shaky foundations (= both of you being spiritually divided instead of being in unity) is always risky
Its not up to you to bring him back, but plant a seed. Jesus will take care of the rest, also a relationship with Jesus is not religious. Religion comes from man he is far beyond buildings, doctrines & expectations
I just ended a 6 year relationship due to the fact that my ex didn't believe in God. I loved her with all my heart but just felt long term this would cause lots of suffering.
One of my biggest crushes was muslim. I know it isn't happening and I would deffinitely not abandon my religion's rules for anybody else's (not to mention she wouldn't have picked me even without the religious difference); I just feel that as a predetermined barrier and we have enough of those already.
1Co 7v10 And unto the married I command, [yet] not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from [her] husband: 11 But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to [her] husband: and let not the husband put away [his] wife. 12 But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away. 13 And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him. 14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. 15 But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such [cases]: but God hath called us to peace. 16 For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save [thy] husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save [thy] wife? There is nothing confusing about that. Now, as far as MARRYING of DATING ... why would any real Christian be so *FOOLISH!?* -how can you raise a child with such a double standard?! -do you even pray over your food!? -do you pray when going on road trips? -do you allow their athiest friends into your house, when Scriptures are clear of what to not bid welcome into your homes? -what about when you are sick? Do you pray? -do you join the brethren for prayers and fastings? ... all while your UNBELIEVING partner does, what, exactly? IF you are already married, the instruction above are clear. But if you are dating, why!? It would be crazy to {enter} a relationship with such a person. You are only asking for trouble! ... go ask SOLOMON the question, and what led him to sin against God! ... go ask SAMSON the question, as we all know how that one ended!
My Gosh thank God my husband is a real christian and a believer of christ.. And i am very happy that both of us visit church every sunday and on easters and christmas and even he although he doesnt enter into temple equally attends and participates in hindu functions.. Thank you Mr🙂🙂🙂 Have a Good day
Please don't be dishonest on this subject. Read the entire chapter and see the context in which Paul is speaking. Imagine a scenario where a married couple are both non-Christians. One of them converts to Christianity. Paul condemns the Christian convert divorcing their non-Christian partner. This passage doesn't condone a single Christian person marrying a non-Christian.
@@itsmichaelakin5421 If its sinful to marry a non believer, why does Paul care little enough to LITERALLY NEVER say it is? Don't take scripture out of context. And, prove the context which you allegedly provide.
@@itsmichaelakin5421 And yet again, stop taking scripture out of context. If you're so sure, prove the context. Show me exactly where. Don't just post bundles of verses. Make your case.
I strongly disagree. Paul says if you marry an unbeliever you should not leave her because the unbelieving wife has been sanctified by her husband. Unequally yoked means you shouldnt let her influence you. If you put god as first and your spouse is a regular good person but a nonbeliever then she can never influence you badly. In fact you can influence her in a positive way if youre the dominant one.
Absolutely false. Stay in the context. Was not talking about marriage or dating. Scripture specifically says do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. Talking about those with different like faith. It is however applicable to dating and or marraige. What you said about marrying a non believer is also false. Paul said that to the newly converted believers. Not those that have been believers and then married an unbeliever. He said that because your relationship with Christ could someday save the spouse. Please study the word sanctify. Marraige with an unbeliever violates the entirety of that word.
@@barrybaker9173 Believer or unbeliever we are all children of God. Even unbelievers do the will of God without knowing it's God's will because God's laws are in their hearts as Romans says. While marrying a believer, at least that person should be a good person. Not an obvious evil doer. After all Jesus came for the lost sheep not the righteous ones
Kavin Raj there are no righteous sheep. The Bible says all have sinned & fallen short to the glory of God. Therefore everyone needs to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord & Savior. The Bible says if you’re not with God, you’re an enemy of God. Also Jesus said: He who doesn’t deny himself cannot be my disciple. Please repent & don’t justify yourselves brothers & sisters
If a Christian had half an ounce of sense, they'd not even date. There is not dating in the scriptures--none. And dating is one of the most dangerous ways to get to know someone. Ever hear of a hands-off courtship? If you can do that, then you're ready to be married. And it would be refreshing for a Christian to actually do a deep-dive into the bible to see what a marriage actually is. Because it's not getting all dressed up and pledging your undying love. Love didn't have anything to do with it. It's not love, then marriage--that's the world's failed model. It's marriage, then love.
I'm in a 4 year relationship and it's really loving, he's really really really kind and a precious soul. We have the forever type of love- but he's a non-believer. His ways are so different from mine. Everything is just so different, he knows nothing about The Lord or Christianity. He has a vague idea though but it isn't enough, ofc. I am deeply in love with him and so is he w me. Even if we fight, we always make up and we stay and fix, not just let go. What do I do? Why did He make me fall in love so deeply when He knew it'd never work? I don't know what to do. I can not abandon him because I know it'll crush his heart into a million pieces and so will happen to me. I keep asking the Lord but I don't know if I can hear Him. Maybe, He answers but I'm too biased and caught up in my thought of never leaving him, I can't hear Him.
"3 Neither shalt thou make marriages with them; thy daughter thou shalt not give unto his son, not his daughter shalt thou take unto thy son. 4 For they will turn away thy son from following me, that they may serve other gods: so will the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and destroy thee suddenly."- Deuteronomy 7:3-4
I have been dating a non-believer for a little over 3 years now. I ended up being the person who pushed the idea of us getting married. It really hurts because he is a very good man and he is good to me and loyal.. But I've been getting myself closer to the Holy Spirit, and the closer I get to him, the further I feel from my partner. I told him this and he doesn't seem to like talking about it. I've been talking to God and He wants me to be with a believer. I can't make my partner believe. I won't make him either because I don't want him to falsely claim he loves Jesus only because he loves me. This is all so messed up and I've been going through the motions since I've been with this person and I just don't know what to do... Please send prayers. My name is Hayley.
I think that religion is important however if god placed a man upon this earth, you should just realise love is a selfless act. If you believe you really need a man of god, break up with him however he’s given you the world and his love (although he is not a believer) is everything to you.
I've been dealing with this to SMH I finally feel I met a man who worthy and everything is right excepts he's muslim like man this really break my heart that the devil has his hands on a man I really like SMH I been CONFUSED and I know I have to let him go it hurts so bad I cry like why did I have to meet him I wish I never met him I was doing good I'm still celebate and we haven't had sex and I'm not until I'm married I just feel it's a slap in my face I'm really hurting inside and I tell him I want him to serve Jesus with me and yesterday he made it clear head gonna be a Muslim but will go to church with me and that's not good enough SMH because you still can't serve two masters 😫I'm really hurt it's bitter sweet that ppl are going through what I'm going through
@@mariavazquez840 i am going thru the same thing. Since I got saved I really started to feel like he is a God sent man because EVERYTHING with him is so great. Like he treats me nice and carring however he is a nonveliever and I am in such fear and pain of letting him go. I am afraid because he is my first boyfriend and I am afraid of loneliness and of him being alone.
Y’all this really shouldn’t be as extreme as u make it out to be-if you marry an atheist or unbeliever or whatever that’s perfectly valid you shouldn’t try to pressure your partner to conform to your beliefs-it’s ok if you want to go to church on Sundays and your partner doesn’t want to as long as you are two mature enough individuals to respect that relationships are about balance and compromise this really shouldn’t be as dramatic lol it’s aight if that’s ur preference to marry a fellow Christian but for those of you already in extremely dedicated relationships with nonbelievers that’s OK as long as it doesn’t lead to major conflict you two should be a-ok 👌🏻
A believer is given the opportunity to win over the non believer if they're belief is greater than the non believer as it should be. A non believer is just a person who has not seen enough evidence to believe. Just look at those who have come away from atheists belief.
Love thou neighbor but not if they're an atheist is the theist motto.... Have been married to my catholic wife for several years and yet we don't judge each other, we don't fight, we don't belittle, and we most certainly don't attack each other simply because I know why she believes and she knows why I'm an atheist and we fell in love with each other for who we are not for what other's think they believe we have to be.
I knew a guy who hated God. He wasn't an atheist. He fell in love with a Catholic girl. As a wedding present, he gave her a crucifix. It made her happy. Sometimes, it's not about you.
Great message I really needed to hear this. There is a woman I really like, yet she is a catholic,and Im a Christian believer. It will never work. Thanks great teaching
@@vincentortega4284 "It will never work." This is what I'm referring to. You've not given God a single chance to bring you two together and to convert her.
@@rosiekaruaihe1017 God have already gave out his idea and will about marriage .....never marry a divorced while his husband still alive,divorce only on the bases of adulteress,if your not married and you accepted and believe in Jesus never marry someone who have not accepted and believe Jesus.... like you if your married each other while all unbeliever if one believe the lord later its the decision of the other to agree or to disagree to live with the born again spouse if he or she decide to go let the believe in Christ allow him...you can remarry only after the dearth of your spouse not otherwise....so God can never contradict himself about this example and tell someone to marry a married women while her husband still alive,or allow you to divorce except because of fornication ........many people use Hosea incident without even understand it to justify marrying anybody.....but Hosea heard from God as a personal instruction to do that so you Christian who jump and use the incident to marry unbelievers tells us did you also receive personal instruction like Hosea because your not Hosea.......... Example God told Ibrahim to leave his country to move to another place are we doing the same today no but still it is in the Bible and it was personal to Ibrahim......he was told to give his child as sacrifice do we do that today because its in the bible no ....so you have to understand general instruction of God to all man kind and personal to individual for the purpose he have for them
I have a muslim gf... I love her she is very nice girl and love me so much i wnt to merry her but i need some help from bible i wnt to know wht bible said about this marriage.
