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NASB | 2 Corinthians 6:14 ¶ Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 6:14 ¶ Do not be unequally bound together with unbelievers [do not make mismatched alliances with them, inconsistent with your faith]. For what partnership can righteousness have with lawlessness? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? |
Bible Question: I have a friend who asked me for a Biblical basis for Christians to only date other believers, does anyone know other verses that could apply besides this one? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Live4jc316! Paul no doubt meant for believers to have long lasting and meaningful relationships with those who are believers (1 Corinthians 5:9). Christians are held to a higher standard (1 Cor. 6:6) so that we should not be 'partakers' with the 'sons of disobedience' (Eph. 5:7,11). For "if we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth" (1 John 1:6). If a Christian dates someone who is not a Christian, then lines of ethics and boundaries are likely to be crossed because the other person does not share the same convictions, world/life view, and priorities that the Christian does (or should). For instance, it is much more difficult for a non Christian to adhere to the conviction of not having sex before marriage, while the Bible teaches chastity (Hebrews 13:4). It is so much better for your life partner, your "soul-mate", if you will, to be a fellow Christian so that person can help to encourage you in your Christian walk rather than have someone who is that close to you be a stumbling block for your faith and eventually lead you astray. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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live4jc316 | ||
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child of j | ||
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kpeters | ||
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ms lela 71 | ||
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Steve1954 |