Faith & Purpose Today
A Daily Devotional By Larry
Agreement in Values
November 26th, 2025.
“Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?” (Amos 3:3)
Marriage is more than companionship; it is a covenant partnership. For two people to walk together in unity, they must agree on the direction they are going. Amos 3:3 poses a rhetorical question that highlights the necessity of agreement: without shared values, unity is impossible.
Values are the invisible compass that guide decisions, priorities, and responses to life’s challenges. They shape how we view money, family, faith, conflict, and even our purpose in life. When two people enter marriage with conflicting value systems, tension is inevitable. One spouse may prioritize career advancement while the other prioritizes family time. One may value generosity while the other clings to material possessions. One may see faith as central, while the other treats it as optional. These differences, if not reconciled, create division.
Jesus affirmed in Matthew 19:6 that marriage is a union where two become one flesh. This “oneness” is not just physical intimacy but spiritual and emotional alignment. Without agreement in values, the oneness God intended is fractured. Couples may live under the same roof but walk in different directions.
Consider how shared values strengthen marriage:
Faith: When both spouses value their relationship with God, prayer, worship, and obedience become central to their home.
Integrity: When honesty is a shared value, trust flourishes.
Service: When both value kindness and generosity, their marriage becomes a blessing to others.
On the other hand, mismatched values can erode intimacy. If one spouse values purity while the other tolerates compromise, conflict arises. If one values humility while the other pursues pride, unity is broken.
This is why choosing a life partner requires discernment. Attraction, social status, or financial security cannot sustain a marriage. Shared values can. Before marriage, couples must ask: Do we agree on faith? Do we agree on family priorities? Do we agree on how to handle conflict, money, and community? These questions reveal whether two people can truly walk together.
The Bible warns against being “unequally yoked” (2 Corinthians 6:14). A yoke binds two animals to walk in the same direction. If they pull in opposite directions, progress halts. In marriage, agreement in values ensures that both spouses pull together toward God’s purpose.
Ultimately, shared values reflect Christ Himself. He is the cornerstone of marriage, and His Word provides the values that sustain it. Couples who align their values with Scripture build on a foundation that cannot be shaken.
Prayer
Lord, help me to walk in agreement with Your Word and to prioritize values that honor You. Teach me to discern wisely and to build relationships rooted in faith, integrity, and love. May my marriage reflect the unity You designed. Amen.
Reflection Question
What values do you consider non-negotiable in a marriage, and how do they align with God’s Word?
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