Marry Money, Love will Grow

I know I just talked about money a few days ago in the post "$tupid."  Now I'm back at it because I found This Article which talks about materialism and marriage.  You should read the article.  I love when studies confirm what the Bible has been teaching for years.    Here's one little snippet.  "Years of previous research have turned up compelling evidence that materialism isn't great for anybody, Carroll said. Multiple studies have found that people who are materialistic are also more anxious, depressed, and insecure than non-materialistic types." The article then goes on to talk about the fact that the more materialism in the marriage, the worse the marriage.  They thought that if there was a difference, say one materialistic spouse and one not, that that would be the worst, but it turns out that is better than spouses that are both materialistic.  The more the less merrier.

Of course, Jesus said this.  "Then He said to them, "Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions.""  (Luke 12:15)    This can be subtle and I think that we need to be careful to make sure that we are not getting caught up in this as Christians in America.  Our culture is heavily materialistic.  In the other blog post I quoted where the Bible says the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil and those who pursue it hurt themselves.  It is good to remember that we are here to seek after God and His kingdom, not earthly wealth.  It doesn't mean its wrong to have it, but its not the goal.  Below are the words of Jesus on the subject.

And He said to His disciples, "For this reason I say to you, do not worry about your life, as to what you will eat; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. "For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. "Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap; they have no storeroom nor barn, and yet God feeds them; how much more valuable you are than the birds! "And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life's span? "If then you cannot do even a very little thing, why do you worry about other matters? "Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; but I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these. "But if God so clothes the grass in the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you? You men of little faith! "And do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not keep worrying. "For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things. "But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you. "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom. "Sell your possessions and give to charity; make yourselves money belts which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near nor moth destroys. "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Luke 12:22-34)