BE YE NOT UNEQUALLY YOKED: A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE ON MARRIAGE
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...