“Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? …” (2 Corinthians 6:14-18 NASB)
When we read in scripture about binding relationships, if you are like me, thought most often goes to marriage. However, this passage is not speaking of marriage, but of any relational allegiance: corruptible friendships, unrighteous business partnerships, etc. Any allegiance with those who deny God have the potential to serve our enemy as a source of temptation, leading us to dishonor God.
Are we to leave lost friends once we commit to Christ? Very possibly: weighing those relationships against the teaching that bad company corrupts good morals, we may have to stop running with friends who run swiftly into evil practices. Should we pass up big money opportunities that require us to partner with untrustworthy people with no moral scruples? “Surely God knows we will use the money wisely.” But at what cost to His Name, for which we are representative?
There is a lot to consider when binding ourselves with others. Will we live lives that lift them higher as we lead the relationship into righteous practices; or will we fall into a pit while trying to lift them up. These are important things to consider in relationships, old and new, as we commit to relationship with God, to honor Him with our all.
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