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How being equally yoked can spiritually help you and your partner
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If you go to church often, you may have heard the term “equally yoked” from your friends or religious leaders. To be equally yoked with your significant other is a powerful blessing that can help your relationship thrive. In this article, we’ll offer you a comprehensive guide to being equally yoked in a relationship. We’ll explain what it means, signs you’re equally yoked, what to do if you’re unequally yoked, and how this connection can bring you two closer together spiritually and emotionally.
Things You Should Know
- If you’re equally yoked with your partner, it means you have the same morals and spiritual values (regardless of your religious upbringing).
- You and your partner are probably equally yoked if you worship the same higher power, have similar goals, and know how to communicate effectively.
- While the term ‘equally yoked’ originated in Christianity, it can be applied to all types of spirituality. Plus, being ‘equally yoked’ looks different for every couple!
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QuestionWhere does yoke originate?Mark Russell is a Christian Theology Expert based in Bourbonnais, Illinois. He is a Senior High School Youth Pastor at Gathering Point Church of the Nazarene, and has held this post for over nine years. He is the director of the Next Gen programs at the church, managing all youth education programs. Through this role, he also leads a team of adult youth leaders and completes preaching duties. Prior to working at Gathering Point, he worked as Assistant Principal at Grove City Christian School and was a Youth Pastor at Grove City Church of the Nazarene. He received a BA in Elementary Education and Teaching from Mount Vernon Nazarene University.The yoke, a tool used in agriculture to connect animals to a plow, represents the weight and burden of life. In the context of Jesus' teachings, the "yoke" symbolizes the heavy burdens people carry. Jesus promises that His yoke is light, suggesting that following Him can provide relief from the burdens of life.
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