Should Christians Date Non-Christians? | Episode 146
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- Опубликовано: 11 фев 2024
- In 2 Corinthians 6:14, Paul wrote, “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers.” Does this mean Christian singles should not date someone who doesn't share their faith? What if the "significant other" is a Christian but not an Apostolic Pentecostal?
Dr. David K. Bernard discusses how Paul's statement applies to Christian singles who are considering marriage and who want to honor God in their choice of a spouse.
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Sound advice and really common sense to not purposefully choose as your primary life partner someone who doesn't have a compatible worldview.
I look forward each week to this podcast! Thank you Bishop!
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Thank you for this. Very imformative🙌😇 Praise God
Needed this....
Amen. God bless❤
If we truly believe that God knows who our perfect mate is then it only makes sense that we should be seeking after Him for that direction.
Wisdom ❤
Noted with pleasure
Thank you ❤
Thank you
Growing up in church, I'd always hear the answer to this as "no", and I came to recognize that was because churches want people to marry within the church for continuance. So, I appreciate a more comprehensive answer here.
I love that we want to apply the Biblical doctrine. I just think the implementation nowdays leaves too little room for anything besides the generalization.
If you date someone, you aren't 100% guaranteed to depart the faith if they aren't a believer. Does it happen? Yes, of course, but it could also happen the opposite way: they become a believer because they see God in your life. Especially if we're talking about dating, and not marriage; modern secular dating teaches people to have their foundation, personality, beliefs, and know who you are, and then date someone who helps you stick to those foundational things. Anything that pulls you away isn't really considered healthy dating.
Anyway, great conversation starter!
Thank you bishop for tackling this topic. In connection with this, what can you say about two married unbelievers who were separated through annulment (divorce in the US) before their conversion to Jesus Christ, but after conversion they want to remarry someone of the same faith? Assuming they have no chance to come back together because one of them may have another family. Are they allowed in the church to remarry? As a Pastor, how do we handle this kind of situation? Appreciate it if you could discuss this in your future podcasts. Thanks and God bless Bishop.
2 Corinthians 6:14-17
“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?”
“And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?”
“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.”
“Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,”
Amen!
I personally don’t need Dr. Bernard to advise me as a *Pentecostal Apostolic, Saint* *not* to date a non believer. The Holy Spirit should be directing you into truth and you should be under the submission of your Pastor who would instruct you against this, before you fall in love with someone who you shouldn’t even be dating. Once you fall in love, love will *always* seek to find a way, whether right or wrong *(read Song of Solomon 8:6)* I wouldn’t even date someone who believes in the Trinity. There is vast difference in believing we are baptized into the *fullness of the Godhead bodily,* *(Colossians 2:9)* to that of being baptized in the second person of a trinity, and it takes revelation from God to understand that the very God, who is the possessor and maker of heaven and earth. God who sits high and looks low would Himself come to earth and be nailed to a cross to get His bride. *(2 Corinthians 11:2)* *Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed?* Do Muslims date non Muslims? My interaction with non believers is to point them to Jesus. He is not here, so *we* are to represent Him in this earth. Isn’t that what He did while He here? He pointed to Himself as the Way, Truth and Life and was about finishing the work He was sent to do. I must do the same. Every relationship we enter in should be authorized and sanctioned by God as destinies and eternity are at stake, and you cannot enter into covenant relationship with just anyone. God has plans for us *(Jeremiah 29:11)* and there are books written about our lives *(Psalm 139:16, Revelation 20:12)* and I personally want to walk out what God chose for me from before the foundation of the world. Blessings, peace and grace be to you. 🇨🇦
Hi from France !
An elder from my church also advised that we should only seek to marry someone from our church, based on the teachings of the Bible, which is the reason why I am still single. I met with a catholic woman, but she told me she wanted intimacy because she knew she would fail to wait. After I asked her if she could find that strengh by faith, with the help of the Lord, she denied that possibility, so I stopped meeting her as I understood she would not be reliable if we were to get married. And that meant she did not believe God could change her.
I am sad for her, but I pray God has better plans for me. I trust Him.
Glory to Jesus !
While everything you said is spot on in doctrine, please keep in mind that there is very little IF ANY, teaching on this subject, and there are scores of believers out there that DO NEED TO HEAR THIS. I am happy about your dedication but it can always benefit not only new Christians but those of us who are "mature" in our walk with God too. It is very easy to allow the simple things to be neglected from time to time, and a refresher is always needed, no matter how far we have come in our walk with God so I thank God for leaders and teachers such as David Bernard that care enough to teach the fundamentals
@@davidderitis9068 Blessings. That is why I wrote that I PERSONALLY do not need Dr. Bernard to instruct *me* in particular on this matter. That you found the teaching beneficial and think it may be for other Saints as well is excellent. I will add that despite your assertion that there is “very little, if any teaching” on the matter, it is reasonable to expect that a Christian would consult their Pastor *prior* to entering into a relationship of this nature regardless of how young or old a Christian you may be. The Bible states in *Proverbs 11:14* *Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.* The Bible also give clear instructions in this regard in *2 Corinthians 6:14* *Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?* Grace and Peace to you.
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Why are you on his podcast then??
@@dewright100 Why are you asking?
What is the difference between light and darkness. when God created both to respond to his call?
Only if they both stay in church
Experience teaches, if you have choice make it in the church. It will be hard on you and family, fighting sports in home just one reason., We can hope and pray the unbelief will get saved, but if they don't your having to adjust your life in unstable, confusion, and too many differences in interest or fun, if you will. TOO HARD!
At my work place there was a married couple. 1 was Christian and the other Muslim.
Well it's already hard enough dating a carnal/progressive christian girl like we have in most megachurches what more an unbeliever. Second of all what do you talk about, "So yeah I was listening to a powerful sermon by Pastor X..."
Her:???
You :"Uh And the Lord spoke to me...""
Lol why are you asking this question??
Because people need to know the truth about this: it is seldom taught in pulpits anymore and it is beneficial for all of us in this day and age of sexual promiscuity we all need to hear about this
Wondering if you think that about the Bible too? You don’t need Paul or Peter the Holy Ghost will teach you , right???🤷🏽♂️
Ugh...
We shouldn't be dating at all. The old ways are better, but we've lost it.
If people feel compelled to get married, then get married
Dating has always been part of the courtship process. What you are suggesting is ludicrous, you actually expect people to get married WITHOUT knowing the other person. If you are referring to dating without the intention to marry then fine, but dating is a very important process in getting to know someone before marrying them.
@freedomnews7922 obviously I'm referring to casual, serial dating which is what secular people do. Courtship for the purpose of marriage is not the same.
Should it be treated like a job interview? 🤔 People should be morally and intellectually compatible
@@wjdyr6261Yes and the courtship is authorized by God as destinies and eternity is at stake. Saints should never enter into a covenant or make a vow to just anyone. God must sanction all such relationships.
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good answer!
Do you think that Jesus and the devil could be good and best friends?
IT IS THE SAME THING.
No