65: Is it Wrong to Live Together Before We’re Married?




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Summary: <br> <br> The question answered herein this episode comes from a regular listener, after he listened to episode 55: <a href="http://theologyfortherestofus.com/2016/04/04/55-sexual-purity-matter-dr-corey-allan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Why Does Sexual Purity Matter?</a> His questions is about cohabitation before marriage. Many people in today's culture have abandoned traditional values, and many couples jump into cohabitation situations before marriage.<br> <br> In this episode, Kenny answers the questions, "Is it Wrong to Live Together Before We're Married?" Kenny says yes, and he gives three primary reasons:<br> <br> 1) The reality of sexual temptation makes cohabitation a really bad idea.<br> <br> 2) If we live with our future spouse before marriage, we are not above reproach.<br> <br> 3) Living together violates the pattern God established in Genesis.<br> <br> These reasons need to be seriously considered and evaluated before any person jumps into any cohabitation situation.<br> <br>