My friend's girlfriend recently broke up with him, because of religion. She is a very loyal christian and she does not want to be with her boy friend because he does not share the same beliefs and she fears that he may go to hell. I know in the Bible, there is something that describes how your faith will save person you love from eternal damnation. However, I need more Biblical proof that backs it up.
2006-09-21 03:56:46 · 21 answers · asked by Danny 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the bible passage only apply to married ones. she has move on, don't bother, sincerely speaking u will be wasting your energy.
peace, man
2006-09-21 04:02:09 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what the bible says, most interpets it differently. So, it is best for a couple to talk to a pastor or priest. The depth of a person's faith is one thing, if a person is a good person and treats others like Gods children, that is one good thing, but to be an evil person, well, too bad for those folks, they don't have a clue what they are in for or not in for. Yea, depends on how it is taken. i choose the good way. I don't go to church except on certain occasions, but I am a good person and I love our God and the Son he gave us, Jesus, I also thank God for Jesus. Some of my most dificult imes I would not have gotten through if my prayers were not answered. Oh, Our Savior is real all right.
2006-09-21 11:06:54 · answer #2 · answered by Dolly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does not say our faith will save someone we love. You can't live a horrible life and make it to heaven just because someone loves you. I think your referring to1Corinthians where it talks about divorce. It says the only reason to leave your spouse is for adultery. It also says that you could be the reason they accept salvation. That's only about married couples. The bible does state to not be unequally yolked w/ an unbeliever. (Some people marry before they get saved and then only one is saved.) Sorry I can't give you what you want to hear but that's what the bible says.
2006-09-21 11:04:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her faith will not save him. She can pray for him to turn his heart to the Lord and continue teaching him about her faith. But if it's her faith that makes her want to be with someone who also shared the same faith, then that's her right and she should seek a different relationship.
Religion, faith, God is to come first in one's life before anything else, even family. So I think she is in the right. If a couple has two different beliefs then there will be tension in their relationship. If he loves her then he should look into what her faith is and if he ends up agreeing with her, he can convert. But if he is strong in his faith and she is strong in hers, then they should go their separate ways.
You can't compromise faith.
2006-09-21 11:02:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem I have with this is...I'm non religious...yet I consider myself a good person. I give to charities and I do work in the community etc. Just because I don't believe in God doesn't mean I'm any less of a man. I think it's kinda sad that she can't put that past her. But if she's really into Christianity, then that's her choice, you can't hold that against her. Just seems odd they got involved in the first place.
2006-09-21 10:59:49 · answer #5 · answered by Rich W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is not in the Bible... and the Bible does not teach us to be tolerant!!! I get so sick of hearing that ! Our world system teaches tolerance and look where it is taking us.
Every person is responsible for their own salvation. She could witness to him, but there are no assurances. The Bible says not to be unequally yoked which means don't marry someone outside the faith because of the consequences that we are discussing.
2006-09-21 10:59:18 · answer #6 · answered by zero 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bible states that you should choose as a mate someone who is equally yoked. That means you should have some common religious beliefs at least to begin a compromise with.
2006-09-21 11:00:08 · answer #7 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible makes it clear that everyone must make the truth their own, you cannot ride on someone elses shirt tail so to speak. You must accept Jesus Christ as your personal savior exercising faith in his ransom sacrifice and doing the will of God. She is right, she should not be involved with a non Christian as the Bible teaches to marry only in the Lord. He should respect her wishes if he's not willing to become a Christian.
2006-09-21 10:58:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Is she's that uncomfortable with the relationship nothing can save it. Religion is as fundamental to some as the question of whether to have children. If the couple doesn't agree or come to terms with it, the relationship is doomed.
2006-09-21 10:59:59 · answer #9 · answered by spanier88 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your faith can not save a person alone. Each individual must accept Christ as their Lord and Saviour themselves. It is with a personal relationship with Christ that we are saved. I can believe all I want, but that will not save my family if they do not believe themselves. The Bible actually says that you do not have to leave a non-believer, but if they want to go you should not stop them. The hope is that your faith will help them to open up to the Holy Spirit who is the one to actually change your heart.
If the boyfriend is unwilling to accept Christ, and she is devote, then the relationship will never lead to marriage and should end anyway.
2006-09-21 11:02:43 · answer #10 · answered by John C 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that is dumb, especially when the girl is afraid of going to hell. I think the worst thing about that is God wants us to be tolerant of other religions, not fear them. It seems like she was sort of brought up to believe stuff like that, and if she can't get past that, he is better off with someone else. I would not care what my boyfriend's religion is, as long as he is a nice person.
2006-09-21 10:58:29 · answer #11 · answered by poeticjustice 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