Why Should Christians Not Marry Non-Christians? The Dangers of Being Unequally Yoked

[@EULA_INTROVERTED]

A man who does not love God will have a different set of principles and beliefs, and He will keep you from your walk with God. I respect differences but having to live the kind of life that that man has and letting my relationship with God get compromised because of him is something that I can not imagine doing. That is why I always try to guard my heart because I would rather lose a guy than to lose Him no matter how attracted I am to him. God is more important.

[@GagnonTV]

Courtney Pollard so what you’re saying is that we should lean on your understanding and rationale simply because you perceive it to have “worked for you” rather than leaning on the word of the one who created the universe and is omniscient? not trying to be rude just asking for a friend

[@thethoughtfulpeanut6662]

Amen. "Bad company corrupts good morals". It doesn't frequently work the other way around. And the reason is that Christians still have the sinful nature, and we still can relate to and succumb to the temptations and attitudes to which that nature is susceptible and toward which it is inclined. But unbelievers do NOT have the Holy Spirit, and they lack the grace to live according to what is pleasing to God, or the desire to do so. So the unbeliever will always be pulling the Christian to the left, and down, rather than building up and supporting the faith of the believing partner; and the Christian, besides having the sinful nature, to which the unbeliever will always be appealing, because they don't have the Spirit of God in them, is unable to make the unbeliever live like a Christian, which the unbeliever has neither the desire nor the spiritual power to do. Being closer to the unbeliever will necessarily mean being farther away from God, and vice versa.

[@brucewayne2558]

@Courtney Pollard I'm currently dating a non believer. And it really is a problem. Despite the fact that she doesn't drink or do drugs or anything like that. Our values are still almost 100% different. She supports gay agenda, abortion, abolishing the police and basically supports all ungodly ideas of the world.

[@TrevTv2q3]

@Courtney Pollard Yeah for now. Once the enemy has fully sucked you in and spits you out a few years from now it will be a different story. I pray that doesn't happen to you though. Take if from someone with kids who was in the same situation. Hope that doesn't happen to you but God's word was written with the warning in Corinthians for a reason... and the pain it causes you would rather kill yourself than go through the pain of a split family. It tears your soul apart! And destroys your life..it is the worst pain a person can feel this end of eternity. Worse than physical pain (take it from someone who has given birth twice without any pain relief, survived two cars accidents, and came back from the dead twice in 2012 and 2019). I would not be gambling like that. The enemy wants to suck you in to marriage, make you one flesh with a non beleiver, and once he is done get you pregnant and leave you a single mum and spit you out in a divorce (which God hates divorce). You can't ever have true union with someone not of the same spirit. I hope you read my warning and really pray while you still have the chance at a normal life. I always thought people that warned me were just unfortunate losers, OTT religious or paranoid...but no man...be careful. The devil is prowling around trying to look for ways to take you down. He never sleeps. He is a jerk and if you give him an inch he will use it.

[@TrevTv2q3]

@@thethoughtfulpeanut6662 Amen.

[@unknown9392]

God took away every guy in this time of waiting. He put a fire wall around me to protect me from pain and single mom lifestyle. I have more time to pray and read more book's! Amen 🤲🔥🕊️

[@lastdays3148]

God ended my relationship with an unbeliever. We were in a loving relationship for many years,but I was never happy "SPIRITUALLY" I was happy Physically,but not Spiritually. Yes its true we the Born Again Believers should never date or marry Unbelievers the majority of the time it doesn't work. Blessing to everyone and stay with God,because we are in the Last Days on Planet Earth🌍🌏🌎🙏🏾🙋🏾‍♀️

[@brentbeatty4171]

Same here

[@bridgetgullison8848]

Me too but for a very long time I believed I was not to divorce him. Wrong.

[@joedaw3003]

How painful was the breakup? The soul ties are really difficult to break. But after two months getting better. Thanks for sharing.

[@beautifulqueen748]

Amen

[@juliacastellanos7764]

Thankyou

[@andinemckenzie7128]

I am married to a unbeliever and it'ss not the same as how it was years ago , things just start getting harder every time.

[@fantakaba3207]

This might seem like an obvious or even stupid question but I'd rather ask and be certain than make assumptions: Who exactly is a non-believer? Someone who does not fear/believe in a higher power-GOD or does a non-believer also also include someone who fears GOD, believes in GOD, believes in Jesus Christ, values marriage, etc... but practices a different religion? I hope my question isn't confusing...I basically need clarification on who exactly is a non-believer?

[@ryandawson2877]

Were you born again after you married? I know that happens sometimes.

