5 reasons why uneven hitching is dangerous

In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul warns against unequal couples. Being under an unequal yoke means that two people have different opinions about their faith in God. 2 Corinthians 6:14 says, “Do not put yourselves under the yoke of unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? A yoke is a harness that farmers will place over two oxen to hold them together. When one ox pulls its head, the other follows. Because of this yoke, one ox can lead the other in a completely different direction from where it is supposed to go.

It is the same in the marital relationship. A Christian who marries a non-Christian can easily be led down the wrong path. Non-believers can influence believers or compromise their religious practices. No one is immune; even the strongest Christian can stray from the faith if he is not careful. Christians must surround themselves with other Christians to live together. Jesus always paired the disciples two by two. There is nowhere in the Bible where anyone did anything alone. Being alone makes us vulnerable to enemy plans. A couple choosing to marry should be on the same page when it comes to their values ​​and faith.

Here are five reasons why uneven hitching is dangerous:

1. It will separate you from God

Not only do Christians need to have a personal relationship with God, but that relationship with God is also especially important because one partner teaches the other about Christ. It is no coincidence that when Jesus sent his disciples in Luke 9:1, he asked them to come out two by two: "When Jesus had called the Twelve, he gave them power and authority to cast out all demons and cure diseases. , and he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. Jesus knew that it is easy to be influenced by the enemy when you are alone. It is important to be in community with those who have the same faith and values, so that you do not step back from the work that God calls you to do.

2. It devalues ​​your partner

A Christian's marriage partner is not his charity business. It is not right for a Christian to believe that he can change the other person when he marries or that the person will change his values ​​once married. A couple should love each other for what they are. They can simply point each other to Christ, who will transform them into more Christlike characters. It is best for each person in the marital relationship to choose themselves and keep their faith as a priority. Thus there is no disagreement regarding regular church attendance, the upbringing of children, or their views on religious practices that may or may not contribute to their salvation. Each religion has its own views on faith, salvation, and who God is. It is important that the couple share the same Christian views so that one does not try to change the other's worldview in the future.

3. You will not have the same values

Even if you get by without sharing the same perspective or your own personal faith journey, it is important that children are part of the family. Both partners should have a common vision of how they will raise their children in matters of religion. Will they be freer and allow the child to choose? Will they follow the scriptures and "form a child in the way he should go" (Proverbs 22:6)? Even if one partner is more spiritually mature than the other, both must commit to reading the Word and praying together for their values ​​to align. A couple who disagree on how to raise their children will be disappointed if their children stray from the faith when they become adults.

4. It will prevent you from having a dynamic relationship with God

Not only will your partner not have the same faith values ​​as you, but he/she can also hinder your personal relationship with Jesus. One partner can easily be convinced by the other not to go to church for a week. But as these habits develop, a week becomes a month, which becomes a year, and soon after, you won't be able to remember when you last went to church. Without a local church to anchor you in the Word of God, and without a faithful prayer life, it will be easy to be influenced and your views will be affected more by your television screen than by your Bible. Prolonged exposure to cell phones, television screens, and game consoles will alter your understanding of morality in God's presence in the world. He will become...