Was I right in breaking up with him?

Hi Emma.

What a good question. Although your breakup is unique, there are Scriptures that deal with our relationships and our hearts that apply to our dating relationships. ( I assume it's dating since you used the term "break up".)

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. I Corinthians 13:4-8

For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. Psalm 84:11

Here's a few guidelines that are helpful when it comes to dating relationships. We can get these principles from Scripture:

1. Be smart: guard your heart. If the relationship wasn't Godly or right, it's good not to be in it. True love does two things: Protects and provides. (Eph. 5) If the relationship wasn't based on true love, then it's better it's over.

2. Better to wait and be sure than to date and be insecure. Don't date someone you are uncertain about or someone you can't picture the future with. It's better not to date than to second guess every aspect of your relationship.

3. Don't look for the right one: be the right one and God will bring the right one to you. Don't be consumed with finding someone to date. Be consumed with being Godly and God will bring the right person along at the right time.

I'm sorry for your pain during this time. I hope this is of some comfort and resource to you.

Pastor Jeff