[@ryandawson2877]

@@fantakaba3207 when we refer to this as Christians, we are meaning one who is not born again by the Spirit of God. We are referring to one who has not placed his or her faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross in their behalf, and thus submitting to Jesus Christ as Lord of their lives.

[@Melanie____]

Thank-you for sharing

[@casucci68E11]

It’s been a years? How’s everything going so far?

[@renatajoseph6399]

Excellent points! If Solomon was the wisest man that ever lived and he was still influenced by foreign women then we are no exception.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I agree that verse is powerful Renata Joseph

[@konstantinkolyabin7336]

Did anybody actually check what he said about 1 Corinthians 7:39? Doesn't match with what he said.

[@diannedavid9259]

It’s not about being “wise” but how faith could help to not be influenced by others especially believers being unequally yoked with unbelievers.

[@chihchinchung4355]

@@konstantinkolyabin7336 yes, the last part of this verse tells us to only marry in the Lord.

[@geared422]

Some of us are just plain lost.

[@ririsrumintan465]

That's absolutely true! Your value's totally different from him. I just broke with my ex that I'm happy, cause I was wrong I thought he believe Jesus but actually, he is atheist. We had a big argument that finally I give up just to keep our relationship cause I thought I "love" him so much. But deep inside my heart I just want him to accept Jesus. But in my case not in a relationship. So I pray to God to give me a sign that he is not right for me. And yes, God uses my naive and impulsive question to him that finally answer what the true he is. I was blind for 6 months together, or I can say I ignore God's voice. But I still keep praying for him one day he will accept Jesus as his God and Savior.

[@marissa21211]

riris rumintan I was dating a unbeliever and I couldn’t stand that he was a Atheist. I kept compromising and he broke up with me today. I knew God didn’t want me to be with him. It sure hurt like hell when he finished things with me

[@ririsrumintan465]

@@marissa21211 that's why it's totally mistake we've made..

[@madhuripawar8589]

@@marissa21211 how did u life change after the breakup? How God changed ur life?

[@madhuripawar8589]

I understand I pray for the person to believe in Jesus whenever god wants to show himself to him.

[@marissa21211]

Madhuri Pawar now I’m sooo happy! I’m going out with a Christian guy. He’s so different and very very knowledgeable about the Bible and to top it off he has a lot of wisdom. I am so happy that the atheist guy dumped me! Guess what ?! The atheist went to go look for me and wanted me back! Lol!!! I told him to go away cuz I’m seeing someone new. I believe it was Gods plan for this to happen! I can’t believe I wanted to stay with the atheist guy especially that the fact that I was compromising a lot and I tried not to talk about Jesus. With the Christian I can totally be myself and talk about Jesus with him❤️❤️❤️❤️☺️😀 Thank God❤️😭

[@pigjubby1]

Remember, it is not unequally yolked, as in an egg. It is unequally yoked, as in the burden an ox has to carry. If your future spouse is not a believer, chances are neither is his/her family. They will be a weight on you and a strain on your marriage. The load to bare is too much for one person. The family you will marry into will not understand, or tolerate, the mind set you have. They will see your faith as a nuisance or even as a foe. Marriage is tough enough. Why add to it? Look, I did not listen to God;s wisdom and relied on my own and it made for areal bad situation. Look, if you will not listen to God's advice, why wold I expect you to take mine? I speak from experience. I give this as a warning from the present. The non-believer will promise to change, but since they haven't already, they will revert to the family patterns that raised them. It is not your job to convert them. It is time to look elsewhere. Better a broken heart now, then a broken life later.

[@leahingraham5509]

Spot on!!! I lived this too a T! It was so painful.

[@c_mahepath]

I so appreciate all of your videos...every single one. They really help break things down a lot and they really resonate to everything i am learning in my Christian walk. Thanks again!!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad they have been helpful Concetta!

[@godsown4683]

Let me just say this. If you choose to live in a way that's Contrary God's word Issues will be there. You would rather miss marriage than mismarry. 💁

[@VARJAGAMINGENTERTAINMENT]

It really matters, because you'll regret on it if your partner or spouse aren't the same religion as yours. Choose wisely!

[@andreww9098]

Your a good man. I know Jesus said that only God is good but by blessing people and not being greedy is a good sign.l will take a look at the book and show this video to others.

[@serendipidy]

You cannot mature as a Christian when being with a non-believer and also you feel drained being around them. Also you have nothing in common. What do you talk about? Worldly stuff. You cannot talk about Jesus as they will not understand. What is the point being with an unbeliever? What can light have in common with darkness? Nothing.

