Belief

Should a believer be unequally yoked with an unbeliever?

The New Testament is the blueprint for how to live a Christ-centered life; follow its instructions, and you are on your way to heaven’s gate.

Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers

Unfortunately, many of us (Christians), pick and choose what we should and should not follow. For instance, in the book of (2 Corinthians 6:14-18), apostle Paul warns Christians not to become unequally yoked together with unbelievers. Still, yet many of us do.

But there are consequences to our actions. The Bible calls us the light of the world. And as you know, light and darkness are not compatible. There is bound to be enmity between the two. 

So, to avoid unnecessary hostilities, and to preserve one’s faith and belief, single followers of Jesus Christ should resist becoming yoked with unbelievers. Moreover, the two can only coexist peacefully if either or both parties are willing to give up something. And history has thought us that often the believer is the one who makes the concessions.

 I am a product of an unequally yoked relationship. My mother was a prayer warrior, and my father was a wayward man. He drinks, smokes, and curses like a sailor. Often, he would come home liquored up, and all hell breaks loose. He curses, breaks things and carries on like a mad man. My poor mother could not convince him to change, so she compromised her faith and belief. And if she were still alive she would tell you that she did it for the kids. May her soul rest in peace.

Religious hypocrisy

Jesus said we should do what our religious leaders told us, but we should be careful that we do not do everything they do; because many of them often do not practice what they preach. He called them hypocrites and other not so cute names.

Religious hypocrisy is rampant in our Churches. And it should be rooted out. Too many of us do not practice what we preach. We live double lives. And we often pick sides and pull punches when we are called upon to call out sin. Sometimes we play the hear no evil see no evil game if it suits our purpose.

Jesus calls us the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Therefore, one cannot be salt one day and sugar the next, light one day and darkness the next. We must be consistent in attitude and behavior. And we must call the game as we see it and let the chips fall where they may.

The angel rolled the stone away; the tomb is empty

April 21, 2019, is designated as Resurrection Sunday. On this day, Christians all over the world commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But, despite what the critics say, Jesus’ resurrection was not a myth. He has risen, and the tomb is empty.

After more than two thousand years, scientists have yet to unearth any remains that they have verified as that of the crucified Christ.

That the tomb is empty speaks volume. It means Jesus has risen from the dead and the Christian faith is on solid rock. Hence, the argument that the disciples stole the body is hogwash.

Besides, John, the disciple whom Jesus loved was the only one who witnesses the crucifixion. The rest went into hiding. Furthermore, the Romans had doubled the security around the tomb. Plus, they placed a large stone at the entrance of the tomb.

Matthew 28 New King James Version (NKJV)
He Is Risen
28 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone [a]from the door, and sat on it. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. 4 And the guards shook for fear of him and became like dead men.


5 But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; th

ere you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.”
8 So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy andgrant to bring

His disciples’ word.

The passion–Hillsong

The Passion–Hillsong

The Holy Spirit can make your impossibilities possible

Wouldn’t it be amazing if people would walk up to us and say I see Jesus in you? I believe that is how Jesus wants us to live our lives.

The woman whom Jesus met at Jacob’s well was so impressed with him that she could not compose herself. She ran around telling everybody she met the following:

John 4:29 New International Version (NIV)
29 “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?”

Bible Gateway

It may seem impossible for a human being who was born in sin and shaped in iniquity to be like Christ. But it is not beyond our reach. Jesus expects us to do what he did and even greater.

John 14:12 New Living Translation (NLT)
12 “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, …

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Jesus wants us to continue the work he started. But we cannot do it on our own. We need the Holy Spirit to help and guide us.

Therefore, if we gave the Holy Spirit a suitable place to dwell, he will make our impossibilities possible.