What Does the Bible Say About Interracial Marriage?
Scripture reveals that God created all people equally in His image, and that in Christ there is unity among all races and ethnicities.
Scripture on Interracial Marriage
Genesis 1:27
Old Testament
"So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them."
Acts 17:26
New Testament
"From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands."
Galatians 3:28
New Testament
"There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."
Revelation 5:9
New Testament
"And they sang a new song, saying: 'You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.'"
The Bottom Line
God celebrates diversity and sees all people as equally valuable in His sight.
Try Today
Consider how you can embrace and celebrate diversity in your relationships and in your community.
Prayer
Jesus said, 'Ask and it will be given to you' (Matthew 7:7).
Heavenly Father, thank You for creating all people in Your image. Forgive me for any prejudiced thoughts or actions. Help me to see all people as equally valuable and to celebrate the diversity You have created. Give me wisdom and courage to build bridges across racial and cultural lines. I surrender my biases to You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read Ephesians 2 to explore God's vision for unity among all people in Christ.
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