Marriage is not Money $$$

If there is one thing in this world that “Grinds my gears”, it’s “GOLD DIGGERS”. People, who just marry others, solely on how much “mullah” that person makes, are Gold diggers. These “people” are ignorant and apathetic, judging others only by how much income they make and they shall have their reward. I mean come on people we should be better than this and not judge others by their net worth. We should not marry others based solely on their economical status, by virtue of that we overlook their “real” qualities, and that marriage is a sacred ordinance in the eyes of God.

When we choose to only look at how much money a person has in their bank account, we overlook and at times neglect their “real” qualities and characteristics. If one marry simply because money, they may not truly know that person and may come to regret getting married in the first place. For example, let us say a “gold digger” (male and/or female) gets hitched with someone they have barely met; 1 month later  finds out that gold digger’s spouse  is an abusive, “slobish”, an totally crazy spouse and wishes to divorce him/her, but the spouse kills the gold digger.  Although this may be an extreme “what if” situation, it could and sometimes it does happen. But in the end, we should marry someone who has qualities and characteristics that we look for in a spouse.

Marriage is not something to be taken lightly and is a sacred ordinance in the eyes of God, thus we should not just marry anyone based solely on their economical status. Marriage between a women and a man, is not only a contract between themselves, but also a covenant with God. People should not marry other people, simply based on how much money they have in their bank account. If people are to get married, they should value the following three things in a person. First, they should have same religious beliefs as yours, as to not cause contention and arguments, which only lead to a failed marriage. Second, they should have human values that we seek for in a “soul mate”. Finally third, they should have mutual interest, and aspirations, whether it is pertaining to physical, emotional, sociable, religious… etc. Marriage is a sacred ordinance between a man and a women, thus spouses should love, care, respect, and nurture each other. “We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.” (http://www.lds.org/topics/family-proclamation?lang=eng).

 “We declare the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed. We affirm the sanctity of life and of its importance in God’s eternal plan. (http://www.lds.org/topics/family-proclamation?lang=eng). Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. “Children are an heritage of the Lord” (Psalm 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to love and serve one another, observe the commandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations. (http://www.lds.org/topics/family-proclamation?lang=eng).

The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed. (http://www.lds.org/topics/family-proclamation?lang=eng).

We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day, stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.” (http://www.lds.org/topics/family-proclamation?lang=eng).

People should not marry others solely on their economical status, because we may neglect their other better qualities and because marriage was instituted by God and is a sacred ordinance.

 P.SMany of my blog concerning my second point was copied from the website LDS.ORG as to not discredit them or accidentally distort their (Prophets) Writings.