LIVING TOGETHER
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT
LIVING TOGETHER
Prior to the 1970s it was rare for an unmarried man and woman to live together.
Today it is much more common, accepted as an important “next step” for couples before committing to marriage. We often assume living together can help us avoid making a mistake that could lead to a painful divorce.
Is that a correct assumption? How should a follower of Jesus Christ view the living together option?
SOME HELPFUL ADVICE
GOING FURTHER
RESOURCES
- Before You Live Together by Dave Gudgel
A short book full of helpful insight to those who are experiencing or considering the option of living together.
- The Ring Makes All the Difference: The Hidden Consequences of Cohabitation and the Strong Benefits of Marriage by Glenn T. Stanton
Stanton explores the reasons why the cohabitation trend is growing; outlines its negative outcomes for men, women and children; and makes a case for why marriage is still the best arrangement for the flourishing of couples in society.