The LEAST people could do is try to share the Gospel with their non-believing bf/gf. If they think your religion is just silly and continuously deny what you say, whih invalidates him/her trusting you, why even waste your time with them?
they feel that is all thats left because thats all they see. You dont see a lot of women/men who walk in the street and you automatically kno that their walk is tight with the Lord. But they see something that looks good, its tempting, they take it.
Many times i used to date unbelievers thinking i could bring them to the Lord when they were pulling me down. God has opened my eyes to see when he has someone for me i will know it. so i no longer date ANYONE that doesnt have Christ character
preach, preacher! we need to get into what GOD wants and not what we want, the biggest thing is not how we see things , is how our GOD and the only almighty sees them. I think people should wake up soon, becaus JESUS is coming , and life starts when the world ends.
ad your bible is right...wayyy too many christians dont know how to pick it up, and then be the first ones tryna argue about scripture they haven't read. I mean its only what God said to do...*shrugs*
"maybe you're an unbeliever...I'm not sayin you ARE, but I'm just sayin..I'm just sayin- I'm sayin.." Loilllllll x1040485.
There it is. A precise examination & explanation.Love it.
great question. Well I talked with her for months, asked her a million questions on life, doctrine & theology. I watched her example, words and conduct. I prayed, got council etc, but only God could bring out her true heart and when He did I left that second. So if my heart was more for her/love then God I never would've left. In the video I'm talking about people that pursue un-godly relationships not those who leave when God reveal there in 1. I hope that helps. good question tho.
Pastor J.... thanks for your example. As a young minister I've made mistakes that brings to light everything you said. Keep me in your prayers and I'll do the same.
@reavereaper our standards should be so high that we are willing NOT to date for years if neccesary until God brings a potential spouse before us. only then are we to decide to pursue the relationship towards marriage, or keep a brother/sister like relationship with the person and wait for God to bring another potential our way. either we trust His judgement, or give in to our flesh, family's opinion/society/coworkers/church members etc. it can get lonely at times, but u have to trust Him.
Excuse me Justin I have a qustion I need to ask you that is too long to put on here please add me as a friend and send me a message I need help with this girl I like who doesn't even know about God,Jesus, or even the devil I'll tell you my story once I get your message
Dear Pastor Justin: Thank you for this POWERFUL message! It cleared sooo much up for me and I am NOT a young Christian. God Bless you and this amazing ministry.
I love the use of humour to illustrate points. Thank you for this video, it's definitely something a lot of Christians are doing right now and it's easy to think there's nothing harmful about it.
my mom was a believer (seventh day adventist) my dad wasn't yet they got married . My mom raised us as seventh day and my dad was ok with that and even went to church
with us every saturday . Just because the other person is not religious doesn't mean that they cant be together. Just as long as the non religious person doesn't try to change the religious person into not believing god. Who knows maybe one day the unbeliever will start believing years later after there marriage
Hi pastor Justin, I've been looking at your videos and I really like your style!
You're probably the coolest pastor around!
I have a christian friend who is constantly getting into relationships with unbelieving, God-hating men. The guy she's with now is not even tolerant of her christian faith and is pulling her away from God. She says she's scared to leave him because he threatened to kill himself if she leaves.
What would be the best advice you could give to my friend?
date so true it work the same with frienship. what do u do now if u found urself with christian but that not show it, coz i got all lot of them around me and have being praying for christian frend. and it getting harder and harder to do the right thing when ur full on tested. shoould i star praying for the grace of God or should i walk away?
i love the ox and donkey analogy. so true. marriages in Christ should benefit BOTH people. If there is no God in the marriage, there is no strength and guidance.
Hi everyone. I'm not spamming or anything, but I've been doing some research about Christianity getting a lot of stories from a lot of Egyptian myths (the story of Horus, in particular). Is there any truth behind this? I really do want to accept the teachings of Jesus, but I just need some questions answered. Thanks.
@Maverick662 Idk if anyone replied to you, but these things are kind of difficult to explain in a limited comment on youtube. All I can say is, when you do research make sure to look at both sides of the argument. Everything that non-christian scholars have come up with, there is an argument for it by Christian scholars. Also, we know for a fact Jesus DID walk the earth and he DID claim to be the Messiah and that the apostles including Paul who used to persecute Christians, were real
@Maverick662 as they have been documented by secular historians at the time. I see this as a huge difference with Christianity and a lot of the myths. You should really look for books by Lee Strobel...such as "The case for the real Jesus", he was an atheist whose wife became Christian and he set out to disprove Christianity and instead became a Christian after asking every possible question he could ask. You should research what Christian scholars have to say about these things and then decide.
I agree with you. BUT... sometimes God puts people in other people lifes to get em to church... cuz like im goin out wit a catholic... but before we went out... i did ask God if it was ok.. nd he did answer me... nd he told me to give him a chance.. nd now hes goin wit me to church tomorow =]
the same goes for just friendships...people who we deal with on a daily basis...not just romantic relationships, because there are also believers who you can be unequally yoked with...
@COURTLANDELLIOT Careful though. Your impression of Christianity and what being Christian actually means are different. God never said "Worship me and be useless." We can do what the rest of the world can do and more. We can love others through words, actions etc. We can give others the saving knowledge of God and lead them to Him. HE will do the saving. If you believe Jesus is the son of God and that He is God and you have accepted Him as your Saviour then you ARE a Christian.
I'm a strong Christian in a relationship with someone who is just returning to God and I've been seeing improvement in him with his relationship with God. I've been praying for him every night and giving him encouragement and recently he told me that he is praying again and wanting to hold on to his virginity and he is telling me that his family is seeing him develop a more positive attitude.
read your bible is right...wayyy too many christians dont know how to pick it up, and then be the first ones tryna argue about scripture they haven't read. I mean its only what God said to do...*shrugs*
"maybe you're an unbeliever...I'm not sayin you ARE, but I'm just sayin..I'm just sayin- I'm sayin.." Loilllllll x1040485.
There it is. A precise examination & explanation.Love it.
Maybe if Christian guys would grow up and start acting like confident men, christian women would be attracted to them. So many christian guys have begun acting like women that they're undesirable.
what do you do, when you realized being with the person you are with is not the right thing, you break it off, and now they are hurt, and you are sad that they are hurt, and lonely? What should/can I do?
@NeverisaPromise7 Hi, I actually was in a situation similar to what you described. One thing that really helped me (and Pastor Justin mentioned this in his vlog about being unequally yoked) is that I had to make a choice to love God and care about His feelings more than the guy and his feelings. Often, our heart is so on that person that we never stop to consider how God is feeling about me giving into temptation and my emotions. The Holy Spirit is grieved when we are unequally yoked.
Good point in this video. However, the "unequally yoked" does apply to marriage, not dating. The yoking speaks of marriage, as the two are to work together for a common goal. While I do not advocate that Christians date unbelievers because it is not Biblical to marry unbelievers, dating an unbeliever is not prohibited. But of course because the dating relationship is meant to lead to marriage, it's not advisable.
hahaha its so true...i went out with a guy who was either atheist or wicken (i actually never found out) but i know hewasnt christian but i just went out with him cuz i was around him all the time so i saw all these things that i liked and evreryone else around me was going out with ppl so i just wanted someone. and back then i wasnt all that good in my relationship with god... but now anytime i start to like a guy i make sure he is chirstian cuz im not gonna get into that again =]
@sleepyhead61 oh hahaha and i did kinda think i could change him... i thouhgt maybe he'd see that i went to church and was a great person and blah blah blah... obviously didnt happen and you really cant go into a relationship thinking that anyweays... ppl are the way they are!!
Im married now. My road through love was easier traveled when I stayed in the will of God. Yes, I believe the Lord can grow a relationship even if your partner is an unbeliever...difficult project. Why give yourself those odds of busted & broken from the gate? Having the same foundation in faith can help you learn/grow through the good and bad. Asking your boo to pray/fast and they dont even know what that is. Grow the kingdom..having stats line up accordings to the "world" won't help you..
