Unrighteousness In The Bible

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It’s true Courtney that on the aspect of going into business with an unbeliever that the Bible does not clearly states that it’s wrong to do so. However, based on my interpretation there is a few verses that bring up valid points concerning this issue. The first would be 2 Corinthians 6:14, “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?” (King James Version) and Amos 3:3, “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” For as a business is formed the personnel involved at the management level must become one and share the responsibility that comes with the territory. With this being said the partners involved need to be on the same

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