I believe you are giving a wrong message. God cares more about UNCONDITIONAL LOVE like the one he gives he is not just with his believers he is with everyone. I known Christian's who are hypocrites as I known people doing more of a Christian duty being non believers I known Christians who married non believer then joining together within time. Everyone has the free will God gives us no one can make u do anything if u let the earthly way influence u that means u were not a Christian to begin your faith was shallow. Because just like that a Christian can influence u to join or become a believer giving god one more Christian following him. As being Christian is not a religion but a way of calling his sons and daughters. I been in both world Catholicism and Christian churches and there's nothing different but Christians making you change your life style choices and more discipline and Catholics show u how to get along and help one another but the word of God is 1 the Same one. So regardless the choice at the end what matters is where you stand with ur faith regardless the trials you will go through and satan will tempt you regardless a Christian or non believer what matters is how u will react to the temptation. Remember bible speaks how the most dangerous weapon is the tongue and how we can kill with it that's why we should be careful how its used. So is how we sin through our eyes so as long as you repent and do good and follow his word and not the interpretation others give, you are doing right by God. We are accountable for our own actions and not for the actions of others we will have to respond to God for our choices and actions not for others. So please seek in the bible for a better understanding before you use scripture to mislead others as it is wrongful to do.
Nena Villalobos I am extremely discouraged by this video because my boyfriend and I broke up on the basis of religion. He was a strong believer of Christianity and I wanted to join him on this journey, but everyone keeps telling me that it’s merely impossible. We love each other faithfully but our religious difference and his concern of being spiritually alone is what causes his heartache. I would love some support on how to go about this.
Religion is the biggest fraud of humanity .God is wicked and converts normal people to terrorists and criminals. It teaches us inequality and divides the humanity based on their beliefs. God is a cancer which has to be removed immediately .
@@phuongvyttran I'm no counselor but my personal advice is people have created religion, to God from my knowledge of Catholicism and christianity are wrong to keep couples away. It's the relationship one have with God that matters to him he needs to get better information from the bible himself and not by what people say apparently he already is alone spiritually and his love to you was not that faithful. Bible speaks when you chose a spouse to marry you leave your parents to become 1. Bible speaks about the relationship with him he considers humans as Christians not a religion. You would be his offering to God willing to involve and carry and respect his belief not many people do that he should consider himself lucky and his family too... Bible also speaks of Nothing Is Impossible for God. So if his love for you is really there he would give you a chance to carry that journey together and be whole spiritually. My personal opinion and advice counseling with pastors. I have gotten answers and follow Pastor Greg Laurie from Harvest there's webcasts you both might enjoy. Hope that helps don't lose hope or faith.
@@simranjitkaur2042 sorry you feel that way but its not nice to disrespect either way, people are wicked they created religion and no one converts people into criminals or terrorist it's the free will he has given everyone to decide their path and you can't blame God for mental illnesses, and outrage of others that refuse to get help and do dumb things. God is not cancer people are they become horrible like yourself blaming others for one mistakes and decisions. Lucifer once was an angel and tried to be better than God that was sent to hell he had a free will and chose wrong. Please don't disrespect if you don't know. You need help Good luck.
I agree. However, being human and wanting companionship is kind of self satisfaction. Gen 2-18-25 (The reason behind making a woman for man). 1 Corinthian 7:2 says " But because of [the temptation to participate in] sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband." I always bring God's scriptures back to him when I feel lonely. I say this because I do desire to be in a relationship and wish to have what companionship brings..
I learned it’s best to wait on God. I’m a Christian and we are not to be unequally yoked. Jesus is the best thing that ever happened to me. He keeps his words, he will always be Alpha & Omega.
When I was with my Ex, she had lost her faith in christianity and her best friend who was muslim was talking to her, she tried saying that our religions were the same, and me being a Christian and believing, was trying to inform her that our religions WERENT the same, despite the qaran using similar stories we have different beliefs. My gf took me defending my religion as attacking her friends despite me using bible versus to defend my religion, needless to say that relationship didnt last much longer when she told me that I was closed minded into not talking about her friends religion.
To the rest I say (I, not the Lord) that if any brother has a wife who is an unbeliever, and she consents to live with him, he should not divorce her. If any woman has a husband who is an unbeliever, and he consents to live with her, she should not divorce him. For the unbelieving husband is made holy because of his wife, and the unbelieving wife is made holy because of her husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy.
excuse can I have your advice... I'm a Christian guy whois inlove with my Muslim friend... when time comes we will decide to get married... do I have to convert Islam???
Rica Ludwig I’m a Muslim woman madly in love with a devoted Christian and we both know that it would never work out for us because a muslin woman can ONLY marry a Muslim man, but we choose to follow our hearts for now and let the future be shaped by God.
sorry my dude I'm a diest losser... I understand that every religion has good and bad sides I just want a good life and obey only natures law. no offense
I guess I'm not fit for any relationship with anyone because I'm a non-believer. If that's the case, then so be it. If I die alone, perhaps when it comes to that or I do it earlier, depends on what I decide for myself.
Marrying a non Christian woman is like stepping on the burning charcoal and expecting chillness. (What is not possible) if she don't convert from heart . In the beginning everything will be going smooth letter on you will realise how big mistake you have made . Don't blame the women blame yourself to putting yourself in a situation. Real advice nobody will share all this things because. love is blind in the beginning after one two year 😭😭😭😭😭😭😅
i think that totally depends on the woman, and probably depends more on you. And finally it totally depends on gods plan and leading. I say that has someone who has married BOTH a christian (very christian) and a non christian..... Lets just say that the christian marraige had ALL the right conditions, but ended terribly. I hope people will understand that in the new covenant of God the father trough jesus christ, being spirit led, is more important than doing everything right according to christian norms or even rules.
When you date someone you should love them wholeheartedly and make sure to stick to your faith in jesus no matter what. The problem with most christian people is that they date nonbelievers in order to convert them which is Missionary Dating and will most likely never ever gonna work at all. So if you love someone who is atheist or nonbeleievr just love them wholeheartedly without minding their beliefs and sticking to your faith in jesus
Tory Slusher What is Christianity: behaving like Christ. Who is Christ: Jesus. Who is Jesus: The Word if God (John 1). When did he exist from the beginning with God. By him all thing were created even Adam and Eve who were the first married. Hence the need to be like Christ existed before marriage. It was why marriage existed
I would date a Christian. Never a fundamentalist. I dated a fundamentalist. Decades later I put the experience in one of my own vids. But in a nutshell this was how it went. I was an agnostic/unspecified theist as I am today. Probably closer to a Jew than anything else. The family was friendly to me only until they realized I wasn't going to convert--which they attempted to intrude on the second they met me. They told the daughter how I "had to get to church etc." And I knew more about the bible than all of them put together. Her family and friends eventually got her to break it off. It was like trying to push against a tidal wave. But the real eye opener was the hypocrisy. The father had another illegitimate daughter from an affair, the sister was a stripper and their pastor hanged himself after he got caught sleeping with a fifteen year old. But the guy who considered marriage to the daughter was a red flag because he dared question a book he knew from cover to cover which they had never even read. Saying I have a problem with fundamentalists? That is an understatement. They are a cult, pure and simple. Cheers, DCF
If I understand correctly, Jesus was a great man who lifted all barriers which separated us, and made it possible for us to live together amicably. However, his followers such as Paul imposed rigid and exclusive dogma on Christians and drove a wedge between loved ones. Isn`t it against Jesus`s original idea?
We are told that the Lord Christ himself called St. Paul to teach us just what Christ's commands and instructions were to be for his followers: "15 Then the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my Name before the Gentiles, and Kings, and the children of Israel. 16 For I will show him, how many things he must suffer for my Name's sake. 17 Then Ananias went his way, and entered into that house, and put his hands on him, and saith, Brother Saul, the Lord hath sent me (even Jesus that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest) that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the holy Ghost. 18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales, and suddenly he received sight, and arose, and was baptized" Acts 9:15-18 (Geneva Bible)
@@DaringDreams26 Do you mean that humans will continue to be antagonistic each other even after we are reconciled with God? That`s why wars are still going on somewhere in the world. Jesus said, “Do you think I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I have come to divide people against each other! (Luke 12:51)” God will not save us from total destruction.
@@MrEjidorie we are in a fallen world, that's why the Bible keeps saying that those who repent and truly follow Jesus are in this world but not of this world ("They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world." John 17:16). The book of revelations depicts a future where humans will continue to be antagonistic with each other (as in the days of Noah). Humans are the ones who sin not Jesus. And because of our free-will and the spirit of satan in those who have a rebellious heart, the world is a mess. But Jesus will come back to judge the world.
@@DaringDreams26 Thank you for your reply. I`m a Japanese citizen, and I have no idea how much you know about my country and people. But only less than 1% of 124 million Japanese people are Christians, and I`m a Non Christian too. Japan is one of the most unreached lands on earth. From Christian point of view, are we cast into Hell after we die? I have a feeling that Presbyterian President Truman decided to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki partly because Japan was a Non Christian nation. If so, people including women and babies in Hiroshima and Nagasaki were Canaanites in the 20th century? May I have your comment? And one more question. How soon will Advent come to realize? Christians have been waiting Second Coming for two thousands years.
