Closed What Does the Bible Say About Living Together Without Marriage?

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The Bible’s answer
The Bible says that God’s will is for people to “abstain from sexual immorality.” (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) As used in the Bible, the term “sexual immorality” includes adultery, homosexual acts, and *** between a man and a woman who are not married.

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Why does it matter to God whether couples marry or not?

• The marriage arrangement comes from God. He instituted it when he brought the first human couple together. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) He did not intend for a man and a woman to live together without the commitment of marriage.
• God knows what is best for humans. He designed marriage to be a permanent union between a man and a woman that would benefit and protect all family members. Consider a simple illustration. Just as the instructions that come from the manufacturer show you how to assemble a piece of furniture correctly, God’s instructions tell us how to build successful family relationships. God’s standards always benefit those who follow them.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
  
  A manufacturer’s instructions show you how to assemble a piece of furniture. God’s instructions tell us how to build a successful family
• *** outside of marriage can have serious consequences. For example, it can result in unwanted *******cy, sexually transmitted diseases, and emotional turmoil. You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.
• God gave men and women the ability to procreate by means of ***. God views life as sacred, and the ability to procreate is a precious gift. God wants us to treat that gift with respect by honoring his arrangement for marriage.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

What about living together before marriage to test compatibility?
The key to a successful marriage is not a preliminary “trial period” during which either partner can freely leave. Instead, relationships thrive when both partners are strongly committed to each other and work together to overcome problems. You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. Marriage strengthens commitment.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
How can couples build a strong marriage?
There are no perfect marriages. However, couples can build a successful marriage by applying the Bible’s advice. Here are some examples:

• Put the needs of your mate ahead of your own.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
• Cultivate love and respect for each other.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
• Learn to control your speech.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
• Be patient and quick to forgive.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..