This doesn’t mean to date non Christians! It means if you did that don’t revert to divorce. But seek a Godly partner. If you have the awareness that you need a Godly partner, then it is sin and disobedience to do otherwise. Wait for God’s timing, you’re only helping yourself. God wants to spare you the pain of unnecessary breakups. It’s a lie to think you don’t need to wait for the right person. Pray, be patient and rely on God (He actually IS enough for you while you wait for romance. You don’t need a man or woman to be whole. If you’re trying to fill that area of your life without God, it will only lead to pain). God bless.
This is half truth half opinion. Yes wait for the person God says yes to and brings to you. While waiting be in community and have a tribe of faith friends to grow with. God said it i not good for man to be alone and he meant it. Don't assume a person being a Christian means they are for you and them not being a Christian means they are not. Don't assume you know God's will at all. Just wait for his yes he may use your relationship with a non believer to draw them into him and have an assignment for that marriage to advance the kingdom. I have seen it. Just stay in fellowship, humility, and obedience. Assume nothing
I believe that it still is what it is… first and foremost those as believers should not marry and unbeliever “unequally yoked”… but God is saying since you did go against my Word and did what you wanted to do now you stay in it and honor that marriage… letting you daily walk with Christ and lifestyle be the influence that can lead your unbelieving spouse to Christ. The household is blessed by the believing spouse but the unbelieving spouse still has to accept Christ on their own in time to acquire Salvation
No God’s not saying “since you went against my word honor it etc etc”…the scripture was taken out of context. In the scripture he quoted Paul is speaking to ppl who were ALREADY married prior to coming into the knowledge of Christ. So if you were already married before you got saved do not divorce because you’re new found devotion to God may save or inspire your spouse. New believers in the church of Corinth were leaving their unsaved spouses after being evangelized and saved so Paul was advising them not to do that but to stay together. However, if you are a BELIEVER you should be marrying a fellow Christ minded believer who is already fully submitted to God period no exceptions. I believe that Tim is highly educated in the word and knows the context of the scripture and assumes his listeners do as well but they do not.
I don’t know who this man is that does these podcasts, but this is the second podcast that was recommended by TH-cam and it clearly is the Lord speaking to my heart!
This is exactly what I needed to hear! Me and my husband are on two different pages spiritually!!! We got together based off of sex and started a family! We are now almost 8yrs married/ 10yrs together and have 4 kids! He believes in God as do I but he doesn’t go to church which caused me to stop going this past year, but I know I need to go back for our children!
Keep seeking the LORD. Keep in moving despite what's going on around you. Keep your eyes on the LORD. First you seek the kingdom ,and all of his righteous and all else things will be added unto you.
Amen! GOD just took me through a season of humility and brokenness. Before GOD changes your wife. HE will use what's in them to change you. HE showed me how I was more like a Pharisee to my wife than like CHRIST. Now our marriage it's better than ever. Now that I practice to love her as CHRIST loves the church and gave HIMSELF for it. The HOLT GHOST will teach you all things and 1st that you will receive. That you need to be changed as well. What my brother is saying 100%. accurate.
This is great insight on what I’ve been dealing with… Lord please guide me as the enemy knew exactly how to break us… Give me strength to carry on and evolve🙏🏽
This was so good. The lord got me together with this. Like you are in my business 😂 I think it’s imperative for people to really understand not to be harassing their partner about their faith walk. I had to learn myself. But definitely see the change the Lord is creating within my marriage and my husband. Don’t get caught up on what your spouse isn’t doing but acknowledge what he/she is doing. Encouragement is key.
Thank you for this, my patience is running out with my husband the more I pray etc seems like he’s getting worse caught up in the world with a big ego.
Needed this…I prayed to God this morning for direction. I told my Daddy that He raised me to remember to guard my heart because out of it flows the issues of life. I have humbly and whole heartedly embraced the single seasons for many divine reasons, so I needed to know if the man that has sought me, is the one. I desire someone that will not be a distraction from Yah, but an amplifier. It’s not that he doesn’t believe, because he does. However, it’s not apparent that he has a very intimate and active relationship with Yah. I am also wise enough to not compare where I am with our Father, and where he is. I just don’t want to be with anyone that my Dad do not want me to be with! I want Him to choose for me, because I’ve failed miserably! I know what I asked Him, and for the song “unequally yoked” to pop up followed by this, the Holy Spirit speaks! Thank you Yah! This is you, because I prayed silently, and we know the devil can’t read minds! 🙌🏾🙏🏾
Welp...I just got convicted 🤦🏾♂️I did that this year with my ex. I should have never tried to do "missionary dating". There were times I felt like her lack of faith was going to stop me from growing/getting to a new point with God.
This is exactly where I'm at in my relationship right now. It's a turn off, I don't have an expectation for my spouse to do as I do but put forth some sort of effort🤷🏾♂️
That's what I was like aye where's the effort however if her heart isnt there yet and it wasn't I was impatient because it was so important for her to get where I was "spiritually" or try harder. I feel bad now knowing what I did.
This was good. It made light of a serious issue, but also put it into perspective. My husband finally came to Christ, but it took almost everything out of me to stay and keep pressing forward.
I have vowed not to get married to the spiritually dead.I cannot unsee what my spiritual eyes have seen lately through prayer and fasting and neither am I forsaking the sacrifice of Christ on the cross for me.
I was born from a mother who chose God while my dad did not and they were married. He stayed and my mom was firm in not giving up her faith. He eventually became a Christian and I’ve lived under grace since birth. I was actually supposed to be dead at birth but I was saved. There is grace for EVERYONE who chooses Christ. We should focus less on judgment and more on getting close to him
God meets us where we are at. One thing we always learn is that not everyone's path is the same. Even if you are like minded. Again, invitation is one thing, accepting is another. Progression not perfection. Keep an open mind.