THIS IS FOR EVERYONE WHO IS COMMENTING AGAINST MY INPUT ON THE MATTER. LET ME SUM THIS UP. YOU ALL BELIEVE THAT IF I MET A GIRL WHO I HAD EVERY INTEREST IN BECAUSE SHE WAS DOING RIGHT WITH HER LIFE. SHE'S INTELLIGENT, ATTRACTIVE INSIDE, AND OUT. & SHE, AND I FELL FOR ONE ANOTHER, BECAUSE IT WAS 100% RIGHT AT HEART THAT WE WERE MEANT TO BE TOGETHER. I SHOULD JUST LEAVE IT ALL, BECAUSE SHE ISN'T CHRISTIAN. NO! I REFUSE TO NOT CHOSE MY OWN PATH. THAT'S INSANE. GOD, YES! CHRISTIANITY... NO MORE!
@COURTLANDELLIOT well said. People need to think for themselves instead of living their lives by other people's beliefs. How many Christians are just regurgitating what their pastor tells them, and their family tells them and not looking into their hearts for what their truth is. That's not dissing God, it's loving all people, and seeing them all as equals. Some people get so lost in God that they don't see people. That's useless religion to me.
@africanboybkman You obviously didn't get ANYTHING straight! & you're late to this matter. So next time, see what I actually stated. Because I'm Single. I never said I was dating anyone. Read it right next time... WHEN IT'S FRESH. :)
@COURTLANDELLIOT Don't want to bug you. You're getting it from all sides. I don't agree with Kiajw that getting lost in God means you don't see people. That's getting lost in religion. God sees everyone clearly. That's why it's important to put Him first. Getting involved with a non-believer with the hope of converting them would be pretty manipulative on my part. If I believe that God created me for a purpose and gave me guidelines for fulfilling that purpose it makes sense to trust Him.
@COURTLANDELLIOT Doing what I feel is right despite what God says would be foolish conceitedness on my part. It would be assuming that I understand the situation better than God does. Proverbs 14:12 says there is a way that seems right to a man but in the end it leads to death. Definitely though do not keep from dating who you want just because I say so. It would have to be your relationship with God that influences that. Also, you may not have meant it this way but we can't save souls. Only God
@vernessakulikov Oh, I KNOW that I know not better than the Lord! Never once, nor will I EVER claim to know better. I believe in the Lord, and trust in who he truly is. But you are only bringing me more to the side of NOT being Christian! If you claim that we can't save souls. Then what can we do!? God makes us all to be unique. Yet, all of you just wanna worship! Be you, and SAVE SOULS as well. OUR lives are in OUR hands. God is our motivation for a righteous path. Not the one who walks it! :]
@COURTLANDELLIOT We can definitely be an example of God's love to others. We can allow Him to use us and bring us to people that He wants to save. We can tell them about God and show them how to be saved but we cannot actually DO the saving. If it's us doing the saving then it would make sense for people to follow and worship religious leaders. It would make sense for people not to think for themselves and just trust whatever we say since their salvation is dependent on us no? God saves not us.
@COURTLANDELLIOT Careful though. Your impression of Christianity and what being Christian actually means are different. God never said "Worship me and be useless." We can do what the rest of the world can do and more. We can love others through words, actions etc. We can give others the saving knowledge of God and lead them to Him. HE will do the saving. If you believe Jesus is the son of God and that He is God and you have accepted Him as your Saviour then you ARE a Christian.
@COURTLANDELLIOT Careful though. Your impression of Christianity and what being Christian actually means are different. God never said "Worship me and be useless." We can do what the rest of the world can do and more. We can love others through words, actions etc. We can give others the saving knowledge of God and lead them to Him. HE will do the saving. If you believe Jesus is the son of God and that He is God and you have accepted Him as your Saviour then you ARE a Christian.
@COURTLANDELLIOT Just to let you know, I did respond to your last comment. I'm suddenly finding it extremely difficult to get comments through though. I have to wait for approval or something.
@COURTLANDELLIOT I can't remember if I replied directly to you or if I just wrote a comment on the page, but just so you know, I did reply to your last comment.
@ciarafjones Yeah but the bible also says a lot of stuff that people don't follow day in and day out. What makes that one of the ones that fits into what should be followed? You can't pick and choose what to follow in the bible if you are going to follow it. Sadly the only group that really practices what the bible teaches are the people that are picketing outside of the soldiers funerals. but we can all agree that that is outrageous can't we? I think we each have our own minds and hearts.
@Kiajw And you're right, the Bible says let every man be persuaded in his own mind. Everyone has to give an account for what they do alone. We most def. can't go off of other ppl. And I personally don't know those "picketers'" hearts. So you lost me there. It's not about picking and choosing, it's about knowing and acknowledging God's word. On Judgement Day, YOU, ME, And everyone else will have to give an account for what WE did or did not do.
@ciarafjones Westboro Baptist Church wears their hearts on their sleeves for all to see so that there is no misunderstanding of their message. Google them. But your comments are based on everyone believing in YOUR god. If I love a Jew, or a Hindu, or a Buddhist how can I discount what they believe anymore than they can discount my beliefs? I think that the human heart rises above all theories to be able to see the actual person. Just how I feel, no one needs to feel the same way as I.
@Kiajw Ohhhhhhhh ok. I see what you meant. Thank you for explaining that.
But again, it's all about how God feels about it (I don't know if you're Christian though). But if you are, and you get involved with someone who serves a different god, and our God of the Bible says He's a jealous God, and He used to severly punish lands of ppl- for putting other gods before Him, then how do think He feels about the person you're dating, worshipping some other god.
@Kiajw And how do you think He feels about you getting emotionally involved with someone who worships a God contrary to Him? I think it's best to search the Father's heart, and the scriptures He's provided us with, so we can be sure that in all things, we are glorifying Him.
@ciarafjones I think that we all just have to agree to disagree. Everyone feels as if their belief is the right or correct one. It is often difficult when it comes to religion. Everyone has their own beliefs and choices.
@Kiajw In my mind, I think you're getting at the fact that ppl don't always keep His Word hidden in their hearts like they're supposed to...so they don't obey it. And you're right, but that doesn't give you an excuse, nor the right to do so as well. God's going to hold you accountable for what you did, not everyone else.
I thank you so much for uploading this video..my youth ministry group has been buzzin ever since i posted it to facebook..Keep allowing the Lord to use you Pastor Justin..All Glory Belongs to the Father!!
I definitely agree with just about all of the points you made in this video Pastor J, but I remember in a past video that you spoke of a relationship that you was in with a carnal woman, an un-believer. So even though this was something that you found out after the fact, would you say that there was something innately within you that was "off" about your walk with Christ if you were dating someone who didn't live and have a heart for God???
@ubetty00, great question. Well I talked with her for months, asked her a million questions on life, doctrine & theology. I watched her example, words and conduct. I prayed, got council etc, but only God could bring out her true heart and when He did I left that second. So if my heart was more for her/love then God I never would've left. In the video I'm talking about people that pursue un-godly relationships not those who leave when God reveal there in 1. I hope that helps. good question tho.
@pastorJustinofP4cm Thanks for answering my question Pastor. Even though I know that it veered sort of off topic from the video, I initially asked because around the 8:45 mark, you mentioned how in most cases people are attracted to what they are.
@pastorJustinofP4cm really had to think about that b/c there are plenty of cases in which Christians un-intentionally pursue an un-Godly person, meaning that there are people who will say the right things and behave a certain way to give the impression that they are a Christian, yet haven't truly been impacted by Christ, just so that they can be in relationship (similar to your past situation).
@pastorJustinofP4cm In the end, it is not cool for a Christian to pursue a person who they know is an un-believer but it still sucks when you think someone is a believer and you think you did all the right things in assessing that person's walk with Christ, only to later find out that you were deceived and realize that you were attracted to the facade that person presented to you as oppose to their heart.
@pastorJustinofP4cm It can be easy to weed out those who are just blatantly un-Godly but what about the ones who are un-Godly but pretend to be of God? I have a tendency to ramble, so I'll leave it at that but yeah being a Christian and trying to date can be tricky. I appreciate your honesty on the topic and hopefully you don't think that I was trying to put you on the spot or anything like that :)
@ubetty00 good question, but once we know better we are obligated to do better. The past is just that the past but we speak about situations of past in order to help others mature and not have to experience the samethings. We have to help oneanother. I do believe however God always will give us that signal when we are off in judgement in any area of life. Sometimes we allow emotions amongst other things to draw us in.. We just gotta keep our spiritman built up and use wisdom in choosing a mate.
