[BillSattler]

Re: Hi

No, sadly he does not read the Bible as he should.

He is not a man. Christian Men® read the Bible. True Christian™ Men read the KJV1611.

"1Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness." Exodus, 23:1 KJV1611

I've spoken to him numerous times about it, but he is always so preoccupied... with his art.

Are you sure he is not a homer? If you are sure, tell me how you know this fact.

We seem to have differing views as of late regarding our eternal souls. He does not attend church with me either, he stays up too late on Saturday evenings playing one of his games ... I think it's called World of Warcraft. To be honest... I'm not sure I'm on the right path that God set for me. Any advice would be welcome.

I pray you run from this homer. Young woman you need to run to your fathers home and ask his forgiveness. You need to beg your father to find you a True Christian™ Man. If he refuses you may not have everlasting life, but spend eternity in hell.

You may want to pray for rape once you are freed from your betrothed, and hopefully your rapist will have 50 sheckels of silver to pay your father. Are you a virgin? Your betrothal may not be enforceable due to your "homers" obvious practice of sorcery, however you may need to speak with one of our True Christian™ Pastors here at Landover Baptist for a ruling.

"28If a man find a damsel that is a virgin, which is not betrothed, and lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found;
29Then the man that lay with her shall give unto the damsel's father fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife; because he hath humbled her, he may not put her away all his days." Deuteronomy 22:28-29 KJV1611

[LoveisUniversal]

Re: Hi

So it seems obvious that your unanimous decision is for me to leave and try to change my life. But you also say to ask my father for forgiveness and have him find me a true Christian man, he is not a Christian man himself.

And yes, I am a virgin so I will be able to truly marry whoever my husband is, but I don't feel that I will have to hope to be raped. I am still at a marriageable age.

[Soldier John]

Re: Hi

LoveisUniversal I think you are in quite the dilemma. While I know that the ways of sin are very seductive, I hope you are able to see that you must leave this "man" and either find your self or have someone find you a real Christian man. My aunt Beth was actually 23 when she was married so I imagine there is still hope for you yet. After all, if you truly believe that He will provide.

Additionally though, I am concerned with how you may find a man. I think you should strongly consider asking for help from one of the preachers here. Your father seems like a terrible man to for help. A sinner can not save a sinner.

[James Dewitt]

Re: Hi

So it seems obvious that your unanimous decision is for me to leave and try to change my life. But you also say to ask my father for forgiveness and have him find me a true Christian man, he is not a Christian man himself.

And yes, I am a virgin so I will be able to truly marry whoever my husband is, but I don't feel that I will have to hope to be raped. I am still at a marriageable age.

Young Lady I am very happy to see that you have remained pure. I have looked back at every post that you have made. One thing stands out in my mind.

Why have you not told us of your Love for Jesus? Do you hate Jesus?

[LoveisUniversal]

Re: Hi

Young Lady I am very happy to see that you have remained pure. I have looked back at every post that you have made. One thing stands out in my mind.

Why have you not told us of your Love for Jesus? Do you hate Jesus?

No sir I do not hate Jesus, I love him with a true passion! I'm sorry for not being more straightforward. I haven't had many opportunities to talk with Christian people and it is a new chance for me to grow in my faith. I will try and attempt to show my faith more easily, having been somewhat hindered by my upbringing. (But I'm not trying to excuse myself, I understand I should never let the views of the athiest populace affect my own love for Jesus.) Maybe I can learn more easily by example of the people here, it amazes me how well you can show your faith and it is really what caught my attention and told me to join this site.

[Meek and Humble]

Re: Hi

There are a number of Bible examples that show us why one should not marry a non-Christian. There are two Old Testament examples of this biblical principle that are significant.

The Principle. Here is the first principle that is given to us in both the Old and New Testaments:


Furthermore, you shall not intermarry with [foriegn sons and daughters]; you shall not give your daughters to their sons, nor shall you take their daughters for your sons. For they will turn your sons away from following Me to serve other gods; then the anger of the LORD will be kindled against you, and He will quickly destroy you. (NAS Deuteronomy 7:3-4


Judah has dealt treacherously, and an abomination has been committed in Israel and in Jerusalem; for Judah has profaned the sanctuary of the LORD which He loves, and has married the daughter of a foriegn god. (NAS Malachi 2:11
A wife is bound as long as her husband lives; but if her husband is dead, she is free to be marrie . (NAS Romans 7:39


Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? (NAS 2 Corinthians 6:14



The principle is clear. Do not marry anyone who is not a believer.
Illustrations. Maybe the most significant illustration is found in Ezra 9-11. Listen to Ezra 9:1-2,


Now when these things had been completed, the princes approached me, saying, "The people of Israel and the priests and the Levites have not separated themselves from the peoples of the lands . . . those of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, the Ammonites, the Moabites, the Egyptians, and the Amorites. For they have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and for their sons . . ." (NAS Ezra 9:1-2


What follows is a struggle in the hearts of these Jewish men when they realized they had sinned against God by marrying these women. Eventually they divorced their wives. When we come to the New Testament, 1 Corinthians 7:13-16, the principle is the same; but here we are told that if we are married to an unbeliever we are not to divorce him/her unless he/she wants to be free. Can you imagine what it must be like for a non-Christian to be married to a believer? The Christian wants to read the Bible every day and the spouse does not. The Christian wants to go to church, listen to Christian music, buy Christian books, have fellowship with other Christians. The nonbeliever is surrounded by Christian influences and usually, not always, starts to object and complain.


The second illustration is from King Solomon and his 1,000 wives. This is found in 1 Kings 11:1-4,


And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines, and his wives turned his heart away. For it came about when Solomon was old, his wives turned his heart away after other gods; and his heart was not wholly devoted to the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father had been. (NAS 1 Kings 11:3-4
This passage tells us that King Solomon had been very devoted to God. He had been a very good man. But when he was older, maybe because of constant requests and pleas from his unbelieving wives, he eventually gave in to them. He was no longer as committed to God. This situation is a reality in the lives of many, many women and men who have married unbelievers.


Conclusion:Since dating is the first step many use to find a future husband or wife, it is logical that a believer should only date a real Christian. Sometimes non-Christians have been known to pretend to be Christian in order to marry Christians they have been dating. A word to the wise - do not take the first step to becoming emotionally entangled.


God desires our best in marriage. The unbeliever may look great and may be wonderful, but trouble is coming down the road. It is like buying a new car. When you buy a new car it is great. But after the years have gone by, the paint starts to wear off, the upholstery is ragged and the engine needs many repairs. Eventually we buy another car unless we love antiques. But if the repairs are frequent and costly in the early years of ownership we get rid of the car early. This is like being married to an unbeliever or a spiritually stagnant Christian. When married to a spiritual, growing believer, we desire to hang on to the antique!