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BE YE NOT UNEQUALLY YOKED: A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE ON MARRIAGE

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Introduction The doctrine of not being unequally yoked is a principle derived from 2 Corinthians 6:14 (KJV), which states: "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath  righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?" The Bible emphasises the importance of spiritual unity in relationships. This article will expound on this doctrine, demonstrating that it applies to the relationship between believers and unbelievers and extends to marriage.  This article further contends that Christians should marry "only in the Lord" (cf. 1 Corinthians 7:39 KJV). Marrying someone who shares the same beliefs is seen as crucial for spiritual harmony and growth in a marriage. The Principle of Unequal Yoking The metaphor of being unequally yoked originates from agricultural practices where two different animals, such as an ox and a donkey, are yoked together to plough a field. Due to their differences in strength and na...
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FULFILLING ONE'S DUTY AS A FAITHFUL SOLDIER OF CHRIST

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INTRODUCTION Upon receiving the gift of salvation, Christians no longer serve themselves but are called to serve the LORD Jesus Christ instead. Matthew 16:24-25 (KJV) states “ 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. ” Denying oneself is central to the Christian life because Jesus Christ instructed us that whosoever wishes to be His disciples must forsake their worldly ambitions, dreams and goals to be an effective evangelist and witness for His kingdom. When Jesus called out to Simon (Peter) and Andrew whilst they were fishing, He told them “ come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men ”, and “ straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him ” (cf. Mark 1:17-18 KJV). In other words, Peter and Andrew (and the other Apostles) turned their backs to the world and foll...
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