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Christians & Relationships # 2

Friday, July 27th, 2007

A continuation on this topic. This time I was asked where does the bible say that Christians should not get involved with non-Christians. So here are a few references. It saddens me to hear of Christians using the excuse of wanting to “evangelise” to their non-Christian partner as a reason for dating them. It is simply selfish and arrogant of them to think that they have the power to convert a person to becoming a Christian. Why do people choose to become Christians? It is because the Holy Spirit of God convicts their hearts to the truth of God… not because of human effort.

As in 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5, “For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction.

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Christians & Relationships

Friday, July 27th, 2007

I was recently pointed to this blog by my colleague and was asked for my opinion regarding this post. I realise that the issue of Christians dating / marrying non-Christians is a really huge issue that is constantly causing alot of debates. I am in no way an expert on relationships nor a bible scholar but here is what I commented (without edits).

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