The wisdom of God's Word is quite clear on believers being

The preacher and teacher Pat Robertson declared with fervor: “The wisdom of God’s Word is quite clear on believers being unequally yoked. And marrying someone who is not a Christian—who is not a daily disciple of Christ—is being unequally yoked, regardless of what their beliefs might be.” In this he draws from the ancient command of Scripture, which warns that when two walk together under different burdens, the yoke will strain, the path will falter, and the journey will end in sorrow. The wisdom of God’s Word proclaims that unity of spirit is as vital as unity of body.

The origin of this saying rests in the Apostle Paul’s admonition to the Corinthians: “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers.” Here the image of the yoke, taken from the life of farmers, is vivid. Two oxen must be joined in strength and direction, else the plow wanders and the field is ruined. So too in marriage, where lives are bound as one: if one heart seeks Christ and the other turns away, the union becomes strained, torn between opposing paths. Thus Robertson reaffirms the age-old teaching that spiritual harmony is the foundation of holy matrimony.

History shows the bitter fruits of neglecting this counsel. Consider the tale of Samson, who loved Delilah though she did not share his covenant with the Lord. His heart was divided, his strength undone, and in the end, he fell into captivity. Though mighty in body, he was yoked to one who did not walk with his God, and the result was ruin. His story endures as a solemn witness: mismatched unions lead not to blessing, but to heartbreak.

Yet the ancients also celebrated the beauty of spiritual unity. The story of Priscilla and Aquila, husband and wife in the New Testament, shines brightly. Together they labored for the gospel, sheltering Paul and teaching others the way of Christ. Their marriage, rooted in shared discipleship, became a fountain of blessing. In them we see the joy of a yoke well-fitted—two hearts joined not only by love, but by a common faith and mission.

Therefore, O children of tomorrow, remember this: love is noble, but love without unity of spirit is fragile. The wisdom of God’s Word teaches that to be equally yoked is to walk in the same light, to pull together toward the same eternal goal. If you would choose a spouse, choose not only with your heart but with your soul, that together you may bear the burdens of life without strain and reap the harvest of joy. For harmony in faith is the crown of lasting love, and to ignore this truth is to invite sorrow.