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The numbers don't lie: cohabitation does nothing to ensure a healthy marriage. Instead, commitment is the key to a successful, lifelong marriage.
Key Points:
- Cohabitation has become the norm today and the divorce rate is only growing.
- Cohabitation isn’t about “testing the waters.” This will only establish an unhealthy foundation.
- The more commitment you have in your marriage, the more satisfied you are in your marriage.
Quote This:
Hebrews 13:4 Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What are some reasons people usually give for cohabitating before marriage? Do you think these reasons are legitimate? Explain.
- What do you think is the relationship between cohabitation and the high divorce rate? Explain.
- Is it possible for people cohabitate without being committed? Explain.
- Is it possible for people to be committed without cohabitating? Explain.
- Why is commitment so important to a healthy marriage? Explain.
- Read Hebrews 13:4. Why does God have a strong stance on this issue?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