...Examine yourself according to His word, not what you "think" is right. If your opinion doesn't align with it, then it's out the door. God bless yall, I love yall! Let's get aligned with His Word, truly love Him, & do what He says! Amen
Be blessed yall, In Jesus' Name!
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Eph 2:8-9
Yes GOD wants to USE us to lead people unto Him, but it is HE that does the saving...it is BY GRACE we have been saved, not that of ourselves, so that no man can boast. God utilizies different avenues for us to reach people, dating someone that is not saved is not an option for the Christ-like person. He says not to be unequally yoked and that's that. & we should never try to take the place of God in anyone's heart. God doesn't lead you to do things that go against His word. So examine yourself
Thanks Pastor Justin! God bless ya! We need the Truth, whether people want to receive it or not, it's up to them! Just keep doing what God has called you to do bruh!
Wow we really gota get in our world cus i was like number 10 thinkin I could change my ex he wasnt a terrible person buh he didnt have a love for Gods world n for spiritual trues n God told me to let it go for him so i had to be obedient im still prayin for him that he gets a closer relationship wit Jesus to dis day. Bt Justins rite in that relationship it was pullin me further n further from God cus i compromised alot of things n acted in disobedience to God n his word at times
But upon watching a couple of his videos and referring to biblical text that he's given.
He makes so much sense in what he does. Gods really given you a unique touch and has definatley warmed alot of ppls heart. Thanks for your work. GLORY BE TO GOD.
another thing to consider. when you marry someone, you become one flesh (Gen. 2:24) a husband and a wife can't have two separate identities (one a follower of Christ, another a follower of another religion or no religion at all) and expect for the marriage to be harmonious. There's gonna be a struggle. One is going to end up influencing the other. Sometimes, it can be the unbelieving spouse convertin but more often u will see reverse cuz the world's pull is much stronger than that of the Spirit
7:14 was written becuz at the time, the church there was made up of newly converted Jews. there were husbands and wives who converted but the spouses didn't and it caused A LOT of problems in the marriage. Paul said let the unbelieving one stay if they wanted. Some converted but many didn't and because that spouse left, now the believing spouse was left stuck. could not remarry. sure you can marry someone who isn't a believer, but why put yourself thru the headache? that's not God's best.
& We are all equal, because you are not christian does not mean you are an "donkey."
Just means you dont agree.
& The "ox" almost sounds like a salve
& Just because Im not christian does not mean Im wick, or dark almost like your making me out to be a witch. Im not a bad person, I do good deeds I help when people are in need. Lets say I were Muslim your saying my God compared to yours is false?
@xXAmoureuVII Now am I an Atheist& very open to religion, in my opinion is that if there is a "God" that he is one in the same, that everyone believes in the same god but have a different ways of getting to him. You shouldn't be so closed minded. Just because it isn't your god it doesn't mean another god is false
@xXAmoureuVII honey, this is a video talking about christians and as christians we believe that the God we worship is the only and true God. According to our belief which is based on the word of God there is only one way to get to him and its through his son.
Now someone who is not a believer may be a good person but inspite of it, that person influences over the believer. It may sound crazy to you but it is the truth.
@xXAmoureuVII@xXAmoureuVII honey, this is a video talking about christians and as christians we believe that the God we worship is the only and true God. According to our belief which is based on the word of God there is only one way to get to him and its through his son.
Now someone who is not a believer may be a good person but inspite of it, that person influences over the believer. It may sound crazy to you but it is the truth.
Remember when you date some one beneth you, you will either bring them up to your level or they will bring you down to theirs. Very good pastor Justin!
you cant say not to be unequally yoked with someone who is a non believer, beacuse that person may go to God just by their partners complete devotion to God and what you are doing right now is passing judgement on people and by God's word we have to love everyone we dont know his plans for us and we could be that persons help to God, Im not neccesarily disagreeing with you nor am I agreeing with you because what your saying is not quite fair
Read 1st Peter chapter 3 says," wives likewise be submissive to your own husbands, that even if ome do not obey the word, they without a word may be won by the conduct of their wives" read verse 3 as well
Pastor what about the couples that are together for more than several years and already knew each other, and one of them turn to Christ? Should they end the relationship even they were happy together for 5, 7 or more years?
@aznkillercroc not to be rude or anything but are you a believer....cause he was talking about belivers dating non-believers....I don't know if your a Christian or not but your statement gives me the impression that your not....and if you aren't a believer....why comment
I'm an atheist, my girlfriend is a Christian, and we both have GREAT lives! It's awesome how you compare non-believers and believers to "light and darkness, good and wickedness", etc, when I, as the atheist, am more morally just than most Christians. Oh well, keep it truckin', creationists.
@msrock2 Throwing a random bible verse at me (assuming I'm going to take the time to go look it up - which I'm not) is like throwing a grain of sand into a desert and expecting to make a difference.
My point is - what a useless comment you've given me. At least quote the verse if you're trying to prove something.
@standupsayyeah Amos 3:3 "How can two walk except they agree" meaning, how can the two of you have such "great lives" and you don't even believe in the God that he's professing? Oh and I'm sure you're girlfriend could've told you what that verse was since she's Christian...or at least claiming to be. Praying for you dude, and your girlfriend.
WOW God is really using you pastor Justin big time. This video could not have come at a better time in my life. In college I always have girls that are not saved and un believers that try to flirt with me. Pray that God will give me strength to resist them. Nothing more beautiful then a real Christian Godly relationship. and the two shall become one flesh.' So they are no longer two but one flesh-Mark 10:8. One of the most beautiful verses in The Bible
this year i became a christian and i am the only one.no one else in my family and the family of my husbund and none of the people i knew before did.I pray each day that this may change.
@phantasiegirl praying for them is definately the thing to do...and get others believers to pray for them too.....God is always there with you...and trust God no matter how your situation looks...every situation in life works together to make you a better person and a stronger believer. God Bless!
4 those of u who say God led you to the unbeliever. Where is that in the bible? Right. You were never of the source you claim to be with from the beginning. You are an "unbeliever" yourself. That's why he or she is your perfect match.
Hey, Lol People Like Who They Like.... I See That All The Time.... People Are Sooo Lonely & Desperate These Days That They'll Take Anything..... Some Believers Actually Think They Can Save & Change A Person Themeselves.... People Are Inpatient & It's Not Enough Single Christians Out There.... Or The Ones That Are Single Nobody Wants.... But Half The Time You Have Couples That Were Couples Before Getting Saved & One Will Got Saved Before The Other...
@MrDN23 oh ok, Love can be experienced between two ppl. I challenge you to try on Christ bro. That would be one more thing that you and your special lady would have in common., Christ did a big thing back in the day for you and me whether we believe it or not . You can message me and I will humbly and kindly answer any questions and if not then that is cool bro. Take care and best wishes for your relationship. :)
Equally yoked individuals have the potential to complete everything God has ordained for them in a grand way. The wrong individual can impact your destiny and your potential to impact the world for the kingdom of heaven.
The anointing of God is on this message. I counsel so many Christians so caught up in their flesh they choose to deceive themselves to fulfill their own desires.
Jesus can heal any wound from breaking off this type of relationship. He is worth it.
Attraction to non-believers is carnal as many people said. We should be attracted by the other people's love for God, their desire to Follow Him, their Christian character.. non-believers have none of these, hence the attraction is only physical (carnal). The Bible talks against being differently yolked, so why are you going to waste your time disrespecting God's holy word? God sure uses us to bring non-believers to Him, but I don't think he uses of this means.
Real simple. We are carnal. Can God bring un believers to himself using Christian boy/girlfriends? Yes But the attraction is a carnal one. It's sad to say but our christian women see something attractive about unbelieving men and vice versa. They see a challenge in an un saved guy and men see them as victims they can save both are done because of ego. The christian Guy who is totally sold out got saved young and is still a virgin gets no play in the church.
