Yes. Scripture asks Christians to speak “the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15), and Jesus asked that his followers’ yes mean yes and their no mean no (Matthew 5:37). A refusal can be honest and kind. Research on unrequited love finds that people who are turned down often believe they were led on and never clearly told no. Is it wrong for a Christian to say no? No. Love of neighbor does not require agreeing to every request, and the Gospels…

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