Introduction: Will it hurt anything to fellowship with unbelievers? That does not mean talk and reach out to them. It means support and sometimes incorporate their practices which are contrary to a believer in Jesus Christ.

1. Unequally Yoked (2Cor 6:14-16)

“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”

The words “unequally yoked” is the word ἑτεροζυγέω: (het-er-od-zoog-eh’-o), which means to be yoked up differently. If you’ve ever seen a yoke which is an instrument that connects two animals together, you know that they must be together, pull together, and work together. 

“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.”

The word “fellowship” is μετοχή,(met-okh-ay’), which means sharing, or partnership. Our Lord is protecting us from bad decisions which leads to compromises and then ultimately consequences. Are you choosing your friendships wisely? 

Conclusion: There is a balance between these two. Witnessing to unbelievers is one thing. But to approve and participate in their practices is quite another. Jesus was around unbelievers but only for the purpose of sharing with them to trust in Him. 

Are we doing the same?