[@TrevTv2q3]

Not to mention when you are baptised in the fire of the Holy Ghost and indwelled by the Holy Spirit and you are dating someone not of the same spirit you are basically asking for trouble. Since I've been baptised in the Holy Spirit I have still been rebellious and dated 2 or 3 non believers and it's ended badly for me..really badly. It's basically like trying to make an angry cat and dog kiss each other. That's the best way I can describe it. Hahaha. 😏 🤷🏼‍♀️ You both might like each other, sure, but on a spiritual level there will be a battle going on that stops you from really being close to one another. And eventually one person will have to spiritually compromise, and i guarantee it will be you. Obviously the Holy Spirit doesn't want people who haven't been saved (who may even be full of demons) in His temple, and a person who isn't saved, well what is in them and on them spiritually doesn't want anyone filled with God coming near their temple either. Because the devils on that person don't want that person getting saved or being near a Spirit filled believer . If you go to war you don't see the enemy snuggling up together at night with the opposite team Also, like Mark said, you will be drawn away from God. You think you won't but you will be. I know this is so...And you will come out from under God's protection for being rebellious and deliberately disobeying God. Plus you open yourself up to demonic attacks like never before. Sometimes it will work for lukewarm Christians or people that were in a relationship with an unsaved person before they got saved (didn't work for me though, once I got saved my unsaved ex went from being relatively normal, to becoming a satanist, and then tried to kill me in the middle of the night and started talking Latin backwards in his sleep...so no, that didn't work for me.) but if you are really sealed and set aside by God nothing you do that is against God's word is going to end well. Seriously think about it. Don't do it is my advice. Plenty of Christian's out there that would want to date you. Maybe you've heard it all before but it is true. Don't listen to the lies of the enemy that there aren't enough Christiansto go around or that nobody at church wants you. And don't date a unsaved counterfeit. God will bring you the right person if you pray, ask and keep knocking and if delight yourself in Him. God warns you in His word to not be unequally yoked because He knows you have free will and that you can date whomever you want to, but He knows if you date an unbeliever you are just going to hurt yourself for no reason. And the pain of trying to break another soul tie is not worth it. He wants to be involved in every area of your life and if you ask Him for your hearts desire He will send you the perfect person for you that will blow your mind. God bless. Merry Christmas. Might not sound what you want to hear but I have lived it many times, and it's the honest truth.

[@Unxpekted]

This is absolute facts. Dated an atheist 7 years and she just left me a few weeks ago. She said I couldn’t meet her needs and she didn’t trust me. If she was a believer we would have went to church and grew stronger through Christ. I always felt empty not being able to share God with her. Even though she was attractive, 6 figure job, young, great family, I always felt empty knowing I’d never see a cross on her neck. I started to lose my faith while with her. Needless to say since the break up I cried endlessly, how could she reject me? Why would God forsake me? But now I realize he was just saving me, bringing me back to him, and lastly preparing me for the right one who is a believer.

[@opinionatorX]

Any single Christ loving women out there???

[@beverlinefrancis8294]

Yes

[@opinionatorX]

@@beverlinefrancis8294 Have you dated a non Christian?

[@beverlinefrancis8294]

@@opinionatorX yes for a bit, it never worked out, would never do so anymore, I'm stronger in my spiritual life now and know better

[@opinionatorX]

@@beverlinefrancis8294 Good.

[@michelletiaraharris]

Yes!.

[@maryswenson5357]

I'm going to download that book. Thanx mark! Also really great solid advice here. I think marriage is viewed so different to Christians and it means more to someone who wants to follow Christ and have a Christian partner to encourage that walk with God. Good video

[@obeyjesus1973]

Would anyone like to hear what Our Creator has to say?

[@fantakaba3207]

😩PLEASE😩 Who is a NON-BELIEVER? This might seem like an obvious or even stupid question but I'd rather ask and be certain than make assumptions: Who exactly is a non-believer? Someone who does not fear/believe in a higher power-GOD, basically an atheist, OR does a non-believer also include someone who fears GOD, believes in GOD, believes in Jesus Christ, values marriage, etc... but practices a different religion? I hope my question isn't confusing...I basically need clarification on who exactly is a non-believer? Also I ask because I've always thought that a non-believer was an atheist, like someone who does not fear God/believe in a higher power?

