Forbidden Partnerships

"Those who had recently rededicated themselves to the Lord at the altar set up before the ruins of His temple, realized that the line of demarcation between His people and the world is ever to be kept unmistakably distinct. They refused to enter into alliance with those who, though familiar with the requirements of God's law, would not yield to its claims." PK 570

"The principles set forth in Deuteronomy for the instruction of Israel are to be followed by God's people to the end of time. True prosperity is dependent on the continuance of our covenant relationship with God. Never can we afford to compromise principle by entering into alliance with those who do not fear Him." PK 570

"It is not the open and avowed enemies of the cause of God that are most to be feared. Those who, like the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin, come with smooth words and fair speeches, apparently seeking for friendly alliance with God's children, have greater power to deceive. Against such every soul should be on the alert, lest some carefully concealed and masterly snare take him unaware. And especially today, while earth's history is closing, the Lord requires of His children a vigilance that knows no relaxation." PK 570, 571

"Sabbathkeepers should not be in partnership with unbelievers. God's people trust too much to the words of strangers, and ask their advice and counsel when they should not." 1T 200

"Can two walk together, except they be agreed?" Amos 3:3

"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?" 2 Corinthians 6:14, 15

"The world is to be warned, and God's people are to be true to the trust committed to them. They are not to . . . enter into business enterprises with unbelievers; for this would hinder them in their God-given work." 9T 19

"Thou shalt make no covenant with them." Deuteronomy 7:2

"Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul." Proverbs 29:24

"Their disposition to form alliances with the heathen and adopt their practices, was the cause of their sojourn and bondage in Egypt." PP 363

"Christ will never lead His followers to take upon themselves vows that will unite them with men who have no connection with God, who are not under the controlling influence of His Holy Spirit." Ev 620