1- i think the reason why christians are attracted to unbelievers is because, i think, spiritually, we could feel God loves them..because once we encounter God and just have this love for Him and this amazing relationship, our minds and hearts are renewed and it's like He gives us His eyes and His heart and what He sees in people, especially the nonbelievers. However, i do believe you when you say christians shouldn't be unequally yoked.
2- • But really, our attraction to these nonbelievers is God wanting to call these nonbelievers..but it's not us christians to be unequally yoked with them..but God allows us to see this and say, "Hey..you see this person? this person maybe a nonbeliever, but this person is still my child..my lover..my bride." Sometimes, God puts this in our hearts so we can either pray for them, not necessarily lay hands on them, or just God letting (and reminding) us know that He hasn’t forgotten His ppl.
3- But really, i just believe the attraction is from God..God wanting to bring His children back to Him..wanting His brides back. However, like what you've said later in this video, maybe some christians didn't want to pass up a very nice attraction LOL! then yes, maybe they shouldn't be in a relationship with this person..maybe God is pointing out a personal issue & He wants to mend it.
THANK YOU FOR THIS MESSAGE!!!!! I HAVE NEVER GONE THRU THIS CUZ ITS SOMETHING I NEVER UNDERSTOOD...BUT MY BEST FRIEND HAS WITH HORRIBLE CONSEQUENSES ON HER PART...FELT LIKE I WAS IN A MIRROR PASTOR LOL ALL YOUR REASONS ARE THINGS SHE TOLD ME....KEEP IT UP!!!
I'd much rather be with NO-ONE than with an unbeliever. Maybe that's why I am still single. Lolz. I'd rather be alone than some playa's baby mama anyway. Sadly there are very few genuine Christian men out there. Y'alls are an endangered species.
My favorite show is back!! lol. This was good one.....I was wondering that too. Because my friends keeps going out with non-beliver dudes. And she wonder why they treat her with no respect. I told her a less detailed version of what you just said. Im glad someone said something. I was beginning to think it was just me. But in thinjointmortar's case I have seen that too.
This is the very thing that turns me away from religion all together. So by being of the non-religious I am deemed nothing more than a person dictated by "carnal" desires? What about the Catholic Priests? :)
The poor use of spelling in this section of "Comments" is just downright pitiful.
this was a timely word... thanks brother. but i feel the need to let you know that you sometimes have a judgmental tone. perhaps i'm sensitive. lol. but no one has it all together. i appreciate you leading ppl in the right directions but little things can turn ppl off and unfortunately they can miss the message b/c they were offended by your tone.
nonetheless... thanks for sharing. this was helpful.
@MrDN23 Sure, but don't allow those differences in beliefs keep you from your first job and that is working, glorifying and helping build the Kingdom of the Most High God.
In reading some comments, someone said by being with a non-Christian can't I SAVE them? I just wanted to respond by saying no, you can't. There is only one Savior and that's Jesus Christ so YOU cannot SAVE anyone or their souls. God saves....
Well I know someone who helped get a weak christian stronger in her christianity, so it's not always that way.
also, you do realize that just like not all christians are good people, not all non-christians are bad people. There are people who don't believe in any God at all who are great people who love people and would never do anything to harm another's well-being, and wouldn't try to change their partner's religious beliefs. Believe what you want, but christians aren't the only good ppl...
@RazeGeneration your point is valid but this has little to do with the distinction between good and bad but whether or not you and your romantic interest are living for the Almighty and Awesome God, living Christ-like, fulfilling the Great Commission as best yall can and building the Kingdom of God on this earth. That is the focus here .
at 8:27 Dat smile lol
amanlanderson 1 year ago 7
The LEAST people could do is try to share the Gospel with their non-believing bf/gf. If they think your religion is just silly and continuously deny what you say, whih invalidates him/her trusting you, why even waste your time with them?
MochaShow 1 year ago 9
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jumpman11alamo 1 year ago 4
@jumpman11alamo
Sad to say I have to.....but no more
shutahekup 10 months ago
dunno if this is already said but what about the 1st corinthians 7:12-14?
thinjointmortar 1 year ago 11
this guy is so funny hahahaha
tcanencia 1 year ago
CUZ they treat u better than a christian..believe me...i know....and they don't necessarily hate God...
Diiivajen5stardiiiva 1 year ago 9
8:12 XD, I died laughing so hard on that one LOL!
LetsGetItCrunk 1 year ago
..because sometimes people think dating outside their religion is okay?
mypimento 1 year ago 11
they feel that is all thats left because thats all they see. You dont see a lot of women/men who walk in the street and you automatically kno that their walk is tight with the Lord. But they see something that looks good, its tempting, they take it.
vashtilosophy 1 year ago
Many times i used to date unbelievers thinking i could bring them to the Lord when they were pulling me down. God has opened my eyes to see when he has someone for me i will know it. so i no longer date ANYONE that doesnt have Christ character
BeauTCravez 1 year ago
preach, preacher! we need to get into what GOD wants and not what we want, the biggest thing is not how we see things , is how our GOD and the only almighty sees them. I think people should wake up soon, becaus JESUS is coming , and life starts when the world ends.
elvrdugo 1 year ago
Who doesn't like this?????? 23 dislikes???
YanaDej 1 year ago
ad your bible is right...wayyy too many christians dont know how to pick it up, and then be the first ones tryna argue about scripture they haven't read. I mean its only what God said to do...*shrugs*
"maybe you're an unbeliever...I'm not sayin you ARE, but I'm just sayin..I'm just sayin- I'm sayin.." Loilllllll x1040485.
There it is. A precise examination & explanation.Love it.
apnguye7 1 year ago
great question. Well I talked with her for months, asked her a million questions on life, doctrine & theology. I watched her example, words and conduct. I prayed, got council etc, but only God could bring out her true heart and when He did I left that second. So if my heart was more for her/love then God I never would've left. In the video I'm talking about people that pursue un-godly relationships not those who leave when God reveal there in 1. I hope that helps. good question tho.
apnguye7 1 year ago
god is good
apnguye7 1 year ago
SO love this video! Had to watch it again!
dmckin4054 1 year ago
LOL i love yo theme song!
JaynaPlusKevin 1 year ago
Pastor J.... thanks for your example. As a young minister I've made mistakes that brings to light everything you said. Keep me in your prayers and I'll do the same.
berdew1 1 year ago
wow :) true
davekab 1 year ago
omgosh!! this is sooo true! i was in a relationship with someone. that was like that
and that's wat happen. woah! speechless!
Felisha23luv 1 year ago
omgosh! i LOVEEE UR CHANNEL! GOSH!
Felisha23luv 1 year ago
cool song, Whats it called?
topgun1544 1 year ago
LMBO "What do you love about Judas????"
babybrat925 1 year ago
Lacrae wrote a song called "Wait" kinda talks about this(but its directed towards girls more)
PureWamBam 1 year ago
Christiam woman want Jesus Junior Men, their expectations are way to high, almost impossible for christian men to find a christian woman
reavereaper 1 year ago
@reavereaper our standards should be so high that we are willing NOT to date for years if neccesary until God brings a potential spouse before us. only then are we to decide to pursue the relationship towards marriage, or keep a brother/sister like relationship with the person and wait for God to bring another potential our way. either we trust His judgement, or give in to our flesh, family's opinion/society/coworkers/church members etc. it can get lonely at times, but u have to trust Him.
princesseanderson 1 year ago
Excuse me Justin I have a qustion I need to ask you that is too long to put on here please add me as a friend and send me a message I need help with this girl I like who doesn't even know about God,Jesus, or even the devil I'll tell you my story once I get your message
efalcon93 1 year ago
Dear Pastor Justin: Thank you for this POWERFUL message! It cleared sooo much up for me and I am NOT a young Christian. God Bless you and this amazing ministry.
shanwrit 1 year ago
lol!!!!
I love the use of humour to illustrate points. Thank you for this video, it's definitely something a lot of Christians are doing right now and it's easy to think there's nothing harmful about it.
semt9 1 year ago
my mom was a believer (seventh day adventist) my dad wasn't yet they got married . My mom raised us as seventh day and my dad was ok with that and even went to church
with us every saturday . Just because the other person is not religious doesn't mean that they cant be together. Just as long as the non religious person doesn't try to change the religious person into not believing god. Who knows maybe one day the unbeliever will start believing years later after there marriage
Redman092000 1 year ago
Hi pastor Justin, I've been looking at your videos and I really like your style!
