A situation that once was viewed by most people as unacceptable and immoral has become commonplace. According to the National & International Religion Report, before the majority of American marriages take place, the man and woman have already been living together.
The report goes on to point out that this practice has devastating effects. “Marriages that are preceded by living together have 50 percent higher disruption (divorce or separation) rates than marriages without premarital cohabitation.”
Even among Christians there is no shortage of those who think they can violate God’s moral standards.
The temptations were similar in the first century. That’s why Paul had to make it clear to the believers at Corinth that they had no business being involved in sexual immorality. He said that if they found their passions becoming so strong that they could not control their sexual desires, there was an answer. It was not found in an immoral relationship; it was found in marriage.
In a day when immorality continue to devour people, let’s do all we can to promote the joys and privileges of love that is honoring to God – that love that is shared in marriage. There is no substitute for pure love. – J. David Branon
Those who feed their passion
Outside God’s holy plan
Forsake the loving pattern
He has designed for man. – K. De Haan
Saving yourself of marriage will help to save your marriage.
- October 18, 1994, Our Daily Bread
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