“But sexually immoral people and adulterers God will judge.” – Hebrews 13:4
Bible Verses About Shacking Up
God’s Design for Marriage
As we reflect on what it means to shack up, we must remember God’s original design for marriage. In the Bible, marriage is a sacred covenant between a man and a woman. God created this institution to foster a loving, committed relationship, which is honored through faithfulness and mutual respect. When we consider shacking up, we can recognize it often lacks the commitment seen in a marital relationship. God calls us to honor His design, not just for our own well-being but to reflect His love and purpose in our lives. By understanding the sanctity of marriage, we can make choices that align with God’s vision for us.
Genesis 2:24
“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” – Genesis 2:24
Matthew 19:6
“So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.” – Matthew 19:6
Ephesians 5:31
“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” – Ephesians 5:31
Hebrews 13:4
“Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.” – Hebrews 13:4
1 Peter 3:7
“Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.” – 1 Peter 3:7
Consequences of Fornication
Choosing to live together without marriage can lead us to neglect the serious consequences of fornication. The Bible warns us that sexual immorality can have lasting effects, not just spiritually but in every aspect of our lives. By engaging in such behaviors, we may find ourselves straying from God’s path for us. As followers of Christ, we need to seek His guidance and ask for strength to resist temptation. Repenting and committing to living according to God’s Word, we can avoid the traps that come with making unwise choices regarding our relationships and our bodies.
1 Corinthians 6:18
“Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.” – 1 Corinthians 6:18
Galatians 5:19
“Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality.” – Galatians 5:19
1 Thessalonians 4:3
“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:3
Proverbs 5:3-4
“For the lips of a forbidden woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil, but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two