This scripture applies to two ppl who were both UNSAVED and one got saved and the other did not! Remember the context is the new church so ppl were married prior to coming into the knowledge of Christ and that’s who the writer is referring to. So for all you women who feel relief off this clip and scripture because you married a unsaved man when YOU were a SAVED WOG this does not apply to you. You simply are unequally yoked and chose to be with a man that didn’t love God even though you did. You should repent and ask God to have mercy on you and your union as well as redeem your unsaved husband.
Isn’t “Do not be unequally yoked” about not entering into a relationship with an unbeliever? I believe we should seek out other believers for any relationship, especially marriage!
We should seek God first to provide and lead us to the right person. Even two Christian’s can be unequally yoked. God said separate, come out from among them. God don’t join all couples together and if he doesn’t then how will an ox and donkey mix or light with darkness or become one? You can’t. God calls his people to be holy. A true marriage is not a license with the state. It’s when God has called two people together and he brought the woman to the man and this is why a man unites to her. A God ordained marriage is orchestrated by God. Just like he appointed a wife for Isaac. And God blessed them. But some marriages like Ahab & Jezabel are under a curse. Some people marry outside of the will of God and did not seek him in the decision making process. Some marriages are demonically arranged and will lead people away from God and to hell. Marriage is not a license. It’s who God has joined together. God first joins the couple together and then they unite (marry) and become one flesh. Eve was the wife of Adam before God brought her to him. Rebekah was the wife of Isaac before God brought her to him. She was chosen by God. There is such thing as the one. That person is connected to your blessings, purpose or destiny. There are also many counterfeits. Many people marry with a license but that is not your husband or wife. Only God can make one. Not with this ritual - with this ring I dewed. Actually the ring represents a snake/ paganism and the marriage license was created by man to seek control and to keep the white race pure and black people wasn’t even considered as human beings but was used for slaves and being murdered. The license was created from racism. Look up the history. It was not God inspired. It puts asunder who God has joined (called) together. 😔
Marriage is work… hard heart work.. You have to decide that you want to do it. With believers, you really should seek the Lord about your marriage and what to do and where to go. And like Pastor Tim said do not compare or judge your partner with their soul salvation.
Aye look I got “My utmost for His Highest” back in the spring of this year. Lemme tell you sun. Man that devotional will make a grown man CRY! 😂 That devotional is very well written and it challenges and expands the mind of the reader.
Wow it helps to hear you talk about your marriage! My fiancee is definitely not on the same spiritual level as me, but he's supposed to be a spiritual leader in our household.
I strongly urge you to wait until he grows into that role rather than go ahead and marry, and then HOPE someday he will. You will come to resent not being spiritually led, and the problem just gets worse if he doesn't lead your children. If he always sees you as the more spiritual or knowledgeable one, he may stay content to let you lead. And that's miserable.
The comparing and judgment in the Christian community between women and men are in my opinion why so many of us are single. My goodness if you thought worldly women were picky meet a Christian one. I'm calling my self out 🙋🏾♀️ when I first got saved I certainly missed out on some good prospects because I was so judgy ehh. Growth is everything!
I think it’s different when you’re dating. I still wouldn’t date an unbeliever. I’d say still choose wisely. I agree we can be so picky as believers and that keeps us single wayyyy longer!
@@katherinegreen4712 I agree with the non believer part but me and my friend group was taking it to far. He hasn't found a physical church and isn't serving. He just moved to a new town weeks ago and not giving him no grace. Or he made a semi inappropriate joke my God he's an abomination. We definitely gotta pray and relax lol
You really called me out lol 😂. This the main reason why I won’t get back with my daughter father because we are nowhere near the same page spiritually. And I am sorry it really bothers me
DON'T AGREE WITH STAYING WITH SOMEONE WHEN YOU ARE UNEQUALLY YOKED! "LET HIM SMOKE HIS WEED" NOOOOO! I have a friend who is SUFFERING because of this very thinking he says is OK. She married a Muslim man they have 2 kids now. He smoked weed when they met and now has moved to other drugs. Sad thing their son is addicted now too because of a father that has been unstable. Literally last night I had to take her to the hospital because of a violent incident due to his drug abuse! She is Christian and the fact that they are literally living seperate lives in martiage is damaging her soul and the kids are suffering. This mentality spoken of in the first statement is WRONG AND CAN BE ABUSIVE! IT DOES NOT WORK. YOU WILL SPEND YEARS TRYING TO LIVE A LIFE TO SHOW YOUR PARTNER THAT HE SHOULD COME TO CHRIST JUST TO EITHER END UP PHYSICALLY DEAD OR JUST A WALKING DEAD PERSON IN MARRIAGE BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT ON THE SAME PAGE! BIG NOOOOOOOOOOO! CAN'T BE LOOSING QUALITY OF LIFE BECAUSE I AM ENDURING PAIN JUST TO BE ABLE TO LIVE RIGHT WHILE SOMEONE ISN'T. IT'S ABUSIVE
I think abuse should be stated to use wisdom and exit. I do not at all believe God is saying to stay in something like that. I pray God leads her on the path that will be best for her and her children 🙏🏾
Biblically speaking the only thing that ends a marriage is sexually immorality. Now if your spouse is beating on you of course use the wisdom God gave you. However if you divorce, scripture does not condone remarriage. That’s what ppl don’t want to accept
I also agree my husband smokes weed and I spiritually do not agree with it I am actually choosing to separate from him until he decide having weed in the house is not an option
Great word! No one you date or marry should stop you from growing in your faith, and you should not judge them on their lack there of. Pray for the lord to guide them. You will stress yourself out or stop your growth trying to do so. I've been there. 😂😂😂 Everyone will not be on the same spiritual level because God has all assigned us different gifts to reach others.
