To be unequally yoked or joined is to court disaster or in the least prolonged unhappiness. Originally it referred to the pairing of different sized or different species animals in a yoke to pull a plow or loaded cart. Their inequality could result in poor performance or even injury to one or both of them. Putting it simply; believers (for their own good) should not enter into unions with unbelievers be it in marriage, business, recreation or in spiritual matters. The differences in values, philosophy, faith and morals usually seem to end with the believer compromising their faith and offending God. To remain faithful to God Paul offers the following advice: “Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,” 2 Cor. 6:17 (KJV) Separating ourselves to God is truly the winning solution.
8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. Luke 21:8 (KJV) Four times in the New Testament we find the phrase “Be not deceived” each a warning to guard against a serious danger that can derail your life and render your testimony inert. I Cor. 6:9 warns us to guard against false salvation doctrine. I Cor. 15:33 warns us to guard against listening to and using evil language that ultimately spoils our image as Christians. Gal. 6:7 warns us to stay true to God as we cannot truly serve Him and the world. Our greatest danger is not from external physical or political attacks but from personal lackadaisical attitudes which attacks our morality and spirituality. We hold the key to a wholesome relationship with God; we can refuse to be deceived. Choose today to stay informed of God’s ...
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