We were already very close when god called me to him, and now were becoming even closer. But if she wont convert then what do I do? How can I just walk away. I've never been this close to someone.
2006-10-26 11:46:21 · 15 answers · asked by erickallen101 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I keep praying for god to show himself to her, like he did me.
Please pray for her with me.
2006-10-26 11:53:03 · update #1
That's a tough one! I was saved after I was married, and I was fortunate to be blessed with a wonderful man who discusses with me his viewpoint, and vice versa. However, it's very lonely at times, I have to say, honestly. There are some things we talk about that he doesn't understand, though I see he's trying to (the Lord is working in his heart)!, but going to church by yourself most of the time is no fun. Praying alone, or sometimes just being tired of being "strong" in the Lord, is wearisome. Your biggest area of conflict will probably be when you have children, and perhaps disagree about how to raise them spiritually.
I would suggest you not marry her (since we are commanded not to anyway) until she becomes believer.....start your marriage off on the right track!
God Bless you!
2006-10-26 11:55:19 · answer #1 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can marry anyone, but not if you are to follow God. The Holy Spirit will guide you to whom he wants you to marry and she will be a believer. God has a plan for your life and he can not fulfill that plan if you don't co-operate.
If you go against God then you will just make a mess of your life and be sorry afterwards. Might take a few years, but it will happen and then you will know that "to obey is better than sacrafice"
2006-10-26 11:52:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can marry her.
But you can't marry her in hopes of converting her.
You can pray for her heart to be open so that you can help show her the truth.
But you can't marry her assuming that because your a Christian and you pray for God to let her be converted, that it will happen.
You need to ask God for guidance in this matter.
Marriage is a covenant between you, her, AND God. It shouldn't be taken lightly.
2006-10-26 11:57:44 · answer #3 · answered by the nothing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pray about it a lot, ask god to speak to you whether you should continue the relationship or not. ask yourself if you can really see the other person being converted, or if you are holding yourself back in your walk with God by being with an unbeliever. but most of all, pray about it a LOT and ask god to show you which path to take.
2006-10-26 11:49:02 · answer #4 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says Do not be unequally yoked together with an unbeliever, for what fellowship can light have with darkness.
I understand how difficult it would be to walk away, but don't live for now - you have your life ahead of you - the Lord has a plan and purpose for your life, so don't go against that deliberatley.
2006-10-26 11:50:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not, but there is a risk if you are on different paths. I would suggest that you seek counseling to discuss the implications and make sure you can live with the difference. I would think it to be very hard, but possible.
2006-10-26 11:51:46 · answer #6 · answered by LINDA G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no law or command in the bible that says you can't marry her and no there is nothing wrong about it. But be warned, if you marry her chances are you will lose you faith because she won't understand your love for God. I've heard of many christians who fell in love with non christians and lost faith because they grown to attached to their girlfriend/boyfriend.
Don't let it happen to you.
I would suggest put God first and stick by your faith.
check this out
http://www.livingwaters.com/good
God bless
2006-10-26 12:02:13 · answer #7 · answered by A follower of Christ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happens all the time.
If you find it to be a serious conflict (your faith vs your relationship), then you may have to make a choice (your eternal soul vs your earthly relationship).
How do you know she won't come to God next month? Or the month after? Or the month after?
Is she demanding that you make a choice? If not, why are you?
2006-10-26 11:54:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't reject her because of her religion, man--that's not cool. Break free from the dogma that restricts your heart. If you are so in love with someone, why would you place dogma ahead of that love?
2006-10-26 11:49:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can but it will make for a very difficult marriage... especially if children are involved. It's not a sin... but we are cautioned against it
2006-10-26 11:48:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