I don’t really know how to go forward in my relationship because I can already tell we are going to have vastly different beliefs, despite us both being Christians. He was raised Christian, and I’ve found my way recently by myself. We have differing beliefs and I don’t even know how to really navigate it. Do any of you guys have experience with this or any advice?
Posted Jun 27, 2023, 6:17 PM UTC
It is yet another test. Your whole life will be test after test. Give Him thanks for these tests, because without them you would easily be deceived. God Bless You! and your marriage.
I advise finding a different relationship. If you’re that much at odds, you most likely always will be.
They're married, my guy. You don't just 'find' a different relationship. What kind of guidance is that?
Get it sorted out before you proceed, or don't proceed.
Also, FLEE fornication 1 Corinthians 6.18
Good luck. It is hard enough when you share the exact same belief but when there are differences, it must be much harder.
If they're regarding essentials: who God is, who Christ is, the gospel (how to be saved), the inerrancy of scripture...those are worth division. If it's Eschatology, Soteriology...those may be able to be worked through. I hope that helps.
But, but, but isn't the husband the head of the household? It says so in the Bible.
Edit: I assumed you were married. If you want to get married, you'd better figure it out. The husband is the head of the household, and I believe that accounts for spiritual guidance.
With love, anything is possible, though. Just ask him and figure it out!
What are some of your beliefs and what are some of his? Are these differing beliefs religious, political, social, etc.
I’m in a similar position with my wife. But we respect each other’s beliefs, because we both know that either of us could be right. Whatever you do, don’t try to force your beliefs on him or look down on him because of his beliefs. I have in-laws where one is Hindu and the other Christian, and they’ve been happily married for many years.