In the hope of restoration, that is restoring a Christian who has, for whatever reason, chosen to pursue a dating relationship with someone who is not, here is another reason that may help you to see this sin the way Jesus does.
I think that it is pretty clear biblically, that as you grow closer to Christ, you become a better person. You become more secure, less needy, more selfless, etc.. That is due to God’s grace. He is changing you. But for what? I hope that you would agree that he is not primarily changing you for you. It is not so that you become more popular, have more friends, etc. He is changing you for HIS glory. That people might go, “what’s up with you?” and you might say, “not what, who: Jesus”. Thereby giving credit, or glory, to Jesus Christ.
When Christians date non-Christians it is particularly grotesque, because you are using the good character traits that God has given you in order to disobey Him.
It would be like a husband buying His wife a new dress and jewelry for their anniversary, and then her wearing it down to the club so she could pick up guys. Or, for the men, it would be like your sweet wife buying you that hot car you always wanted, and you going down town and picking up young ladies in it. Think about it.
You are committing adultery on your first love. You are using the gifts He gave you, out of love, to betray Him.
If you think I am off base, or my language is too strong, read Ezekiel 16, or James 4:4.
I love you.
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