My Journey to Life, Step 14—Marriage

3. What does it mean to “walk together” (Amos 3:3)?

One of the most important ways a couple can walk together is in worship of God. Scripture affirms that believers should not marry outside of their same faith community to prevent a possible rift in their union. Having a similar religious experience helps to achieve the oneness that Scripture presents as God’s ideal for His children. Differences in spiritual values lead to lifestyle differences that can create deep tensions and rifts in marriage. Worse still, one partner can turn their spouse away from God and toward other gods, like power, materialism, secularism, hedonism, and immorality. JTL14 3.1

At the same time, each marriage partner must accept the responsibility for their own spiritual growth, and the choices they make. When one partner discovers that his or her spouse does not reflect God’s values in the relationship, he or she can keep loving with the unconditional agape love that comes from God. JTL14 3.2