Belial means that which is worthless, the opposite of Christ's value and greatness.
Based on the provided evidence, 'Belial' denotes something without worth or value. This is contrasted directly with the character of Christ, who embodies all that is valuable and righteous. The term is therefore used to describe people or things that are godless and useless.
The Bible does not explicitly provide a detailed definition of 'Belial,' but the term appears in several passages. In 2 Corinthians 6:15, the Apostle Paul asks, 'And what concord hath Christ with Belial?' This juxtaposition highlights that Belial is the polar opposite of Christ, representing everything that is contrary to Him. Elsewhere, the term is used to describe ungodly and worthless individuals, as in the Old Testament where wicked men are called 'sons of Belial.'
Les Feldick teaches that the meaning of Belial is 'worthless,' and he uses this to illustrate the stark contrast between the ungodly world and the believer's union with Christ. He emphasizes that when Paul writes about being unequally yoked with unbelievers, the point is that there is no commonality between what is truly valuable and what is worthless.
Les Feldick illustrates this with a story of a woman who married a star football player despite knowing his violent tendencies. He says this is a poor criterion for a husband and an example of being unequally yoked. He stresses that people do not change, so entering such a relationship is a doomed foundation from the start.
The direct contrast is implied: Belial represents worthlessness, while Christ represents greatness and righteousness. Les teaches that the believer is in Christ, and therefore should not be joined to that which is worthless.
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2 Corinthians 6:15: And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
This is the primary verse that poses Belial as Christ's direct opposite, grounding the definition in contrast.
The provided evidence does not identify Belial as a name for Satan. It focuses on the term's meaning as 'worthless' and its contrast with Christ.
The term underscores the serious difference between the believer's life in Christ and the ungodly world. Les uses it to warn against entering partnerships that disregard this fundamental separation.
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