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How would you feel about your partner identifying as a Christian but not observing the faith?

Would you question his or her commitment to Christ or consider whether or not you're equally yoked?
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FORMERLYbatovn · 61-69, M
The question here isnt really about observing the faith, but about the presence of a real relationship with Christ. Calling yourself a christian doesnt mean you have a relationship with God. I can call myself a Chevy and stand in my garage, but that doesnt mean a thing. The term "Christian" directly means "little Christs", and in order to truly be a Christian, we have to model and exemplify the life Christ led. Jesus said that people will know his disciples by their love for one another and because they will "look" like him(figuratively speaking). Sadly, far too many call themselves christians but dont even know the Christ they claim to follow. A relationship with Jesus should alter every aspect of ones life....not just give you the desire to show up at church occasionally or tote a bible around, or put a necklace on or a bumper sticker on your car. I dont mean to preach, but felt the need to explain my response in detail to either answer questions, or create an opportunity for conversation. Have a wonderful evening.
Thank you for this. As someone who was raised in the church this was my observation as well. Although being a Christian doesn't by any stretch of the imagination imply perfection, it is a weighty delineation, as it well should be. I think it's for the greater good to hold one's ilk to a higher standard in the name of the Lord. @FORMERLYbatovn
rckt148 · 61-69, M
thats why I have remained single for the past 7 1/2 yrs
Its not that I don't know women who want to be with me
some have even said "God told me your my next husband "
Well I hear pretty well when He speaks ,why didn't He tell me ?
I do not want someone to observe the same things I do ,walk my walk with me
only to be with me ,she has to be doing it for Him already .
So now that I am single ,I take that verse about being unevenly yoked to heart
I would prefer to please God and be thankful for all the other blessings He has blessed me with ,
Then to be with the wrong woman again
I don't do what I do to be religious
I ask myself ,will this displease God
I represent Him ,,I put myself out there for a reason ,and you can't do it just to play Church
If a brother or sister see's me doing anything they know will shame my Father
I want to know ,,only a fool rejects godly correction
We have enough people blaming God for the acts of those who only say they are His ,,His know He said
1 John 2:6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

But if we fall short ,then 1 john 2 :1 applies ,,we have an advocate who understands our human short comings ,,repent ,,and all is good
or keep walking in sin ,,and prove your not really His

Many will say on that Day ,Lord Lord
And He will say depart ,,I never knew you

SO if I ever yoke myself to another wife ,she will know where she stands
and where we stand ,,and we will walk as 1 ,or we won't
I have made enough mistakes ,to many now look at my example
I will not be a stumbling block for my family .those looking to throw stones or to God
I am a human ,but I know who will enable me to overcome this world
not conform to it ,,and say "Its all ok ,,I'm under the blood "
I’d be hesitant to date a self-identified religious person of any faith, because I am not religious. But I definitely notice when someone who’s made the point that they’re pious doesn’t behave that way. 😒
I think that's how MOST "Christians" operate.
The only trouble I have with Christianity, is that so few people have tried it yet.
My bf is kinda like that. He believes in God but doesn't agree with His methods.
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