Is it possible to have an intimate relationship with a non-Christian?

[Hunterpoet]

Casual relationship...yes

deep relationship...no

[Guest 000]

I think it is possible to have an intimate relationship with a non-believer. I don't think it is our duty to judge who is a righteous person and who is not. Only God can do that. It's not because somebody is misguided that they should be shunned. They need more love than those who already feel the love of the Lord.

If even we turn our backs on them, who is left to help them to the right path?

[OneLight]

I think it is possible to have an intimate relationship with a non-believer. I don't think it is our duty to judge who is a righteous person and who is not. Only God can do that. It's not because somebody is misguided that they should be shunned. They need more love than those who already feel the love of the Lord.

If even we turn our backs on them, who is left to help them to the right path?

It is the Holy Spirit who works in the hearts of both the sinners and saints alike. We can only speak and live the truth, allowing Him to live in and through us. First and foremost, we have to be obedient to the Lord and His words. People, no matter who they are, comes second.

[Fraught]

There are casual relationships and then there are deep relationships that bring meaning to your life. Is it possible to have this kind of a relationship with a non-believer?

in my experience? NO

[Guest HIS girl]

I'd just like to add....

John 15 v 13: "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends." Jesus of Nazareth.

That's love to the highest degree...

Now one might say - "yeah Jesus is talking about the brethren"..but that's not true, as Jesus died for all...sinful man....

V14: "You are My friends if you do whatever I command you." This is for those who love Jesus - His "friends" ....those who love Him/friends of Jesus are those who are obedient to His Word.

Now there are some Christians who can be friends with non Christians in a more deeper friendship because they have a strong foundation and are solid in their relationship with Jesus/God, but if your foundation is somewhat shakey, I would advise against it and just keep things at a more lighter level...remember though, that God puts people in our paths to GROW us....our present actions have eternal ramifications......

[MorningGlory]

A friendship, yes. An intimate relationship, meaning marriage, no. Forming that kind of lifelong bond would require shared goals. A Christian and a non-Christian don't follow the same laws, don't believe in the same God and aren't headed to the same place. I don't see how it could work, especially if there were children involved.

[Trusting Jesus]

I would say no. From my experience I married a man who was a nice guy, but I compromised a lot in order to make the marriage work. But the wonderful thing about our Lord and Savior is that He can make our wrongs right. A few years into our marriage I was having some major problems on my job and feeling a failure as a wife and mother. Finally I knew that I had to get back into church and Bible studay, so I told my husband I had to go back to church. He said he would go with me the first Sunday, but not to expect him to go every Sunday. That was about 15 years ago and he has now totally surrendered to Jesus. He is not the same man I married, but he is the man I had always wanted to marry. Christ is first in his life. I don't encourage any Christian to marry a non-Christian, but I do thank God for what He has done in my life and my husband's.

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Nathele

[Guest]

There are casual relationships and then there are deep relationships that bring meaning to your life. Is it possible to have this kind of a relationship with a non-believer?

Of Course!

"Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them."

Colossians 3:18-19

Spouses Do It

"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ."

Colossians 3:23-24

And Parents Too!

"And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."

Ephesians 6:4

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Dear David, Another Take

When Little Children Come To Jesus And They Do

"But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein."

Luke 18:16-17

Do They Then Stop Having A Deep And Meaningful Relationship With Their Unbelieving Fathers Or Mothers Or Brothers Or Sisters?

"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Matthew 5:14-16

And When These Children Are Hurt Or Cast Out Because Of The Name They Carry Will They Cease To Love Family

"But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you."

Luke 6:27-28

Does True Love Ever Truly Cease

"And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life."

Mark 10:29:31

To Hope

"See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks:

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

1 Thessalonians 5:15-18

In Him

"What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD."

Psalms 116:12-13

Hosanna!

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Praying For You Dear Brother

Love, Joe

[oak]

That Fresno Joe took the first thought out of my mind: "But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you." Luke 6:27-28"But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you."Luke 6:27-28 Christ

[Smalcald]

Also I think God may put us in friendship situations for the sole purpose of spreading His Word. It may take 20 years, but our lives themselves become a testimony to our friends.

But I agree with most above, friends yes it is possible and sometimes good, marriage no. (Although even with marriage we may not have a choice depending on when we converted).