So I have a question I’ve been wanting to ask other Christians for a long time. But I’m currently dating someone twice my age, (I’m 20, he’s 40) and we love each other very much. He’s not Christian rn, but he’s taking the steps to become one. Dating someone twice my age isn’t bad if they are the same faith right?
P.s thought it was best to add in, we have not had sex or made any long-term commitments. Not until we’re sure about everything. Also certain members of my family don’t support this relationship
2 Corinthians 6:14
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? KJV
This is not a suggestion..
You are asking us to say that hearing and disobeying God’s word is OK.
It. Is s not OK.
@Stacey,
Congratulations on willing to sacrifice for love. You mention in closing that “certain family don’t support”, but will that be an issue to future-Stacey? For my younger years that came to be an issue and there was only a 10 yr gap. In hindsight, I should have worked on building a better relationship with her family; Attending church with them would have been one way, and would have brought me back to God earlier.
Sounds like you are a patient 20-yr old and I would presume that your bf is also, as that comes with age. I have daughters your age and older; if I were asked for approval, I would tell her to slow down and work on selling her bf to those family that don’t approve- which sounds like what you’re doing.
Wish you the best and I hope your bf’s journey with God grows stronger.
I have been spending a long time trying to warm him up to then. He’s genuinely a sweet a guy, with a big heart, who is taking all sorts of steps to improve himself. As I mentioned before he’s willing to take the steps to become Christian, and I want to take the time to become better myself.
Unfortunately my family relationships aren’t the best rn. There’s been a lot of ongoing stress and anxiety.
As an older man, who did not become saved until recently, I can pass on that putting God 1st in those “steps to improve himself” will make all the difference. It has for me and I can’t even mention all the ways it has changed me.
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33)
“with God all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26)
Perfection is impossible for anyone but Christ “for none is righteous; no, not one” (Romans 3:10)
You have asked for advice from others in our forum, which is great and I hope your bf will join you and fellowship here.
Join a solid bible-teaching church together.
Your age difference is not really an issue, if there is mutual respect and love.