[@vinessa3840]

Even most atheists believe in God, it’s not necessarily what they say they believe, but who they are living for. If we live out of love for Christ as He so loved us and declare Him as our savior and Lord, it will be shown in our actions. A lot of believers have “good intentions,” but are they convicted of sin.. and if they are, do they hate it? You must hate your sin more than everyone else’s. You must know there’s nothing that can save you but the grace of God who sent His son to die for your sins. James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you. faith expressing itself through love. We are not sin avoiders, but God pursuers.

[@LastRebel1978]

Nailed it. Going through the misery right now after wasting 25yrs except for 2 good sons. I’ve broken the marriage to set them free hopefully to find Gods will for their lives. Hopefully they can use the good and my bad to create better decisions for themselves and the Lords will

[@Melanie____]

I once gave a Christian guy friend who had a girlfriend from a different religion Malachi 2:11 and 2:15 where it says God desires godly marriage and godly offspring from marriage.. this verse impacted him as he’d never thought about his children … maybe a week later he says to me ‘you’ll never guess what - out of no where, out of context she randomly said to me « it doesn’t matter about our children » Hows that for a manifestation. Bad Satan just exposed himself. And his counterfeit religion spirit. The word is a sword. Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

[@MsVsayz]

Im obsessed with your videos brother. That truth and fire is life changing tools

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad they have been helpful Vannessa F!

[@meaganchui363]

I had feelings for someone who is believers of Christ but he's not rlly a christian. His music, topics, and lifestyle is against God. And when ppl date an unbeliever, they will get themselves into sin. I'm not dating them but just feelings. Just be careful when being with a lukewarm too. Not just an unbeliever

[@justinechiavelli167]

Why would you want to date a non believer in the first place? Lol Love your videos Mark!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Glad you enjoy the content Justine! -Mark

[@fernandorivera4262]

It’s called falling in love🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Brenoskywalker77]

Not love, but passion. Satan redefines even what love means in order to deceive us, true love comes with time

[@marissa21211]

Being so stupid. :( I was in a missionary dating and it did not work out lol

[@fernandorivera4262]

Mary yeah, “stupid”. Going out with Christian is a stupid idea.

[@omni_bless0001]

let's say If you're a christian and you married an unbeliever and then you made your spouse a believer can you do that, but even though God said not marry unbelievers?

[@queendevi2492]

Blessing Ogbomo being a woman I don't think we should marry unbeliever. Because if the husband doesn't believe Jesus Christ then there will be a problem.

[@daughterofjesus]

Blessing Ogbomo Hello, I think, you should not marry a person and think "it's not that bad that he/she is still an unbeliever, i'll bring him to faith in marriage, all this will be good later..." I think it's really good if this really happens because there is party in heaven for every new believer on earth but we should not trust that our partner will become a believer in marriage anyway... Rather try to help him/her before starting a relationship to become a believer! I know some of those cases, that's great. Hope i could help somehow, love and blessings from Germany❤️✨

[@dreamwishergirl]

I wouldn't marry someone thinking "oh they're gonna become christian later" usually this doesn't happen. Sometimes it does, but usually it's rare. They have to find God on their own, and if they become Christian just because the person they're with is, usually it's not gonna be a strong,unfailing bond and they're becoming Christian for the wrong reasons, and are probably just saying they are and not really have Jesus in their heart. Lecrae (christian music artist) met his wife before he was saved, but found God on his own, and later they started dating, and got married. It's wise not to even invest your time into someone who isn't Christian because they will probably try to pressure you into premarital sex and will not want to go to church with you, etc.

[@queendevi2492]

Lulu Love could not agree more

[@dreamwishergirl]

And the man is suppose to be the leader of the household and even lead his wife

[@collettealexander6280]

Hi Mark, I'm just wondering if it's possible for two believers to be unequally yoked? Like they're not at the same level spiritually? I really appreciate your videos!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Hi Collette Alexander, I answer that here applygodsword.com/theological-differences-in-marriage-dating-and-how-to-handle-both/

[@brucewayne2558]

I think it is possible. Because not everyone claiming to follow Christ is a true Christian.

[@marshachesbro5969]

Yes is the answer.

[@daughterofjesus]

And so right on time again! Just had a talk with a friend about this last night. That's such a BIG topic, thank you so much for showing the reasons so clearly, helps a lot! Again, love and blessings from Germany❤️✨ (P.S.: The clothes we wear over here, are pretty similar to yours in America. ;) )

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Hahaha 😂

[@shalinithomas6524]

Even some Christians are not having fait on God. and unequelly yoked .Thats why Most of Christian marrage are not succesfull.According to me all those who have fait in God in any religion have a calling for salvation. Your messages are the voice of God.Good God bless you and famille

[@D20-p5k]

Hello can you all help me with this question. I know bible speaks against marrying unbelievers. How about carnal christians. They are Christians but still go to the club and party although they do not drink alcohol or use drugs. Basically they wanna enjoy life to the fullest and have fun at the same time they are Christians. Is that also a no go area? Thanks very much.

