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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
  1. What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. What are some reasons people usually give for cohabitating before marriage? Do you think these reasons are legitimate? Explain.
  3. What do you think is the relationship between cohabitation and the high divorce rate? Explain.
  4. Is it possible for people cohabitate without being committed? Explain.
  5. Is it possible for people to be committed without cohabitating? Explain.
  6. Why is commitment so important to a healthy marriage? Explain.
  7. Read Hebrews 13:4. Why does God have a strong stance on this issue?
  8. Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
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