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KEEP THE FAITH Deciding whether to date a non-Christian is not just a relational choice but a spiritual one as well, when we consider the uncompromised faith the bible admonitions us to have. Yes we can and should build quality friendships with unbelievers,but that is as far as it should go, for we are in spiritual union with our fellow believers in the Body of Christ according to (Romans 12:5) and our most important relationships should be with fellow believers. This union is a beautiful expression of God's love and design for our lives. Firstly For a Christian to date a non-Christian is inadvisable because of the PURPOSE of dating. Dating is the precursor of marriage, therefore dating a non-Christian would be a dead-end relationship, romantically. And so with no biblical marriage possible, a Christian would have no reason to date a non-Christian. The lesson here is,If you don't want to catch a fish, then don't throw your line in the water. Secondly Matters of the heart have a way of blinding us from other priorities. We see this in the lives of Samson, who, for all his strength, kept falling in love with the wrong women (Judges 14:1-3; 16:4); and King Solomon, who, for all his wisdom, allowed himself to be swayed into sinful behavior (1 Kings 11:4). Romantic attachment is a powerful force, and it can overwhelm sound judgment and godly commitment. But with faith and discernment, we can navigate these challenges and make choices that align with God's will. A Christian considering marriage has some clear guidance in 2 Corinthians 6:14, which says, "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers." The imagery comes straight from the farm: if two incompatible animals are sharing the same yoke, they will be constantly working against each other. It's much better to yoke similar animals. The illustration has a spiritual application: two people united in some way and working closely together should be of like nature and share similar spiritual goals. It won't do to tie oneself to an unbeliever and expect good results. Instead, let us strive to build relationships that honor God and reflect His love and wisdom. 🙏🙏📖 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful;— Hebrews 10:23 Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.— 1 Timothy 6:12