Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists

with lawlessness? And what communion has light
with darkness? And what accord has Christ with
Belial? Or what part has a believer with an
unbeliever? And what agreement has the temple of
God with idols? For you are the temple of the
living God" (2 Cor. 6:14-16; cf. vs. 17, 18).
Clearly, Scripture intends that believers should
marry only other believers. But the principle
extends even beyond this. True oneness demands
an agreement as to beliefs and practices.
Differences in religious experience lead to
differences in lifestyle that can create deep tensions
and rifts in the marriage. To achieve the oneness
Scripture speaks of, then, people should marry
others within their own communion.[6]
b. Standing together
To become one flesh, two people must become
completely loyal to each other. When one marries,
one risks everything and accepts everything that
comes with one's mate. Those who marry proclaim
their willingness to share their mates'
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