I've been a devout Catholic for my whole life and I married a Devout Muslim. The way we view our own religion is different then what the Bible and Quran say. We live life doing good, loving eachother, bringing happiness, and helping those in need. We believe that God would love us no matter what religion we follow. You don't have to be Christian to marry a Christian, a Muslim marrying a Muslim...etc marry whoever you love and whoever makes you feel happy. If you live your whole life "only wanting to marry" you're own kind wouldn't that go against what Jesus said in love thy neighbor who why would we not consider other neighbors just because they don't follow our "religion"
@@classy937 actually that's not for us to decide. We believe what we believe they believe what they want to believe why not just leave it at that. The only ones that know what happens to your soul when you die is the Dead and God. That's the reality
@Marie W 777 so you wouldn't have a choice between yes or no? If Jesus were to say kill yourself would you do it? Or do we only choose to be religious when it goes against something we hate?
@Marie W 777 But that is my point. The Bible/Quran/Torah can be subjective. Man has lied and times back in the days were not how they are today. One can say that times are different. Would everything that is in those books be the same if it were written in this day of age?
@Marie W 777 I respect that. Can I ask you one thing tho? As a Catholic myself. If someone were to come and tell you Jesus is not the son of God how would you feel or what would you say?
Great content! The lighting on his right eye was killing me. At times, he kinda looked like a one eyed man. Southern Seminary has got to get this lighting figured out.
I'm getting opposition from my boyfriend who is a non believer, mind you, he doesn't believe in anything, anyhow, I won't sleep with him, he's having a huge problem with it, God's daughter here
Same here I realized it's not fair to the unbeliever. What can i give them? I can't marry him so what am i asking him to wait for? I have come to the heartbreaking conclusion that i have to let him go and to let God deal with him/draw him. I want his salvation not so i can marry him but so he belongs to the Lord and has spiritual protection. I'm also realizing i need a spouse who prays for me.
@@MangoLemonaideFresh it's not about not loving them. I love the man so much in spite of all the things he's done and I'm sure I always will. but i realize he's not for me because we're on 2 separate paths. I can't share my heart with him or the things i believe.
Certainly not. While it is not forbidden, it is not good to be stuck with an unbelieving spouse you cannot divorce. Marry a believer if you are single. End of story.
Sister do what your intuition tells you. You know what you need to do. You know you cannot raise children with a non believer who will influence them to believe in lawlessness and non righteousness! Sister he is not for you!
Don’t automatically assume your significant other will become a Christian. In fact, it is far more likely they may drag you further away from Christ. It’s easier to drag someone down than to pull someone up.
Problem is deacerning which way is down
@@devorousparker8252 Based on this logic, "down" would be the largest group (Christians) since it's easier to drag people down.
That’s assuming that dragging down is becoming atheist, or non Christian. I personally am an atheist, and I’m not doing anything wrong.
If that's the case than their relationship with God was not true. That's why faith and hope comes in. Temptations now if you are tempted to be dragged than your relationship with God was a front. Trials of life makes your relationship stronger with God and let's be honest if they allow themselves to be dragged that's temptation if you can't beat than your faith was not that faithful. People look at what bad things can be but not the good that can bring.
@Eternal Awake maybe wait until they are older so they can make that decision themself.
So glad my wife didn’t follow your thoughts/opinions. Had she, I would still be lost. She believed in me, and over the course of 25 years, has helped me find Jesus and become saved. Thank goodness she never gave up on me.
My girlfriend doesn't believe and doesn't want to come to church. We've been dating for a year and it's gotten to the point where my church is asking me if this is the right choice. I love her. But I do feel that the only way to continue the relationship is to put God second. We don't have sex. And it's been tough on the relationship when it's secular. I've only dated Christians up to this point so any advice is appreciated.
memphis3106 - pray, pray and pray some more. If it is meant to be, God will eventually guide her to the church and his spirit. If you truly love her, stay committed and continue praying. It will be worth it in the end. I am so grateful God and my wife never gave up on me... our marriage is stronger now than ever, and life has clarity for the first time since I can remember. Thank the Lord!!!
@@memphis3106 I would say that for her to love you does not mean that she should follow you're beliefs, but, that does not mean she should not accompany you to church. She must respect your beliefs and accompany you when you visit your religious place, the same thing applies to you as well. Both of you'll must support and encourage each other in your spiritual journeys. Remember the paths will be different, but the destination is the same.
Your experience doesn't make you right. VERY dangerous to put your experience over scripture. Just because something works temporarily doesn't mean that God is pleased.
Mission possible Just sharing my experience, and how thankful I am for her sticking with me through it all. I am sooo proud that we are happily married and both completely devoted to serving the Lord. Hope you have a blessed day!
I was looking long and hard for this and finally found it! Thank you! Women can influence men to come to Christ, I came to Christ because of a girl I loved. She is no longer my girlfriend now but I am eternally thankful to her for bringing me to Christ
if that girl had treated you like some ppl in this thread does, calling the unbeliver anything from darkness to belial, you would maybe never have found christ.
Amen
only if you are stupid. apparently that is the case. anyone can bring me to any god if they can provide evidence.
@@louiscyfer6944 you already deny evidence lol
@@sweatycrabthailand4262 no, i have not been presented sufficient evidence by anyone. care to elaborate what evidence am i denying?
Good, sound advice. I've lived this nightmare, save yourself the pain, uncertainty and frustration,find a godly prospect and pursue in a manner which reflects God's glory.
4id, thanks for your service. im almost 2 years in a good relationship but she's not a believer. but she's such a good partner and gf. ugh
@@therocksays7915 I was told something recently that really stuck with me. Like us, unbelievers are image bearers of their creator, which means that they can have some of the great qualities that come from God, but like Satan they hate God and rebel against Him. Light and darkness have nothing in common no matter how "good" the person might be. None are good. I married an amazing person who tolerates my faith but certainly does not support it and it has cost me a decade of my life.
@@kesley. Did you get divorced?
I just ended a 6 year relationship due to the fact that my ex didn't believe in God. I loved her with all my heart but just felt long term this would cause lots of suffering.
I do not want to judge anyone who might be in this situation but as the daughter of a Christian parent and an unbeliever (another religion), I advice you to please think twice about the partner you choose to date/marry, for the sake of any potential kids if anything. It would be hell on earth to be married to someone and try to raise kids with them when they have opposing strong beliefs about everything. It usually is a recipe for disaster for everyone involved, especially for any innocent kids who find themselves confused and in the middle of everything.
Hey girly, I live for my future children and I’m grateful to have come across your comment. To hear first hand experience of being raised in a conflicting beliefs is impactful to me so thank you. It will shape my childrens salvation, my own and generations to come. God bless you and I hope you know what God says is true and not what the world says. You have lived through this and I hope your love for Christ surpasses these obstacles and hope you can encourage our little believers to stand strong in their faith. I’m very encouraged by you so thank you
agreed
I agreee
In what ways has your life been hell due to your parents difference of beliefs?
I’m trying to solidify why not, to marry a non-believer
@@katherine3107 Now as I got older, I realize that it had more to do with the root dysfunctional dynamics present in my family than the issue of religion itself. Nevertheless, these negative patterns were highlighted even more by a contrast in culture and beliefs as I believe it leaves more room for misunderstanding, miscommunication, distance and disconnection.
I guess the point I am trying to make now is you can have two people that come from different backgrounds who try to make it work and focus on what connects them and then on the other hand, you can have others that focus on what separates them, sometimes to the point where they weaponize these differences, usually in a continuous power struggle, especially when children are involved. Another couple can show the same dysfunction but for example they use their opposing views regarding work-life balance to separate them and create a toxic environment rather than religion.
Yet, I strongly believe that for such a relationship to work, partners need to decide beforehand what kind of foundation are going to give their children, what intentions are going to set for this family and how they will act out of the best interest of their children but this again can be applied to the general public as well and to partners who share the same religious beliefs.
What hurt me the most for example is that both of my parents selfishly tried to make me and my siblings participate in their own individual religious rituals (sometimes behind each other's back) just for the sake of pissing off the other partner in order to show who is in control. Again, our lack of religious education and guidance stemmed from parents that were unable to sit, discuss and decide on these issues like proper adults, not because they really wanted to let us grow with an open mindset so that when older, we are free to make our own choices.
Despite all of this, I would really encourage any sort of genuine moral and spiritual guidance from the parents in this context as this is something that I was yearning for as a kid growing up. What a child really needs are love, connection and safety and I truly believe that parents who have different religions are capable to do that.
I made this comment almost two years ago and now I can say that I have really worked on these issues and I see them for what they are. Ironically, I have fallen in love with a man who grew up with a different set of beliefs and all I can say that it has been the most healing emotional experience ever.
I dated someone for 14 years and as my relationship with Jesus grew, it began to separate us. His music and lifestyle was no longer conducive for the direction I was heading. I don’t consider myself giving up on him but I had to realize I’m not his savior only Jesus Christ is. I chose to leave the relationship but I will still continue to pray for his salvation. A marriage should draw you closer to the lord not pull you away 🙌🙏❤️
teresa SAENZ I dated a woman for 7 years and I made the decision to walk away from the relationship because I didn't want to be a conflict of interest to her if she was to eventually be saved. This has been the hardest decision of my life thus far. Sometimes I literally feel like I am losing my mind but I am trying to stay strong and trust in God.
teresa SAENZ@ I think it was a fair move from you to end a relationship with that guy even after 14 years as it wouldn't be ok to have relationship with two guys at the same time.
Sounds like you did him the favor.
@@socksumi Agreed. I couldn't be with someone who is brainwashed to the extent that they would just leave the person they love because they think an invisible man in the sky will punish them for that and feel completely validated in their decision to the point that they even say "now I pray for his salvation". So yeah, big favor to release those poor atheists from this cesspool of ignorance.
mog512 You may think God is an invisible man in the sky which is perfectly fine, I mean it’s your opinion. However, you shouldn’t criticize those who believe and call them brainwashed because it’s something of value to them. If you value something dearly with your life and your partner does not share the same feeling, of course it’s going to draw some conflict. See yourself in others’ perspectives before you call them brainwashed and ignorant because what you said was pretty ignorant.
