The Bible speaks of a few people who willfully disobeyed their parents in choosing a mate. Samson likewise flouted the counsel of his parents, and as a result his entire family was engulfed in sorrow. For the believer blessed with a believing mother and father, a mixed marriage is only a source of sorrow both to himself and to his parents. C. Children are the biggest losers in mixed marriages. Any church affiliation they might have is usually superficial.
Discipline tends to be inconsistent.
The child can become confused. In the law of Moses, the children of Israel were forbidden to yoke an ox and ass together. Because they were different in size, strength, and temperament. E. Marriage between a believer and an unbeliever is a poor working relationship and a source of injury and upset to both partners. This is very important.