Can Christians who are single and of the opposite gender really be “just friends”? Will single guys and girls inevitably like each other if they are friends? What does the Bible say about single guys and girls being just friends?
In one of my recent videos called 3 Signs God Is Keeping You Single, one of the points I made there was that God will often keep people single if they are too immature to handle a godly relationship. As Matthew 7:11 states, God only gives “good gifts” to his children.
One question this raised in the minds of many was, “Well why are there so many immature people who are married then? If God keeps some people single because they are not prepared for marriage, what about all the people who are married even though they are not living for God?”
When you are single it is easy to assume that marriage will solve a lot of the issues you are experiencing. In some cases, marriage really can help you. Through a healthy Christian marriage, you will experience companionship, support, and a teammate in life that truly is a blessing. For as Proverbs 18:22, “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.”
Are you still single because of your porn addiction? Would God bless you with a Christian marriage if you were not actively using porn? What affect does porn have on your ability to get into a Christian relationship?
Should a boyfriend lead his girlfriend in Christian dating? Do the roles of husbands and wives also apply to Christian boyfriends and girlfriends?
Here are 3 things that should not happen in Christian dating and 1 thing that should be happening.
Should you stop dating for a period of time? Would it be good for your heart to spend a season of just pursuing God so that you can stop idolizing relationships? Is it ever helpful to fast from Christian dating?
Is God keeping you single? Is God closing relationship doors in your life right now or are you single because of your own actions?
What should you do if you are a Christian who is starting to have romantic feelings for an unbeliever? Can Christians and non-Christians date? Is missionary dating a biblical option? Is it okay to be friends, witness to this person, and then date this person if they become a Christian one day?
Many Christian singles will need to navigate questions like these regarding their romantic feelings for an unbeliever. So here are 8 steps you can take if you are a Christian and you have romantic feelings for an unbeliever.
