Unequal Yokes

Narrator: Chris Genthree
Duration: 1min
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What follows in this booklet concerning romantic relationships between two young people is presented with the assumption that both partners are believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. A Christian becoming romantically involved with an unbeliever is absolutely and always wrong. Our loving Father who delights to bless asks this heart-searching question: "Can two walk together except they be agreed?" (Amos 3:3). Then in 2 Cor. 6:1414Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? (2 Corinthians 6:14) He gives this solemn, unalterable command to His dear children: "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers". Beloved young person! if you really want a happy life and marriage, be obedient to Him.
Now there may be those reading this who, through ignorance, self will, or poor teaching, are presently in a romantic "unequal yoke" with an unbeliever. While the Word of God is fully able to address every condition of our lives, we must, in faithfulness to Him say that such a relationship is not normal Christianity, nor is it the result of being led by the Spirit of God. We entreat any presently in such a relationship to flee to Lord in brokenness of heart and with a contrite spirit (Psa. 34:1818The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. (Psalm 34:18)). There you will find wisdom as well as mercy and grace to help in time of need (Heb. 4:1616Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16)).