Why is it that I am essentially the only one? Why aren't more people doing what is right?
In the last year, many of the people I (or my wife) know who have been in a relationship have gotten pregnant. Almost all of them have done so out of wedlock. Further, in the past 10 years, the rest of the people I know who fit the description back when have also done the same. Yes, most of them married, but not all of them. Those closest to us got pregnant by a guy who wanted nothing to do with the mother or baby after he found out.
But what is even more painful is most of the people in this group are, or profess to be strong Christians.
Honestly, I don't mind being different, but why am I one of the few (or only) who is doing things completely right?
Yes, I am proud of those who made the mistake of having premarital sex and then got married, they did the right thing in the end, but they still hurt themselves, each other and God, as well as their Christian witness.
I will admit I went further than I should have before I was married, but it never went anywhere near sex until after the wedding. I do admit it isn't easy, but I also know it is possible, because I have made it, and Jesus is our strength.
So why am I (essentially) the only one? Why have my brothers and sisters fallen?