I’ve found that discussions like these can easily turn into an “us vs.
He said he’ll go to church with me, he was burned by a church once or he’s really open to spiritual things, so it’s only a matter of time, right?
Our hearts so long for connection and intimacy with others that justification has to be employed at the expense of our better judgement.
She's the believer whose husband never joins her because, while he may or may not believe in God, he has no interest in Christianity.
While she is devout, he can be found somewhere on the continuum between tranquil unbelief and agitated intolerance.
Is it likely that an unbelieving boyfriend or girlfriend will spiritually benefit from an unequally yoked relationship?
The truth is I don’t think so and it actually might be selfish of us as believers to think so. Someone who has been changed by the indescribable measure of Jesus’ grace should have different goals than someone who hasn’t.
Simple question/Complex answer: “What Does It Mean To Be Equally Yoked?
” Equally yoked is a biblical phrase referred to in the Christian community that is oftentimes used to justify a decision made about a relationship or marriage.
You’d recognize that familiar “I met someone” starry-eyed glow anywhere. He gets along so well with my family, and he respects me.
I’m really happy, and it’s getting pretty serious.” It’s a conversation I’ve had a few times. Being the inquisitor I am, my probing eventually lands on the catch: “He’s not a Believer but…” There’s always a “but,” isn’t there?