You're probably the coolest pastor around!
I have a christian friend who is constantly getting into relationships with unbelieving, God-hating men. The guy she's with now is not even tolerant of her christian faith and is pulling her away from God. She says she's scared to leave him because he threatened to kill himself if she leaves.
What would be the best advice you could give to my friend?
ultimatedazzler 1 year ago
thank u for the visual yoke...i always thought it was part of the egg...cuz that is what binds oil and vineger..but thankx!!
cpunkrock15 1 year ago
date so true it work the same with frienship. what do u do now if u found urself with christian but that not show it, coz i got all lot of them around me and have being praying for christian frend. and it getting harder and harder to do the right thing when ur full on tested. shoould i star praying for the grace of God or should i walk away?
laphiphila 1 year ago
i love the ox and donkey analogy. so true. marriages in Christ should benefit BOTH people. If there is no God in the marriage, there is no strength and guidance.
kristineurie44 1 year ago 62
Hi everyone. I'm not spamming or anything, but I've been doing some research about Christianity getting a lot of stories from a lot of Egyptian myths (the story of Horus, in particular). Is there any truth behind this? I really do want to accept the teachings of Jesus, but I just need some questions answered. Thanks.
Maverick662 1 year ago
@Maverick662 Idk if anyone replied to you, but these things are kind of difficult to explain in a limited comment on youtube. All I can say is, when you do research make sure to look at both sides of the argument. Everything that non-christian scholars have come up with, there is an argument for it by Christian scholars. Also, we know for a fact Jesus DID walk the earth and he DID claim to be the Messiah and that the apostles including Paul who used to persecute Christians, were real
LiselErienneAD 1 year ago
@Maverick662 as they have been documented by secular historians at the time. I see this as a huge difference with Christianity and a lot of the myths. You should really look for books by Lee Strobel...such as "The case for the real Jesus", he was an atheist whose wife became Christian and he set out to disprove Christianity and instead became a Christian after asking every possible question he could ask. You should research what Christian scholars have to say about these things and then decide.
LiselErienneAD 1 year ago
I agree with you. BUT... sometimes God puts people in other people lifes to get em to church... cuz like im goin out wit a catholic... but before we went out... i did ask God if it was ok.. nd he did answer me... nd he told me to give him a chance.. nd now hes goin wit me to church tomorow =]
YariDorkable 1 year ago
the same goes for just friendships...people who we deal with on a daily basis...not just romantic relationships, because there are also believers who you can be unequally yoked with...
willyblu2 1 year ago 2
@COURTLANDELLIOT Careful though. Your impression of Christianity and what being Christian actually means are different. God never said "Worship me and be useless." We can do what the rest of the world can do and more. We can love others through words, actions etc. We can give others the saving knowledge of God and lead them to Him. HE will do the saving. If you believe Jesus is the son of God and that He is God and you have accepted Him as your Saviour then you ARE a Christian.
vernessakulikov 1 year ago
this dude iz deep he really iz gifted
BostonBarnikle 1 year ago
this vid was so on point and needed right now lol
now im like, what to do in the boat im in?
2twinkeR 1 year ago
I'm a strong Christian in a relationship with someone who is just returning to God and I've been seeing improvement in him with his relationship with God. I've been praying for him every night and giving him encouragement and recently he told me that he is praying again and wanting to hold on to his virginity and he is telling me that his family is seeing him develop a more positive attitude.
heartofsilver777 1 year ago
If it's in god's will for you to be in that relationship with someone it's cool till then wait !
90mv 1 year ago
read your bible is right...wayyy too many christians dont know how to pick it up, and then be the first ones tryna argue about scripture they haven't read. I mean its only what God said to do...*shrugs*
"maybe you're an unbeliever...I'm not sayin you ARE, but I'm just sayin..I'm just sayin- I'm sayin.." Loilllllll x1040485.
There it is. A precise examination & explanation.Love it.
glitterishiss 1 year ago 69
@glitterishiss so true, so so true
if christians read the word, u would see a different world
this coming from someone who used to never read
now i'm amazed at what i've discovered is in the word!
futuremdnca 1 year ago
Maybe if Christian guys would grow up and start acting like confident men, christian women would be attracted to them. So many christian guys have begun acting like women that they're undesirable.
digitalangell 1 year ago
what do you do, when you realized being with the person you are with is not the right thing, you break it off, and now they are hurt, and you are sad that they are hurt, and lonely? What should/can I do?
NeverisaPromise7 1 year ago
@NeverisaPromise7 Hi, I actually was in a situation similar to what you described. One thing that really helped me (and Pastor Justin mentioned this in his vlog about being unequally yoked) is that I had to make a choice to love God and care about His feelings more than the guy and his feelings. Often, our heart is so on that person that we never stop to consider how God is feeling about me giving into temptation and my emotions. The Holy Spirit is grieved when we are unequally yoked.
laaysiah 1 year ago
Good point in this video. However, the "unequally yoked" does apply to marriage, not dating. The yoking speaks of marriage, as the two are to work together for a common goal. While I do not advocate that Christians date unbelievers because it is not Biblical to marry unbelievers, dating an unbeliever is not prohibited. But of course because the dating relationship is meant to lead to marriage, it's not advisable.
CRoadwarrior 1 year ago
hahaha its so true...i went out with a guy who was either atheist or wicken (i actually never found out) but i know hewasnt christian but i just went out with him cuz i was around him all the time so i saw all these things that i liked and evreryone else around me was going out with ppl so i just wanted someone. and back then i wasnt all that good in my relationship with god... but now anytime i start to like a guy i make sure he is chirstian cuz im not gonna get into that again =]
sleepyhead61 1 year ago
@sleepyhead61 oh hahaha and i did kinda think i could change him... i thouhgt maybe he'd see that i went to church and was a great person and blah blah blah... obviously didnt happen and you really cant go into a relationship thinking that anyweays... ppl are the way they are!!
sleepyhead61 1 year ago
Amen and good job brother pastor. God bless your ministry.
leonardoarancibia75 1 year ago
Im married now. My road through love was easier traveled when I stayed in the will of God. Yes, I believe the Lord can grow a relationship even if your partner is an unbeliever...difficult project. Why give yourself those odds of busted & broken from the gate? Having the same foundation in faith can help you learn/grow through the good and bad. Asking your boo to pray/fast and they dont even know what that is. Grow the kingdom..having stats line up accordings to the "world" won't help you..
Delightful739 1 year ago 2
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you... God bless
KashthaProfit 1 year ago
THIS IS FOR EVERYONE WHO IS COMMENTING AGAINST MY INPUT ON THE MATTER. LET ME SUM THIS UP. YOU ALL BELIEVE THAT IF I MET A GIRL WHO I HAD EVERY INTEREST IN BECAUSE SHE WAS DOING RIGHT WITH HER LIFE. SHE'S INTELLIGENT, ATTRACTIVE INSIDE, AND OUT. & SHE, AND I FELL FOR ONE ANOTHER, BECAUSE IT WAS 100% RIGHT AT HEART THAT WE WERE MEANT TO BE TOGETHER. I SHOULD JUST LEAVE IT ALL, BECAUSE SHE ISN'T CHRISTIAN. NO! I REFUSE TO NOT CHOSE MY OWN PATH. THAT'S INSANE. GOD, YES! CHRISTIANITY... NO MORE!
COURTLANDELLIOT 1 year ago
@COURTLANDELLIOT well said. People need to think for themselves instead of living their lives by other people's beliefs. How many Christians are just regurgitating what their pastor tells them, and their family tells them and not looking into their hearts for what their truth is. That's not dissing God, it's loving all people, and seeing them all as equals. Some people get so lost in God that they don't see people. That's useless religion to me.
