If ur a true dedicated christian who loves the lord wit all your heart, and u believe in only being one true love out there for you sent to you by God, then do you think that most likely that the person God sends (or makes u meet) is a true dedicated christian as yourself?
2006-09-01 17:30:10 · 19 answers · asked by louie 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If God says in His word to not be unequally yoked together with nonbelievers then He will send you a Christian mate if he wishes for you to marry.
2006-09-01 17:37:28 · answer #1 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say that if you believe that there is only one "true Love" out there sent to you by God, then you would have to be sure that person is a Christian. It makes things a whole lot easier in a very tough situation. Marriage is difficult at best and being unequally yoked with an unbeliever makes it that much harder to have a Godly Marriage. Is it most likely that the person God sends or makes you meet is a true dedicated Christian like myself, I do not know the answer to that. I would say that most likely if you are attracted to a non-believer that other factors other than God are influencing your decision that that one is the one.
2006-09-02 00:46:54 · answer #2 · answered by Carol M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God's word says to be not "yoked" together with an unbeliever. For what does Holiness and wickedness have in common? (2 Cor. 6:14). So, if God is doing the sending, in the way of this being your true love, (in marriage) then yes, He would only send a Christian. Now, how dedicated this Christian is; (the Bible says you will know a tree by its fruit). However, your way of life could be an encouragement and support to this person to become more dedicated in her walk with Jesus. And remember, Jesus is the answer to any question you may have. So don't forget to Pray AND wait on God. HE will never lead you wrong.
2006-09-02 00:56:30 · answer #3 · answered by Terry's Girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem here is that you don't always know when you meet a person that the person was sent to you by God or just a person you happen to meet that may or may not be the right person for you.
A friend had a great idea and it worked for her. What she did was to write out exactly what she was looking for in a husband and came up with 17 attributes. Thirteen were issues that absolutely had to be there, and 4 were issues she would like but were not that critical. (I was already married by that time so I didn't try it).
As far as the person being a true dedicated Christians, that takes time to know and a lot of discussion and prayer. Get to know the person and talk with them. Find out if they really believe the same way as you do or not and it can be seen in their daily walk with God.
God can answer prayer for the right person to come along, but he also gives us wisdom to know what is his perfect will for our lives. So, choose wisely whom you will marry, especially if you believe in marriage until death do you part.
2006-09-02 00:43:54 · answer #4 · answered by Searcher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a LOT of 'if's'.
1. I don't buy the 'one right person for you' bit. I think that there are many people that make good mathes, and that there are a lot of variables. Whoever you end up with will work in God's plan.
2. If God does intend for you to be with a certian person (or persons), they will be a good 'helpmeet' for you, somone who supports or completes you and your purposes. It would not be helpful in most cases if the person was not also a dedicated Christian.
3. It sorta sounds like you are trying to convince yourself that a wonderful girl you've met might be the right one, but she is not a Christian.
The answer to #3 is time and prayer. A nice dating and engagement period will help you both clarify your interests and needs in the relationship.
At the same time, prayer and the counsel of good people who know you will also help you decide if this is a good situation or not.
2006-09-02 00:42:45 · answer #5 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God works all things together for the good of those who love Him.
I dont think it is possible that there is only 1 true love per person. However, God can bring people into our lives that we "need" at a particular time. His timing, not ours.
Mates may come and go out of our lives until the day that we committ ourselves to one for the rest of our lives on earth.
And, yes, as a Christian our mates need to be Christians. The Bible clearly states for us to not be unequally yolked. We need to choose someone who loves the Lord and follows Him as faithfully as we do.
Now, our mates may not be in the same place spiritually as we are, but at least they are on the right road and seeking the same goals we are.
2006-09-02 00:42:25 · answer #6 · answered by Am 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Whoever the Lord picks out for you, will be the right one. Maybe it wont be a christian, and you will be a witness to the person. And they will come to know the Lord! And having theLord is the best gift you can have! He will help you in all things. The Bible says cast all your cares upon him cause he careth for you!
2006-09-02 01:15:55 · answer #7 · answered by groovychick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the "one person" god sends necessarily has to be a christian. I am a christian, but my husband is not (well, kind of he is, but he won't go to church). I believe he is the one I am meant to spend my life with and I believe God has blessed our marriage. God has placed us together for a reason and we are very happy together, so we must be doing something right.
2006-09-02 00:37:34 · answer #8 · answered by shomechely 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't believe God sends us a true love, that is not everyones destiny. For some people He sends the love of their lives, for others He send someone that'll bring many lessons. And still others are just fine without someone around. Depends.
2006-09-02 00:36:16 · answer #9 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not necessarily. Some people are sent to us because they need our guidance. Some truly dedicated Christians can backslide. Not everyone has perfect faith 100% of the time. That doesn't make them less of a believer. It simply makes them human.
2006-09-02 00:35:19 · answer #10 · answered by theblackenedphoenix 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