Be equally yoked.
The last few weeks I have had numerous discussions with various friends about dating non-Christians.
Until recently I have been all for it - my reasoning - well you never know what God is doing and how or when He is going to soften peoples hearts and draw them near to Him. Sure I have always believed that you need someone similar to you, someone who has biblical qualities like integrity, is respectful of your beliefs and boundaries, is a good communicator etc. but I didn’t feel they really had to be totally sold out on God just because I am. Each to their own and hopefully one day they will come to know the lord.
Early this year I went through a storm where I did not tell even my closest friends for a couple of weeks. While I was feeling alone, it just hit me, how when you are in difficult times you really want and need the person you are closest to and intimate with to be ready and willing to stand, fight and most importantly pray with and for you.
Ephesians6:12 "For we are not fighting against flesh and blood enemies, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places"
Satan loves to destroy homes and families - so tough times are bound to come - surely you want to be with someone who will pray continually with you and for you.
2 Corinthians 6:14 " Do not be yoked together with unbelievers, for what do righteousness and wickedness have in common or what fellowship can light have with darkness?"
When we are passionate about something, we love to talk about it with other people, people who also 'get it'. If you are in an intimate relationship with someone who does not share the same passion for the Lord that you do, you will not be able to openly and regularly share about your own walk with the Lord. When we are not 100% connected with the Lord and in his word daily, we often stumble.
Guard your heart and let your heart be at peace. Do not go into a relationship thinking you will change their mind or their belief; it is not fair to them or you. Be with someone you love for who they currently are, not who you hope they will become. (just my thoughts :) )
Kaz
Until recently I have been all for it - my reasoning - well you never know what God is doing and how or when He is going to soften peoples hearts and draw them near to Him. Sure I have always believed that you need someone similar to you, someone who has biblical qualities like integrity, is respectful of your beliefs and boundaries, is a good communicator etc. but I didn’t feel they really had to be totally sold out on God just because I am. Each to their own and hopefully one day they will come to know the lord.
Early this year I went through a storm where I did not tell even my closest friends for a couple of weeks. While I was feeling alone, it just hit me, how when you are in difficult times you really want and need the person you are closest to and intimate with to be ready and willing to stand, fight and most importantly pray with and for you.
Ephesians
Satan loves to destroy homes and families - so tough times are bound to come - surely you want to be with someone who will pray continually with you and for you.
2 Corinthians 6:14 " Do not be yoked together with unbelievers, for what do righteousness and wickedness have in common or what fellowship can light have with darkness?"
When we are passionate about something, we love to talk about it with other people, people who also 'get it'. If you are in an intimate relationship with someone who does not share the same passion for the Lord that you do, you will not be able to openly and regularly share about your own walk with the Lord. When we are not 100% connected with the Lord and in his word daily, we often stumble.
Guard your heart and let your heart be at peace. Do not go into a relationship thinking you will change their mind or their belief; it is not fair to them or you. Be with someone you love for who they currently are, not who you hope they will become. (just my thoughts :) )
Kaz
Excellent Karen. its made me re think my thoughts on it. I fully agree with not marrying a non believer, but I think you raise an excellent point about not even being yoked even outside of marriage. God has the best in store and only He can change a persons heart.
ReplyDeleteThanks - nice reading!!
Heath
Glad you enjoyed it and took something from it Heath :) so ture, God does indeed have the best in store for us - we simply have to trust that, and be obedient to him.
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