UNEQUALLY YOKED— What does God think of “missionary dating”—a regenerate follower of Christ with a unbeliever?

know how exciting it can be to meet someone
you really like. There’s such a special rush to
that kind of original attraction.
But you’re facing the dating scene’s old
ble whammy. You like him and would like to
e him, but you know what God wants you to do.
they aren’t the same thing.
it doesn’t sound like I need to spend much
e reminding you what God says about Christians
ing non-Christians. God knows it’s a risky
iness, and He tells us not to do it.
You are not the same as those who do not
believe. So do not join yourselves to
them. Good and bad do not belong
together. Light and darkness cannot share
together (2 Corinthians 6:14 ).
ou know someone is not a Christian , you should
date him. You already understand that, but
’re concerned about this guy’s relationship with
. And I commend you for being so concerned.
you must be careful with the temptation to want
e involved with this guy so you can lead him to
ist. Missionary dating seldom works. And God
sn’t ask you to do it, either.
here’s what I suggest you do. First, get with one

wo of your close Christian friends and begin
ying for this guy. Only God can change his heart.
Him to do that.
ondly, talk to your youth pastor or some other
istian adult, preferably a male, and ask him to
in witnessing to this guy. Ask him to talk to this
about his relationship with the Lord.
finally, continue to seek God’s will first. Don’t
e a relationship with this guy. God could be
ing you from a lot of heartache and pain. Or
eday, this guy may become a Christian and the
of you may begin a wonderful relationship.
y God knows. But remember, too, that God
ts to give you the desires of your heart.
The thing you should want most is God’s
kingdom and doing what God wants. Then
all these other things you need will be
given to you (Matthew 6:33 ).
trust God, Summer. Be faithful to Him. And if
not this guy after he gives his life to Christ , I
pect God has someone even more exciting for
.
hor: Dawson McAllister of Dawson McAllister
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