[@marshachesbro5969]

Not really saved .

[@heisrisen560]

The Bible says we become a new creature (all things become new old things pass away) and it also says that you will know them by there “fruit” (what there life’s/actions/words etc are producing, how they live there life’s) so if they say there saved but do all the same old stuff they used to do before they found God then there not really saved and are fooling themselves and need to turn from there wicked ways and repent as the word of God says, Christian people have no business in the club, in bars or at parties where drugs and alcohol are used no matter if they drink or do drugs or not Gods word says there’s no place in his kingdom for people like that (1 Corinthians 6:9-11) 😇🙏🏻

[@Jennz223]

What makes a non-believer? I know a few guys that say they believe and talk about the Bible, God, Jesus.. but I don't know how deep they are in their relationship to the Lord.. But to what point does that make someone a non-believer?

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

This may help kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWmZqImgic2GqtE&t=

[@EXLesbianRebel321]

Matthew 7:16-20 King James Version (KJV) 16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

[@cliffdenis144]

Someone who is not born again is an believer it doesn't matter whether he go to church must receive the lord Jesus as his saviour

[@kimallnaturelle]

By their fruits, we should know the children of God. When someone is a believer, no matter how young/old in "spiritual years", their life perspective/ motivations are to please God and be more like Jesus even if not explicitly stated.

[@casucci68E11]

Anyone. I have a question Mark? I have a Christian girlfriend who’s going to marry a non-Christian man. They just got engaged and have only dated for one year. Is that a bad thing?

[@ZidankingElly]

You have a girlfriend a and she marry to non Christian?so what's your problem

[@geared422]

Some people are just looking for a steady paycheck. That's not "love". Marrying someone because they are exciting or "different" is just plain wrong and it's not love either. Two can live as cheap as one. Times are tough all over.

[@barrygaynor1025]

In the Old Testament God's people were led away from God, because they intermarried with and were corrupted by the pagans, who led them into idolatry. Because of this God's people lost the Promised Land. In 722 BC, the Assyrian army destroyed the Northern Kingdom of Israel, and in 586 BC, the Babylonian army destroyed the Southern Kingdom (Judah and Jerusalem)..

[@HumourTanki]

But how could your partner make you a non-believer? It's possible that you could make your partner a believer too. It may seem like a simple question, but if you think about it.. it might not be.

[@HumourTanki]

I'm listening to Mark..

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Humour Tanki 👍

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I answer that here :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/poO9hGNnpbqsjpI

[@HumourTanki]

thanks :) I feel like it will be better to be with a Christian.. I don't want to risk it.

[@carismacatalyst1289]

so true, thank you for the teaching

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

My pleasure! -Mark

[@earnestlycontendingforthef5332]

So what does the Lord Almighty God declare brethren & sisters? "14 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? 16 Can God's temple contain false gods? Clearly, we are the temple of the living God. As God said, “I will live and walk among them. I will be their God, and they will be my people.” 17 The Lord says, “Get away from unbelievers. Separate yourselves from them. Have nothing to do with anything unclean. Then I will welcome you.” 18 The Lord Almighty says, “I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters.” 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 (GW) The Lord Almighty God ALWAYS knows best......

[@dizismaechannel6046]

How about marriage by Christians of different faith orientation or religions - is that considered as unequally yoked? For example one is Adventist and one is baptist?

[@akshithvijaykumar3779]

My gf is Christian and she is a strong believer. But i'm not we love each other a lot. She tried to break up with me but she couldnt . I cannot either because she has my heart. I am a Hindu and I believe in different gods. We are so much confused and dont know what to do. We also wana get married someday. I respect her beliefs and everything. Can I have your opinion on this please.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

From a Christian perspective you are unequally yoked. On a practical level your relationship would be very difficult bc our beliefs shape our lives and since Christian and Hindu beliefs are so different your lives will go in two different directions if you both follow your own religions. We should all respect one another but it's my belief Christians should only marry other Christians as that is what the Bible says, 1 Corinthians 7:39

[@molenz17]

Its like what is happening in my relationship right now. Im inlove with a Muslim and Im Christian 🙁 and we are so compatible with each other but 1 thing that makes a different our way of believing God. How can I break up with him if this will not lead us to a successful relationship in the future 😭

[@akshithvijaykumar3779]

@@zhariabutler6504 Same we are no longer together I don't believe in god.