I am currently dating someone whom I really like, but the problem is that she told me she isn't religious when I tried inviting her to church with me and asked what's her thoughts about Religion and told me it's only a preference for people to feel good and happy about themselves. Growing up I always curse God, because it feels as if he is intervening and interfering on my behalf and prevent me from being happy. I tell myself, if I'm happy being with a muslim then why should it matter? My flesh wants her for myself, but my spirit is telling me that I just have and need to tell her about Jesus, because if I don't then her soul will perish without knowing God and I won't be able to live or carry that Guilt for the rest of my life knowing the blood is on my hands. If I push her away or turn her off because of my faith, then so be it :(
My situation, i married a guy who said he was a believer, we met in a christian community... we were in love, but maybe went too fast in marriage... but now hes saying he doesnt believe anymore in God and hes acting in the way it makes me feel sorry for marrying him? My sister is in marriage with unbeliever, shes also suffering... the problem is our partners are a bit controlling. can you please pray for us. Jesus please help us. This video helps me....
This is applying to people who are already married correct? Don't leave each other if you're already together? I'm trying to make sure I understand. The rest of the chapter seems to suggest that spouses were leaving each other based on their new beliefs and Paul was urging them not to do so
Paul taught that if the unbelieving spouse wants to leave, let them for sake of peace. But if they want to stay, let them so the Christian can be a loving witness to them. Aside from an abusive situation, a Christian should not leave the unbelieving spouse.
Isn't being unequally yoked brought up in 2 Corinthians, unrelated to marriage, if you read it in context. Who are not be unequally yoked to? Who is Paul referring to in 2 Corinthians?
My husband reads the Bible and watches 7 sermons a day. Ignoring me and our five home schooled kids every day with our a care in the world. Then proceeds to pick each of us apart for not being on his spiritual level. 🙄 9:34 it’s a real shame, my children confidence is dwindling, and their anxiety rising.
Anybody tryna do bible studies together? Im 21 and been walking with christ since 16. Grew up in church since birth and always prayed but started reading the Word in my sophomore year. Its tuff being a young christian man but, its worth it🙏🏾
What if you started having sex with someone who’s been divorced before and then married them? They use to be a christian when they were younger. She’s 11 years older than me. She brought her husband to church a few times. I have 2 kids with one on the way but I have always suffered from depression because of my decision in private. In fact, a lot has happened between me in her.. lots of pain, resentment, etc Lots of anxiety and sadness. Lots of not knowing if I’m even doing the right thing. I have spent a lot of time clinging to scriptures like the one presented in this clip. But I feel like I’m in a place again where I feel like I’m doing the wrong thing and it effects every aspect of my christian walk. I don’t need permission for the decision Id like to make.. I do feel in my heart that I’m right if I leave. What I need to know is if I’m dead wrong.
Brother, I highly recommend that you get into good biblical counseling WITH HER, both with a Christian counselor and your pastor/elders. Within 3-6 months, you will almost certainly have your answer.
I agree with the other comment, seek counseling from your church together. Don't hold that depression in, it can be brutal😢🙏 Make sure you have asked God to forgive you for fornication and not putting him first, know that when you ask, God is faithful and just to forgive you!❤ The devil will try to beat you over the head with condemnation, don't let him. God loves you.
I wasn't sure about this video but I opened up the book and read with you I was like wow ok ok I will continue watching and listen to what he uas to say
I think it's how u say it That God wasn't enough. It's that God can't fulfill us physically and I don't mean sex. We all need companionship. That is how we are designed.
Pray for me. As a believer I married a Luke warm sin practicing believer. That’s not the issue. It’s the violence and drug addiction that’s intolerable. Lord intervene I can’t take this anymore.
Can we also emphasize how being equally yoked has nothing to do with finances, mindset, habits, etc. It has everything to do with spirit but way too often that lil snippet is used in a misleading and superficial way
@thelovelylife7451 Didn't say they shouldn't be taken into consideration. But being equally yoked has nothing to do with finances or something material, which is how that excerpt of scripture tends to get used. People use the Bible way too often to reinforce their materialistic ideas about relationships, and it's annoying.
question what if your significant other is smoking weed and is saved and is not on the same page as far your walk together is concerned she/he is on social media more than reading the word ect what should they do
Need some help. I have built a whole life with someone bought a house we were not believers. We have been to gether for years but are not married. He is not a bad partner, he's amazing, the healthiest relationship I have ever had, and he believes in God, he just is not walking with God, as I recently started. What should i do? Regarding the fact that we are not married but live together..... We have plans to get married eventually but I don't want to push him ... again what do I do?
I have a question, what if they were never married and had children? However the father was not a fully believer- is separating a sin even though they were not married but borne a child? And what would happen to the child is the child holy could the child be saved if the mom became closer to God after separating from the child’s father?
Has the person ever asked the unbelieving spouse if they want to get married and make the relationship a right one? The Bible says if your unbelieving spouse wants to stay, let them. If they want to leave let them. But the believer has to make it clear to the spouse that God is first for them and they are going to obey God, go to church Etc and take the kids as well. If that person does not want to get married, the believer should not stay in that arrangement because that would be ongoing fornication. Move out as soon as possible (I know it can be financially difficult but God Can Make A Way if he sees you are trying to live right) and stop having sex until marriage.
I found myself that in this secular world it is a mistake to yoke yourself to a non believer… because what I have seen and been through is that the believer more often then not… gets left OR puts their beliefs aside to stay with that person. Especially young. They find it extremely hard to stand up as Christians. Just look at what is going on in the world. You might as well have a target on your back if you stand up Christian believes and you are young. You will be attacked just like it says in the Bible
Many miss the unspoken messages in the Bible. It’s okay, that’s why the word says it’s the living word, the word not only have a literal meaning but it has unwritten meaning too.
Except God tells me explicitly 'that's the person for you' I'm not getting married to an Unbeliever or even someone whose spiritual walk is non-existent. I'm not touching that. I've got friends who are Atheists, Non-religious, etc. That's cool but marriage is a different conversation. I'm about to raise kids with you. I'm not about to gamble with their future or my spiritual walk. I've seen marriages where one person is carrying the whole family spiritually cause the other half is on a different path spiritually and it doesn't look appealing to me.
