Ask NT Wright Anything #22 Am I unequally yoked? What about singleness? What’s the point? Puzzled and pastoral questions.
Sep 24, 2019
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Understanding 'Unequally Yoked'
- The biblical term "unequally yoked" primarily cautions Christians against marrying non-Christians.
- However, scriptures also support maintaining marriages where one spouse is not a believer, emphasizing coexistence if possible.
Caution About Mixed Faith Marriages
- Christians attracted to non-believers should be cautious as differences can intensify during crises.
- Marriage is challenging enough; sharing it with a non-Christian partner often adds complexity.
Singleness as Kingdom Witness
- The New Testament sees singleness not as lack but as a distinct witness to God's kingdom.
- Singleness allows spiritual focus, while marriage symbolizes God's cosmic purpose of uniting heaven and earth.