[@zhariabutler6504]

@@meenamoon7930 Just love who you want to.. wrote that comment so long ago. If you respect each other, differences don't matter. We got back together and we don't care about the differences in faith.

[@deena2976]

@@molenz17 it's been two years. I'm in a similar situation. Did u guys end up together?

[@mymodestlife43]

Would marrying one of another denomination be considered unequally yolked? Such as a Pentecostal and Presbyterian.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Hi Natasha Johnson, I answer that here applygodsword.com/theological-differences-in-marriage-dating-and-how-to-handle-both/

[@flyboymic7182]

What if we’ll first we were born again, but then we even though had God, Jesus in our thoughts all the time, but didn’t follow his word fully. Then got married without really knowing not to marry a non believer, but now because we were born again God never leaves his children and now I’m following the word whole heartedly, but find out now my wife doesn’t believe and this hurts me.? Should I divorce?

[@adrianna9691]

Ik you addressed it in the video, but wouldn't dating an unbeliever be a sin? Even though you and the person are not married because dating can lead to marriage.

[@clemantjoy8906]

Yes it definitely is a sin. Please do not date a unbeliever.

[@D20-p5k]

Also is it also advisable to marry someone who is a Christian yet has bad friends who do the wrong things? And this person always moves along with these people. That's the second part to my question. Thanks

[@vivianandrews6307]

Is it right to take it for granted that a non Christian believer doesn't have the desire to please God? Or that he/she is immoral by default? Have you even interacted in a healthy way with people of other confessions? The immorality in Greek paganism (that Paul speaks against) is not the case everywhere.

[@rosem.3533]

Very true!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Rose Morales 👍

[@diannedavid9259]

😉

[@153vvignesh2]

God loves us all equally so why does doesn't want us to marry thr person who loves us.

[@violetgypsie]

1 Corinthians 7:39 says that a woman should stay married to her husband until he dies. Then she can REMARRY but ONLY to a believer. Verse 36 states that if you are engaged and cannot wait to be married then go ahead and get married, and that there is nothing wrong with that. Obviously, getting married to another believer is the ideal situation. But I don’t see anything in Corinthians specifically forbidding marriage to a non-Christian, except in situations of bring widowed and wanting you remarry. If you want to follow 1 Corinthians to the letter, it says don’t get married at all, and that it is better to stay single. Those looking for clarity on marriage should read 1 Corinthians verses 25-40. Where Paul starts out by saying that he does not know of anything that the Lord has said about people that have never been married. Then you should consult the Lord through prayer. God bless you all in Jesus’ mighty name.

[@S.ENTERTENMENT]

its doest say marry to non christan

[@trevortrillingham]

this is great I was dating a girl that was not a believer now I see the other side of the fence why god broke us up and not talking to each other anymore

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Thanks for sharing Skylar Trillingham

[@sarahs7253]

Why?

[@trevortrillingham]

becuase she didnt have what I have and she broke up with me there where red flags all over the place and she had a avoidant attachment style so just didnt work out so I know I deserve better and someone that loves the lord like I do my ex she had no hunger for God but it wasn't ment to be and I accept that

[@andrewtom3427]

I always cursed at God and felt like he was intervening and interfering in my love life. I tell myself as long you Love the person, then why should it matter? You love them. The thing is, the chemistry will be there physically or sexually but later on it will diminish. I had a potential mate that I was interested in and we had pretty good chemistry years ago but it was not until I started to share my christian beliefs with her and started to see how she instantly went from a nice woman to a mean nasty witch. Many demons stirring up from her. God was simply showing me what were the outcomes if I did went in courtship with this person. He was Warning me all this time.

[@tutu357]

God ways are always perfect God know what is best

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen!

[@HumourTanki]

Mark, if possible, are you able to answer my question? Sorry if I sound/sounded rude.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I didn't think you sounded rude :) This video might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/poO9hGNnpbqsjpI

[@aristotle1993]

so what could I do when premarital sex was involved and there is already a child in the mix?

