MISSIONARY DATING: Flirt to Convert
Friends, I’ve written a lesson on this topic (Missionary Dating) but it is always good to see what others are saying or experiencing. Needless to say, I was a bit shocked when I came across a particular website specifically designed for Christian women who want to date unsaved men for the purpose of converting them to Christianity. Doesn’t this strike you as a bit… well… odd?
“I want to use my beauty for GOD, and want to encourage Christian women (my sisters in Christ) to do the same, according to the Great Commission.”
The above quote is from a website that I came across the other day as I was looking at other’s comments on evangelistic dating or Missionary Dating. The quote seems innocent enough…even inviting. But where I found the quote was/is terribly alarming. And as I continued reading the information on the website, I had to just pray for the person who created it.
Well, it didn’t stop there. Here’s another quote:
“…it helps that you're good looking. Romans 12:1 says "to offer your bodies as living sacrifices." Since our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19), it makes sense that we should use our beautiful bodies to glorify HIS name, the Holy Spirit will work the strongest since He's in our body, right? That's the best position to be in!”
Oh my!!! What an interesting and ERRONEOUS interpretation of the scriptures!
Another quote from this disturbing website:
“Not only can we date hot guys (as only hot Christian girls could do), but hopefully we can lead them to God and help them get saved them from the burning fires of Hell… Jesus saves through hooking up with cute heathen guys!”
Holy Spirit, please lead this young lady into the truth of the scriptures. Open her understanding to your will and YOUR way of doing things Father God. And for the young lady who created the website, I must lovingly say to you PLEASE do not lean to your own understanding. In ALL your ways (even dating practices) acknowledge God and HE will direct your paths dear.
In my next posting, we can take a biblical look at Evangelistic or Missionary Dating so that we can have the mind of Christ on this particular issue.
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