Should two Christians who fornicated marry? — Consider it, but do not treat marriage as a required patch on the sin

The OT precedent (Exod 22:16-17; Deut 22:28-29) required the man to offer marriage but allowed the father to refuse if it was unwise. The principle: marriage should be considered but is not mandatory. Mike emphasizes that people who have shown poor judgment in this area should not make further major decisions alone — involve wise, loving elders and leaders. Marriage is not a patch on sin but a genuine covenant that requires wisdom to enter.