Bible Discussion Thread

What's everyones opinion on sex before marriage?

1 Corinthians 7:9

But if they cannot contain [be celibate], let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

1 Timothy 5:14

I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary (Satan) to speak reproachfully.

1 Timothy Chapter 4

1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times [now] some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

3 Forbidding (us) TO MARRY, and commanding to ABSTAIN from [EATING] MEATS, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.

4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

Comment: When God married Adam and Eve ( Genesis 1:24-25) they became one flesh.

Modern people: when we "break off one relationship and start another". There are "soul ties" left hanging. It's best to be betrothed for a year. This happened in the FIRST book of the Bible. (not 1 Corinthians 13). If a couple cannot keep the friendship alive, there is less chance of a lifelong marriage with one partner. Phillipians 2, for more reading.

It is clear, thank you

Here is a page of verses on the subject:

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God's view through these verses seems clear. Does it seem clear to you?