What does the Bible say about Interracial Marriage? | GotQuestions.org

What does the Bible say about interracial marriage? Is interracial dating, or interracial relationships a sin? This video reveals what the Bible says about mixed marriages, race mixing, and mixed couples. Watch as, Pastor Nelson with Bible Munch, reads the Got Questions article: “What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?” *** Recommended Book: Just Don't Marry One: Interracial Dating, Marriage, and Parenting by Yancey & Yancey https://goo.gl/2CfUsQ *** Curious about Bible Munch? Go check them out! https://www.youtube.com/BibleMunch *** Recent Bible Munch Videos: Christian Dating Advice - Unequally Yoked Relationships https://youtu.be/TG4CEnytot8?list=PLYUzs7YowQ-glvZZ8ExTydXK3JjPXqXdH The Gospel of Jesus Christ - In Six Words https://youtu.be/pC6clPukSMY?list=PLYUzs7YowQ-jYp24sLIN5R-m5glzTwJJO The Golden Rule | 4 Ways to Do Unto Others Using S.A.L.T. https://youtu.be/O3qZfrR-qLI?list=PLYUzs7YowQ-jYp24sLIN5R-m5glzTwJJO *** Source Article: https://www.gotquestions.org/interracial-marriage.html *** Related Got Questions Articles: What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage? https://goo.gl/FVL9K4 Is it right for a Christian to date or marry a non-Christian? https://goo.gl/9eiX6x What should a Christian do if he or she is married to an unbeliever? https://goo.gl/3qhhgv *** Transcript: Question: "What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?" Believe it or not, this is one of the most requested questions, at GotQuestions.org In this video, we’ll see how the Bible answers, and at the end I’ll point you to some helpful resources, so stick around. The Old Testament Law commanded the Israelites not to engage in interracial marriage (Deuteronomy 7:3–4). However, the reason for this command was not skin color or ethnicity. Rather, it was religious. The reason God commanded against interracial marriage for the Jews was that people of other races were worshippers of false gods. The Israelites would be led astray from God if they intermarried with idol worshippers, pagans, or heathens. This is exactly what happened in Israel, according to Malachi 2:11. A similar principle of spiritual purity is laid out in the New Testament, but it has nothing to do with race: “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?” (2 Corinthians 6:14). Just as the Israelites (believers in the one true God) were commanded not to marry idolaters, so Christians (believers in the one true God) are commanded not to marry unbelievers. The Bible never says that interracial marriage is wrong. Anyone who forbids interracial marriage is doing so without biblical authority. As Martin Luther King, Jr., noted, a person should be judged by his or her character, not by skin color. There is no place in the life of the Christian for favoritism based on race (James 2:1–10). In fact, the biblical perspective is that there is only one “race”—the human race, with everyone having descended from Adam and Eve. When selecting a mate, a Christian should first find out if the potential spouse is born again by faith in Jesus Christ (John 3:3–5). Faith in Christ, not skin color, is the biblical standard for choosing a spouse. Interracial marriage is not a matter of right or wrong but of wisdom, discernment, and prayer. A couple considering marriage needs to weigh many factors. While a difference in skin color should not be ignored, it absolutely should not be the determining factor in whether a couple should marry. An interracial couple may face discrimination and ridicule, and they should be prepared to respond to such prejudice in a biblical manner. “There is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him” (Romans 10:12). A colorblind church and/or a Christian interracial marriage can be a powerful illustration of our equality in Christ. Hungry for more? Subscribe so you don’t miss the next video! Visit GotQuestions.org for more great content. And check out the details section below this video: There’s a book I high recommend, along with other articles that will help you better understand what the Bible says about interracial marriage. If you’d like to learn about Bible Munch, or if you’re interested in Bite-sized devotionals, subscribe to Bible Munch on YouTube. The link is below. Remember, GotQuestions? The Bible has answers! We'll help you find them! Music: http://www.purple-planet.com Note: Some links are affiliate links which cost you nothing, but help us share the word of God.