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Tobby, I think if you were to ever get into a situation where you met a girl (maybe at church even) you liked a lot, huge physical, intellectual, and, yes, emotional attraction, you might see that the situation Matthew's in is harder to say 'no,' to than you (or I , or anyone else) might think. You really have to be in Matt's situation to understand EXACTLY what this situation is God has in His life.
Maybe God sees Matt as a man who can repel her world-ways advances (for a time) with His (God's) strength, and, this girl Matt likes (a lot, it sounds like) , as Snackersboss said, could then come to accept Christ and sounds like situation is where Holy Spirit ministering Matt now to leave girl and let Lord do what He may next. Maybe this girl comes back...a christian
Like others have said, the pain can be extraordinary, lifelong as julieannie said,
or, beautifully turning out like blueangel said. The word, 'can't,' is not in God's ways, He can do ANYTHING He wants anytime He wants. And, using Matt to save this girl CAN work IF Matty COMPLETELY KEEPS THE POWER OF GOD in control of His heart, as Matt's desires to make this relationship work CANNOT EVER work. But, Matt puts God in the MIDDLE of the relationship with this girl and she will (I think) leave because that's high percent likely but God can still make it work no matter what Matt may think. The important thing for Matt is to pray a lot during this time , the Lord leads, follow (obey) Him.
Bottom line: The Lord leads each of our lives individually as we more and more involve Him in our lives in relationship, doing so by praying, reading , even on c.c., or, whatever He puts in your life, or, in Matt's case, wHO, He puts in your life
Tobby, I think if you were to ever get into a situation where you met a girl (maybe at church even) you liked a lot, huge physical, intellectual, and, yes, emotional attraction, you might see that the situation Matthew's in is harder to say 'no,' to than you (or I , or anyone else) might think. You really have to be in Matt's situation to understand EXACTLY what this situation is God has in His life.
Maybe God sees Matt as a man who can repel her world-ways advances (for a time) with His (God's) strength, and, this girl Matt likes (a lot, it sounds like) , as Snackersboss said, could then come to accept Christ and sounds like situation is where Holy Spirit ministering Matt now to leave girl and let Lord do what He may next. Maybe this girl comes back...a christian
Like others have said, the pain can be extraordinary, lifelong as julieannie said, or, beautifully turning out like blueangel said. The word, 'can't,' is not in God's ways, He can do ANYTHING He wants anytime He wants. And, using Matt to save this girl CAN work IF Matty COMPLETELY KEEPS THE POWER OF GOD in control of His heart, as Matt's desires to make this relationship work CANNOT EVER work. But, Matt puts God in the MIDDLE of the relationship with this girl and she will (I think) leave because that's high percent likely but God can still make it work no matter what Matt may think. The important thing for Matt is to pray a lot during this time , the Lord leads, follow (obey) Him.
Bottom line: The Lord leads each of our lives individually as we more and more involve Him in our lives in relationship, doing so by praying, reading , even on c.c., or, whatever He puts in your life, or, in Matt's case, wHO, He puts in your life
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Tobby, I think if you were to ever get into a situation where you met a girl (maybe at church even) you liked a lot, huge physical, intellectual, and, yes, emotional attraction, you might see that the situation Matthew's in is harder to say 'no,' to than you (or I , or anyone else) might think. You really have to be in Matt's situation to understand EXACTLY what this situation is God has in His life.
Maybe God sees Matt as a man who can repel her world-ways advances (for a time) with His (God's) strength, and, this girl Matt likes (a lot, it sounds like) , as Snackersboss said, could then come to accept Christ and sounds like situation is where Holy Spirit ministering Matt now to leave girl and let Lord do what He may next. Maybe this girl comes back...a christian Like others have said, the pain can be extraordinary, lifelong as julieannie said,
or, beautifully turning out like blueangel said. The word, 'can't,' is not in God's ways, He can do ANYTHING He wants anytime He wants. And, using Matt to save this girl CAN work IF Matty COMPLETELY KEEPS THE POWER OF GOD in control of His heart, as Matt's desires to make this relationship work CANNOT EVER work. But, Matt puts God in the MIDDLE of the relationship with this girl and she will (I think) leave because that's high percent likely but God can still make it work no matter what Matt may think. The important thing for Matt is to pray a lot during this time , the Lord leads, follow (obey) Him.
Bottom line: The Lord leads each of our lives individually as we more and more involve Him in our lives in relationship, doing so by praying, reading , even on c.c., or, whatever He puts in your life, or, in Matt's case, wHO, He puts in your life
Tobby, I think if you were to ever get into a situation where you met a girl (maybe at church even) you liked a lot, huge physical, intellectual, and, yes, emotional attraction, you might see that the situation Matthew's in is harder to say 'no,' to than you (or I , or anyone else) might think. You really have to be in Matt's situation to understand EXACTLY what this situation is God has in His life.
