When we see the word ‘yoke’, we often think about oxen.
An “unequally yoked” team of oxen has one stronger ox and one weaker ox.
The weaker or shorter ox would walk more slowly than the taller, stronger one, causing the load to go around in circles.
If oxen are unequally yoked, they cannot perform the task set before them.
In verses fourteen to eighteen, Paul is urging believers not to form binding relationships with unbelievers.
Because it might weaken their Christian commitment, their integrity, and the standards they are to live by.
The same holds true in our lives today.
It can be a direct conflict with what the Lord desires for us all.
Although this verse is often applied to marriage, it can also be applied to our friendships, work ethics, our daily living and who we come in contact with.
That is why we are often cautioned why we should not to be unequally yoked in all aspects of life.
Even though we must live in this world, we are not to forget the fatal effects that can occur when neglecting Scriptural guidelines.
We don’t want to be like the unequally yoked oxen that keeps going around in circles and not prospering.
A WORD OF PRAYER
Lord, even though we cannot avoid seeing, hearing, and being around a lot of different people, we have to be careful who we choose as our spouse, friends and associates. May our conversation and actions be without sin. Expressing our belief in You. The righteousness that prevails in our lives. The joy that we have because of the divine fellowships with have with others who believe in You. Thank You for a your guidance.
In Jesus Name We Pray, Amen