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But Pastor, We Love Each Other! Why Shouldn't We Live Together Before We Get Married?
by John Holmes on June 2nd, 2026
In our culture, it has become very common for an unmarried man and woman to move in together before marriage. Many people no longer think twice about it. Some see it as practical. Some see it as a way to save money or to pay the bills. Others see it as a way to “test the relationship” before making a lifelong commitment. But Christians are not called to build their lives around what is common, convenient, or culturally acceptable. We are called to build our lives around the Word of God.  Read More

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