What about a christian with a hindu? I'm struggling with him basically praying/chanting to demonic entities and opening up so many doorways for spiritual attacks. I love him so much but he's very defensive when I speak about Christ.
1. Get a KJV Bible 2. Read Deuteronomy about marriage 3. Remember, Paul’s letters were addressing GENTILE churches. 4. The Israelites were given the law 5. Read what Jesus Christ said about marriage
I’m confused on the two men and women part. To be real maybe I’m young so I think they way I do, but can you do a video about same sex marriages and Gods part, I truly want understanding.
Hey, his views are based on Biblical Scripture, so I suggest starting there. Read it, don't just rely on TH-camrs to teach & post videos. True Freedom Trust wrote "The Bible defines marriage in Genesis 2:24 as a union between one man and one woman. Jesus Christ upholds this definition of marriage in Matthew 19:5, as does the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 5:31." Look up these Bible passages. As you read them, ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom, guidance and revelation as you do so you can understand. THEN turn to commentary and teaching like your Pastor, TH-camrs, other Christian books, etc. for further teaching. I say this as it's VITAL that every Believer has a relationship with God's Word, it speaks truth & it'll transform you. Plus, if you hear a teaching you're unsure about, you'll know that you can test it by going to the Word of God. The things you don't know about Christianity, but should - you'll learn it in the Bible. So I hope God gives you answers there. I hope this helps. God bless
The Bible teaches that homosexuality is a sin. Marriage is only to be between one man and one woman because they have children and form the foundation of family, culture and civilization. Two Men and two women do not belong together sexually AT ALL. If you want to follow Jesus, leave that arrangement or your soul will be lost. Homosexuality is influenced by demonic forces and false teachings of identity. Our identities should be in Christ, God is the one who defines who we are. Not some false fabrication of ourselves. If your sexual preferences do not line up with righteousness and Holiness from Jesus, you need to renounce that. We must be willing to submit to God, listen to his voice and obey his word concerning Who We Are. If you want to stick to what you are doing, you cannot say that you love Jesus. You cannot do both. It's not worth going to hell over, please turn to Jesus 100%. He will help you with all the feelings and desires if you open up to him.
Esther was basically kidnapped and made part of a pagan King's harem, she did not have a choice in the matter but God used a bad situation for good. If Esther had a choice, she would have married another God-fearing Jew. The Bible also does not state that Joseph's Egyptian wife was an unbeliever. There were some Egyptians that believed in God, especially after seeing the Miracles he has done. Otherwise the point is most because it is not clear where she stood. It doesn't change what 2 Corinthians 6:14 says. If you do not think God knows what's best for you, then sure, go do what you like. But if things don't turn out well, don't blame him for it.
Here Is The Thing... If You Are Unequally Yoked It Always Ends Badly. Christianity Has Serious Flaws, To Marry a Christian Is To Be Unequally Yoked. If Marriage Is Older Than Your Religion Then You Should Stop Talking.
This doesn’t mean to date non Christians! It means if you did that don’t revert to divorce. But seek a Godly partner. If you have the awareness that you need a Godly partner, then it is sin and disobedience to do otherwise. Wait for God’s timing, you’re only helping yourself. God wants to spare you the pain of unnecessary breakups. It’s a lie to think you don’t need to wait for the right person. Pray, be patient and rely on God (He actually IS enough for you while you wait for romance. You don’t need a man or woman to be whole. If you’re trying to fill that area of your life without God, it will only lead to pain). God bless.
Amen!
Amen 🙏🏿
Thank you for this, it was really a blessing to me to see this morning.
This is half truth half opinion. Yes wait for the person God says yes to and brings to you. While waiting be in community and have a tribe of faith friends to grow with. God said it i not good for man to be alone and he meant it. Don't assume a person being a Christian means they are for you and them not being a Christian means they are not. Don't assume you know God's will at all. Just wait for his yes he may use your relationship with a non believer to draw them into him and have an assignment for that marriage to advance the kingdom. I have seen it. Just stay in fellowship, humility, and obedience. Assume nothing
@@godisgracious2191 you don't marry a person as soon as you meet them. You date first.
I believe that it still is what it is… first and foremost those as believers should not marry and unbeliever “unequally yoked”… but God is saying since you did go against my Word and did what you wanted to do now you stay in it and honor that marriage… letting you daily walk with Christ and lifestyle be the influence that can lead your unbelieving spouse to Christ. The household is blessed by the believing spouse but the unbelieving spouse still has to accept Christ on their own in time to acquire Salvation
Don’t forget those that got saved after marriage or if a spouse left the faith after marriage.
Perfectly said
No God’s not saying “since you went against my word honor it etc etc”…the scripture was taken out of context. In the scripture he quoted Paul is speaking to ppl who were ALREADY married prior to coming into the knowledge of Christ. So if you were already married before you got saved do not divorce because you’re new found devotion to God may save or inspire your spouse. New believers in the church of Corinth were leaving their unsaved spouses after being evangelized and saved so Paul was advising them not to do that but to stay together. However, if you are a BELIEVER you should be marrying a fellow Christ minded believer who is already fully submitted to God period no exceptions. I believe that Tim is highly educated in the word and knows the context of the scripture and assumes his listeners do as well but they do not.
This was such a good response
I agree 💯
I don’t know who this man is that does these podcasts, but this is the second podcast that was recommended by TH-cam and it clearly is the Lord speaking to my heart!
This is exactly what I needed to hear! Me and my husband are on two different pages spiritually!!! We got together based off of sex and started a family! We are now almost 8yrs married/ 10yrs together and have 4 kids! He believes in God as do I but he doesn’t go to church which caused me to stop going this past year, but I know I need to go back for our children!
