Welcome!
Today, we’re talking about materialism.
Does having lots of money help or hurt a marriage? Well, the answer may surprise you.
According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, “As the economy strengthens and incomes rise across the board, more couples may experience trouble . . . Divorces tend to pick up, rather than decrease, in an economic boom.”
You see, contrary to conventional wisdom, materialism poses a real danger to marriage. When a husband and wife think they have everything they need, they become less dependent on each other. This self-sufficiency can quickly morph into self-centeredness which, in turn, can lead to tension in a marriage.
As such, couples must take special care to be on guard against becoming materialistic.
As Proverbs 15:16 says, “Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it” (ESV).
And what else does the Bible say about materialism? We’ll discuss that another time.
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Carl Kerby is the founder of Reasons for Hope and co-creator of the DeBunked apologetic video series. His radio feature, Fast Facts, is heard weekly on VCY America, Saturdays at 9:25 AM Central.
