2 - Corinthians 6:14-18 God's Temple, God's People
“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?” (2 Corinthians 6:14) Paul gives believers five guiding truths for relationships—in marriage, friendship, business, and worship. Just as a strong ox and a weak colt cannot plow together, believers and unbelievers cannot walk in unity of purpose. Why? Because we are the temple of the living God. He dwells in us, walks with us, and calls us to be holy. The promise is clear: if we separate from what defiles, God receives us as His children. This passage is not about restriction but about relationship. God calls us away from compromise so He can draw us closer to Himself. Paul makes his point through five questions. What fellowship does righteousness have with unrighteousness? What communion does light have with darkness? What agreement does Christ have with Belial? What part does a believer have with an unbeliever? What agreement ...