A cup of tea... anyone?

One of my good girlfriends just started a relationship with a non-christian. I think she is making a BIG mistake. Before they got together, she was telling me how amazing this guy is and how honest he is about everything and how different he is compared to other guys. And then I asked her the crucial question: Is he a Christian??? And she replied with a no. I immediately advised her to thread carefully and told her nicely that being involved with a non-christian is never going to end well. After that, I was half hoping that things will die down and nothing will happen.

However, several weeks later, she told me that she decided to call him her boyfriend. Seeing how excited she is, I decided to keep my opinions to myself. She said that this is just dating, nothing biggie!! But, oh, nothing biggie??? I was this close to blurting out and going on a preaching rampage! JUST dating?? What's gonna happen in the long-run? Do u see yourself marrying this person? Call me old-fashioned and traditional but I truly believe a relationship should be based on the idea that eventually later on down the track you would marry each other!

But, I kept it to myself. Deep down, I fear for her.

She says he is open to God and Christianity. So what? Still makes no difference! Do u want to spend your whole life trying to convert this guy and if u can't convert him, what are u going to do? The only way is to end the relationship! What are the chances of him turning to Christ? I am not trying to say this is impossible! But, it is just risky to have a strong attachment both emotionally and physically with a person that has yet come to know Christ. I mean... its going to end bad and you and I know that from the start! And you're gonna end up hurting each other!! All through the relationship, you are always going to have the thought of "he's not a Christian" at the back of your head and are u going to ignore that and pretend everything's okay???

Relationships like these are risky and dangerous. It's great that he's nice, caring and a good person but spiritual support is very important in a Godly relationship. I mean... I would love to pray together with my boyfriend and talk about God, sermons and scriptures with him. But, I'm not here to judge. I'm sure she has heard enough from other people and I'm sure she has measured up the good and bad before coming to a final conclusion. May love prevails over all!