[@NextGenerationUmmah]

Olisebuka Obioha THEN DON’T HAVE PREMARITAL SEX

[@benrex7775]

@Alternative Media That helps very much since it apparently already happened and as we live in a perfect world it is easily realizable. Like with every other sin.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Repentance is about doing the next right thing. We can't change the past but we are required to honor God in whatever the present situation. You'll have to pray about what that means but for sure it means you do your best to be a father to the child. You should not get married to an unbeliever just bc you have a child together, you should fulfill all your obligations as a father though

[@aristotle1993]

ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ballenger thanks a lot Bro. I'll figure it out with The Lord

[@diannedavid9259]

Should a believer wait for another believer to marry and build a family based on God’s foundation or should she settle with an unbeliever just so she could have something to call “family” in the future? Does this mean that love is an action and not a feeling? And how does being unequally yoked affects the world that we live in especially when both of them are hackers? Thank you. 😌

[@charletteblack4344]

Hii I've been getting signs from God about my son's father but, I don't know whether we are supposed to date each other or just be friends...It's a blessing that ai watched this beacuase it had me notice something...He believes in God but not living a life for God...Somethings he does I disapprove of...O would like to know if you have any advice on this...

[@shelenemohammed3889]

What are the consequences a believer will get from God if they are ij an unequally yoke relationship?

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

James 2

[@juliacastellanos7764]

This video was sooo for me.

[@shelenemohammed3889]

If a believer marrys an unbeliever will that hinder the believe form eternity?

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Obeying God is a sign you have received his grace

[@flyboymic7182]

Yes I have two girls, and they both also don’t believe like the wife

[@staryeyedify]

Could you please teach the old testament???

[@emilytyler7401]

What if the person is open minded about God and kinda believes?

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

If they are not a Christian, truly following Jesus, and you are, you would be unequally yoked. If you are not a true believer in Jesus like them, then you would be equally yoked

[@emilytyler7401]

ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ballenger thanks for replying I am a true believer in Jesus! They are open minded and trying to learn more and hopefully one day have a relationship with Jesus

[@vinessa3840]

I’m in this situation too. It’s still so painful. To try and explain and lead in the spiritual side of things. It’s exhausting actually. You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink. It’s good to be hopeful, but God will convict you if it’s right or not. It’s great that they are open, but only God can reveal himself to make it wide open

[@GHOST-RIP-RECORDINGS]

I was with a Christian lady and she hardcore drinkers and she was playing games with and now I'm with a girl that's not a Christian and she never does play games with me and does not drink actually she loves me more than this girl that was a Christian so I kind of don't believe this it's sad to say but lady's that are not Christians are better marriage partners then Christian ladys

[@cliffdenis144]

Your are not suppose to have a Christian lady but take a true born again lady who declare without shame that Jesus Christ is the saviour of her life and she love be a holy life.......

[@sarahchristian5730]

Here's a clue..."JC"

[@leza1717]

It's not 3 dollars for this book but 11 something

[@inspireresilience6413]