Yes Sis you just go on your journey and cover him in prayer along the way! As he said your children are holy! ❤️❤️❤️
Keep seeking the LORD. Keep in moving despite what's going on around you. Keep your eyes on the LORD. First you seek the kingdom ,and all of his righteous and all else things will be added unto you.
Same here but married a year and the kids and I are going this weekend. My husband and I are separated three weeks now
Yes girl. Start going back to church. I have the same issue but every week I tell myself I need to go back.
Same happened to me, currently separated but i know God is working everything out🙌🏼❤️🔥💯
Amen! GOD just took me through a season of humility and brokenness. Before GOD changes your wife. HE will use what's in them to change you. HE showed me how I was more like a Pharisee to my wife than like CHRIST. Now our marriage it's better than ever. Now that I practice to love her as CHRIST loves the church and gave HIMSELF for it. The HOLT GHOST will teach you all things and 1st that you will receive. That you need to be changed as well. What my brother is saying 100%. accurate.
This is great insight on what I’ve been dealing with… Lord please guide me as the enemy knew exactly how to break us… Give me strength to carry on and evolve🙏🏽
This was so good. The lord got me together with this. Like you are in my business 😂 I think it’s imperative for people to really understand not to be harassing their partner about their faith walk. I had to learn myself. But definitely see the change the Lord is creating within my marriage and my husband. Don’t get caught up on what your spouse isn’t doing but acknowledge what he/she is doing. Encouragement is key.
Thank you for this, my patience is running out with my husband the more I pray etc seems like he’s getting worse caught up in the world with a big ego.
Needed this…I prayed to God this morning for direction. I told my Daddy that He raised me to remember to guard my heart because out of it flows the issues of life. I have humbly and whole heartedly embraced the single seasons for many divine reasons, so I needed to know if the man that has sought me, is the one. I desire someone that will not be a distraction from Yah, but an amplifier. It’s not that he doesn’t believe, because he does. However, it’s not apparent that he has a very intimate and active relationship with Yah. I am also wise enough to not compare where I am with our Father, and where he is. I just don’t want to be with anyone that my Dad do not want me to be with! I want Him to choose for me, because I’ve failed miserably! I know what I asked Him, and for the song “unequally yoked” to pop up followed by this, the Holy Spirit speaks! Thank you Yah! This is you, because I prayed silently, and we know the devil can’t read minds! 🙌🏾🙏🏾
Welp...I just got convicted 🤦🏾♂️I did that this year with my ex. I should have never tried to do "missionary dating". There were times I felt like her lack of faith was going to stop me from growing/getting to a new point with God.
This is exactly where I'm at in my relationship right now. It's a turn off, I don't have an expectation for my spouse to do as I do but put forth some sort of effort🤷🏾♂️
That's what I was like aye where's the effort however if her heart isnt there yet and it wasn't I was impatient because it was so important for her to get where I was "spiritually" or try harder. I feel bad now knowing what I did.
@@BoganiLCapo thank you for this comment seriously
But what if your spouse is not only an unbeliever but he also thinks that religion is a scam and it’s for people that are weak?? 😮
@@terrialexander9264 keep praying and ask God to change their heart. And you keep on loving the Lord and growing deeper.
This was good. It made light of a serious issue, but also put it into perspective. My husband finally came to Christ, but it took almost everything out of me to stay and keep pressing forward.
I have vowed not to get married to the spiritually dead.I cannot unsee what my spiritual eyes have seen lately through prayer and fasting and neither am I forsaking the sacrifice of Christ on the cross for me.
I was born from a mother who chose God while my dad did not and they were married. He stayed and my mom was firm in not giving up her faith. He eventually became a Christian and I’ve lived under grace since birth. I was actually supposed to be dead at birth but I was saved. There is grace for EVERYONE who chooses Christ. We should focus less on judgment and more on getting close to him
God meets us where we are at. One thing we always learn is that not everyone's path is the same. Even if you are like minded. Again, invitation is one thing, accepting is another. Progression not perfection. Keep an open mind.
Well said...our paths and purpose are unique to each person... regardless of us going in the same direction...
So well said.
“Y’all gone get a divorce over who reads the Bible longer. . . ?”😫🧐🤣 i appreciate this video so much🙏🏽❤️
This scripture applies to two ppl who were both UNSAVED and one got saved and the other did not! Remember the context is the new church so ppl were married prior to coming into the knowledge of Christ and that’s who the writer is referring to. So for all you women who feel relief off this clip and scripture because you married a unsaved man when YOU were a SAVED WOG this does not apply to you. You simply are unequally yoked and chose to be with a man that didn’t love God even though you did. You should repent and ask God to have mercy on you and your union as well as redeem your unsaved husband.
Isn’t “Do not be unequally yoked” about not entering into a relationship with an unbeliever? I believe we should seek out other believers for any relationship, especially marriage!
We should seek God first to provide and lead us to the right person. Even two Christian’s can be unequally yoked. God said separate, come out from among them. God don’t join all couples together and if he doesn’t then how will an ox and donkey mix or light with darkness or become one? You can’t. God calls his people to be holy. A true marriage is not a license with the state. It’s when God has called two people together and he brought the woman to the man and this is why a man unites to her. A God ordained marriage is orchestrated by God. Just like he appointed a wife for Isaac. And God blessed them. But some marriages like Ahab & Jezabel are under a curse. Some people marry outside of the will of God and did not seek him in the decision making process. Some marriages are demonically arranged and will lead people away from God and to hell. Marriage is not a license. It’s who God has joined together. God first joins the couple together and then they unite (marry) and become one flesh. Eve was the wife of Adam before God brought her to him. Rebekah was the wife of Isaac before God brought her to him. She was chosen by God. There is such thing as the one. That person is connected to your blessings, purpose or destiny. There are also many counterfeits. Many people marry with a license but that is not your husband or wife. Only God can make one. Not with this ritual - with this ring I dewed. Actually the ring represents a snake/ paganism and the marriage license was created by man to seek control and to keep the white race pure and black people wasn’t even considered as human beings but was used for slaves and being murdered. The license was created from racism. Look up the history. It was not God inspired. It puts asunder who God has joined (called) together. 😔
@@renee-wb9itmakes sense, marriage is also about spiritual oneness
Marriage is work… hard heart work.. You have to decide that you want to do it. With believers, you really should seek the Lord about your marriage and what to do and where to go. And like Pastor Tim said do not compare or judge your partner with their soul salvation.
