Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6 v 14, 17:
"Be ye not unequally yoked together with
unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteouness? And
what communion hath light with darkness? Therefore, come out from among them,
and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will
receive you."
In everything we do as Christians for God, our primary
aim is never to offend Him and slide back into a position where we become
unacceptable to Him. The words "unequally yoked" are to describe
perhaps a carriage being pulled by a racehorse yoked to a donkey. A very
unpleasant ride ahead.
If we are led to stand surety for someone's debts or
purchases, where if they default it becomes our responsibility, it is an
unequal yoke and forbidden to believers. (Proverb 22 v 26-27).
Do not go into marriage if your partner is an unbeliever.
Either share the gospel with the partner until there is a conversion or realise
that the final outcome could be a serious error. Their are spiritual pitfalls
ahead no matter how in love you may be now. Don't go into marriage thinking I
will convert my partner after the wedding. Its best not to tempt God.
In churches today we need to discern whether our church
is involved in doctrines of men rather than doctrines of God. Many people don't
know the Bible well enough to know when they are being subjected to false
teachings. Jesus said that before He returned there would be many false Christs
and we must not be deceived. So pray and ask Jesus to lead you to a church
which is acceptable to Him.
The Roman Catholic Church is a mixture of strange fire
with worship of Mary and a hierarchy of the old Babylonian religion. The names
Pontiff and Pope are the names of the high priest in the occult Babylonian
worship. The garments, nuns (vestal virgins), and celibacy of priests relate to
Babylon not Rome. The Bible says in Revelations that Babylon will fall. God is
speaking of Rome and its religion. It makes this religion an unequal yoke for
Christians.
The Lord says we must come out of any unequal yoke which
could include worldly friends; businesses; financial partnerhips or joint
ventures. Always pray for the Lord to guide you in His truth and knowledge.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, this world is a minefield for
Christians - please help us to check everything with you before making harmful
liaisons that cause us to be unequally yoked to unbelievers. In Jesus' name.
Amen.