Actually "dating" where you move from one person to another is very very dangerous especially if you are a believer. Rather wait on God
❤️
I loved it we must not be prostitutes and polygamous at all
my best friend's mother was Christian and her dad was of another religion. she made it clear to him her morals and religious beliefs. he respected that. now they're both happily married Christians.
i know it doesn't always work out but i feel like we should just pray to God for guidance🤍
But you know the another religion going to hell so your best friend mo m and dad going to definitely hell jejus say follow me so going heaven but your friends parents get dispoint for god because Christianity is not allow to marry a non christian
Don’t be weak in your faith, let them know that your faith is important to you and before you commit, talk about raising kids, if you can probably get along well enough, that might be the clincher. Your faith should be strong enough to save your partner if it is not, you got bigger things to worry about
VERY TRUE!
This is helpful to hear. I was excommunicated from a church for marrying a man who is not currently a believer. Although he is the best man I’ve ever known. Better and more Christlike than the “Christian” men I’ve met. He even waited with me till marriage… Christian men wanted to not wait… so it never worked out between us. It’s a comfort to hear that our marriage is not extra biblical… and in some cases unwise… but not every case. I need more content like this because every time I turn around another Christian group is trash talking and judging my marriage.
Hello, how is your relationship now? I’m in the same situation (celibate, waiting for marriage, he has Christ value but he’s not Christiant etc) but we are not married yet, I will appreciate your answer 😊
@@lila1541 what happened? I had an atheist I dated for 7 years but I absolutely lost faith by being with her. Not being able to share your faith with the one you become one with isn’t Gods desire imo for your life.
I fully empathize with you. Do not let others pass judgment on you. God loves you and He understands your situation. Take care and God bless....
Same suitation here my bf is hindu and we have dated for the past 10 years.... He has more christian values than the other christians guys i have dated before him.... We want to settled down but so many issues comming up between us but i love him so much, cant leave him also.....please help with your suggestions...
People can have a form of godliness but deny the power thereof. It is still very wrong to settle for a man or woman who may have certain character traits but yet deny Jesus and his gospel. I understand that there's confusion about the ones who claim they are Christian and yet do not what they are commanded to and then to think the ones who don't obey Christ or even say he is Lord, to be "better" and more "loving than the Christian. So that means it's ok to literally marry this person? NO! That's deception and it's prideful. Remain unmarried if you're not going to wait for a true man of faith. We are called to be separate, in the world but not of it, not unequally yoked, marrying ONLY the one who is in the Lord.
Funny how I'm dating a non beliver but he's the one who encourages me to have a relationship with Christ and going to church. He would'nt even mind dropping me off at church and picking me up later. But i prayed for a spouse and God gave him to me, but God won't give you all your hearts desires. Its like saying "God please give me a christian handsome guy who will bring nothing but peace and love"....then booom, God gives you a beliver (Christian) but a disabled person, you still love them as they are. Same thing happened in my situation, I prayed for a God fearing man, but God apparently gave me a non beliver who will still support me in my christian walk to the point where we would sing "Jesus I trust, Jesus I trust You!" word for word, on top of that God gave me someone who would build my confidence, encourage me to reach my full potential...all these things i asked - God gave them to me. So my take, pray for you spouse, we can't be selfish and thing of us and not think of other peoples salvation as well.
AMEN AMEN AMEN 🙏🏽 If it’s Gods plan for you to be there than you should be there! You are not supposed to be equally yoked but there’s also scripture that says if you are called to be with and marry a non believer then he is saved thru covenant of the marriage.
This is so beautiful
That scripture you are referring to is in the instance where a wife comes to Christ after she's already married She is to stay with her husband, even if he hasn't gotten saved yet. @@kdominiece6531
I am in the same situation now..don't know what to do...
Hi @@kdominiece6531, which Bible verse are you referring to in your last sentence?
Marrying a non-believer is definitely a risk we're taking. But then again we have a free will.
@It’s Jonathan Galatians 5:22-23 What Satan's side are you talking about? Being an Atheist and being a Devil worshiper are two different things.
And marrying a Christian is no guarantee the marriage will survive including those who are married to pastors.
@It’s JONATHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im sorry, my brother! we are all God's children. Jesus said ' love one another as I have loved you. He even chooses those who have done bad to follow him and spread love. He is forever forgiving and merciful. Nobody is satans child. Only the media, society, politics, world leaders, and also religious leaders brainwashed everyone into this selfish world we live in. Be good to everyone, the church and the holy spirit are within all of us even the unbelievers. Amen praise to Jesus!
1 Corinthians 7:14
14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.
@One with Creation you are everywhere. Worse than COVID and it’s variants
Totally agree. The answer is easy: if you don't know it, don't do it. Otherwise follow what Jesus is telling you. I would never ever marry or date a none christian woman. It is a very dangerous path to get lost.
I've been dating with unbeliever when i was Backsliding and i'm a Christian If i told her that i want to break up with her it really unfair for her because we started falling each other
Oil does not mix with water. Fact. Christ teaches about a foundation in him that will never fall. A foundation of sand will.
1 Corinthians 7:14
14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.
I dated an atheist a month ago and, through prayers, thank God I was able to free myself from him. I was heartbroken even though nothing has happened between us. But I knew that I have to follow God's will if I want a stress-free life. Few weeks later after I said goodbye, I found he was involved with different women every week. Thank you Jesus one million times for giving me the strength and courage to stay away!
R u still single?
From where u r?
I did that recently too. He is heartbroken. I will pray for him, but he’s angry at me and God. I’ve hurt his soul
@julio H I have so much respect for you my brother. I am difficult situations myself. I am dating a girl for a year now and she's a Christian and I am a Muslim. We both really love each other and have not done anything wrong in the eyes of God. We both are planning to marry each other , but my girlfriend says she will only marry me If I convert to Christianity. So I am just confused , like what should I do?
She said she won't marry a man who doesn't believe in Jesus , but as a born muslim I already believe and love Jesus as well as Moses , and I love Christianity as a religion. Since Judaism , Islam and Christianity are the same religion divided in three different parts I think.
I love her very much and I cannot afford to loose her but I am confused wheather I should convert to Christianity for love and marriage
Could you please suggest me something?
I was married to a girl with different beliefs and I went to one church and she went to another and it broke my heart. Our daughter grew up going with me one week to church and her mom another week. When we would talk about our faith we would argue and it caused a void or division. No matter how much we tried their was a invisible wall because our foundation was not strong. So, I do agree with this video. Don't marry unless your both at peace in fully equally yoked. It does effect you and your kids.
I have a heavy heart watching this, im more confused than ever.
Let's pray brother!
Think for your self man.
I suggest you research how the bible was edited and assembled and if you still believe,well you can live your life how others tell you you should.
@Del Ag glad you didnt fall for it. They only wanted to have fun and not be committed long term
Me tooo
Same. It's actually sad some people are in this blake and white thinkinf and might miss love because of it
Marriage to a non-believer is a costly enterprise, one which I have paid heavily for 10 years. Just don't do it. Please take this seriously, it is so unbelievably important.
Are you divorced now?
@@sabrinavargas7368 The paperwork for it is going through this week. Not of my own will, I guess God's closing the door.
Can you explain your situation further please?
The warning was given. Disobedience has a price.
@@BethJehovah State the warning.
“Do not focus on what god can do but on what He tells you to do". Trust in the lord and his timing, his will, will be done.
i just broke up with my boyfriend. I should’ve listened before we started dating. I knew it would’ve never worked and the stronger my relationship to God gets the more i realize that i can’t ever be with a non-believer again
Bravo!
......"14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common?
Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?
15 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?
16 What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God.
As God has said: "I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people."
17 "Therefore come out from them
and be separate,
says the Lord.
Touch no unclean thing,
and I will receive you."
18 "I will be a Father to you,
and you will be my sons and daughters,
says the Lord Almighty."
2 Corinthians 6:14-18 (ANIV)
@@earnestlycontendingforthef5332 What about 1 Peter 3? or 1 Corinthians 7:12-16
@@GeorgeDrake
1 Peter 3?
Which verse?
1 Corinthians 7:12-16 is refering to those people who were married BEFORE they came to a belief in Christ and were baptized.
But once brother or sister is in the Lord, then they may only marry another who is also a baptized after belief, believer.
"39 A married woman must remain with her husband as long as he lives. If her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but only if the man is a Christian".
1 Cor 7:39 (GW)
Thus it's only the death of a spouse which enables one to be married again.
Just as Romans 7:2-3 instructs the faithful.
@@earnestlycontendingforthef5332 1 Peter 3:1
@@GeorgeDrake
As in 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 which is refering to people who were married BEFORE they came to a belief in Christ and were baptized.
But once brother or sister is baptized in the Lord, then they may only marry another who is also a baptized after belief, believer.
"14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness?
and what communion hath light with darkness?
15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
2 Cor 6:14-18 (KJV)
There is no greater yoking together as in a marriage, as the two "Become one flesh".
"39 A married woman must remain with her husband as long as he lives. If her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but only if the man is a Christian".
1 Cor 7:39 (GW)
We already live in a cruel world where we're not united.. and I feel like you still encourage that.. if I'm married to a non Christian and If I love this person.. why I'm I supposed to do that? Do you think that God will loves me If I hurt this person by the name of religion..? Who knows, It could that this person will become Christian with time..
I think that all what we need is love, peace and tolerance ✌ ☮
If two non-believers marry, and one converts to Christianity, they are to remain in the marriage and their actions should win over their spouse. However this video is a warning against deliberately entering into a relationship with a non-believer.
