One of the top reasons to marry is to gain "Prestige." That could be either the prospective husband or the wife who is seeking to climb up the social ladder. Years ago when living in a small Kentucky town I heard about one of our city official's family. The wife had been previously married to a nice, hard-working, likeable but blue collar man. "Penny" divorced husband #1 because he had no chance for advancement to the lifestyle she saw for herself. Husband #2 had political aspirations; Penny liked that, and saw herself as a future Senator or Governor or maybe even the President's wife. Her new husband eventually won one election as a local official, but that was what Penny wanted: to think herself better than her family and most of the people in town. I never met her but I knew who she was. I just wonder if her new life was worth throwing away her first husband. What do you think? Is Prestige a good reason to marry?
Dear Lord in Heaven, help us choose our friends and spouses wisely!
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