Maybe God sees Matt as a man who can repel her world-ways advances (for a time) with His (God's) strength, and, this girl Matt likes (a lot, it sounds like) , as Snackersboss said, could then come to accept Christ and sounds like situation is where Holy Spirit ministering Matt now to leave girl and let Lord do what He may next. Maybe this girl comes back...a christian
Like others have said, the pain can be extraordinary, lifelong as julieannie said, or, beautifully turning out like blueangel said. The word, 'can't,' is not in God's ways, He can do ANYTHING He wants anytime He wants. And, using Matt to save this girl CAN work IF Matty COMPLETELY KEEPS THE POWER OF GOD in control of His heart, as Matt's desires to make this relationship work CANNOT EVER work. But, Matt puts God in the MIDDLE of the relationship with this girl and she will (I think) leave because that's high percent likely but God can still make it work no matter what Matt may think. The important thing for Matt is to pray a lot during this time , the Lord leads, follow (obey) Him.
Bottom line: The Lord leads each of our lives individually as we more and more involve Him in our lives in relationship, doing so by praying, reading , even on c.c., or, whatever He puts in your life, or, in Matt's case, wHO, He puts in your life
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I hope this could answer your question
2 Corinthians 6:14-17
14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?
God bless you! xo
2 Corinthians 6:14-17
14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?
God bless you! xo
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Yes, this is ONLY how Matt's relationship now with this girl he likes can turn out joy-filled. Well said, LIGHTning , above post and earlier post.
Tobby, you are trying to follow God's way , that is good. Actually , that is great.
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What you said about being 'joyfully' (in another thread or earlier in this one) was very well said too, Tobe
---That to is why we should NEVER turn away God's plan for our life, because if God thinks YOU can do something you can do it and you will be filled with joy
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Just be wary of the Enemy (Satan), for he too is so very real and Satan can lure us, like a harpy, if mythology beast OK example, with his sweet songs that appeal to...our worldly senses. YOU must be so strong in God to take on this non-christian relationship with a girl attracted to. God will ALWAYS provide the way through a tough relationship, or, anything in our life even marriage, for God is in healing, discovering, showing, revealing understanding business of helping His sheep, which you by choosing Him in your life are one of
Yes, this is ONLY how Matt's relationship now with this girl he likes can turn out joy-filled. Well said, LIGHTning , above post and earlier post.
Tobby, you are trying to follow God's way , that is good. Actually , that is great.
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What you said about being 'joyfully' (in another thread or earlier in this one) was very well said too, Tobe
---That to is why we should NEVER turn away God's plan for our life, because if God thinks YOU can do something you can do it and you will be filled with joy
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Just be wary of the Enemy (Satan), for he too is so very real and Satan can lure us, like a harpy, if mythology beast OK example, with his sweet songs that appeal to...our worldly senses. YOU must be so strong in God to take on this non-christian relationship with a girl attracted to. God will ALWAYS provide the way through a tough relationship, or, anything in our life even marriage, for God is in healing, discovering, showing, revealing understanding business of helping His sheep, which you by choosing Him in your life are one of
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Well, it can work, I know because I am a living by product of it (okay that sounds weird) Dad and his whole family were unbelievers, until He met my Mom. Changed his ways, accepted Jesus as His Lord and Savior, and despite being ridiculed by his whole family for being a christian, stuck to his beliefs and because of that me and my siblings grew up in a Christ loving and Christ fearing family. Anything is possible as long as we seek God's will and leading in our lives.
Tobby, I don't think you're understanding the scripture provided yet. In 1 Corinthians, Paul explains how a marriage between a believer and non-believer CAN work. Furthermore, I don't recall anyone in this thread suggesting that Matthew(or anyone) could change a non-believer.
You seem to be under the impression that God won't allow a marriage between a believer and a non-believer. We have provided biblical evidence and anecdotal evidence to the contrary. Would you kindly provide supporting evidence or concede the point?
You seem to be under the impression that God won't allow a marriage between a believer and a non-believer. We have provided biblical evidence and anecdotal evidence to the contrary. Would you kindly provide supporting evidence or concede the point?
I still believe in conversion. I also believe it's foolish to be with anyone and expect them to change. That goes for anything about them, but especially if they are a non-believer. I could deal with and accept a lot of faults (no one is perfect) but being with a non-believer is an instant NO.
Sure some people have stories where the unbeliever did come to God. Guess what though? There are a greater number of stories where the unbeliever didn't come to God. Why gamble with such a huge thing?
I'll take it a step more. I don't know that I could be with a new believer. Why is that? I've seen countless people claim to come to God only to fall away after a while and never return. They never truly had that firm foundation. It takes some time to see how committed a person truly is.
I've also seen plenty of times where an unbeliever starts coming to church because they are with a Christian. They claim conversion, get involved in church, etc. etc. The relationship goes bad and then they leave the church. They were there for the wrong reason, obviously. They loved that person more than they loved God.
Missionary dating is a terrible idea...period.
Sure some people have stories where the unbeliever did come to God. Guess what though? There are a greater number of stories where the unbeliever didn't come to God. Why gamble with such a huge thing?
I'll take it a step more. I don't know that I could be with a new believer. Why is that? I've seen countless people claim to come to God only to fall away after a while and never return. They never truly had that firm foundation. It takes some time to see how committed a person truly is.
I've also seen plenty of times where an unbeliever starts coming to church because they are with a Christian. They claim conversion, get involved in church, etc. etc. The relationship goes bad and then they leave the church. They were there for the wrong reason, obviously. They loved that person more than they loved God.
Missionary dating is a terrible idea...period.