Is it Christian to steal a boyfriend or girlfriend
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L
If the person is your friend (the person who you like is with) then it would be respectful (and mature) to your friend to wait until their relationship is over, if it ever is. When and if it is, you should go to your friend and tell said friend about how you feel about the person they were with. In the bible it says not to covert your neighbor's wife, I guess this can also relate to your situation. Also you can't "steal" someone because they're not property or yours to take, if you feel this way, then you should think over your relationship ethics. So, I think it would be best to just wait it out, if you're meant to be with this specific person (ya know, ordained by God) then it'll happen.
M
Well it wouldn't be much of a friendship if you were willing to even consider doing something like that, knowing full well if that person then dates you you're only going to be piling on the misery for you so-called 'friend'.
It sucks when that happens but I think it's best to let things run their course, if they get engaged and you really love this other person, then maybe speak up before it's too late, but in the normal way of things you should respect other peoples relationships, regardless of how you feel.
It sucks when that happens but I think it's best to let things run their course, if they get engaged and you really love this other person, then maybe speak up before it's too late, but in the normal way of things you should respect other peoples relationships, regardless of how you feel.
W
There's a difference between morals and sin. A sin is something God specifically told us not to do. Morals are based upon a society's common sentiment. This is why in some societies people love their neighbors, in other societies, they eat them.
In your situation, I don't think that it would be sinful, except as a previous poster pointed out that it could be coveting. I do, however, believe that it would be immoral by modern Western standards (even though you're in an Eastern natio geographically speaking, it's still a Western culture). I would also say that it would be unwise when you weigh the consequences of what might become of you and your friend.
In your situation, I don't think that it would be sinful, except as a previous poster pointed out that it could be coveting. I do, however, believe that it would be immoral by modern Western standards (even though you're in an Eastern natio geographically speaking, it's still a Western culture). I would also say that it would be unwise when you weigh the consequences of what might become of you and your friend.
J
No, it's not. Basically it comes down to morals and reputation.The way people will see you and even think of you. You are running the risk of ruining your testimony. If you like the person your friend is dating, be honest with your friend. Also consider how much you value your friendship before saying anything because if you do there is a high risk of loosing that friendship you had. So my recommendation is to pray for it and also make choices that are common sense there is no need put all things in prayer because not everything needs to be prayed for that is why God gaves us a brain to think also and of course go back to the bible as reference to what is permissible. Best of luck or better yet May God give you the wisdom to do what is right!
C
Yes it would be sin.
You may like the person, but are you thinking about what they want or what YOU want? Think honestly now...how would you feel if you'd split them up and they were both miserable because of something you did, or better yet, what if they knew it was you who did it, you might lose them both as friends.
Do to others as you would have them do to you. Matt 7:12
You may like the person, but are you thinking about what they want or what YOU want? Think honestly now...how would you feel if you'd split them up and they were both miserable because of something you did, or better yet, what if they knew it was you who did it, you might lose them both as friends.
Do to others as you would have them do to you. Matt 7:12
You wait, God works everything in his timing, maybe the person being with the other person is God preparing them for you. I remember hearing once about a man who saw a butterfly that was struggling it's way out of the cocoon, so he took his knife and cut it. The butterfly died instantly. It needed the struggle to get it's blood pumping that it may have the strength to live and fly. Sometimes we try to "help" God out by opening the oven when the cake is still baking. The only thing that happens is we ruin the cake.
Now then, let's say that the person is not who God intended for you, what will happen? Well maybe you coerce and marry this person, find out you're unequally yoked, but by then you're stuck.
Or, you find out that the person is not who God intended but will allow it. And it turns out that you are unequally yoked, yet God straightens the crooked paths, but before that happens you have many long hard years of struggle.
Or, you find out that the person is who God intended, but not yet, but you take her anyway, and as a result you "spoil the cake" leading to hard long years of struggle until she "matures", which would have happened a lot sooner if you hadn't meddled.
Or! you find out that the person is who God intended, you wait, but you're still unequally yoked or she's not mature enough yet. Then in this case God has blessed you with a wife, and is intending her character flaws to mold you into the image of Christ. By teaching you to love unconditionally.
Or, maybe she is the one, you wait, and everything is happily ever after. You never know, God always surprises me.
But seriously, when God's cooking don't touch the stove.
Now then, let's say that the person is not who God intended for you, what will happen? Well maybe you coerce and marry this person, find out you're unequally yoked, but by then you're stuck.
Or, you find out that the person is not who God intended but will allow it. And it turns out that you are unequally yoked, yet God straightens the crooked paths, but before that happens you have many long hard years of struggle.
Or, you find out that the person is who God intended, but not yet, but you take her anyway, and as a result you "spoil the cake" leading to hard long years of struggle until she "matures", which would have happened a lot sooner if you hadn't meddled.
Or! you find out that the person is who God intended, you wait, but you're still unequally yoked or she's not mature enough yet. Then in this case God has blessed you with a wife, and is intending her character flaws to mold you into the image of Christ. By teaching you to love unconditionally.
Or, maybe she is the one, you wait, and everything is happily ever after. You never know, God always surprises me.
But seriously, when God's cooking don't touch the stove.