Dating a non-christian

[scuba_mikey_pc_2008]

Some people are "Christian" without ever really realizing it.

How?

To be a Christian, you have to actively accept God for who He claims to be through the Bible, accept you are a sinner and ask Him inot your life, how could you do that without realising it?

 

[Yukikyo]

Some people are "Christian" without ever really realizing it.

How is that possible? I mean I can understand being raised in a Christian home, but you have to make the decision to follow God yourself.

 

[NotTooImportant]

Non-Christian period? Or an Atheist? There are non-Christians out there that have morals higher than most Christians out there.

 

[Sunshine09]

n/a

 

[Orange_County_Chopper]

God's Word says not to be unequally yoked. I follow the Word of God.

 

[RobertMerton]

it is fraught with many dangers..

the bible speaks of christians, needing to be 'equally yoked'

i think this also applies in relation to different levels of spiritual maturity

 

[Mankin]

When you date someone who has a radically different world view than you, tension is bound to arise in some way, shape, or form.

Not to mention the fact that God calls us to put Him above all.

 

[sea oat]

As a very general rule of thumb, I'd say it's not a good idea, particularly if you think the relationship has long-term potential. But I think it has to go on a case-by-case basis. The biggest factor is how mutually exclusive your beliefs are to each other.

 

[SwissMiss]

God's Word says not to be unequally yoked. I follow the Word of God.

AMEN I agree

 

[Howard Cneal]

Not a great idea... but then again, neither is dating a Christian, in many cases. It's not something I can judge myself - if you date them, get them saved. If they will not accept Christ, then you'd best move on, sadly...

 

[SonOfTheWest]

People make standards for who they want to see, and there is nothing wrong with that. So I see this as simply another type of adding a standard. And speaking as someone who knows non Christians that have a standard of not dating Christians. What is good for the goose is good for the gander.

 

[crazylikeafox]

I hear a lot of people talking about this in terms of right-and-wrong, like DON'T date bc you could be "dragged down". Or only date if you are firm. Standards, conditions, ect. that make it ok or wrong. But let's take a look at a different perspective.

When reading that verse, it does seem pretty obvious what the author's view on the matter was. God doesn't want us being hooked on a non-believer in the way a romantic relationship tends to hook you. But WHY? because you are so weak boned that you will suddenly abandon your Savior and start living a hedonistic sinful lifestyle? Maybe, but maybe not.

As someone who dated and then married a non-Christian, I personally believe God doesn't desire us to be yolked together with non-believers because He loves us and wants to protect us from the hurt & pain that comes from a genuine believer having to live day-in-day-out with an opposing force. And it is incredibly painful. It is so heavy to know that the one person I am closest to in the world cannot share the spiritual life I love so much, and knowing that he (as of now) will not be with the Lord in eternity is simply heartbreaking. I made the mistake and I wish I would have looked to the Word of God instead of the desires of my heart.

Hope this helped.