Single and Saved at SC State
Lacreatcia Adams
Issue date: 2/8/10 Section: News
TC: How do you feel about Christians dating non-Christians?
JO: I am against it. Because the bible says you should not be unequally yoked. And it's hard to find good Christian men these days, but then it's easier than you think. You find them in places you wouldn't expect. Women as well, not just men. I would suggest to others to not get into a relationship with a non-believer if you are a Christian because you don't want somebody that's going to weigh down your faith. You want someone that is going to help you, so you both are going to be striving for Christ together and not somebody who is going to bring you down and distract you from Christ.
TC: Do you have any comments or advice for those who are Christians who want to know about comfortable dating here at STATE that are very strong in their faith?
JO: I would tell them to don't settle for something that is less than what God has for you and if the guy or woman that God has for you is not here; that is, if you don't find a person that is on your level spiritually or that is going to help you spiritually then I would say don't pursue it. And also to just keep the faith and keep praying about it because that's the most important thing in relationships; that you pray about it because you can get in relationships with the wrong people. I know I have been in some really bad relationships. Then also pray about your sexuality, pray about your purity, pray that God will help you to remain pure; because it does say in his word that we are supposed to remain pure and avoid sexual immorality. I know it's college, I know it's hard. I…know. But just pray about it and keep trying, keep fighting. Don't give in, just keep fighting it as hard as you can and if you mess up, it's okay, fight some more!
JO: I am against it. Because the bible says you should not be unequally yoked. And it's hard to find good Christian men these days, but then it's easier than you think. You find them in places you wouldn't expect. Women as well, not just men. I would suggest to others to not get into a relationship with a non-believer if you are a Christian because you don't want somebody that's going to weigh down your faith. You want someone that is going to help you, so you both are going to be striving for Christ together and not somebody who is going to bring you down and distract you from Christ.
TC: Do you have any comments or advice for those who are Christians who want to know about comfortable dating here at STATE that are very strong in their faith?
JO: I would tell them to don't settle for something that is less than what God has for you and if the guy or woman that God has for you is not here; that is, if you don't find a person that is on your level spiritually or that is going to help you spiritually then I would say don't pursue it. And also to just keep the faith and keep praying about it because that's the most important thing in relationships; that you pray about it because you can get in relationships with the wrong people. I know I have been in some really bad relationships. Then also pray about your sexuality, pray about your purity, pray that God will help you to remain pure; because it does say in his word that we are supposed to remain pure and avoid sexual immorality. I know it's college, I know it's hard. I…know. But just pray about it and keep trying, keep fighting. Don't give in, just keep fighting it as hard as you can and if you mess up, it's okay, fight some more!
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