the Rock or the Sand?

Submitted by TabithaMizan (United States), Jan 11, 2007 at 18:15

Dear Annie,

My sister, I am also a Christian. I got saved almost 3 years ago- Jesus saved me and delivered me from a life of sexual immorality, insanity, foolishness and total rebellion to His wisdom. Since then I have wanted nothing more than to have Him in my life and obey his word because doing it my way has led only to heartache and messing up my life. So since I know there is a reason for all the commands he gives us- they bring us good and not harm, and to do the opposite brings us harm I decided to be very careful to do them as best I can.

Now since the standard for my life before was set so low, since I have been with JEsus I have set it way high- back to where it should be. I used to think it was impossible to not sleep with a guy before marriage. Now I know that it is possible, and not only that, but it is possible to not kiss or hold hands, too before marriage, so that is my goal. Also, I have been careful to guard my heart so that I do not fall in love outside my faith.

Let me plead with you and warn you my sister to come back to the right path and not compromise your faith with Jesus- 2 Corinthians 6:14 says "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?" And again Amos 3:3 says "How can two walk together unless they agree?"

My sister, we need to continue to do what the word says because it is the instructions that lead to life. You have seen how this compromise of giving yourself to this man outside the faith has already damaged your relationship with Jesus. I beg you not to marry him and make it worse. Matthew 19:26, Mark 10:27 say "All things are possible to him who believes." God is more than able to provide you with a husband who is a strong believer and who will strengthen your faith and not lead you to compromise it or endanger it. Wait on God my sister Psalm 37:4 sayd "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart."

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