Author	Thread: "weak" Christian Mate
Admin	"weak" Christian Mate Posted : 3 Aug, 2009 11:42 PM I have read from several on these forum (and realize stated in the Word), that it is important to marry a committed Christian. I'm wondering is that to say its impossible to lead a man (or woman) to Christ that you are in a relationship with? My daughters have led friends to Christ, but i regret that i have not. I share a little of their reward by raising committed Christians. If i'm seeing a man who doesn't go to church, or if he does, is a member of the C&E group, then i am unlikely to help him to a committed relationship with Christ? Post Reply
View Profile History	"weak" Christian Mate Posted : 4 Aug, 2009 12:18 AM I like that old story about the Spirit being like a river. Some people sit on the shore and just dip their feet in, others wade in, some swim in, and others just dive in all the way. I have learned to now seek just the persons who are already at the depth of daily living in the Spirit as I am. Life with the Lord should be a pleasure, and I think being equally yoked extends to their daily walk too. To have someone joyfully reach for their bible. and eagerly seek prayer in the morning... Now that's living (to me) and if they 'ain't got it going on', I doubt if you will inspire them. Of course, this only applies to long-term Christians. A baby Christian can develop heathy habits readily, if they so choose. But will they stick with it? If it was easy to carve out time for the Lord every busy day, everyone would be doing it. Post Reply
View Profile History	"weak" Christian Mate Posted : 4 Aug, 2009 12:22 AM dear ds, i like that bout the river.. thats pretty good. agree with ya equally yoked is the way to go.. ole cattle Post Reply
View Profile History	"weak" Christian Mate Posted : 4 Aug, 2009 01:01 AM i get it, it is easier to share with one who is committed and leads in Christ and i see how the opposite can just as easy tear at true family values/morals and marriage. but is it nearly impossible to lead a relationship companion to Christ? if it is so difficult and unsuccessful, then how do we lead Jan or Joe when they are less committed to a relationship? YUP, this is how i am at a table in a coffee shop; following Luther's lead. Post Reply
View Profile History	"weak" Christian Mate Posted : 4 Aug, 2009 01:02 AM I AGREE WITH THE RIVER STORY AND BY THE WAY, I WOULD LIKE TO HOPE THAT I AM IN IN THE , DIVED STRAIGHT INTO THE RIVER CATEGORY, ONLY GOD KNOWS. JUST FOR CONFIRMATION ON THE LOCATION OF THE NEED TO NOT BE UNEQUALLY YOKED VERSE, SEE BELOW 2 CORINTHIANS 6:14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT WE SHOULD NOT DRAW THEM TO CHRIST, HOWEVER. Post Reply
View Profile History	"weak" Christian Mate Posted : 4 Aug, 2009 01:15 AM good, good. i got it now. I'm a slow learner and visual at that, but once it's there, its there! So here's my simple answer to my question. When we are forming a team for Christ it needs to be with other Christians. We stay strong and we become stronger. Then, we go out, with that strength, to witness and bring God's children to him. okay, okay, okay, thanks! thanks! thanks! i actually was looking for a committed Christian man because of purely selfish reasons.. wanted a committed Godly marriage, if i were to do a second time. If one does find that type of relationship, that would be worthy of a WOW! Post Reply
View Profile History	"weak" Christian Mate Posted : 4 Aug, 2009 05:22 AM Re: "weak" Christian mate. The idea of a "yoke" comes from when they had a big piece of wood tied over the neck of two oxen. Now if the two oxen weren't facing the same way there'd be a struggle and a lot of confusion. The same is true in any relationship. If two people don't share the same values, passion or relationship with God (however you want to put it) there is going to be a struggle and confusion. With these great animals that are harnessed the pulling power of the two ISN'T DOUBLE the pulling power of one but much more than that. So too the "pulling power" or effectiveness of the "yoked" pair of Christians is much more powerful. Post Reply
DontHitThatMark View Profile History	"weak" Christian Mate Posted : 4 Aug, 2009 10:33 AM Well...I've always worried about this...if I should happen to become attracted to one who isn't...say...a regular church goer...it's a lot harder to pull someone up, then it is to slide down. So you have to be really careful that you don't slide down to them...or that they don't just start being religious to get you. I'd say it's possible to be an example to them, and give them encouragement...you just have to be very careful, and very discerning. But I don't think it's a good idea to date a non-believer or a weaker christian...unless they've already committed to growing some on their own, before showing interest in you. Maybe this is a skeptical way to look at it...but it's very possible they'd just be "acting" more christian to get to you. :peace::peace: Post Reply
View Profile History	"weak" Christian Mate Posted : 4 Aug, 2009 11:34 AM dear hitman, you make some very good points there. ole cattle Post Reply
View Profile History	"weak" Christian Mate Posted : 4 Aug, 2009 01:25 PM :applause:BRAVO to your replies, I get so gitty when i finally "get" something. Have a great week. I offically have the empty nest... not counting dog and cats, who are turning out to be very needy! Post Reply
godlymom2 View Profile History	"weak" Christian Mate Posted : 4 Aug, 2009 04:10 PM So here's my two cents: Even the most skilled swimmer can be pulled under by someone who is drowning. I have to use caution. When I wade into or dive into a relationship and my emotions/feelings get involved, I think it�s kind of like it is when I go swimming. It can be fun and exciting and even good for me, but I can be more vulnerable than when I am standing on solid ground. Also, waves (of emotion) can come and push me around and knock me down. I may be a strong swimmer (strong and grounded in God), but I don�t want to get pulled under by a drowning partner. I�m not saying I�m going to stay out of the water. I just want to be sure my �swimming� partner is going to encourage me to keep on paddling not pull me under. If he is struggling to keep his head above water, throw him a life preserver (prayer) from the shore and call the Lifeguard to come rescue him. Then, give him time to get some swimming lessons before you try to swim the English Channel with him. :glow: ~~KT Post Reply

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