Isaiah 3-4, 2 Corinthians 6, Psalm 134
2 Corinthians 6: 14 (ESV)
“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what
partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light
with darkness?”
In verses 14 from 2 Corinthians 6, Paul writes to the church
of Corinth that their closest relationship needs to be with people who share the
same faith in Jesus Christ. Paul reminds believers that different spiritual values
can lead to conflict and compromise. As Christians, we are called to lead lives
that are set apart for Father-God. Leading a life for Father-God can be difficult
with a partner who could lead us away from following his will. As believers in
Jesus Christ, relationships will work better if you are with someone with whom you
can have mutual encouragement, and you can both grow together in your
relationship with Jesus Christ. This principle may also involve looking at your
friendships and business partnerships. We may also need to look at books we
read, movies we watch, and other entertainment choices to make sure they align with
our faith and values.
I find that the deeper my relationship grows with the Holy
Spirit, the more I need to assess my friendships. I still have a few close
friends who aren’t saved, and I find it harder to now travel with them on vacation.
I know that discussing my relationship with the Lord and the Holy Spirit is something
my friends won’t understand, so I never bring it up. My unsaved friends don’t
know that part of me; they only know a part of me. One of my friends smoked marijuana
casually while we were on a trip together, and while they knew it bothered me,
they still smoked anyway because they consider marijuana smoking the same as
cigarette smoking. I’ve had this friendship for a long time, and it’s sad for
me that we are drifting apart. I pray for them to be saved, but I never seem to
get a sign from the Holy Spirit that I can have a discussion with them about
Jesus Christ. I trust that the Holy Spirit
will guide my friendship with my unsaved friends, so I know that it will all
work out according to Father-God’s plans. I know from experience that having any
partnership with someone of the same faith is so much better, than being
partnered with someone who has no faith in Jesus Christ.
If you enjoyed reading my thoughts on this Bible verse and you
want to have relationships with people who have the same faith through your
faith in Jesus Christ, please pray this prayer out loud:
Heavenly Father, I want to give you my Life. Forgive me of
all of my sins. Wash me in your blood. I believe in my heart You raised Jesus
from the dead. I confess with my mouth Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now,
I receive forgiveness by the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am forgiven, I am
clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! Do yourself a favor and find and join a Holy Spirit filled, full
Gospel, Bible-based church where you can hear the words of Father-God preached
and experience signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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