An excerpt from "Bible Ref.com" entitled, "What does Ephesians 5:7 mean?" states: "Partners" are those who work together in some kind of connected relationship. Believers and unbelievers are not to be closely connected. The sinful actions of the unbeliever can be associated with the believer as well, causing damage to the reputation of the church (Ephesians 5:3–4).
Of course, this does not mean Christians are to avoid all contact or association with non-Christians. Jesus was a friend of sinners (Matthew 11:19). Imitating Him requires us to show love and a good example to the unsaved (Matthew 5:16), as we evangelize them (Matthew 28:19). However, certain limitations do exist. There comes a point where the line is crossed, and we can give the impression that we approve of what God has called sin." This article may be viewed at: What does Ephesians 5:7 mean?/bibleref.com
Reference: Ephesians 5:7
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