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Sunshine or Shadows?, September 9
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what
fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what
communion hath light with darkness.
2 Corinthians 6:14
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One of the greatest dangers that besets the people of God today, is
that of association with the ungodly; especially in uniting themselves in
marriage with unbelievers.
Hundreds have sacrificed Christ and heaven in consequence of mar-
rying unconverted persons.... The happiness and prosperity of the mar-
ried life depend upon the unity of the parties. How can the carnal mind
harmonize with the mind that is assimilated to the mind of Christ? ...
There is a perpetual difference of taste, of inclination, and of purpose.
Unless the believer shall, through his steadfast adherence to principle,
win the impenitent, he will, as is much more common, become discour-
aged and sell his religious principles for the poor companionship of one
who has no connection with Heaven.
Those who profess the truth trample on the will of God in marrying
unbelievers; they lose His favor and make bitter work for repentance.
The unbelieving may possess an excellent moral character; but the fact
that he or she has not answered to the claims of God, and has neglected
so great salvation, is sufficient reason why such a union should not be
consummated.
Of Solomon the Inspired Record says, “His wives turned away his
heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the Lord his
God.”
1 Kings 11:4
.... Let the sad memory of Solomon’s apostasy warn
every soul to shun the same precipice.
If men and women are in the habit of praying twice a day before
they contemplate marriage, they should pray four times a day when
such a step is anticipated. Marriage is something that will influence and
affect your life, both in this world and in the world to come.
Unless you would have a home where the shadows are never lifted,
do not unite yourself with one who is an enemy of God.
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