Banarenth

IMO...a wedding is a piece of paper, a marriage is a lasting commitment. So then, how can we allow someone with conflicting interests dictate one of the most important aspects of our life?

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Boanerges

True and if we are to violate the principles in the Word of God what can we expect except problems?

Banarenth

From my perspective of this, as a father, I kinda see it this way. If I'm to say my kids are important to me, and that their well being is more important to me that what I WANT out of life, then all I"m saying is that I love my kids. Because, that's kinda what love is really. Putting someone else's best interest above your own, and committing to it continuously. How can I then, ever allow myself to get into a relationship with a woman who will force me to make decisions that are in conflict with that? How can I say that I'm committed to my children, and then choose to tie myself to someone who will not make my children a priority in our relationship?

The same can be said with Christ. If we say we love Him, how can we commit ourselves to someone who will not make Him a priority?

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Faithwoman

Great answers.

The same can be said with Christ. If we say we love Him, how can we commit ourselves to someone who will not make Him a priority? Today 09:59 AM



True and if we are to violate the principles in the Word of God what can we expect except problems?

A few weeks back , my Pastor told me the answers to life were in the Bible. I just needed to read it, study it and live it.

Thanks to all for helping me learn and understand!

Have a super day!

Faithwoman

smellycat

there are a lot of sleepers who share the same aspects but have not found the truth yet.

Tarantula

My girlfriend accepts almost anything (the only thing is no cohabiting, as it is not explicitely written in the Bible, at all, at much disappointment to my parents) with Christianity, she accepts that Jesus is much as part of the unity in marriage as the man or the woman, and that without Him, a marriage is no different from a relationship. The matter of the fact is she refuses to say she's Christian (which is understandable) as it brings ill-repute. Yet she still believes every other aspect. Remember, saying Christ is your Saviour and saying "I'm a Christian" are two very different things, so don't be put off if a new partner doesn't necessarily say they are "Christian".

You may say there should be no worry in saying you're "Christian", but really, there should be no worry in saying something else.

BreathOfGod

This website provides some Biblical reasons for not living together before marriage, and also for not being joined with a non-believers. It also gives some answers to other topics along these same lines.

Sex & Marriage: Five Most Common Questions

melody77

My husband was not raised as a Christian, his family really has no Christian roots, that I know of. However he knew I was a Christian altho I do admit I was not being a very strong Christian for the time we were dating. The week before we got married, he came along with me to my church, and raised his hand when the pastor was asking if anyone would like to reach of to Jesus Christ and be forgiven of their sins. Well that was a very awesome thing there. Also, while being incarserated, a pastor went to see him and he (my husband) did except Jesus into his heart. Praise God!!!

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Boanerges

Awesome sister! I expect great things for you and your husband! What a pleasure to walk in His way with the one you love.

NearertoGod

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