Vera Bradley Posted October 4, 2015 Group: Seeker Followers: 3 Topic Count: 16 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 29 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 12 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/20/2012 Status: Offline Share Posted October 4, 2015 The Bible says not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, yet in the context of dating and marriage, at least in the West, that mandate does not appear to be heeded, at least in my experience.I remember when I was younger, I was with some women who held a Bible study once a week. Yet on weekends when I went out with them, they had a night out on the town and flirted with worldly men on the street. Also, I have encountered more people who put the faith aside just long enough to find a mate, then pick it up again afterward. This frustrates me because I refused to be unequally yoked and have been single all my life. Do I have to play this baiting game? Is it really possible to be equally yoked from the very beginning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shiloh357 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Sure its possible. Just give it over to the Lord. If it's meant to be, it will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted October 4, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,991 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,689 Content Per Day: 11.81 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) They are lukewarm Christians.They are hypocrites.The Bible tells us to stay away from these kind of "said faith" only Christians.I have casual friends that are not Christian.That is all they are I would never take advice from them.Many try to hook a man or woman into marriage by disguising as a Christian until the "I Do's" are said.I think that is taking your marriage vows on a lie.Pray to God and ask Him to bring the person into your life that is His plan for you.God's timing is different than our timing so you need to be patient.A person needs to be very cautious.Sit back and observe this person.Really get to know them and do not rush into marriage.Evaluate all that they do.Do they have character?integrity?morals?values?.Are willing to say "I am sorry" when it is truly needed?Sometimes they want to rush into marriage because they do not want you to see the real "them".Ask people who have been close friends of the person to give you an honest evaluation of the person.Do not give in to any kind of intimacy.Sometimes that will get rid of them because that is all they want.If they truly love you then you will be worth the wait. Edited October 4, 2015 by bopeep1909 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Most saved people appear and act no differently than those who are lost. It's a shame, but it is the reality of living on the planet these days. There will be many, many Christians who will be saved, yet as through fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted October 4, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,991 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,689 Content Per Day: 11.81 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted October 4, 2015 Most saved people appear and act no differently than those who are lost. It's a shame, but it is the reality of living on the planet these days. There will be many, many Christians who will be saved, yet as through fire.You must be OSAS as I am.You have to look at if a person was truly saved from the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openly Curious Posted October 5, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 55 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 4,568 Content Per Day: 0.68 Reputation: 770 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/18/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted October 5, 2015 The Bible says not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, yet in the context of dating and marriage, at least in the West, that mandate does not appear to be heeded, at least in my experience.I remember when I was younger, I was with some women who held a Bible study once a week. Yet on weekends when I went out with them, they had a night out on the town and flirted with worldly men on the street. Also, I have encountered more people who put the faith aside just long enough to find a mate, then pick it up again afterward. This frustrates me because I refused to be unequally yoked and have been single all my life. Do I have to play this baiting game? Is it really possible to be equally yoked from the very beginning?I am glad you are refusing to be unequally yoked with non-believers who have no faith in Christ. No you do not have to play this baiting game and I am glad your eyes are open to it going on. And yes it is really possible to be equally yoked with a true believer from the very beginning. But it is God whom you must trust to send into your life the right person at the right time and you will know as God will show you somehow that it is the right person and a person of true faith. It doesn't take much discerning today as the unbelievers are so open in their wicked lifestyles it's blantantly put in front of you. Some Christians are ignorant of this teaching in scriptures as some churches never teach on it and alot of believers are finding themselves unequally yoked to an unbeliever as a result. I am glad you know the word and are on guard of Satan's deception in this matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezra Posted October 5, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 16 Topic Count: 134 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 8,142 Content Per Day: 2.35 Reputation: 6,612 Days Won: 20 Joined: 11/02/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted October 5, 2015 Is it really possible to be equally yoked from the very beginning? Absolutely. But don't expect God to do all the work either. Study the way Abraham obtained a bride for Isaac. You do your part and God will do His part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningGlory Posted October 5, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1,022 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 39,193 Content Per Day: 6.11 Reputation: 9,977 Days Won: 78 Joined: 10/01/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted October 5, 2015 Yes. As Ezra pointed out, DO ask God for His help in finding a believing mate. And then do your part; go to church, Bible studies, Christian Mingle events, anywhere that people like you congregate. Never settle for the world when you can have a future with the Lord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openly Curious Posted October 5, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 55 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 4,568 Content Per Day: 0.68 Reputation: 770 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/18/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted October 5, 2015 Yes never settle for the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted October 5, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,991 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,689 Content Per Day: 11.81 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted October 5, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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