| 5/30/2007 6:32:34 AM |
Question: Can you define "Equally Yoked"? |
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sahri
Federal Way, WA
age: 45
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I've put a lot of thought into this subject, I know it's origin but there is a much deeper meaning. If you think of the farm version, please expound and connect it to life. Thanks, I look forward to anyones thoughts on the matter.
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| 5/30/2007 8:07:55 AM |
Question: Can you define "Equally Yoked"? |
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jondalar
Reno, NV
age: 56
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Hello Sahri
i believe this is the first oppertunity I have had to post in one of your topics. Welcome to the fun.
Equally yoked means something different to me today than at other points in life. the biblical, i took to mean of the same faith or denomination and I think that is good advice but can be overcome. what I look for now in an equal yoke has more depth. there a parable of the ant and the grasshopper that rings true for me in that i am an ant and have worked hard for what I have. I would not care to be yoked with a grasshopper that lived just having fun and made no plans for the future. In my spiritual walk I close no doors to the thoughts and beliefs of others. I have mine and enjoy hearing about others because there is something to learn in every thought. I have and would quickly walk away from someone who is judgmental towards others beliefs or just thinks everyone else is wrong. In the area of sex I seek a spiritual connection along with mind blowing lovemaking. I would not care to be with someone who wished only the mind blowing sex. i enjoy the sensual experience of touching and have known those who wanted to get to the sex.(Like the gravy whisk girl)Equally yoked for me means a partner to walk by my side through the adventures of life.
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| 5/30/2007 6:09:05 PM |
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sahri
Federal Way, WA
age: 45
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jondalar,
Thank you for your thoughts. I love seeing another mind/heart at work.
There is alot of background to this question and I'd love to discuss it more in detail with you. I'm sure you'd have more to say.
Suffice it to say: When I first got married, I thought this meant "of the same faith" (ie. Don't marry a non Christian) but as I survived my 16yr marriage I learned so much more. We had nothing in our lives that was "equal". I've come to appreciate and look for someone who wants depth in all areas of life. This is hard to say without going into detail but I'm sure no one wants that much detail here. Just the spiritual side alone, can be so intricate. I can see such a gift in most people (my ex's whole life was about him, so there was no equal here), I easily and happily go out of my way for others. I fully believe in an intimate, one on one, every second of my day/life...relationship with Jesus, communication with the Holy Spirit and Love of the Father. Anyway, I'll stop there. Love to continue this if you have anything else to say.
Sahri
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| 6/5/2007 10:03:02 AM |
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61sunshine
North Augusta, SC
age: 64
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Sahri,
When Paul wrote do not be unevenly yoked it primarily related to separation from the false teachers of that day that were troubling the church. However it also applies in other areas of our lives such as marriages and business relationships.The message was given to believers encouraging them not to have fellowship with sinning brethren and to exhibit a Christlike character.
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| 6/11/2007 10:31:48 PM |
Question: Can you define "Equally Yoked"? |
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sahri
Federal Way, WA
age: 45
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61...I agree...but what if you were to delve in deeper? Where do you think the possibilities go?
I personally found that I married someone who wasn't even close to where I was at on a spiritual basis. We were both "born again" but it's like he stopped and closed off and I've always tried to remain open to God's leading.
It certainly left us "unequally yoked" and in soooo many other ways too. Physically, emotionally, mentally, responsibility, how we treat others....etc
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| 6/13/2007 5:41:35 PM |
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61sunshine
North Augusta, SC
age: 64
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I just got back from prayer meeting and the pastor was in 1 Corinthians chapter 7. Really good reading concerning marriage.
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| 6/16/2007 3:38:58 PM |
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truer
Jacksonville, FL
age: 44
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Hi Sahri,
Thanks for inviting me---I will comment with sometime simple in life. Can two walk together unless they agree? Can you put new wine in old wine skins? A yoke is something that you put on to keep things together so you can go in the same direction.
Be ye not yoked with an unbeliever--Paul said-- to the Church of Corinth-- because Paul from experience knew it caused trouble in the churches he planted. God said my yoke is easy which means-- if you let me guide you--walk with me next to you ---you will not fail, fall or stumble.
When you date a man---it gives you the opportunity to see if you are compatible--equally yoke--see things together and headed the same way. Humans need time to see the truth in relationship---study each other get to know each other---please each other. Pray together and you'll stay together. Love is GODs yoke that help two people stay focused on what if is really important in a relationship. He is! If we focus on him together we will always be equally yoked and the Love will be a mind-blowing experience.
[Edited 6/16/2007 3:39:28 PM ]
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| 7/13/2007 8:49:38 PM |
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hobokengirl
Metuchen, NJ
age: 67
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An egg with two yolks in it.
Oooops! Wrong yoke...
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