Hmmm, I have not seen this topic raised on these forums before, but it kind of saddens me to see a lot of young modern Christians living with their boyfriends or girlfriends, these are people that aren't even married yet.
Why has it became so normal?
Just a quick summary, as it's getting late. Feel free to add to it
The Bible clearly states that a man leaves his father and mother and is united with his wife. Ephesians 5:31
That marriage should be honoured and the marriage bed should be kept undefined. Hebrews 13:4
If they cannot control themselves they should marry. 1 Corinthians 7:9
And I'm sure there's quite a bit more on this topic, I think though if we have read the Bible cover to cover we should have a rough understanding that Christians should not be living with their boyfriends or girlfriends before marriage, we may not be able to properly quote the scripture or verse, but we should know that the Bible doesn't encourage it. It encourages marriage first before living together.
The point is though, yes I am just throwing this number out there, but from a rough observation, probably like 95% of young Christians think it's okay to live together with their partners unmarried, doesn't mean it's right. And a lot of them are sharing the same bed!
Just what happened to young proper Christian relationships in this day and age? Because it sure is looking like a rare thing.
Why has it became so normal?
Just a quick summary, as it's getting late. Feel free to add to it
The Bible clearly states that a man leaves his father and mother and is united with his wife. Ephesians 5:31
That marriage should be honoured and the marriage bed should be kept undefined. Hebrews 13:4
If they cannot control themselves they should marry. 1 Corinthians 7:9
And I'm sure there's quite a bit more on this topic, I think though if we have read the Bible cover to cover we should have a rough understanding that Christians should not be living with their boyfriends or girlfriends before marriage, we may not be able to properly quote the scripture or verse, but we should know that the Bible doesn't encourage it. It encourages marriage first before living together.
The point is though, yes I am just throwing this number out there, but from a rough observation, probably like 95% of young Christians think it's okay to live together with their partners unmarried, doesn't mean it's right. And a lot of them are sharing the same bed!
Just what happened to young proper Christian relationships in this day and age? Because it sure is looking like a rare thing.