My friend, Tina (not a real name), she is currently in Germany continuing study to Master Degree and few days ago I skyped her and she began to tell me about her current relationship with an atheist man. And it has been TWICE she dated non-believers. The terrible thing is that they planned on getting married within less than a year. Tina and I are Christians. She goes to church and serves God as well. I'm pretty sure she knows it is not a good idea. It would be a marriage and not just a relationship. In addition this man did not want to know anything about church and did not want her to introduce about Jesus to him.
Since in Germany, Tina did not go to church as often. Mostly churches in Germany use German and she couldn’t understand the language pretty much. The only church she attends is like once a month which is at American military camp. She started complaining about life in Germany, she hated the food and the cultures. She would also return to Indonesia after she finished school while that man wanted them to stay in Italy in the future. So, she met this Italian man at barbecue party. She dated this man because she was reminded of her parents message before she left Indonesia, “Open your heart for any guys, don’t be too introvert and stubborn.” It sounds awkward, because it’s like picking cat in a sack.
I was trying to explain to Tina that it’s better off than continuing their relationship before it became worse. I asked Tina her opinion towards marriage then she could not reply in detail, she said “marriage is marriage”. So, it’s kinda confusing. I also added this “If you chose to marry a wrong person, it would feel like hell on earth”. I don’t know if I sound rude. But she said I was not supposed to tell that however he’s one of God’s creations and it’s one of her vision that “none’s perfect.”
Unfortunately, I could not find right verses from Bible to tell her the truth. I’m also not sure if what I said to her wrong or right. I feel a bit down. Please anyone help me!
Since in Germany, Tina did not go to church as often. Mostly churches in Germany use German and she couldn’t understand the language pretty much. The only church she attends is like once a month which is at American military camp. She started complaining about life in Germany, she hated the food and the cultures. She would also return to Indonesia after she finished school while that man wanted them to stay in Italy in the future. So, she met this Italian man at barbecue party. She dated this man because she was reminded of her parents message before she left Indonesia, “Open your heart for any guys, don’t be too introvert and stubborn.” It sounds awkward, because it’s like picking cat in a sack.
I was trying to explain to Tina that it’s better off than continuing their relationship before it became worse. I asked Tina her opinion towards marriage then she could not reply in detail, she said “marriage is marriage”. So, it’s kinda confusing. I also added this “If you chose to marry a wrong person, it would feel like hell on earth”. I don’t know if I sound rude. But she said I was not supposed to tell that however he’s one of God’s creations and it’s one of her vision that “none’s perfect.”
Unfortunately, I could not find right verses from Bible to tell her the truth. I’m also not sure if what I said to her wrong or right. I feel a bit down. Please anyone help me!
