Pensamientos sobre el Verso de Hoy
Probablemente no exista una escritura que haya causado más conflicto entre los predicadores que esta. Aplicando no solo al matrimonio, este verso es un poderoso recordatorio de que cuando hacemos una asociación de por vida con aquellos que no comparten nuestro valores, estamos poniendo en peligro nuestra salud espiritual. Así como Dios no permitía a los Israelitas que les pusieran la misma carga a un toro y a un burro porque dañaría a ambos, Pablo les recuerda a los cristianos que lo mismo aplica para nuestras relaciones más profundas.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Few other Scriptures have produced more difficulty for God's servants — ministers, pastors, elders — as they have sought to serve others. While not applying only to marriage, it almost certainly applies as a warning to a believer thinking about marrying an unbeliever. It is a Spirit-inspired reminder that when we make life-long partnerships with those who do not share our deepest values in Christ, we are endangering our spiritual health and placing future misunderstandings and burdens on our partnership. Just as God's Law would not allow the Israelites to yoke a donkey and an ox together because it would ultimately break them both down, Paul also reminds Christians this same principle is true for their most significant relationships as well.
Mi oración
Dios Padre, sé que tu voluntad no es arbitraria. Sé que quieres lo mejor para mí. Por favor dame la sabiduría para elegir a mis compañeros y a mis amigos más cercamos. Ayúdanos a ayudarnos y a compartir tus bendiciones y gracia. Ayúdanos a influenciar a otros a que se acerquen a ti, a tu piedad y a tu salvación de una manera más completa. En el nombre de Jesús. Amen
My Prayer...
Father God, I know your will is not arbitrary. I know you want what is best for me. So please give me wisdom as I choose my partnerships and closest friends. Help us as believers to help each other live for you and share your blessings and grace with those who are not believers. Please use us to influence others to come to know you, your mercy, and your salvation more thoroughly, and also have the courage to do so before entering into lasting and significant relationships with them. In Jesus' name. Amen.