...or maybe it was/is that He is *too much* for man to handle...Our Creator is certainly *wayyyyy more* than enough 🤩
Yes Utmost for His Highest is deep! So good!
Aye look I got “My utmost for His Highest” back in the spring of this year. Lemme tell you sun. Man that devotional will make a grown man CRY! 😂
That devotional is very well written and it challenges and expands the mind of the reader.
Is it for men?
@@ItsJohannaLynn For women too
Tell me about it. That book is dynamite!
What’s the name of the devotional?
@@kadeesha2002 It’s called “My Utmost For His Highest”
This is such an important message!
im so glad I found this channel
thank you this helps a lot
A great Word. Thank you for sharing the devotional resource. I will add that to my studying.
Wow it helps to hear you talk about your marriage! My fiancee is definitely not on the same spiritual level as me, but he's supposed to be a spiritual leader in our household.
I strongly urge you to wait until he grows into that role rather than go ahead and marry, and then HOPE someday he will. You will come to resent not being spiritually led, and the problem just gets worse if he doesn't lead your children. If he always sees you as the more spiritual or knowledgeable one, he may stay content to let you lead.
And that's miserable.
The comparing and judgment in the Christian community between women and men are in my opinion why so many of us are single. My goodness if you thought worldly women were picky meet a Christian one. I'm calling my self out 🙋🏾♀️ when I first got saved I certainly missed out on some good prospects because I was so judgy ehh. Growth is everything!
I can relate sis ❤️good hearted men I judged too soon.
This!
I think it’s different when you’re dating. I still wouldn’t date an unbeliever. I’d say still choose wisely. I agree we can be so picky as believers and that keeps us single wayyyy longer!
@@katherinegreen4712 I agree with the non believer part but me and my friend group was taking it to far. He hasn't found a physical church and isn't serving. He just moved to a new town weeks ago and not giving him no grace. Or he made a semi inappropriate joke my God he's an abomination. We definitely gotta pray and relax lol
You really called me out lol 😂. This the main reason why I won’t get back with my daughter father because we are nowhere near the same page spiritually. And I am sorry it really bothers me
Thank you for speaking on this 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thanks Tim i appreciate you and your wisdom
If it’s your husband or wife put in the WORK if not walk toward God’s.
Utmost for his highest is actually more than 100 years old, it was written in lectures between 1911 and 1917 and published all together in 1935
Thank you.
I love how he KNOWS the pushback is gonna come lol
Lmbo.. I'm crying "this fool don't get up til 7:30 " 🤣🤣
This was for me!! I was just questioning my marriage…
How are you doing nowadays?
DON'T AGREE WITH STAYING WITH SOMEONE WHEN YOU ARE UNEQUALLY YOKED! "LET HIM SMOKE HIS WEED" NOOOOO! I have a friend who is SUFFERING because of this very thinking he says is OK. She married a Muslim man they have 2 kids now. He smoked weed when they met and now has moved to other drugs. Sad thing their son is addicted now too because of a father that has been unstable. Literally last night I had to take her to the hospital because of a violent incident due to his drug abuse! She is Christian and the fact that they are literally living seperate lives in martiage is damaging her soul and the kids are suffering. This mentality spoken of in the first statement is WRONG AND CAN BE ABUSIVE! IT DOES NOT WORK. YOU WILL SPEND YEARS TRYING TO LIVE A LIFE TO SHOW YOUR PARTNER THAT HE SHOULD COME TO CHRIST JUST TO EITHER END UP PHYSICALLY DEAD OR JUST A WALKING DEAD PERSON IN MARRIAGE BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT ON THE SAME PAGE! BIG NOOOOOOOOOOO! CAN'T BE LOOSING QUALITY OF LIFE BECAUSE I AM ENDURING PAIN JUST TO BE ABLE TO LIVE RIGHT WHILE SOMEONE ISN'T. IT'S ABUSIVE
I think abuse should be stated to use wisdom and exit. I do not at all believe God is saying to stay in something like that. I pray God leads her on the path that will be best for her and her children 🙏🏾
Biblically speaking the only thing that ends a marriage is sexually immorality. Now if your spouse is beating on you of course use the wisdom God gave you. However if you divorce, scripture does not condone remarriage. That’s what ppl don’t want to accept
There is more happening in this story than what Tim is referring to. 💯 Personal discretion and discernment is needed. I hope your friend gets free.
I also agree my husband smokes weed and I spiritually do not agree with it I am actually choosing to separate from him until he decide having weed in the house is not an option
Yesss 👌 ❤️ I absolutely love this message ❤️
Great word! No one you date or marry should stop you from growing in your faith, and you should not judge them on their lack there of. Pray for the lord to guide them. You will stress yourself out or stop your growth trying to do so. I've been there. 😂😂😂 Everyone will not be on the same spiritual level because God has all assigned us different gifts to reach others.
Tim Ross with the 🔥🔥🔥🔥never disappoints!
