2 Corinthians 6:14-15
Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?
Over the last month, we've discussed ways to fight for the souls of our children so that our baton of faith can be passed successfully to the next generation. With that in mind, has the thought of their future spouse even entered your mind? (Unless God has called them to singleness.)
Do you realize the impact that a wife wields over a husband and a mother wields over her children? Or just the opposite - the influence a husband wields over the wife and a father over his children?
Throughout the Bible, God specifically commanded His people, "You must not intermarry with them, because they will surely turn your hearts after their gods." (1 Kings 11:2) Hence, do not be yoked together with an unbeliever.
When your adult child marries an unbeliever, the baton of your faith can be suddenly stopped. What does light have in common with darkness? In other words, the unequally yoked couple may have a difficult time agreeing as to:
- their priorities with money
- if they go to church
- where they go to church (a Bible teaching church)
- how they spend their time
- ways to be entertained
- their priorities and values
- the possible raising of spiritually indifferent children
The baton of faith that we could be pouring into our children could come into great jeopardy, unless we are intentional in our directions for marriage. Are you giving your child directions for marriage?
Tomorrow I'll share practical directions to begin sharing now!
You know, I have honestly never thought (until recently) to begin praying for my children's future spouses... I really feel that is a precious gift we could give them to begin praying now about those dating years and beyond.
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