Now there’s an archaic phrase. You’ve no doubt heard the analogy to two unmatched beasts of burden. For example, a horse and an ox cannot work together under the same yoke. They are unequal in height and gait, and cannot work together. God warns His children to “be not unequally yoked with unbelievers” 2 Corinthians 6:14. Why? Because your partnership will fail—you cannot work together.
But is this really a risk? Does it really matter? My aunt Addie told her kids “don’t date anyone you could not marry,” because there ARE people you can’t marry.
Before Moses died, God gave him one final mission. Kill the tribe of idol worshippers that seduced your Hebrew men to leave the one true God:
“Avenge the children of Israel on the Midianites. Afterwards shalt thou be gathered to thy people” Numbers 31:2.
So Moses sent 12,000 men to slay ALL the men of Midian, five kings of Midian, and ALL women who were not virgins. Why?
Because the Midianites were pagan idolaters who had already led Israel astray—and would do it again if allowed to live. So God showed little mercy.
When it comes to the lost, we must be ruthless as well. Love them, of course. But don’t date, court, romance, or marry them. You can be kind and loving but still guard your heart. So do it. Put your walls up and don’t let yourself be tempted even for a minute—unbelievers should be off-limits for you. If they don’t share your deepest values, then you can’t work together in partnership. You are unequally yoked! So cut them off. Be as harsh as it takes.
Remember: YOUR DATING LIFE IS NOT A MISSION FIELD.
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