This is out of this world 💪🙏🔥🙏🔥🙏🔥
I am currently dating someone whom I really like, but the problem is that she told me she isn't religious when I tried inviting her to church with me and asked what's her thoughts about Religion and told me it's only a preference for people to feel good and happy about themselves. Growing up I always curse God, because it feels as if he is intervening and interfering on my behalf and prevent me from being happy. I tell myself, if I'm happy being with a muslim then why should it matter? My flesh wants her for myself, but my spirit is telling me that I just have and need to tell her about Jesus, because if I don't then her soul will perish without knowing God and I won't be able to live or carry that Guilt for the rest of my life knowing the blood is on my hands. If I push her away or turn her off because of my faith, then so be it :(
I love the My Utmost for His Heighest devotional and Tim Ross is right! The devotional messages hit different 😅
My situation, i married a guy who said he was a believer, we met in a christian community... we were in love, but maybe went too fast in marriage... but now hes saying he doesnt believe anymore in God and hes acting in the way it makes me feel sorry for marrying him?
My sister is in marriage with unbeliever, shes also suffering... the problem is our partners are a bit controlling. can you please pray for us. Jesus please help us.
This video helps me....
Divorce them they deserve better
This is applying to people who are already married correct? Don't leave each other if you're already together? I'm trying to make sure I understand. The rest of the chapter seems to suggest that spouses were leaving each other based on their new beliefs and Paul was urging them not to do so
Paul taught that if the unbelieving spouse wants to leave, let them for sake of peace. But if they want to stay, let them so the Christian can be a loving witness to them. Aside from an abusive situation, a Christian should not leave the unbelieving spouse.
Isn't being unequally yoked brought up in 2 Corinthians, unrelated to marriage, if you read it in context. Who are not be unequally yoked to? Who is Paul referring to in 2 Corinthians?
My husband reads the Bible and watches 7 sermons a day. Ignoring me and our five home schooled kids every day with our a care in the world. Then proceeds to pick each of us apart for not being on his spiritual level. 🙄 9:34 it’s a real shame, my children confidence is dwindling, and their anxiety rising.
Going through something similar. 😪
So sad he’s got a spirit of religion and not a heart surrender to Jesus. Praying deliverance for your family ❤
Get out of this cult, simple
Anybody tryna do bible studies together? Im 21 and been walking with christ since 16. Grew up in church since birth and always prayed but started reading the Word in my sophomore year. Its tuff being a young christian man but, its worth it🙏🏾
What would you consider “equally” yoked?
Man I rock with podcast heavy and this message resonated on so many levels 🫡. Appreciate the insight for us all both men and women!!
Agree God says he is not enough alone. That is why one of the 10. Commandments is love your brother and your sister as yourself which he created.
1 minute in and I needed this 😭
Great explanation my brotha, Awesome
What if you started having sex with someone who’s been divorced before and then married them? They use to be a christian when they were younger. She’s 11 years older than me. She brought her husband to church a few times.
I have 2 kids with one on the way but I have always suffered from depression because of my decision in private.
In fact, a lot has happened between me in her.. lots of pain, resentment, etc
Lots of anxiety and sadness.
Lots of not knowing if I’m even doing the right thing.
I have spent a lot of time clinging to scriptures like the one presented in this clip.
But I feel like I’m in a place again where I feel like I’m doing the wrong thing and it effects every aspect of my christian walk.
I don’t need permission for the decision Id like to make.. I do feel in my heart that I’m right if I leave.
What I need to know is if I’m dead wrong.
Brother, I highly recommend that you get into good biblical counseling WITH HER, both with a Christian counselor and your pastor/elders. Within 3-6 months, you will almost certainly have your answer.
I agree with the other comment, seek counseling from your church together. Don't hold that depression in, it can be brutal😢🙏
Make sure you have asked God to forgive you for fornication and not putting him first, know that when you ask, God is faithful and just to forgive you!❤ The devil will try to beat you over the head with condemnation, don't let him. God loves you.
I wasn't sure about this video but I opened up the book and read with you I was like wow ok ok I will continue watching and listen to what he uas to say
"Dont you realize wives? Your husband may be saved because of you?"
God is so graceful to me in the season. He's showing me how to be the same for my partner. ❤️
I think it's how u say it That God wasn't enough. It's that God can't fulfill us physically and I don't mean sex. We all need companionship. That is how we are designed.
Do you have deliverance podcasts? Some marriages just need individual/personal deliverance.
Pray for me. As a believer I married a Luke warm sin practicing believer. That’s not the issue. It’s the violence and drug addiction that’s intolerable. Lord intervene I can’t take this anymore.
Drop one of Clues bombs 💣
Very informative 🔥
Sounds like some clarification for me, but I think I’ll listen to the full video first.
Can we also emphasize how being equally yoked has nothing to do with finances, mindset, habits, etc. It has everything to do with spirit but way too often that lil snippet is used in a misleading and superficial way
@thelovelylife7451 Didn't say they shouldn't be taken into consideration. But being equally yoked has nothing to do with finances or something material, which is how that excerpt of scripture tends to get used. People use the Bible way too often to reinforce their materialistic ideas about relationships, and it's annoying.
question what if your significant other is smoking weed and is saved and is not on the same page as far your walk together is concerned she/he is on social media more than reading the word ect what should they do
He’s so real.
Is there a link to a full video?
It sure is a unique journey.
I made the mistake of judging my partner and comparing my walk with his walk. So silly.
On point sir
How he get my Siri to come on? Lol
Need some help. I have built a whole life with someone bought a house we were not believers. We have been to gether for years but are not married. He is not a bad partner, he's amazing, the healthiest relationship I have ever had, and he believes in God, he just is not walking with God, as I recently started. What should i do? Regarding the fact that we are not married but live together..... We have plans to get married eventually but I don't want to push him ... again what do I do?
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.
Found this as I’m listening to “god is not enough” again😂
Are two persons of different denomination considered unequally yoke
I have a question, what if they were never married and had children? However the father was not a fully believer- is separating a sin even though they were not married but borne a child? And what would happen to the child is the child holy could the child be saved if the mom became closer to God after separating from the child’s father?
