Financial Implication
Text
Prov 24:27; Luk 14:26-30
Aims
to study the importance of financial discussions before marriage and
to analyse unnecessary expenses in marriage preparation and planning.
Introduction
There had been justification from various researches that financial constraints and money matters are first on the list of reasons for divorce. Therefore, discussing it before marriage is never an aberration but of utmost importance. In Luk 14:26-30, our Lord Jesus Christ gave a clear injunction to anyone who will be His disciple to consider the cost before concluding their decisions. We can relate this as a clear message to any intending couple that they should not begin their preparation until they count the cost. Our study guide today will expatiate more on this, including the issue of joint financial account in marriage.
Study guide
In the context of our Bible passage, why are financial obligations so important in pre- marital discussions and planning and mention some important areas of financial obligation before and after wedding.
Mention some of the unnecessary finances in marriage planning that always lead to contention and conflicts after marriage?
Compare Eccl 10:19 and 1Tim 6:9 and discuss the important of money in any marriage relationship as well as the bane for inordinate quest for it.
Discuss the contexts of dowry in Gen 24:51-54, 59-61 and Gen 29:18-28 and Compare with the various means of collecting dowry in our contemporary society?
Conclusion
Marriage demands lots of financial responsibilities from both the intending couples. Therefore, they must resolve their financial responsibilities; prioritise their importance and how to meet those responsibilities as well as to screen out the unnecessary ones.
Food for thought
Am I ready to bear the cost and can I bear the cost?
Memory verse
Luk 14:28 “For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it.”