If Loving You is Wrong...Naaah! It Feels Too Good!

I read a post this evening in which a man was telling of his conversation with his friend. His friend was involved with an unbelieving lady, and he was just recovering from a relationship with an unbelieving lady. Joe knew that his friend was in a relationship that would not work. His friend, however protested,saying that his girlfriend was beautiful and that they  connected at all levels. But Joe only knew that he and his ex-girlfriend were still recovering from the hurt and disappointment of their failed relationship.

Being in any relationship with an unbeliever, especially a dating relationship or a courtship, is dangerous for both parties. The believer runs the risk of being drawn back into the "world." Believe me, the world system is very attractive with its  craving for physical pleasure, the craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. A Christian may be so drawn back into the world system that he or she may not realise it until it's too late. Its very difficult or almost impossible for a backslider to come back to the kingdom of God.

On the other side of the coin, a believer realises that the special friendship cannot continue.  When they tell that someone that it is over and gives Christian scruples as a reason, the unbeliever may be very hurt and angry. Contempt for the Christian and his or her values can embitter the person, especially if they were involved sexually. People have turned away from ever believing in Jesus Christ based on those kinds of experiences.

As a single middle-aged woman I know how it can feel being lonely.  You look around and you seem to see happy couples everywhere. Those who are "shacking up" or having premarital sex may look as if they are not suffering any consequences. But in the long run, there ARE fconsequences! That's why I try as much as possible to guard my heart, not allowing any feelings or attractions for unbelieving men  to take any root in my heart. It's not always easy, for I am human. But with God's help and A LOT OF EFFORT, so far I have won the battle. I take no credit for my success; it is God and God alone.

"Stop forming inappropriate relationships with unbelievers. Can right and wrong be partners? Can light have anything in common with darkness? ¹⁵ Can Christ agree with the devil? Can a believer share life with an unbeliever?" 2 Corinthians 6:14 &15 (God's Word Translation (@1995).