Society has accepted the norm of fornication mixed with cohabitation. Before you think I’m about to judge others, keep reading. We all have sinned and probably will sin in the future. The blood of Jesus has cleansed us from ALL sins, including fornication and cohabitation, and made us righteous. However, for those who choose to engage in fornication mixed with cohabitation, you’re missing out on some of God’s promises. 

Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.

What people are missing out on is additional goodness in their lives and favor from the Lord. Life may seem great and your relationship may seem splendid, but what if it can be better? In fact, God makes everything better. 

People have numerous excuses as to why they choose to live with someone without being married. At the end of the day, it boils down to people being afraid and not trusting the plan God has for their lives. 

It’s time to make a decision. Are we going to honor God, Who has been so good to us, by living in a manner that pleases Him or are we going to satisfy the cravings of our flesh and do what feels “right” to us? If you choose the ladder, just remember, there is a way that seems right to us, but at the end of that way is death (Prov. 14:12). Don’t miss out on the great promises of God.