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Featured Be not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: where do you draw the line?

Discussion in 'Other Christian Denominations' started by 1689Dave, Jun 6, 2018.

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  1. HankD

    HankD Well-Known Member
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    Yes, I was an unbeliever when I joined the military and afterwards I was concerned but came to the conclusion it was good to be in the military protecting family and country from the forces of evil who plainly declared "We will bury you".
     
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    I understand this, but is being unequally yoked with unbelievers sin? Normally, the Christians in the NT left town until things cooled down. Often losing possessions, friends, jobs and all.
     
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    Being a "Christian" in 21st century America has a different dynamic now.
    i.e. living in a high-rise development - who would even know your name or anything about you or even care though you live on the very same floor?
     
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    Things are different in some ways but like Ecclesiastes says, there is nothing new under the sun Ecclesiastes 1:9.
     
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    Until the "New Covenant" came into effect.
     
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    That's a great point. How world conditions remain unchanged but our method of dealing with them has.
     
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    This application of 2 Cor 6:14 is new to me. Could you share some sources of information concerning the actions of NT Christians in relation to being "unequally yoked" to their society?
     
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    I think the general tone is not to walk after our flesh, and especially after the flesh of an unbeliever to whom we become bound by oath or contract.
     
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    How few of us realize the impact that Jesus death had upon our access to the Holy of Holies under the New Covenant and that without fear -

    Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
     
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