As Christians, it can be really hard to imagine God telling us not to help someone. But according to Scripture, there are times when helping someone can actually be more hurtful than you realize.
In many instances, God wants to give us the very thing we want from him, but he is also withholding that blessing because we want it too badly. In other words, God will not bless us with an idol.
If you were just deeply hurt by someone, here are 4 things the Lord may be saying to you.
There are times when you don’t need to change anything you believe or are doing. Sometimes it’s just not God’s will to give you that blessing right now. However, there are other times when God wants to bless you with something but you are missing it.
Is the Holy Spirit telling you that you are ready for a relationship? Is your strong desire for marriage tempting you to just hear what you want to hear rather than actually hearing the Lord’s “yes”? Or is God actually telling you that you are ready for a relationship?
Should you pursue that woman? Should you be more inviting towards that man? Should you ask your boss for a raise? Should you finally share the gospel with that non-Christian friend you’ve been investing in? Should you start that ministry you’ve always dreamed about?
By knowing what the Bible says about the dangers of lust, not only will this help us seek to avoid lusting after others, but it will also help us understand why we must never mess around with a lustful person.
Many say that the Bible doesn’t talk about masturbation. In a way, they are correct in the sense that it does not mention the word masturbation or overtly reference the act.
One of the most overlooked barriers to finding the woman God truly wants you to marry is the influence of the wrong woman. Your attachment to her can blind you, delay you, or distract you from the healthy Christian wife the Lord wants for you.
Before we can talk about whether God is using someone to test you, we must first clarify the difference between a test and a temptation, including when it comes to relationships.