6:11 O Corinthians! We have spoken openly to you, our heart is wide open. 12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections. 13 Now in return for the same (I speak as to children), you also be open. 14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? 15 And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? 16 And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: "I will dwell in them And walk among them. I will be their God, And they shall be My people." 17 Therefore "Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you." 18 "I will be a Father to you, And you shall be My sons and daughters, Says the Lord Almighty." 7:1 Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
It seems pretty obvious that yoking together an ox and a donkey would be a pretty bad idea. So why did God even have to make that a commandment in the Old Testament? According to Pastor John today, God is concerned with something more important than farm animals. He was illustrating the ridiculousness of joining yourself – as a follower of Christ, with someone who’s not following Christ. It’s an unequal pull. You’re going in two different directions. The outcome is not going to be good.
Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Corinthians chapter 6 as he continues his message, The Call to Separation.