Kiajw 1 year ago 3
@COURTLANDELLIOT Lemme get this straight. You're telling me you're dating a woman because she meets all the things your selfish heart desires?
africanboybkman 1 year ago
@africanboybkman You obviously didn't get ANYTHING straight! & you're late to this matter. So next time, see what I actually stated. Because I'm Single. I never said I was dating anyone. Read it right next time... WHEN IT'S FRESH. :)
COURTLANDELLIOT 1 year ago
@COURTLANDELLIOT Don't want to bug you. You're getting it from all sides. I don't agree with Kiajw that getting lost in God means you don't see people. That's getting lost in religion. God sees everyone clearly. That's why it's important to put Him first. Getting involved with a non-believer with the hope of converting them would be pretty manipulative on my part. If I believe that God created me for a purpose and gave me guidelines for fulfilling that purpose it makes sense to trust Him.
vernessakulikov 1 year ago
@COURTLANDELLIOT Doing what I feel is right despite what God says would be foolish conceitedness on my part. It would be assuming that I understand the situation better than God does. Proverbs 14:12 says there is a way that seems right to a man but in the end it leads to death. Definitely though do not keep from dating who you want just because I say so. It would have to be your relationship with God that influences that. Also, you may not have meant it this way but we can't save souls. Only God
vernessakulikov 1 year ago
@vernessakulikov Oh, I KNOW that I know not better than the Lord! Never once, nor will I EVER claim to know better. I believe in the Lord, and trust in who he truly is. But you are only bringing me more to the side of NOT being Christian! If you claim that we can't save souls. Then what can we do!? God makes us all to be unique. Yet, all of you just wanna worship! Be you, and SAVE SOULS as well. OUR lives are in OUR hands. God is our motivation for a righteous path. Not the one who walks it! :]
COURTLANDELLIOT 1 year ago
@COURTLANDELLIOT We can definitely be an example of God's love to others. We can allow Him to use us and bring us to people that He wants to save. We can tell them about God and show them how to be saved but we cannot actually DO the saving. If it's us doing the saving then it would make sense for people to follow and worship religious leaders. It would make sense for people not to think for themselves and just trust whatever we say since their salvation is dependent on us no? God saves not us.
vernessakulikov 1 year ago
@COURTLANDELLIOT Careful though. Your impression of Christianity and what being Christian actually means are different. God never said "Worship me and be useless." We can do what the rest of the world can do and more. We can love others through words, actions etc. We can give others the saving knowledge of God and lead them to Him. HE will do the saving. If you believe Jesus is the son of God and that He is God and you have accepted Him as your Saviour then you ARE a Christian.
vernessakulikov 1 year ago
@COURTLANDELLIOT Careful though. Your impression of Christianity and what being Christian actually means are different. God never said "Worship me and be useless." We can do what the rest of the world can do and more. We can love others through words, actions etc. We can give others the saving knowledge of God and lead them to Him. HE will do the saving. If you believe Jesus is the son of God and that He is God and you have accepted Him as your Saviour then you ARE a Christian.
vernessakulikov 1 year ago
@COURTLANDELLIOT Don't remember if I replied directly to you or if I just posted on the page but I did reply to your last comment, just so you know.
vernessakulikov 1 year ago
@COURTLANDELLIOT Just to let you know, I did respond to your last comment. I'm suddenly finding it extremely difficult to get comments through though. I have to wait for approval or something.
vernessakulikov 1 year ago
@COURTLANDELLIOT I can't remember if I replied directly to you or if I just wrote a comment on the page, but just so you know, I did reply to your last comment.
vernessakulikov 1 year ago
@ciarafjones Yeah but the bible also says a lot of stuff that people don't follow day in and day out. What makes that one of the ones that fits into what should be followed? You can't pick and choose what to follow in the bible if you are going to follow it. Sadly the only group that really practices what the bible teaches are the people that are picketing outside of the soldiers funerals. but we can all agree that that is outrageous can't we? I think we each have our own minds and hearts.
Kiajw 1 year ago
@Kiajw AGREED! :)
COURTLANDELLIOT 1 year ago
@Kiajw And you're right, the Bible says let every man be persuaded in his own mind. Everyone has to give an account for what they do alone. We most def. can't go off of other ppl. And I personally don't know those "picketers'" hearts. So you lost me there. It's not about picking and choosing, it's about knowing and acknowledging God's word. On Judgement Day, YOU, ME, And everyone else will have to give an account for what WE did or did not do.
ciarafjones 1 year ago
@ciarafjones Westboro Baptist Church wears their hearts on their sleeves for all to see so that there is no misunderstanding of their message. Google them. But your comments are based on everyone believing in YOUR god. If I love a Jew, or a Hindu, or a Buddhist how can I discount what they believe anymore than they can discount my beliefs? I think that the human heart rises above all theories to be able to see the actual person. Just how I feel, no one needs to feel the same way as I.
Kiajw 1 year ago
@Kiajw Ohhhhhhhh ok. I see what you meant. Thank you for explaining that.
But again, it's all about how God feels about it (I don't know if you're Christian though). But if you are, and you get involved with someone who serves a different god, and our God of the Bible says He's a jealous God, and He used to severly punish lands of ppl- for putting other gods before Him, then how do think He feels about the person you're dating, worshipping some other god.
ciarafjones 1 year ago
@Kiajw And how do you think He feels about you getting emotionally involved with someone who worships a God contrary to Him? I think it's best to search the Father's heart, and the scriptures He's provided us with, so we can be sure that in all things, we are glorifying Him.
ciarafjones 1 year ago
@ciarafjones I think that we all just have to agree to disagree. Everyone feels as if their belief is the right or correct one. It is often difficult when it comes to religion. Everyone has their own beliefs and choices.
Kiajw 1 year ago
@Kiajw hahaha! You are telling the truth! lol I honestly said that in my mind this morning. You are most def. correct.
God Bless you!
ciarafjones 1 year ago
@Kiajw In my mind, I think you're getting at the fact that ppl don't always keep His Word hidden in their hearts like they're supposed to...so they don't obey it. And you're right, but that doesn't give you an excuse, nor the right to do so as well. God's going to hold you accountable for what you did, not everyone else.
ciarafjones 1 year ago
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NeverisaPromise7 1 year ago
I thank you so much for uploading this video..my youth ministry group has been buzzin ever since i posted it to facebook..Keep allowing the Lord to use you Pastor Justin..All Glory Belongs to the Father!!
buttinz13 1 year ago
I definitely agree with just about all of the points you made in this video Pastor J, but I remember in a past video that you spoke of a relationship that you was in with a carnal woman, an un-believer. So even though this was something that you found out after the fact, would you say that there was something innately within you that was "off" about your walk with Christ if you were dating someone who didn't live and have a heart for God???
ubetty00 1 year ago
@ubetty00, great question. Well I talked with her for months, asked her a million questions on life, doctrine & theology. I watched her example, words and conduct. I prayed, got council etc, but only God could bring out her true heart and when He did I left that second. So if my heart was more for her/love then God I never would've left. In the video I'm talking about people that pursue un-godly relationships not those who leave when God reveal there in 1. I hope that helps. good question tho.
pastorJustinofP4cm 1 year ago 19
@pastorJustinofP4cm Thanks for answering my question Pastor. Even though I know that it veered sort of off topic from the video, I initially asked because around the 8:45 mark, you mentioned how in most cases people are attracted to what they are.
ubetty00 1 year ago
@pastorJustinofP4cm really had to think about that b/c there are plenty of cases in which Christians un-intentionally pursue an un-Godly person, meaning that there are people who will say the right things and behave a certain way to give the impression that they are a Christian, yet haven't truly been impacted by Christ, just so that they can be in relationship (similar to your past situation).
ubetty00 1 year ago
@pastorJustinofP4cm In the end, it is not cool for a Christian to pursue a person who they know is an un-believer but it still sucks when you think someone is a believer and you think you did all the right things in assessing that person's walk with Christ, only to later find out that you were deceived and realize that you were attracted to the facade that person presented to you as oppose to their heart.
ubetty00 1 year ago
@pastorJustinofP4cm It can be easy to weed out those who are just blatantly un-Godly but what about the ones who are un-Godly but pretend to be of God? I have a tendency to ramble, so I'll leave it at that but yeah being a Christian and trying to date can be tricky. I appreciate your honesty on the topic and hopefully you don't think that I was trying to put you on the spot or anything like that :)
ubetty00 1 year ago
@ubetty00 good question, but once we know better we are obligated to do better. The past is just that the past but we speak about situations of past in order to help others mature and not have to experience the samethings. We have to help oneanother. I do believe however God always will give us that signal when we are off in judgement in any area of life. Sometimes we allow emotions amongst other things to draw us in.. We just gotta keep our spiritman built up and use wisdom in choosing a mate.
only1rosette 1 year ago
...Examine yourself according to His word, not what you "think" is right. If your opinion doesn't align with it, then it's out the door. God bless yall, I love yall! Let's get aligned with His Word, truly love Him, & do what He says! Amen
Be blessed yall, In Jesus' Name!