@jonathan. In the same way you judge and assume that your religion in the right one, the others can do the same thing what will generate only hate and intolerance.. Trust me, Is it possible for all of us to live together no matter our religions or beliefs..
@jonathan. YOU call your religion is "the true" one, my partner will say the same towards her religion ( which is normal ).. It's all about you and your partner and how you will manage before you get married, to raise your children..
This is my opinion, and I respect yours 😊
@It’s Jonathan Galatians 5:22-23 that’s a lot easier said than done. In today’s day and age, even women who identify as Christians are not all virgins..
Brother YOU NAILED IT! I mean, I sincerely recognize you have experienced this. THANK YOU
I prayed to God surrounding this, asking Him to tell me if my boyfriend is the one based on what he would respond in regard to waiting for sex until marriage. I then told my boyfriend about my wishes, and he not only agreed enthusiastically, but said that he needed to "change [his] perspective, anyway." But he doesn't feel like he deserves to go to Heaven. However, even though we get warnings about being "unequally yoked," didn't Jesus sit with sinners? He didn't come for the righteous, after all.
the word "knowing" in the Bible is very close to intimacy. In the KJV for example it says that " And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain" Genesis 4:1. Later in the New Testament it says : "Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Festival, many people saw the signs he was performing and believed in his name.But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all people." john 2:20-24 (NIV). Jesus ate with sinners and loved them but he also knew our human nature. He trusted in the Father only. Although the Bible is not in favor of believers dating (eventually marrying) unbelievers, I would suggest that you and your bf do bible studies together (and even perhaps with a church), that way you'll both see if this is something you all can be confortable with in the long run.
Cool getting to meet you at the ABC conference this year, Jeremy. My wife and I enjoyed the training on PTS(d). We are praying for you and your ministry brother.
Nope. No way...Not if you're a serious or devoted believer. You will constantly be dragging them behind you, and fighting over how to raise and educate your kids, how to handle money, who your friends are, how hospitable you should be,. It will be nothing but confusion.
Just because you get along with someone doesnt mean you should marry them.
My mistake
Interesting episode, thanks for sharing
Well I did, and trust me God knows what he’s talking about. My marriage is a mess, to the point I’m losing my mind slowly, pretty sure divorce is the only way to maintain my sanity.
Did you get the divorce?
Easy answer: Let the Holy Spirit decide for you🙏🙏 Pray and listen, and the Lord will answer you. 🙏❤️ He will never lead you astray. Amen!
Not unless you want to be miserable. If you go into that relationship knowing that person has no "salt" or stopping point, you're going to regret it.
that’s a lot easier said than done. In today’s day and age, even women who identify as Christians are not all virgins..
@@gu3sswh075 and are the men virgins? Who's been sleeping with these Christian women 🙄
Like am doing now
If you see the relationship going anywhere, probably not but it really depends how religious they are. If they're very religious and you... have a head on your shoulders, it's not worth the trouble. Raising kids or deciding how to spend your Sundays will be a real nightmare if both of you have strong, opposing opinions on the matter.
I agree and I'm in this situation too be exact
But what are you supposed to do if you struggled for years to find someone who actually likes you and is similar to you? What if they share all of the same values except from your religion?😞
@@chenugent it depends on what kind of values you share, I think.
When you truly love God, you will not be attracted to someone who doesn't share your love for God. If you are 'in love' with a non believer, ask yourself if it's true love. Love for God or for that person.
That's exactly how it is
Amen!!!! Do not listen to what the world says 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
Amen
Thank you for this answer! Blessings!
So you're saying marrying a non-believer will wreck your life, but marrying a Christian won't? How do you explain Ravi Zacharias, John Hagee, Josh Harris, and Carl Lentz for starters? If marrying a Christian is the better option, how do you explain a nearly 30% divorce rate among Christians?
70% among White Christian's.
Exactly!
There is a difference between name sake Christian and a Biblical Born again Christian .
Not everyone who says is a Christian is actually a Christian
Do not become partners with those who do not believe, for what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship does light have with darkness? - 2 Corinthians 6:14
I am an unbeliever married to a Christian for the last 15 years. At first, her belief never really was an issue but she has gotten more into being a Christian and I feel that divorce is just around the corner. She has been subtle in trying to convert me but that will never happen...ever. I do not need religion in my life and feel just fine without it.
The issue with that is she has gotten into her head that her divorcing me (the unbeliever) would be looked badly upon her in the eyes of those who follow her faith and thus refuses to divorce me. I do want what is best for her so I was looking at this from her point of view and was wondering where in the Christian bible where it would ease her fear so it could 'save her soul'. I feel that it would be best for both of us to go our separate ways so she could find that man who will love Jesus as much as she does. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
I agree with David . You shouldn’t divorce her . If she loves and treats you right . You may regret it .
@@MsUdy She doesn't treat me right is the issue. She has a different view on things seen through her faith, which I do not share.
@@jeffreychapple5705 She needs to realize that she can not feel guilty for what she has not done. If you divorce her, there's only so much she can do besides accept it. being in a loveless marriage won't benefit either of you and you're both different fundamentally.
This is what the Bible actually says about divorce between believer and unbeliever :
"If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. 13 And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. 14 For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy. 15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let it be so. The brother or the sister is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace." 1 Corinthian 7:12-15
That's my case now,my man promise to convert and now has gone back to islam.
Do you know how that feels
Great exegesis. Valuable counsel.
Unequally yoked to me can also be applied to lukewarm Christians from my experience I dated a woman who to me knows the scriptures very well.. would read the Bible… and we would go to church every Sunday…. Dated her 3 years.. however I was a lukewarm Christian myself but then I truly started by joining a discipleship for men at my church and what happened? We stared to grow apart.. I noticed also that in the beginning she would teach me a lot about the gospel and I’ve always wanted and still do a God believing and fearing woman.. but when we broke up it hurt cause I loved her.. but I also learned a lot after the break up.. I was blinded by the love I had for her I wasn’t noticing the obvious red flag until I had time to think about us post break which was her words didn’t ever match her actions.. she didn’t apply the scripture on her own.. but I thank God it drew me close to God and I am now closer to God and she is now dating a man whose religion is Santeria (Shango) Yoruba religion.
Good on you for figuring that out! Pain hurts, but if we put our trust in Christ, it also teaches us.
As for your former partner - If she wasn't applying Scripture to her own life, be careful - it's quite possible she was a tare amongst the wheat -- a professing 'believer' but in word only, not deed. Those people are in danger of judgement -- I'm glad you drew close to God vs. giving up on God and pursuing the woman! Good on you! Pray for her as well!
I am currently in a relationship with my muslim boyfriend. And i admit everyone is totally disagree with us because we are in different religioud beliefs but we respect each other's religion and so do our parents. Infact my boyfriend sees beauty in Christianity and I know it's hard but I want him to show what the bible says and hopefullu he joins me.
I totally disagree upon others saying "You shouldn't marryva non-believer" We christians were baptised, study bible and our role is to spread God's Word to a non-believer and not to stay away from them.
@It’s Jonathan Galatians 5:22-23 And? What's wrong with that? Shouldn't be your partner/spouse more important than your religious beliefs?
Nezuko Kamado,
Some possible concerns,
1-You and your Muslim Boyfriend don't believe in the same God. He uses a Quran and you use the Bible. Jesus is not the same as Allah. (John 14:6, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, John 3:16-18, Roman's 6:23, Matthew 28:18, Matthew 10:32-33).
2-Typically the Husband is the Spiritual Leader in the home. If you and your Muslim boyfriend marry, then he will want to lead you towards Allah and not Jesus.
3-How many wives will your Muslim boyfriend agree to have if you get married?
(My cousin married a Muslim man from another country and he had to agree to only have ONE wife but technically he could have as many wives as he could afford)
4-What will your Children be raised as (Christian or Muslim)? If you have sons, your husband will want them raised as Muslims.
5-Women are viewed differently in Muslim Cultures and are also treated differently.
6-Your Muslim boyfriend (future husband) may never convert to Christianity.
I am learning that Muslims can marry people form what they call the Book which means Christian and Jews but not people that believe in more than one GOD. Muslim, Jews, and Christians are Monotheist.
The bible talks about the verse we all hear about about being unequally yoked but there is also another 2 verses I know about that say the unbeliever is sanctified by the believer through marriage. Interesting stuff!
Also, Muslims are encouraged to be supportive of there other spouses belief system, they are even encouraged to go with them to church.
Don't make the mistake am living now,my husband is a perfect man,he accepted Christ but now has turned back to Islam.i know our stories are not thesame but it's all risky
I found it interesting how he focused on what the Bible tells you to do rather than the few success stories of a non believer coming to faith. Isn’t that more of a miracle and shouldn’t we focus on that since we technically are commanded to make disciples?
What is a man if he gains the whole world, but loses his soul. this comes to mind you have to focus on yourself first I believe on this topic obviously everyone wants to make disciples, but if it’s going to take you away from the Lord even just a bit you shouldn’t do it. we can make disciples in my ways, but marriage is definitely one for most people that should be between a believer and a believer
What about the many, many non success stories? If a parachute has a 98% failure rate, will you focus on the miraculous 2% and plummet to your death?
@@l-kin3480 I don’t know what you’re referring to ?
@@generalroro21 the main comment who's saying we should focus on the few successful interfaith marriages and ignore all the others that didn't work
You don’t have to mate with them to spread the gospel
What about the story of Hosea? He redeemed his wife. He should also be an example of how someone can be saved through God through marriage.
Do you believe that what you're saying is what God intended to display through Hosea's relationship?
