What does the Bible say about dating older people?

Bible speaks nothing on this matter. You just have to be married and actually love eachother then have sex if you’re of legal age then go for it.

Thanks for the answers, guys! Also, kimahri100, I agree with you about the age limit. I have never dated a guy before, but I won’t settle for him if he is 4 years older than me. Also, I used my parents as an example since some people call that age the “good 10 year”. So would it have been wrong (from your POV) for them to be married? Thanks again for the answers.

There cannot be a general answer to this question. It depends. If one person is under the age of 18, a larger age gap than 2 years is iffy. If they’re both over 18, any age gap is acceptable. That would be up to them.

It’s a sin of course and you will burn in hell for just thinking about it. Consider changing your religion to avoid this. Others think you can do evil things in the name of “God” and be met with a dozen virgins ready for sex sex sex when you die. You decide.

The way I see it is that if your in love, you’re in love but dont get with someone who is clearly not right for you or doesnt share your beliefs (see 2 Corinthians 6:14). I also believe that age is not just a number, with age comes another level of maturaty and people do get taken advantage of because of it. In short, when you fall in love be sure its love. Hope this helps :)

starox

I think preachy is either being sarcastic or has no idea of what he is speaking. So he is not to be taken seriously. I would like to clear somethings.

1. Lusting is a sin and if you look at a person with a lusting eye it is a sin.
2. Falling in love can be sinful, if it involves. If you are in love with a person that is ok. But if do you look at that person or think of that person in lustful manner it is a sin.
3. Marrying a person that is a few years older is not a sin. The Bible does not say anything about that. For example if your mother (40) marries you step father (50) that is not a sin.

Finally a sinful person cannot enter heaven. For that you need a way to wash your sins off. That way is to accept Jesus Christ as your savior.

Starox, there’s a world of difference between a 12 year old and say, a 16 year old. But there isn’t so much difference between a 20 year old and a 24 year old. The older you get, the less important age differences are.

A 50 year old is easily compatible with someone in their early 30s or 70s.

But no, there is nothing in the Bible that prohibits relationships based on age. In ancient times, 12 years old was considered an adult, and it was not uncommon for 12 year old women to be wed with 30-40 year old men.

preachy, I’m not sure if I’m understanding your answer correctly. So if two people, who are obviously over the legal age, are married or in a relationship, BUT have a gap between the years, then it is a sin?

I used my parents as an example: My mother is in her 40’s and my step father in his 50’s. My mother is a very Christian woman. So she will go to hell for marrying an older man?

Also, I disagree with you about someone going to hell for just “thinking about it”. That’s almost like saying someone will go to hell for having a lustful eye on someone. While I DO know that we should not give in to temptation, I don’t think we are not guaranteed a ticket to heaven for just “thinking” it.

Another thing you say is “consider changing your religion to avoid this”. To avoid what? Going to hell for “considering” something? Are you saying if I change my religion right now, I will be able to avoid hell because I thought of something “bad”?

I never said anything about doing something evil, but I do agree with you how people use God as a scapegoat on doing something wrong. And where did the whole meeting virgins when you die have to do with my question?

Please reply back, as I hope to sort out the confusion between us. Thanks. :)