2 Corinthians 6:14-18
Today's Passage: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
When reading this passage, it is important to think about balance. How do you keep yourself unstained from the world (James 1:27) while reaching the world with the gospel? How do you build relationships with non-Christians while not being “unequally yoked” with them?
There is a lot of nuance to this question for another day, but I think one of the ways to think about it is to ask yourself: who are the primary influencers in your life? The book of Proverbs has plenty to talk about in terms of the company we keep. God designed the church to be a community of Christians that bear each other's burdens and help each other along in the imperfect journey of the Christian life.
This obviously does not mean that you should have no non-Christian relationships or friendships. This does not mean that we need to be legalistic about where you can or cannot go, or what you can or cannot do (talking about Biblical gray areas, not clear Biblical principles and commands).
In summary: allow your Christian community to be your primary group of influence so that you can glorify God in a sinful world without compromise.
Written By: Graham Withers
When reading this passage, it is important to think about balance. How do you keep yourself unstained from the world (James 1:27) while reaching the world with the gospel? How do you build relationships with non-Christians while not being “unequally yoked” with them?
There is a lot of nuance to this question for another day, but I think one of the ways to think about it is to ask yourself: who are the primary influencers in your life? The book of Proverbs has plenty to talk about in terms of the company we keep. God designed the church to be a community of Christians that bear each other's burdens and help each other along in the imperfect journey of the Christian life.
This obviously does not mean that you should have no non-Christian relationships or friendships. This does not mean that we need to be legalistic about where you can or cannot go, or what you can or cannot do (talking about Biblical gray areas, not clear Biblical principles and commands).
In summary: allow your Christian community to be your primary group of influence so that you can glorify God in a sinful world without compromise.
Written By: Graham Withers
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