God was displaying the unfaithfulness of Israel and future punishment. Don't justify yourself by taking the word out of context.
Are you a Hosea type?
@joshua james they're just trying to find husbands for the broken reformed party girl that drank the feminist koolaid.
We're not Hosea my friend. Look at the pain it caused him. Also, that book isn't a template for finding a mate. There was a much bigger picture there.
A Divine urgent message from Almighty God Himself, folks:
"14 Stop forming inappropriate relationships with unbelievers. Can right and wrong be partners? Can light have anything in common with darkness?
15 Can Christ agree with the devil? Can a believer share life with an unbeliever?
16 Can God's temple contain false gods? Clearly, we are the temple of the living God. As God said,
“I will live and walk among them.
I will be their God,
and they will be my people.”
17 The Lord says, “Get away from unbelievers.
Separate yourselves from them.
Have nothing to do with anything unclean.
Then I will welcome you.”
18 The Lord Almighty says, “I will be your Father,
and you will be my sons and daughters.”
2 Corinthians 6:14-18 (GW)
that’s a lot easier said than done. In today’s day and age, even women who identify as Christians are not all virgins..
1 Corinthians 7:14
14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.
@@marvinsumpterii7701
Yes!
The teaching for those who are married BEFORE they came to the Truth and are baptized into his saving name.
Once in the Truth, Christians only may marry another Christian.
"39 A wife is bound for so long time as her husband liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is free to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord".
1 Corinthians 7:39 (ASV)
What an amazing answer to this question. It is so profound and comforting. Thank you for this!
this was beautiful, very well communicated. Thank you !
The saddening thing for me is that I liked a dude who claimed to be a Christian but after 1 year of not talking with each other, he came back telling me that he is no longer a Christian. I still have feelings for him despite the religion issue because of the moments we had together. However, I am conflicted if I should date him if I had the chance. I have attempted to not fall for any non-believers so I found it unfair that I have unintentionally ended up liking someone who stopped believing in Christianity. I am a Christian but I don't feel strong enough to bring him back to Christianity.
In my opinion, building a life with someone based on shaky foundations (= both of you being spiritually divided instead of being in unity) is always risky
Its not up to you to bring him back, but plant a seed. Jesus will take care of the rest, also a relationship with Jesus is not religious. Religion comes from man he is far beyond buildings, doctrines & expectations
I just ended a 6 year relationship due to the fact that my ex didn't believe in God. I loved her with all my heart but just felt long term this would cause lots of suffering.
The issue is whether their own scepticism will not erode your own beliefs.
Just do what the holy spirit says you should do.
@@Unxpekted wisdom is choosing to honor God and not our desires and that's exactly what you just did. I hope you find a spirit-led spouse.
Be carefull of those who say they are a chriatian,wolves in sheeps clothing.
I need me a Christian Devoted man
No, it is “I need a devoted Christian man” or “I need my Christian man to be devoted”
@Bibin Thomas don't you know that showing variation is a sin in god's sight....
Someone who you won't find!!
@ĐŕaXlër yeah you have many devoted Christians!!ruclips.net/video/EXZFyqGWkyE/видео.html
@ĐŕaXlër I sent it to make you feel bad.I don't care what your point was!
Thank you for this video. God Bless You. 🙏🏼
One of my biggest crushes was muslim. I know it isn't happening and I would deffinitely not abandon my religion's rules for anybody else's (not to mention she wouldn't have picked me even without the religious difference); I just feel that as a predetermined barrier and we have enough of those already.
1Co 7v10 And unto the married I command, [yet] not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from [her] husband: 11 But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to [her] husband: and let not the husband put away [his] wife. 12 But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away. 13 And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him. 14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. 15 But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such [cases]: but God hath called us to peace. 16 For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save [thy] husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save [thy] wife?
There is nothing confusing about that.
Now, as far as MARRYING of DATING ... why would any real Christian be so *FOOLISH!?*
-how can you raise a child with such a double standard?!
-do you even pray over your food!?
-do you pray when going on road trips?
-do you allow their athiest friends into your house, when Scriptures are clear of what to not bid welcome into your homes?
-what about when you are sick? Do you pray?
-do you join the brethren for prayers and fastings?
... all while your UNBELIEVING partner does, what, exactly?
IF you are already married, the instruction above are clear. But if you are dating, why!? It would be crazy to {enter} a relationship with such a person. You are only asking for trouble!
... go ask SOLOMON the question, and what led him to sin against God!
... go ask SAMSON the question, as we all know how that one ended!
I didn't grow up religions but I do think that these are the very things that cause seperation between us all
Yup, religion shouldn't be a thing. We should just all see each others as valuable humans and agree on what scientific evidence shows to be true.
My bf left me bcs we have different religion. He’s a Mormon & and I’m a Muslim . Hurt so bad to let go when we still love each other
DodoKing 😌😌 can only pray the best for him
@@sophiefyzll520 is it really wrong for a muslim girl to date a non muslim guy??
@@yaqub2005 Yes it is.
@@yaqub2005 Also vice versa if you're an adherent of Islam then absolutely.
From where u are?
It seems for so many reasons almost impossible for a Christian to get married these days. Sad situation.
You ain't kidding.....😐
My Gosh thank God my husband is a real christian and a believer of christ..
And i am very happy that both of us visit church every sunday and on easters and christmas and even he although he doesnt enter into temple equally attends and participates in hindu functions..
Thank you Mr🙂🙂🙂
Have a Good day
That's exactly what he should not do.
1 Corinthians 7:14 “for the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband.”
Please don't be dishonest on this subject. Read the entire chapter and see the context in which Paul is speaking. Imagine a scenario where a married couple are both non-Christians. One of them converts to Christianity. Paul condemns the Christian convert divorcing their non-Christian partner. This passage doesn't condone a single Christian person marrying a non-Christian.
@@itsmichaelakin5421 If its sinful to marry a non believer, why does Paul care little enough to LITERALLY NEVER say it is? Don't take scripture out of context. And, prove the context which you allegedly provide.
@@EmeraldPixelGamingEPG 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. Give it a read. I’ll allow God and His Words to speak for themselves.
@@itsmichaelakin5421 And yet again, stop taking scripture out of context. If you're so sure, prove the context. Show me exactly where. Don't just post bundles of verses. Make your case.
I strongly disagree. Paul says if you marry an unbeliever you should not leave her because the unbelieving wife has been sanctified by her husband. Unequally yoked means you shouldnt let her influence you. If you put god as first and your spouse is a regular good person but a nonbeliever then she can never influence you badly. In fact you can influence her in a positive way if youre the dominant one.
Nice answer
Absolutely false. Stay in the context. Was not talking about marriage or dating. Scripture specifically says do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. Talking about those with different like faith.
It is however applicable to dating and or marraige. What you said about marrying a non believer is also false. Paul said that to the newly converted believers. Not those that have been believers and then married an unbeliever. He said that because your relationship with Christ could someday save the spouse.
Please study the word sanctify. Marraige with an unbeliever violates the entirety of that word.
@@barrybaker9173 Believer or unbeliever we are all children of God. Even unbelievers do the will of God without knowing it's God's will because God's laws are in their hearts as Romans says. While marrying a believer, at least that person should be a good person. Not an obvious evil doer. After all Jesus came for the lost sheep not the righteous ones
@@Kavinhenrygray Ephesians 2:3
Kavin Raj there are no righteous sheep. The Bible says all have sinned & fallen short to the glory of God. Therefore everyone needs to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord & Savior. The Bible says if you’re not with God, you’re an enemy of God. Also Jesus said: He who doesn’t deny himself cannot be my disciple. Please repent & don’t justify yourselves brothers & sisters
If a Christian had half an ounce of sense, they'd not even date. There is not dating in the scriptures--none. And dating is one of the most dangerous ways to get to know someone. Ever hear of a hands-off courtship? If you can do that, then you're ready to be married. And it would be refreshing for a Christian to actually do a deep-dive into the bible to see what a marriage actually is. Because it's not getting all dressed up and pledging your undying love. Love didn't have anything to do with it. It's not love, then marriage--that's the world's failed model. It's marriage, then love.
Thank you guys for the messages.
Much appreciated counseling 🙏🏼
I'm in a 4 year relationship and it's really loving, he's really really really kind and a precious soul. We have the forever type of love- but he's a non-believer. His ways are so different from mine. Everything is just so different, he knows nothing about The Lord or Christianity. He has a vague idea though but it isn't enough, ofc. I am deeply in love with him and so is he w me. Even if we fight, we always make up and we stay and fix, not just let go.
What do I do? Why did He make me fall in love so deeply when He knew it'd never work?
I don't know what to do. I can not abandon him because I know it'll crush his heart into a million pieces and so will happen to me. I keep asking the Lord but I don't know if I can hear Him. Maybe, He answers but I'm too biased and caught up in my thought of never leaving him, I can't hear Him.
How is everything now?
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I feel you ❤ It is tiring though. Having different values is exhausting.
A/better place so you want to marry that guy or live alone
I hope you are doing well. I am currently in the same situation, how did it resolve itself?
"3 Neither shalt thou make marriages with them; thy daughter thou shalt not give unto his son, not his daughter shalt thou take unto thy son.
4 For they will turn away thy son from following me, that they may serve other gods: so will the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and destroy thee suddenly."- Deuteronomy 7:3-4
Don't try to say the pld law applies to Christians. That was a commandment specifically for the Hebrews.