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Eph 2:8-9
Jesus loves you!
Hosanna87 1 year ago 3
Yes GOD wants to USE us to lead people unto Him, but it is HE that does the saving...it is BY GRACE we have been saved, not that of ourselves, so that no man can boast. God utilizies different avenues for us to reach people, dating someone that is not saved is not an option for the Christ-like person. He says not to be unequally yoked and that's that. & we should never try to take the place of God in anyone's heart. God doesn't lead you to do things that go against His word. So examine yourself
Hosanna87 1 year ago 3
nice !
sunshineraetv 1 year ago
Thanks Pastor Justin! God bless ya! We need the Truth, whether people want to receive it or not, it's up to them! Just keep doing what God has called you to do bruh!
Hosanna87 1 year ago
Wow we really gota get in our world cus i was like number 10 thinkin I could change my ex he wasnt a terrible person buh he didnt have a love for Gods world n for spiritual trues n God told me to let it go for him so i had to be obedient im still prayin for him that he gets a closer relationship wit Jesus to dis day. Bt Justins rite in that relationship it was pullin me further n further from God cus i compromised alot of things n acted in disobedience to God n his word at times
Iceream1 1 year ago
Wow, number 8!
tyson703 1 year ago
SPEAK THE TRUTH BROTHA!!!!!!
drummerchamp1 1 year ago
I like this man!!!!! Keep it up and God bless you. Oh and btw how much would it be for you to come talk at my youth group in New York?
Jwalkinator66 1 year ago
"I'm not saying you're an unbeliever--but I'm just saying"..LOL!!!
Danybella 1 year ago
looool
i used to think this guy was sooo corney.
But upon watching a couple of his videos and referring to biblical text that he's given.
He makes so much sense in what he does. Gods really given you a unique touch and has definatley warmed alot of ppls heart. Thanks for your work. GLORY BE TO GOD.
pervy9111 1 year ago
Good message brother...gave me some things to think about!
jayboi54 1 year ago
another thing to consider. when you marry someone, you become one flesh (Gen. 2:24) a husband and a wife can't have two separate identities (one a follower of Christ, another a follower of another religion or no religion at all) and expect for the marriage to be harmonious. There's gonna be a struggle. One is going to end up influencing the other. Sometimes, it can be the unbelieving spouse convertin but more often u will see reverse cuz the world's pull is much stronger than that of the Spirit
missivyleague82 1 year ago
YYYYYEAH! Let's place God in a box! Black Christians don't be fooled by that damn epic demon that's taking the church!
whereisraffi 1 year ago
7:14 was written becuz at the time, the church there was made up of newly converted Jews. there were husbands and wives who converted but the spouses didn't and it caused A LOT of problems in the marriage. Paul said let the unbelieving one stay if they wanted. Some converted but many didn't and because that spouse left, now the believing spouse was left stuck. could not remarry. sure you can marry someone who isn't a believer, but why put yourself thru the headache? that's not God's best.
missivyleague82 1 year ago
First of all, Love is Blind.
& We are all equal, because you are not christian does not mean you are an "donkey."
Just means you dont agree.
& The "ox" almost sounds like a salve
& Just because Im not christian does not mean Im wick, or dark almost like your making me out to be a witch. Im not a bad person, I do good deeds I help when people are in need. Lets say I were Muslim your saying my God compared to yours is false?
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xXAmoureuVII 1 year ago
@xXAmoureuVII Now am I an Atheist& very open to religion, in my opinion is that if there is a "God" that he is one in the same, that everyone believes in the same god but have a different ways of getting to him. You shouldn't be so closed minded. Just because it isn't your god it doesn't mean another god is false
xXAmoureuVII 1 year ago
@xXAmoureuVII honey, this is a video talking about christians and as christians we believe that the God we worship is the only and true God. According to our belief which is based on the word of God there is only one way to get to him and its through his son.
Now someone who is not a believer may be a good person but inspite of it, that person influences over the believer. It may sound crazy to you but it is the truth.
bonybb14 1 year ago
@bonybb14 Thanks I think I understand his point a little better.
xXAmoureuVII 1 year ago
@xXAmoureuVII @xXAmoureuVII honey, this is a video talking about christians and as christians we believe that the God we worship is the only and true God. According to our belief which is based on the word of God there is only one way to get to him and its through his son.
Now someone who is not a believer may be a good person but inspite of it, that person influences over the believer. It may sound crazy to you but it is the truth.
much love.
bonybb14 1 year ago
If this is meant to be serious I fear for the very survival of our nation.
Botany101 1 year ago
Remember when you date some one beneth you, you will either bring them up to your level or they will bring you down to theirs. Very good pastor Justin!
Hustlas4Christ 1 year ago
you cant say not to be unequally yoked with someone who is a non believer, beacuse that person may go to God just by their partners complete devotion to God and what you are doing right now is passing judgement on people and by God's word we have to love everyone we dont know his plans for us and we could be that persons help to God, Im not neccesarily disagreeing with you nor am I agreeing with you because what your saying is not quite fair
dayshaewc1 1 year ago
Read 1st Peter chapter 3 says," wives likewise be submissive to your own husbands, that even if ome do not obey the word, they without a word may be won by the conduct of their wives" read verse 3 as well
dayshaewc1 1 year ago
Christians are CRAZY! Espesially Black Christians!
Kemetmaan 1 year ago
Pastor what about the couples that are together for more than several years and already knew each other, and one of them turn to Christ? Should they end the relationship even they were happy together for 5, 7 or more years?
marooned08 1 year ago
@aznkillercroc not to be rude or anything but are you a believer....cause he was talking about belivers dating non-believers....I don't know if your a Christian or not but your statement gives me the impression that your not....and if you aren't a believer....why comment
jazzieg2009 1 year ago
I'm an atheist, my girlfriend is a Christian, and we both have GREAT lives! It's awesome how you compare non-believers and believers to "light and darkness, good and wickedness", etc, when I, as the atheist, am more morally just than most Christians. Oh well, keep it truckin', creationists.
standupsayyeah 1 year ago
@standupsayyeah Amos 3:3
msrock2 1 year ago
@msrock2 Throwing a random bible verse at me (assuming I'm going to take the time to go look it up - which I'm not) is like throwing a grain of sand into a desert and expecting to make a difference.
My point is - what a useless comment you've given me. At least quote the verse if you're trying to prove something.
standupsayyeah 1 year ago
@standupsayyeah Amos 3:3 "How can two walk except they agree" meaning, how can the two of you have such "great lives" and you don't even believe in the God that he's professing? Oh and I'm sure you're girlfriend could've told you what that verse was since she's Christian...or at least claiming to be. Praying for you dude, and your girlfriend.
God bless you anyway.
msrock2 1 year ago
@msrock2 Though I feel they may do me no good, I thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
standupsayyeah 1 year ago
WOW God is really using you pastor Justin big time. This video could not have come at a better time in my life. In college I always have girls that are not saved and un believers that try to flirt with me. Pray that God will give me strength to resist them. Nothing more beautiful then a real Christian Godly relationship. and the two shall become one flesh.' So they are no longer two but one flesh-Mark 10:8. One of the most beautiful verses in The Bible
Designmimetics 1 year ago
So true. This happened to me a few months ago. I let him go and God touched his life drastically.
GvannD 1 year ago
this year i became a christian and i am the only one.no one else in my family and the family of my husbund and none of the people i knew before did.I pray each day that this may change.
phantasiegirl 1 year ago
@phantasiegirl God bless you my sister. Hold on to Christ!!! Never ever stop praying for them!
