oP's could be good so here's mine. With out Christ, there is a ton of baggage. Hurt children, and children who don't trust other's any more. Just the other day at church, a Son of a law enforcement , took a large water pistol, from a child and was pointing it at us as we were walking into the church building. If it wouldn't of been there, the cops would be there, as what was that a threat? There are many mental problems baggage, that reside in some, even though they are on the property of a church, it could mean nothing. Santification, means seperation from the world, and those who still are in this friendship, are entangled with these roots, and extrememly bad influences. Not for one minute, will satan give you a chance, to get closer to God. Through those who are not spirit filled, walking in the word, are used to draw away even that small sprout, of growing your roots, in Christ. THe bible specifically say's "what fellowship does light have in common with darkness." That satan is like a roaring lion seeking whom he could destroy.STory after stories, of how people son's of pastors, and going to churches, get into the area, and the arena of playing church, neither hot , nor cold, REv. and eventually are spitted out of the mouth of God. this is a bible verse.
That evil influence will persuade the so called believer who is with one foot in the church, and the other in the affairs of evil appearances, and relationships. The bible says this; "Avoid all appearances of evil." They have killed their parents, and family's under the influence of drugs from their so called friends, a friend would never offer you anything to put you into prison, or tell you to hurt your family. The devil remember is a thief, his only aim, in his corrupted game, is to Rob you of your blessing, and steal your hopes, and destroy, your family ENTIRELY, shift like the wheat, something that was to be good, to listen to those who put evil words, and works, into the minds, of unrightouss fellowship. This is what could happen when you marry into a family with people on drugs, and a rap sheet. Those who love the peers of the past, more than loving the Lord, and loving the people who love the Lord, they are slowly turning away from the truth, the light of our saviors saving mercey, willingly. As for marrying someone who is divorced, my answer is no. NOt that it would be acceptable to the Lord, as the past, but no because some are living in the same mind set, and the past is not the past, there is no renewing, of the mind, or heart. A house divided will not stand. bible verse, so saying this, if a family adult member is agaisnt the word, and there are believers, it will be a living hell. So no, I would not marry someone like that. To be abused and threatened by the adult's is no, not ever. To those who God has blessed you with a loving spouse, and family. Amen.