Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? — 2 Corinthians 6:14
There is probably no other Scripture that has produced more conflict for ministers than this one. While not applying just to marriage, this verse is a powerful reminder that when we make life-long partnerships with those who do not share our deepest values, we are endangering our spiritual health. Just as God would not allow the Israelites under the Law to yoke a donkey and an ox together because it would ultimately break them both down, Paul reminds Christians that the same is true in their deepest relationships as well.
Humility
Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Romans 14:19
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Lust
1 Timothy 5:22
Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
Health
Psalm 33:20
We wait in hope for the Lord;
he is our help and our shield.
Questions of Jesus
. On Believing
John 1:50
Jesus said, “You believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You will see greater things than that.”
John 8:46
Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don’t you believe me?
John 9:35
Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?”
John 11:26
and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
[Message No: 7509]
There is probably no other Scripture that has produced more conflict for ministers than this one. While not applying just to marriage, this verse is a powerful reminder that when we make life-long partnerships with those who do not share our deepest values, we are endangering our spiritual health. Just as God would not allow the Israelites under the Law to yoke a donkey and an ox together because it would ultimately break them both down, Paul reminds Christians that the same is true in their deepest relationships as well.
Humility
Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Romans 14:19
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Lust
1 Timothy 5:22
Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
Health
Psalm 33:20
We wait in hope for the Lord;
he is our help and our shield.
Questions of Jesus
. On Believing
John 1:50
Jesus said, “You believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You will see greater things than that.”
John 8:46
Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don’t you believe me?
John 9:35
Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?”
John 11:26
and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
[Message No: 7509]
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