What if the co called "believer" says believes in God but does not want to really put God first in life with the word and church and practicing God's law yet they say they "pray" I believe this is how we invite the jezebel spirit because they deceive by manipulating as if a believer but if their actions and words don't match God's law yet when wanting to charm which is part of jezebel witch charming is considered form of witchcraft to but under a love spell so to say basically by flattering you and doing kind "acts" all for their selfish advantages to gain such as just having you for whatever fleshly desires such as looks, money, possessions, status, or just sex they will try to just charm to seduce you into intimacy which I unfortunately been engaged with for so long and I see its lineage upbringing that's supported a hypocrisy lifestyle for deceiving for giving good others a impression of their character as if its of integrity and good intentions to others but when your receiving the bad real end of the person then becoming their target to victimize with their abuse by so much gaslighting I can't fathom to wonder why they receive more blessings as being so deceitful and cruel with their illfull will and actions towards the ones they believe will keep being Christian in forgiving. Although I don't believe its to be tolerated but because of forgiveness many get stuck on this dictation and control abusive relationship which is why I feel when your with a non believer even though they may proclaim as one but if they do things that glorify the prince of darkness rather then the God's law of love then they praise and live for the dark side thats not of real God's love they live for klustful desires of the flesh money, pleasures of lust and not real unity of love expression of loving someone's spirit essence and their heart&soul which is more rewarding then perversion of sex because theirs no power of God's love in that intimacy and it's suppose to be held sacred with God so if they invite perversion they invite demonic entities and others with their other list full desires of whoever they feel lust for too so its not sacred at all with sex or any union just living together with one who distorts your character by projecting what they'd do such as cheating as my kids father been engaged with for so long didn't marry because I didn't want to marry into someone so deceitful all the time and playing the forgiveness card and play good Christian dedicationthats so short lived and its been a overwhelming cycle of abuse that I have endured with all his accusations of cheating when he was doing it especially as he recorded it in our own bed while I was pregnant had women coming over asking for him calling claiming he didn't mention to have a girlfriend but honestly I never felt a friend connection just someone's who's endured so much gaslighting of fake love and disrespectful ways and so when I finally gave him a dose of his own medicine of cheating because those around would permit it more as ok since not married smh.... I don't think its okay as suppose to be in monogamous relationship but yeah let's say he made me seem such a whore and telling everyone even though when I caught him so many times I didn't tell anyone because of shame of not being pleasing enough regardless of spoiling beyond measures with intimacy and material things he gained so much and still does and acts entitled as he deserves it yet I really don't care for much being humble I only want a good honest loving relationship which he can't because of his insecurities of whatever he's scared of losing and in return I get aggressively disrespected with intimidation to try to make me feel insecure and unsafe so they him&family feel more in control safe and empowered by belittling me and putting me in a sense of fear with their aggressive behavior although they somtimes listen to Christian music and play sermons I feel its not all real genuinely being taken sincerely its good all in effort but I do feel theres a bad spirit that needs to be delivered out casted out of them to really create good relationships with everyone not just for playing good character by being impressive with their kind acts its not genuine if they abuse a person and yet treat others better this jezebel spirit is no joke and so I believe being unequally yoked is only inviting that spirit in your life and sadly you get the bad end of it by blocking your blessings and instead may see them receive more blessings that doesn't seem right but its all because of being engaged with not a true believer who lives God's law. I really feel they take away because being together their spiritually connected and get apart your good essence by sharing your life and especially with sharing your body with them it permeates with their spirit and so you give away your blessings to them when its undeserving as they treat you so foul and so you receive their foulness and not blessed especially as they deceiving profess you as bad because you don't always give them what they want even though they mistreat you you knownits not right to tolerate yet so they act out even more and others get deceived as your a problem because their so bitter you don't keep giving to whatever their wants they put you into more misery with their hellish behavior and that tries to put you into feeling guilty and shame scared and insecure which empowers them but thats why God says to hold your heart and body sacred to love and honor self meaning to not live with those who are not like-minded or else its not fully living a life with God even though your effort alone are they will use you gain your blessings as if their real good but not and in return this block your blessings. I'm sorry this is a ramble but I truly feel this is what happens as I can only testify to by first hand experiencing a life with unbeliever that ultimately want to steer you away or live in hypocrisy not choosing to just ultimately live and serve one master and we know you can't serve two so that creates more troubles by still having a part of your life shared with one who isn't truly a believer but a deceiver a jezebel spirit or an atheist which is just serving the prince of darkness and you become a part of that if choosing to be with someone who's choosing to live as that.

[@sarahchristian5730]

You've heard of FIXED marriages? Well actually,if you want a PERFECT marriage, WAIT FOR the PERFECT GROOM. GOD SENT HIM" IN HIS NAME", HE'S THE ONE WE LEARNED ABOUT& WAS TOLD IS COMING!!! GUESS WHO!!!

[@sarahchristian5730]

Here's a clue..." JC"

[@leahingraham5509]

Yes, sadly my ex husband turned away from God and toward the world and in turn became completely disconnected from me. It was very painful and is still sad

[@Ringgaard1983]

Interesting… same rhetoric cult leaders use. Followers must be somewhat or entirely excluded from society to not have their “mind wander”. I think you should think long and hard about why you are so scared of having your beliefs challenged.

[@PariahOmega-rh3lu]

If women and men understood this many would apostisize

[@falicityboman4383]

Mine is different because I feel like once I get with my crush I will teach him about God

[@johnsunjohnsun8349]

Food worship for idol , you will eat

[@ghostbombl8034]

I never want to date or ever get married I am 41.i cant stand to be in any relationship.i feel traped tied down.i am a loner and always will be. Relationships are just trouble for me.If I want to get off I just go to a porn shop by some safe toys life gos on lol.

[@MrDTown89]

I feel you itz cuz our nature is selfish. True love is giving. We must renew our mind in Christ.

[@ghostbombl8034]

@@MrDTown89 There not enough proof for me to join a Christian cult and strip my freedom away because of an old our dated diaries that is full of fairytale crap like sea monsters fly men crap like that.i will never bowl down to flesh and blood cult leader Jesus of crap.I already had three abusive fathers I do not need to imagine altmate abusive imagery any dady.

[@ElizaBeth-rc7yf]

@@ghostbombl8034 You don't have to put down other people's faith

[@raphaelsmithwick4363]

Stop kidding yourself

[@petru4335]

THIS IS NONSENSE!!!!

[@DubaiiMakavelii]

So we can date just not marry them?