I have been dating a non-believer for a little over 3 years now. I ended up being the person who pushed the idea of us getting married. It really hurts because he is a very good man and he is good to me and loyal.. But I've been getting myself closer to the Holy Spirit, and the closer I get to him, the further I feel from my partner. I told him this and he doesn't seem to like talking about it. I've been talking to God and He wants me to be with a believer. I can't make my partner believe. I won't make him either because I don't want him to falsely claim he loves Jesus only because he loves me. This is all so messed up and I've been going through the motions since I've been with this person and I just don't know what to do... Please send prayers. My name is Hayley.
Moon Halo hi 👋
I think that religion is important however if god placed a man upon this earth, you should just realise love is a selfless act. If you believe you really need a man of god, break up with him however he’s given you the world and his love (although he is not a believer) is everything to you.
I've been dealing with this to SMH I finally feel I met a man who worthy and everything is right excepts he's muslim like man this really break my heart that the devil has his hands on a man I really like SMH I been CONFUSED and I know I have to let him go it hurts so bad I cry like why did I have to meet him I wish I never met him I was doing good I'm still celebate and we haven't had sex and I'm not until I'm married I just feel it's a slap in my face I'm really hurting inside and I tell him I want him to serve Jesus with me and yesterday he made it clear head gonna be a Muslim but will go to church with me and that's not good enough SMH because you still can't serve two masters 😫I'm really hurt it's bitter sweet that ppl are going through what I'm going through
I’m going through something like this right now, can someone give me advice.
@@mariavazquez840 i am going thru the same thing. Since I got saved I really started to feel like he is a God sent man because EVERYTHING with him is so great. Like he treats me nice and carring however he is a nonveliever and I am in such fear and pain of letting him go. I am afraid because he is my first boyfriend and I am afraid of loneliness and of him being alone.
I'm a kinda christian who is a married to a sorta muslim woman. We love each other and our union brings us closer to God.
Y’all this really shouldn’t be as extreme as u make it out to be-if you marry an atheist or unbeliever or whatever that’s perfectly valid you shouldn’t try to pressure your partner to conform to your beliefs-it’s ok if you want to go to church on Sundays and your partner doesn’t want to as long as you are two mature enough individuals to respect that relationships are about balance and compromise this really shouldn’t be as dramatic lol it’s aight if that’s ur preference to marry a fellow Christian but for those of you already in extremely dedicated relationships with nonbelievers that’s OK as long as it doesn’t lead to major conflict you two should be a-ok 👌🏻
A believer is given the opportunity to win over the non believer if they're belief is greater than the non believer as it should be. A non believer is just a person who has not seen enough evidence to believe. Just look at those who have come away from atheists belief.
Love thou neighbor but not if they're an atheist is the theist motto....
Have been married to my catholic wife for several years and yet we don't judge each other, we don't fight, we don't belittle, and we most certainly don't attack each other simply because I know why she believes and she knows why I'm an atheist and we fell in love with each other for who we are not for what other's think they believe we have to be.
Hi, any advice for an atheist/Mormon marriage?
If Solomon couldn't pull it off, I don't think I could
He also has 700 wives..
It’s probably best to stick to your kind. Peeps with like beliefs I mean. Bcuz a universal person and a religious person wouldn’t be compatible.
I knew a guy who hated God. He wasn't an atheist. He fell in love with a Catholic girl. As a wedding present, he gave her a crucifix. It made her happy. Sometimes, it's not about you.
Great message I really needed to hear this. There is a woman I really like, yet she is a catholic,and Im a Christian believer. It will never work. Thanks great teaching
catholics are christian though? i’m assuming you meant protestant
No faith whatsoever.
@@EmeraldPixelGamingEPG I have plenty of faith, I cannot change anyone, only the Holy Spirit can.
@@vincentortega4284 "It will never work." This is what I'm referring to. You've not given God a single chance to bring you two together and to convert her.
@@EmeraldPixelGamingEPG I'm not going to try to change anyone; only the Holy Spirit can change a person's heart.
Your future husband and wife is in the world, pray for Your future spouse. Only Jesus 👑 can show you how to catch that big fish 😁🐟
Kristiāna Macarovska some die with nobody
I can offer to convert if you become my wife.
🙌🏾 yes
Already married and staying married for life.
Real I am looking for a serious born again woman to marry ....the way I love Jesus I can't afford marring unbeliever
so you loved a person, but you experience god saying no.....i feel sorry you have such a image of god, really i do
God decides who you marry, not you read the Hosea and the Genesis when God put Adam to sleep:) I hope it will help
@@rosiekaruaihe1017 God have already gave out his idea and will about marriage .....never marry a divorced while his husband still alive,divorce only on the bases of adulteress,if your not married and you accepted and believe in Jesus never marry someone who have not accepted and believe Jesus.... like you if your married each other while all unbeliever if one believe the lord later its the decision of the other to agree or to disagree to live with the born again spouse if he or she decide to go let the believe in Christ allow him...you can remarry only after the dearth of your spouse not otherwise....so God can never contradict himself about this example and tell someone to marry a married women while her husband still alive,or allow you to divorce except because of fornication ........many people use Hosea incident without even understand it to justify marrying anybody.....but Hosea heard from God as a personal instruction to do that so you Christian who jump and use the incident to marry unbelievers tells us did you also receive personal instruction like Hosea because your not Hosea.......... Example God told Ibrahim to leave his country to move to another place are we doing the same today no but still it is in the Bible and it was personal to Ibrahim......he was told to give his child as sacrifice do we do that today because its in the bible no ....so you have to understand general instruction of God to all man kind and personal to individual for the purpose he have for them
I have a muslim gf... I love her she is very nice girl and love me so much i wnt to merry her but i need some help from bible i wnt to know wht bible said about this marriage.
@@ayaankhokhar3857 Bring her to Christ.. And tell her the Truth
My mom married one and he has been a self centered torment ever since.
I believe you are giving a wrong message. God cares more about UNCONDITIONAL LOVE like the one he gives he is not just with his believers he is with everyone. I known Christian's who are hypocrites as I known people doing more of a Christian duty being non believers I known Christians who married non believer then joining together within time. Everyone has the free will God gives us no one can make u do anything if u let the earthly way influence u that means u were not a Christian to begin your faith was shallow. Because just like that a Christian can influence u to join or become a believer giving god one more Christian following him. As being Christian is not a religion but a way of calling his sons and daughters. I been in both world Catholicism and Christian churches and there's nothing different but Christians making you change your life style choices and more discipline and Catholics show u how to get along and help one another but the word of God is 1 the Same one. So regardless the choice at the end what matters is where you stand with ur faith regardless the trials you will go through and satan will tempt you regardless a Christian or non believer what matters is how u will react to the temptation. Remember bible speaks how the most dangerous weapon is the tongue and how we can kill with it that's why we should be careful how its used. So is how we sin through our eyes so as long as you repent and do good and follow his word and not the interpretation others give, you are doing right by God. We are accountable for our own actions and not for the actions of others we will have to respond to God for our choices and actions not for others. So please seek in the bible for a better understanding before you use scripture to mislead others as it is wrongful to do.
Nena Villalobos I am extremely discouraged by this video because my boyfriend and I broke up on the basis of religion. He was a strong believer of Christianity and I wanted to join him on this journey, but everyone keeps telling me that it’s merely impossible. We love each other faithfully but our religious difference and his concern of being spiritually alone is what causes his heartache. I would love some support on how to go about this.
Loui Burnito I grew up in a Vietnamese Buddhist community.
Religion is the biggest fraud of humanity .God is wicked and converts normal people to terrorists and criminals. It teaches us inequality and divides the humanity based on their beliefs. God is a cancer which has to be removed immediately .
@@phuongvyttran I'm no counselor but my personal advice is people have created religion, to God from my knowledge of Catholicism and christianity are wrong to keep couples away. It's the relationship one have with God that matters to him he needs to get better information from the bible himself and not by what people say apparently he already is alone spiritually and his love to you was not that faithful. Bible speaks when you chose a spouse to marry you leave your parents to become 1. Bible speaks about the relationship with him he considers humans as Christians not a religion. You would be his offering to God willing to involve and carry and respect his belief not many people do that he should consider himself lucky and his family too... Bible also speaks of Nothing Is Impossible for God. So if his love for you is really there he would give you a chance to carry that journey together and be whole spiritually. My personal opinion and advice counseling with pastors. I have gotten answers and follow Pastor Greg Laurie from Harvest there's webcasts you both might enjoy. Hope that helps don't lose hope or faith.
@@simranjitkaur2042 sorry you feel that way but its not nice to disrespect either way, people are wicked they created religion and no one converts people into criminals or terrorist it's the free will he has given everyone to decide their path and you can't blame God for mental illnesses, and outrage of others that refuse to get help and do dumb things. God is not cancer people are they become horrible like yourself blaming others for one mistakes and decisions. Lucifer once was an angel and tried to be better than God that was sent to hell he had a free will and chose wrong. Please don't disrespect if you don't know. You need help Good luck.
Fantastic analysis!
Thank you for this. I wholeheartedly agree.
I agree. However, being human and wanting companionship is kind of self satisfaction. Gen 2-18-25 (The reason behind making a woman for man). 1 Corinthian 7:2 says " But because of [the temptation to participate in] sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband." I always bring God's scriptures back to him when I feel lonely. I say this because I do desire to be in a relationship and wish to have what companionship brings..
That is correct . I wish i marriage a Christian :(
lupe avalos are you a Christian? Marred to none Christian?
I learned it’s best to wait on God. I’m a Christian and we are not to be unequally yoked. Jesus is the best thing that ever happened to me. He keeps his words, he will always be Alpha & Omega.
