Waverly Church of Christ

A practice acceptable to many people today is that of cohabitation before marriage. A couple who intend to get married decide to live together first. Yet research suggests something different. There is a very real danger in cohabitation before marriage.

For those who respect the authority of the Scriptures, cohabitation before marriage is rejected on moral grounds. Cohabitation is certainly no indication one is serious about getting married. Many partners "have different standards for living partners that for life partners." -Wartlik

The Biblical concept of marriage is that life partners and living partners are to be the same. People do not live together until they are willing to commit their lives to one another. Such commitment strengthens the marriage bond and provides security for the children.