LuvJesus4life 1 year ago
@phantasiegirl praying for them is definately the thing to do...and get others believers to pray for them too.....God is always there with you...and trust God no matter how your situation looks...every situation in life works together to make you a better person and a stronger believer. God Bless!
jazzieg2009 1 year ago
4 those of u who say God led you to the unbeliever. Where is that in the bible? Right. You were never of the source you claim to be with from the beginning. You are an "unbeliever" yourself. That's why he or she is your perfect match.
zheahra 1 year ago
Hey, Lol People Like Who They Like.... I See That All The Time.... People Are Sooo Lonely & Desperate These Days That They'll Take Anything..... Some Believers Actually Think They Can Save & Change A Person Themeselves.... People Are Inpatient & It's Not Enough Single Christians Out There.... Or The Ones That Are Single Nobody Wants.... But Half The Time You Have Couples That Were Couples Before Getting Saved & One Will Got Saved Before The Other...
sj4 1 year ago
You read my mind!!!!! I have been there and done that numerous times and TRUST ME IT JUST WONT WORK OUT!!!!!
reppin116 1 year ago
hahha:) love your style of telling the truth:)
interesting thing, i just talked about this subject with my friend yesterday:)
MashaCroatia 1 year ago
true story
necthael 1 year ago
@MrDN23 wow haha i totally misunderstood what you said lmao my fault.
TheNinjaboi333 1 year ago
i may be in this kind of relationship but i'm godly and i'm the donkey
Leonar12345 1 year ago
@MrDN23 so in this case a non-believer isnt the best lover considering how you feel about zeke (lol)
TheNinjaboi333 1 year ago
@MrDN23 oh ok, Love can be experienced between two ppl. I challenge you to try on Christ bro. That would be one more thing that you and your special lady would have in common., Christ did a big thing back in the day for you and me whether we believe it or not . You can message me and I will humbly and kindly answer any questions and if not then that is cool bro. Take care and best wishes for your relationship. :)
AfroNigerianMan 1 year ago
I agree! Pastor Justin.. I truly believe that God has called you to the ministry. I love u as my brother in christ.... Keep doing this it helps me.
summer3270 1 year ago
Synergy, Synergy, Synergy
Equally yoked individuals have the potential to complete everything God has ordained for them in a grand way. The wrong individual can impact your destiny and your potential to impact the world for the kingdom of heaven.
The anointing of God is on this message. I counsel so many Christians so caught up in their flesh they choose to deceive themselves to fulfill their own desires.
Jesus can heal any wound from breaking off this type of relationship. He is worth it.
bringrevival 1 year ago
you said nothing but the double truth!!
bonybb14 1 year ago
so timely~blah!
bjohnson32 1 year ago
Attraction to non-believers is carnal as many people said. We should be attracted by the other people's love for God, their desire to Follow Him, their Christian character.. non-believers have none of these, hence the attraction is only physical (carnal). The Bible talks against being differently yolked, so why are you going to waste your time disrespecting God's holy word? God sure uses us to bring non-believers to Him, but I don't think he uses of this means.
coocoocarol 1 year ago
the funny thing is, there are going to be people who are going to try and find a loop-hole in God's word to justify what they're doing
Tinalia2 1 year ago 2
Real simple. We are carnal. Can God bring un believers to himself using Christian boy/girlfriends? Yes But the attraction is a carnal one. It's sad to say but our christian women see something attractive about unbelieving men and vice versa. They see a challenge in an un saved guy and men see them as victims they can save both are done because of ego. The christian Guy who is totally sold out got saved young and is still a virgin gets no play in the church.
loepower 1 year ago
1- i think the reason why christians are attracted to unbelievers is because, i think, spiritually, we could feel God loves them..because once we encounter God and just have this love for Him and this amazing relationship, our minds and hearts are renewed and it's like He gives us His eyes and His heart and what He sees in people, especially the nonbelievers. However, i do believe you when you say christians shouldn't be unequally yoked.
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litagreen4 1 year ago
2- • But really, our attraction to these nonbelievers is God wanting to call these nonbelievers..but it's not us christians to be unequally yoked with them..but God allows us to see this and say, "Hey..you see this person? this person maybe a nonbeliever, but this person is still my child..my lover..my bride." Sometimes, God puts this in our hearts so we can either pray for them, not necessarily lay hands on them, or just God letting (and reminding) us know that He hasn’t forgotten His ppl.
litagreen4 1 year ago
3- But really, i just believe the attraction is from God..God wanting to bring His children back to Him..wanting His brides back. However, like what you've said later in this video, maybe some christians didn't want to pass up a very nice attraction LOL! then yes, maybe they shouldn't be in a relationship with this person..maybe God is pointing out a personal issue & He wants to mend it.
litagreen4 1 year ago
THANK YOU FOR THIS MESSAGE!!!!! I HAVE NEVER GONE THRU THIS CUZ ITS SOMETHING I NEVER UNDERSTOOD...BUT MY BEST FRIEND HAS WITH HORRIBLE CONSEQUENSES ON HER PART...FELT LIKE I WAS IN A MIRROR PASTOR LOL ALL YOUR REASONS ARE THINGS SHE TOLD ME....KEEP IT UP!!!
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litagreen4 1 year ago
so true!!!
amberlynful 1 year ago
nice fit pastor!
aside from the BOMB video!!!!! :D
sabrwoods11 1 year ago
I'd much rather be with NO-ONE than with an unbeliever. Maybe that's why I am still single. Lolz. I'd rather be alone than some playa's baby mama anyway. Sadly there are very few genuine Christian men out there. Y'alls are an endangered species.
Floraiton 1 year ago
My favorite show is back!! lol. This was good one.....I was wondering that too. Because my friends keeps going out with non-beliver dudes. And she wonder why they treat her with no respect. I told her a less detailed version of what you just said. Im glad someone said something. I was beginning to think it was just me. But in thinjointmortar's case I have seen that too.
nikewarrior24 1 year ago
This is the very thing that turns me away from religion all together. So by being of the non-religious I am deemed nothing more than a person dictated by "carnal" desires? What about the Catholic Priests? :)
The poor use of spelling in this section of "Comments" is just downright pitiful.
MoonBunny420 1 year ago
this was a timely word... thanks brother. but i feel the need to let you know that you sometimes have a judgmental tone. perhaps i'm sensitive. lol. but no one has it all together. i appreciate you leading ppl in the right directions but little things can turn ppl off and unfortunately they can miss the message b/c they were offended by your tone.
nonetheless... thanks for sharing. this was helpful.
TheEbonyJ 1 year ago
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UmbrellastudiosLTD 1 year ago
this was a timely word... thanks brother.
TheEbonyJ 1 year ago
Wow - this guy is preaching discrimination against me.
Why would he do that?
He doesn't even know me - yet he can tell girls not to date me?
Religious Bigotry is bigotry all the same...
unitedglass 1 year ago
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UmbrellastudiosLTD 1 year ago
@MrDN23 Sure, but don't allow those differences in beliefs keep you from your first job and that is working, glorifying and helping build the Kingdom of the Most High God.
AfroNigerianMan 1 year ago
Come on Boomsheka!! lol
Beautifulcutie09 1 year ago
In reading some comments, someone said by being with a non-Christian can't I SAVE them? I just wanted to respond by saying no, you can't. There is only one Savior and that's Jesus Christ so YOU cannot SAVE anyone or their souls. God saves....
nybeautyqueen23 1 year ago
Well I know someone who helped get a weak christian stronger in her christianity, so it's not always that way.
also, you do realize that just like not all christians are good people, not all non-christians are bad people. There are people who don't believe in any God at all who are great people who love people and would never do anything to harm another's well-being, and wouldn't try to change their partner's religious beliefs. Believe what you want, but christians aren't the only good ppl...
RazeGeneration 1 year ago
@RazeGeneration your point is valid but this has little to do with the distinction between good and bad but whether or not you and your romantic interest are living for the Almighty and Awesome God, living Christ-like, fulfilling the Great Commission as best yall can and building the Kingdom of God on this earth. That is the focus here .
AfroNigerianMan 1 year ago
JUST LET IT GO
SNRLX 1 year ago