Very impactful! God bless you
When I was with my Ex, she had lost her faith in christianity and her best friend who was muslim was talking to her, she tried saying that our religions were the same, and me being a Christian and believing, was trying to inform her that our religions WERENT the same, despite the qaran using similar stories we have different beliefs. My gf took me defending my religion as attacking her friends despite me using bible versus to defend my religion, needless to say that relationship didnt last much longer when she told me that I was closed minded into not talking about her friends religion.
I’m sorry you went through that, sounds upsetting. I’m sure you are better off not with that person though :)
But They are pretty much the same! Haha
It's Ryan slashes. Your ex gf is still Christian? Or converting in christianity?
It’s just the thing I can’t wrap my mind around is how some people who are not both Christians can be stable
To the rest I say (I, not the Lord) that if any brother has a wife who is an unbeliever, and she consents to live with him, he should not divorce her. If any woman has a husband who is an unbeliever, and he consents to live with her, she should not divorce him. For the unbelieving husband is made holy because of his wife, and the unbelieving wife is made holy because of her husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy.
I'm christian and im dating a muslim...
excuse can I have your advice... I'm a Christian guy whois inlove with my Muslim friend... when time comes we will decide to get married... do I have to convert Islam???
Rica Ludwig I’m a Muslim woman madly in love with a devoted Christian and we both know that it would never work out for us because a muslin woman can ONLY marry a Muslim man, but we choose to follow our hearts for now and let the future be shaped by God.
oh man... I think it's very hard in a religion barrier... sad that she's the only person who thinks I'm special(I think)
Rica Ludwig Maybe God put that person your way to learn about Islam and who know what destiny is preserving for you...
sorry my dude I'm a diest losser... I understand that every religion has good and bad sides I just want a good life and obey only natures law. no offense
I guess I'm not fit for any relationship with anyone because I'm a non-believer. If that's the case, then so be it. If I die alone, perhaps when it comes to that or I do it earlier, depends on what I decide for myself.
I believe he will give me my future husband that i always pray to him for preparing for me and i want Christian its true but a real Christian
Our prayers for you that God is preparing that Godly man for you!
Marrying a non Christian woman is like stepping on the burning charcoal and expecting chillness. (What is not possible) if she don't convert from heart . In the beginning everything will be going smooth letter on you will realise how big mistake you have made . Don't blame the women blame yourself to putting yourself in a situation. Real advice nobody will share all this things because. love is blind in the beginning after one two year 😭😭😭😭😭😭😅
i think that totally depends on the woman, and probably depends more on you. And finally it totally depends on gods plan and leading. I say that has someone who has married BOTH a christian (very christian) and a non christian.....
Lets just say that the christian marraige had ALL the right conditions, but ended terribly. I hope people will understand that in the new covenant of God the father trough jesus christ, being spirit led, is more important than doing everything right according to christian norms or even rules.
When you date someone you should love them wholeheartedly and make sure to stick to your faith in jesus no matter what. The problem with most christian people is that they date nonbelievers in order to convert them which is Missionary Dating and will most likely never ever gonna work at all. So if you love someone who is atheist or nonbeleievr just love them wholeheartedly without minding their beliefs and sticking to your faith in jesus
Somewhere in the Bible Paul mention if your wife is a non believer kept her. So if you want date/married one go ahead
Amen! Thank you for this!
If you want to get religious about it, Paul says it's better not to marry.
Ask yourself this, did marriage exist before Christianity?
Tory Slusher What is Christianity: behaving like Christ. Who is Christ: Jesus. Who is Jesus: The Word if God (John 1). When did he exist from the beginning with God. By him all thing were created even Adam and Eve who were the first married. Hence the need to be like Christ existed before marriage. It was why marriage existed
I would date a Christian. Never a fundamentalist. I dated a fundamentalist. Decades later I put the experience in one of my own vids. But in a nutshell this was how it went. I was an agnostic/unspecified theist as I am today. Probably closer to a Jew than anything else. The family was friendly to me only until they realized I wasn't going to convert--which they attempted to intrude on the second they met me. They told the daughter how I "had to get to church etc." And I knew more about the bible than all of them put together. Her family and friends eventually got her to break it off. It was like trying to push against a tidal wave. But the real eye opener was the hypocrisy. The father had another illegitimate daughter from an affair, the sister was a stripper and their pastor hanged himself after he got caught sleeping with a fifteen year old. But the guy who considered marriage to the daughter was a red flag because he dared question a book he knew from cover to cover which they had never even read. Saying I have a problem with fundamentalists? That is an understatement. They are a cult, pure and simple. Cheers, DCF
If I understand correctly, Jesus was a great man who lifted all barriers which separated us, and made it possible for us to live together amicably. However, his followers such as Paul imposed rigid and exclusive dogma on Christians and drove a wedge between loved ones. Isn`t it against Jesus`s original idea?
We are told that the Lord Christ himself called St. Paul to teach us just what Christ's commands and instructions were to be for his followers:
"15 Then the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my Name before the Gentiles, and Kings, and the children of Israel.
16 For I will show him, how many things he must suffer for my Name's sake. 17 Then Ananias went his way, and entered into that house, and put his hands on him, and saith, Brother Saul, the Lord hath sent me (even Jesus that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest) that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the holy Ghost.
18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales, and suddenly he received sight, and arose, and was baptized"
Acts 9:15-18 (Geneva Bible)
Jesus came to reconcile us humans to God not to reconcile humans with humans
@@DaringDreams26 Do you mean that humans will continue to be antagonistic each other even after we are reconciled with God? That`s why wars are still going on somewhere in the world. Jesus said, “Do you think I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I have come to divide people against each other! (Luke 12:51)” God will not save us from total destruction.
@@MrEjidorie we are in a fallen world, that's why the Bible keeps saying that those who repent and truly follow Jesus are in this world but not of this world ("They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world." John 17:16). The book of revelations depicts a future where humans will continue to be antagonistic with each other (as in the days of Noah). Humans are the ones who sin not Jesus. And because of our free-will and the spirit of satan in those who have a rebellious heart, the world is a mess. But Jesus will come back to judge the world.
@@DaringDreams26 Thank you for your reply. I`m a Japanese citizen, and I have no idea how much you know about my country and people. But only less than 1% of 124 million Japanese people are Christians, and I`m a Non Christian too. Japan is one of the most unreached lands on earth. From Christian point of view, are we cast into Hell after we die? I have a feeling that Presbyterian President Truman decided to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki partly because Japan was a Non Christian nation. If so, people including women and babies in Hiroshima and Nagasaki were Canaanites in the 20th century? May I have your comment? And one more question. How soon will Advent come to realize? Christians have been waiting Second Coming for two thousands years.
“What we love, what we join ourselves to we will be like”
Thanks dear I have learnt alot and I know it will work for me in Jesilus name 🥰🥰🥰🥰💞💞💞💞
Thank you, this gave me such a different and fresh perspective to view the Christian faith. God bless you
I've been a devout Catholic for my whole life and I married a Devout Muslim. The way we view our own religion is different then what the Bible and Quran say. We live life doing good, loving eachother, bringing happiness, and helping those in need. We believe that God would love us no matter what religion we follow. You don't have to be Christian to marry a Christian, a Muslim marrying a Muslim...etc marry whoever you love and whoever makes you feel happy. If you live your whole life "only wanting to marry" you're own kind wouldn't that go against what Jesus said in love thy neighbor who why would we not consider other neighbors just because they don't follow our "religion"
Who is going to heaven a Christian or a Muslim?
@@classy937 actually that's not for us to decide. We believe what we believe they believe what they want to believe why not just leave it at that. The only ones that know what happens to your soul when you die is the Dead and God. That's the reality
@Marie W 777 so you wouldn't have a choice between yes or no? If Jesus were to say kill yourself would you do it? Or do we only choose to be religious when it goes against something we hate?
@Marie W 777 But that is my point. The Bible/Quran/Torah can be subjective. Man has lied and times back in the days were not how they are today. One can say that times are different. Would everything that is in those books be the same if it were written in this day of age?
@Marie W 777 I respect that. Can I ask you one thing tho? As a Catholic myself. If someone were to come and tell you Jesus is not the son of God how would you feel or what would you say?
Great content! The lighting on his right eye was killing me. At times, he kinda looked like a one eyed man. Southern Seminary has got to get this lighting figured out.
I'm getting opposition from my boyfriend who is a non believer, mind you, he doesn't believe in anything, anyhow, I won't sleep with him, he's having a huge problem with it, God's daughter here
Same here I realized it's not fair to the unbeliever. What can i give them? I can't marry him so what am i asking him to wait for? I have come to the heartbreaking conclusion that i have to let him go and to let God deal with him/draw him. I want his salvation not so i can marry him but so he belongs to the Lord and has spiritual protection. I'm also realizing i need a spouse who prays for me.
The bible is fake
You are not a real lover if you refuse to love your boyfriend because of who he is
@@MangoLemonaideFresh it's not about not loving them. I love the man so much in spite of all the things he's done and I'm sure I always will. but i realize he's not for me because we're on 2 separate paths. I can't share my heart with him or the things i believe.
@@bellag2864 What are you doing later? :)
Certainly not. While it is not forbidden, it is not good to be stuck with an unbelieving spouse you cannot divorce. Marry a believer if you are single. End of story.
What shall I do, If I'm already in love with a non-believer?
I am in the same situation
I broke up with mine a month ago
Sister do what your intuition tells you. You know what you need to do. You know you cannot raise children with a non believer who will influence them to believe in lawlessness and non righteousness! Sister he is not for you!
I'm a non believer. In all honesty go you with your heart.
@@nyakir9479 please leave and stop influencing her
Amen ! Love God! Marriage is for God’s purpose !
Praise the Lord brother. Thank you so much. May God bless you.