Bible Question: I had a tough and serious question and i wanted your help in responding to my friend. My friend has gotten into a relationship. he is 23 and she is 16. first off by the law this is not well liked. Since the mother was unsupportive he and this girl made their own vows before God and marrying each other together by themselves is what he said. I was wondering if they are married or not. Are they married or not since they havn't gotten married through the law? |
Bible Answer: Hi, Although your friend may thik that he can take the law into his own hands by creating vows for themselves, these are merely promises that have no lawful binding, even under God's eyes. You are married when and ONLY when it is performed under the current LAWS of the land, to which the Bible states we should follow. Also sexual intercourse with a minor is statutory rape. Tell your friend that if they truly love each other, they can wait a few years to do things properly, no point getting married in prison. Hope this helps asteng88 |