“Do not be unequally yoked” is not a blanket ban on contact with unbelievers. It is a warning about binding yourself in partnerships that tug your heart away from Christ and deceiving nonbelievers into thinking they are on the right path. In this week’s episode, we explore: How this section connects to the larger context, and why “open your hearts” frames Paul’s argument. What the yoke image means, and why mismatched bonds don’t move in the same direction. Paul’s five contrasts (righteousness/lawlessness, light/darkness, Christ/Belial, believer/unbeliever, temple/idols) and how they clarify the issue. What “unequally yoked” does and does not mean for marriage, business, friendship, and church life How wise separation protects love, loyalty, and holiness without withdrawing from the world By the end, you’ll be able to read this passage in context, understand the “unequally yoked” metaphor, and evaluate your closest partnerships with clarity and confidence. You’ll gain practical ways to keep your heart open to truth while guarding your allegiance to Christ.