Is Shacking up in the Bible?

For believers and the church, this issue is summed up in I Corinthians 6:18-20. The children of God are to flee fornication, [shacking up]. Every sin that a man does is done outside the body, but he that commits fornication, sins against his own body.

Why is shacking up wrong?

An article on examiner.com states that 80% of shacking up relationships end before marriage or in divorce after marriage. ... One reason is because there is not a commitment when you move in before marriage. A relationship without commitment will not last, and marriage is the biggest commitment you can make in life.

Is cohabitation a sin?

The Church's teaching on cohabitation is not an “arbitrary” rule. Living together before marriage is a sin because it violates God's commandments and the law of the Church.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.