Has the person ever asked the unbelieving spouse if they want to get married and make the relationship a right one? The Bible says if your unbelieving spouse wants to stay, let them. If they want to leave let them. But the believer has to make it clear to the spouse that God is first for them and they are going to obey God, go to church Etc and take the kids as well. If that person does not want to get married, the believer should not stay in that arrangement because that would be ongoing fornication. Move out as soon as possible (I know it can be financially difficult but God Can Make A Way if he sees you are trying to live right) and stop having sex until marriage.
I found myself that in this secular world it is a mistake to yoke yourself to a non believer… because what I have seen and been through is that the believer more often then not… gets left OR puts their beliefs aside to stay with that person.
Especially young. They find it extremely hard to stand up as Christians. Just look at what is going on in the world. You might as well have a target on your back if you stand up Christian believes and you are young. You will be attacked just like it says in the Bible
Many miss the unspoken messages in the Bible. It’s okay, that’s why the word says it’s the living word, the word not only have a literal meaning but it has unwritten meaning too.
Except God tells me explicitly 'that's the person for you' I'm not getting married to an Unbeliever or even someone whose spiritual walk is non-existent. I'm not touching that. I've got friends who are Atheists, Non-religious, etc. That's cool but marriage is a different conversation. I'm about to raise kids with you. I'm not about to gamble with their future or my spiritual walk. I've seen marriages where one person is carrying the whole family spiritually cause the other half is on a different path spiritually and it doesn't look appealing to me.
Hallelujah, Glory to God, in JESUS name.
Where did he get that child of God t shirt with the lion on it
Always marriages, no one talks about abusive, unbelieving parents.
So what are you supposed do if you get saved and you and your partner is not married.
It’s so funny seeing the Protestant NPCs interpret the scripture on their own 💀
Read original translations. I think “Must not” means you’re not required to leave the willing partner, not that you must stay.
I left my bf because he said he is not a beleiver. I am so sorry and still love him. What can ı do?
Pray for him that’s all you can really do just pray for him daily and ask God to open his heart and for him to plant that seed in him.
9:15 we need to stop saying Holy Cow
What about a christian with a hindu? I'm struggling with him basically praying/chanting to demonic entities and opening up so many doorways for spiritual attacks. I love him so much but he's very defensive when I speak about Christ.
Not everything that you don't understand is "demonic", Grow Up!!
1. Get a KJV Bible
2. Read Deuteronomy about marriage
3. Remember, Paul’s letters were addressing GENTILE churches.
4. The Israelites were given the law
5. Read what Jesus Christ said about marriage
I feel like this dude is talking about his specific situation lol.
I’m confused on the two men and women part. To be real maybe I’m young so I think they way I do, but can you do a video about same sex marriages and Gods part, I truly want understanding.
This concept conflicts with my sexual preferences and I’m spinning at the moment
Hey, his views are based on Biblical Scripture, so I suggest starting there. Read it, don't just rely on TH-camrs to teach & post videos. True Freedom Trust wrote "The Bible defines marriage in Genesis 2:24 as a union between one man and one woman. Jesus Christ upholds this definition of marriage in Matthew 19:5, as does the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 5:31." Look up these Bible passages. As you read them, ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom, guidance and revelation as you do so you can understand. THEN turn to commentary and teaching like your Pastor, TH-camrs, other Christian books, etc. for further teaching. I say this as it's VITAL that every Believer has a relationship with God's Word, it speaks truth & it'll transform you. Plus, if you hear a teaching you're unsure about, you'll know that you can test it by going to the Word of God. The things you don't know about Christianity, but should - you'll learn it in the Bible. So I hope God gives you answers there. I hope this helps. God bless
@@wokemanityme4499 This was so well written and very sound advice to give.
@@_heyimbritt Aw, thanks. I'm glad it was helpful. Praise God! :-)
The Bible teaches that homosexuality is a sin. Marriage is only to be between one man and one woman because they have children and form the foundation of family, culture and civilization. Two Men and two women do not belong together sexually AT ALL.
If you want to follow Jesus, leave that arrangement or your soul will be lost. Homosexuality is influenced by demonic forces and false teachings of identity. Our identities should be in Christ, God is the one who defines who we are. Not some false fabrication of ourselves. If your sexual preferences do not line up with righteousness and Holiness from Jesus, you need to renounce that. We must be willing to submit to God, listen to his voice and obey his word concerning Who We Are. If you want to stick to what you are doing, you cannot say that you love Jesus. You cannot do both. It's not worth going to hell over, please turn to Jesus 100%. He will help you with all the feelings and desires if you open up to him.
What if your gf or family does not believe in god. Should I leave them?
What about Queen Esther and Joseph both married nunbelievers
Esther was basically kidnapped and made part of a pagan King's harem, she did not have a choice in the matter but God used a bad situation for good. If Esther had a choice, she would have married another God-fearing Jew. The Bible also does not state that Joseph's Egyptian wife was an unbeliever. There were some Egyptians that believed in God, especially after seeing the Miracles he has done. Otherwise the point is most because it is not clear where she stood. It doesn't change what 2 Corinthians 6:14 says. If you do not think God knows what's best for you, then sure, go do what you like. But if things don't turn out well, don't blame him for it.
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Using my husband’s account.
I have been convicted. Thank you so much.
What about Marrying a divorced woman?
Here Is The Thing...
If You Are Unequally Yoked It Always Ends Badly.
Christianity Has Serious Flaws, To Marry a Christian Is To Be Unequally Yoked.
If Marriage Is Older Than Your Religion Then You Should Stop Talking.
Ok
Exactly
What if it’s not your husband
Unequally yoked with unbelievers has nothing to do with being married to unbeliever. It is solely about idol worship.
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My narc partner left for drugs & coping mechanisms then Jesus took him home cuz he wasnt hanging here sadly RIP
I was married young. My husband does not pray to God. He says he doesn't know if there is a God. I must say, he is a heathen and he get on my nerves!
Ummm He is enough for us on earth???
YOKED*
not yoLked.
Specially when you are already together with one for a long time, stop ruining people's live because of this verse. Have some faith in God.