Is it possible that God would allow the devil to introduce someone into your life that is not a christian relationship, knowing what we are going to choose, 2 help you and that person on your path to salvation.
Even if it meant you would be shuned by the Church you are attending?
What if you were led to become a youth pastor and the people that have been supporting you would no longer support you in your calling?
2007-08-09 07:26:07 · 27 answers · asked by wedding plans 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
this was a horrible idea that ? was totally misunderstood so just disregaurd it lolll
2007-08-09 07:49:58 · update #1
Yes, if God eliminated all bad choices then their would be no choices or decisions to make. Invite God into your situation and ask Him for His direction. Be led by the Spirit and not by your own thinking. If God is calling you into ministry, go after God and he will direct your path, and don't worry about who supports you. All it will matter is that God supports you. Don't settle for less than Gods first choice for you.
2007-08-09 07:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by salubrious 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Technically, I can answer this question because I'm not an "athiest J!"
The way I see it, if god is real and is the god of your faith, then he has placed all people here and set them on their path. This includes you and the person in question. I'm not sure about the nature of your relationship, but if this person makes you better than you would be without them, how can you say that it is anything but god? Remember, church people are no more worthy of heaven than non-church people, and are just as subject to sinning as everyone else. Don't let anyone else deter you from your path. Where ever it takes you is where god wanted you to be, otherwise it would not happen. Good luck to you in your quest to become a youth pastor. Please remember to teach love to all and hate to none. People respect good, kind, honest, loving people a lot more than they respect arrogant, spiteful, hate-filled antagonists. Both sides of the fence have the potential to be both, just try to be on the first side more than you are on the second. Have a great day.
2007-08-09 07:43:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Providence.
Each person that comes into our live...whether future wife or even the bag boy at the grocery store is someone God already knew would be in our life at that moment in time.
As for the purpose according to His will...there is no easy answer. Can't say each person is there because God sees salvation in that person's path, or if that person is there to help God test your faith.
But can't answer the last two questions. Not without understanding why you are "shunned", or why they will stop supporting you. Is there a biblical reason?
Not being a smart alec, but without knowing what they don't approve of, won't be able to. Only two relationships for a youth pastor that I can see a church body acting that way. Same sex, or inappropriate age. Again... not saying this applies to your situation, but without knowing why, will not be able to give a more thorough answer.
Sounds like a lot of hurt either way, and if you feel led to bounce an email, I'll do my best to answer.
2007-08-09 07:39:28 · answer #3 · answered by Last Stand 2010 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could be possible. Some people that are not religious are actually closer to God through their spirituality than the so called pious ones. The key I think is to ask that other person if they are willing to join you in your personal pursuit if truth. Otherwise, it may be venus and mars all over again, and that won't work. But lots of people caught up in religiosity are not necessarily on the path to the true God.
2007-08-09 07:33:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would attend a different church. No one but God has the right to tell you who you can be and what you can do. I am a Christian and I don't agree with your church at all. Man made rules and regulations. Who needs religion? Follow Christ's teachings and go to a non denominational church.
2007-08-09 07:38:07 · answer #5 · answered by Kaliko 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not really definitive in your question. I assume the person is a girl and that you wish to become romantically involved with her. If you attend your church, feel free to bring the young lady along as well, why would anyone shun you? perhaps you might like to expand on the question.
2007-08-09 07:38:22 · answer #6 · answered by mandbturner3699 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you are the youth pastor, you are in a very public position. Only you can really answer the true question. Do you love this woman?
if you do, then you have to be a honest man and allow your senior pastor to counsel you, stay above reproach in all your encounters with this woman, and be sure that she understands that your call is from God.
i don't believe the devil would be the culprit. maybe it is of God that she is in your life. you must work to figure that out. believe me, if you involve your pastor in this, he or she will be a big help. being accountable is important.
2007-08-09 07:36:09 · answer #7 · answered by yarn whore 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
My husband is Christian but I wasn't when we met. His friends shunned on us getting together. I gave my life to Christ within a couple of weeks of us dating. At first I did it to shut his friends up but little did I know God took me seriously and when I prayed the sinners prayer, it stuck. I've been walking with Christ ever since. I'm glad to be a Christian. What Satan meant for bad God turned it around for good.
P.S. It was my husband who led me to Christ.
God in this case, seems to make provisions to His word. Lastly to some this may look like a contradiction but God uses everything to His glory.
2007-08-09 07:34:14 · answer #8 · answered by Gir 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't worry about the Church (in fact I don't belong to one) or what other people think. If you think God is leading you in a certain direction and you feel you are capable of handling what is put upon you then you need to decide within yourself what to do.
It wouldn't be God that put an evil influence into your life - it would be Satan trying to steer you away from God.
Again, if you are going to pursue this you need to be strong in your faith and be more diligent in prayer and study.
Good luck and God Bless.
2007-08-09 07:34:31 · answer #9 · answered by G 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do whatever you want. If your church shuns you because of your choice than they never really loved you or cared for you anyway. You don't need to associate with people that will shun you for associating with a non-believer. People that do that really aren't very Christian.
2007-08-09 07:37:43 · answer #10 · answered by Kronos 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