Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists

stand together, and share a deep intimacy. At the
outset this oneness refers to the physical union of
marriage. But beyond that, it also refers to the
intimate bond of mind and emotions that
undergirds this physical side of the relationship.
a. Walking together
Of His relationship with His people, God asks,
"Can two walk together, except they be agreed?"
(Amos 3:3, KJV). That query is appropriate also of
those who would become one flesh.
God instructed the Israelites not to intermarry
with the neighboring nations, "'for they will turn
your sons away from following Me, to serve other
gods'" (Deut. 7:4; cf. Joshua 23:11-13). When the
Israelites ignored these instructions, they met with
disastrous consequences (Judges 14-16; 1 Kings
11:1-10; Ezra 9:10).
Paul reiterated this principle in broad terms:
"Do not be unequally yoked together with
unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness
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