We are yoked with Christ

Read 2 Corinthians 11:1-4
Society is in trouble. Yes, we’ve heard that divorce rates are higher than ever before. What is even worse is that divorce rates increase, the more marriages you go through. It is 41% for first marriages, 60% for second marriages, 73% for third marriages. These are pretty scary numbers. Just look at them! What happens in the fourth or the fifth marriage? You might think that this is terrible! Yes it is. And somehow it is a reflection of our spiritual lives. Our repeated offenses against Christ hurt him. And every time we sin against Him, it is easier to do it the next time. This situation is like a downward spiral that we desperately want to get out of. He is faithful to us. Why can’t we be faithful to him?
I’m sure many of us have heard the metaphor of the Church being Christ’s bride. Indeed this is a very powerful image. Christ loves us and we love Christ. But sometimes we are unfaithful to Him, even though he is unconditionally loving and faithful to us. Why do we do this to our “husband”? Why are we being led astray from sincere and pure devotion to Christ? The answer is simple. It is because we are human. It is our nature to sin. We are not perfect. Even though we are like this, our attitude should not be a negative one. We can’t be like, “Oh, I am way too sinful and unfaithful to Christ. He can’t possibly love me.” Or like, “Oh, God will forgive me. His blood covers over ALL my sin right?”
Read Romans 6:1-2
That should be our attitude, living a new and transformed life. To be the best wife we can be to Christ, we are to be a pure virgin to Christ.

What sins are causing us to be unfaithful to Christ?

How are you going to obey God in the present time?

Reflect upon this powerful metaphor.

Ask the Holy Spirit to empower you to remain faithful