Matthew 19:4 And He answered and said unto them have you not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, 5 And he said, for this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they two shall be one flesh?
Therefore, because the dissemination of God’s will is progressive over the years, when you come to our day, persons should have no question in their minds as to what is right or wrong on this point. In fact, in our day, polygamy is illegal in all 50 of the U.S. states and it is prohibited by both state and federal laws. Because of what is being condoned, hidden, and in some cases being practiced secretly, persons have come to believe that polygamy and bigamy are not as serious as they are.
But the word of God differs a great deal on this matter, especially since God has taken great pains over the years to reveal to us His perfect will on this point. God is A Spirit, and therefore, where we may think to get technical with Him, by parsing words, and by twisting and turning the letter of the law, as far as He is concerned, very much of what individuals may gloss over as being acceptable, because of societal norms, are way off kilter in God’s sight, as the final day of accounts will reveal.
As far as God is concerned, if you are “shacking up” with someone, and having an affair with the person, you are considered by God, to be married, for all intents and purposes. All of the cute excuses folks often make, such as we were cohabiting, in order to share the rent, because housing is too expensive in Florida, does not pass the smell test with God.
Matthew 19:6 Wherefore they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!