What does the Bible say about dating an unbeliever?
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The Bible teaches that Christians should not pursue marriage or a dating relationship with someone who does not share faith in Christ, because such a union joins lives at the deepest level and can draw the believer away from wholehearted obedience to God. Second Corinthians 6:14-16 warns against being unequally yoked with unbelief, while Deuteronomy 7:3-4 shows the danger of a spouse turning one’s heart from the Lord. First Corinthians 15:33 reminds believers that close companionship shapes character. Christians should flee temptation, seek godly counsel, and trust God’s providence rather than compromise faith, remembering that marriage is to be “only in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 7:39).
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- 1 Corinthians 15:33 10 votes
Don’t be deceived! “Evil companionships corrupt good morals.”
- 2 Corinthians 6:14 9 votes
Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship do righteousness and iniquity have? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-16 7 votes
Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship do righteousness and iniquity have? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? What agreement does Christ have with Belial? Or what portion does a believer have with an unbeliever? What agreement does a temple of God have with idols? For you are a temple of the living God. Even as God said, “I will dwell in them and walk in them. I will be their God and they will be my people.”
- 2 Timothy 2:22 6 votes
Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
- Deuteronomy 7:3-4 5 votes
You shall not make marriages with them. You shall not give your daughter to his son, nor shall you take his daughter for your son. For that would turn away your sons from following me, that they may serve other gods. So Yahweh’s anger would be kindled against you, and he would destroy you quickly.
- Amos 3:3 4 votes
Do two walk together, unless they have agreed?
- 1 Corinthians 10:13 4 votes
No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
- 1 Corinthians 7:39 4 votes
A wife is bound by law for as long as her husband lives; but if the husband is dead, she is free to be married to whomever she desires, only in the Lord.
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-15 4 votes
Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship do righteousness and iniquity have? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? What agreement does Christ have with Belial? Or what portion does a believer have with an unbeliever?
- 2 Corinthians 6:15 3 votes
What agreement does Christ have with Belial? Or what portion does a believer have with an unbeliever?
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