01.01. Unholy Matrimony

Unholy Matrimony

India is a beautiful country with diverse traditions and cultures. In this multicultural nation, marriage is something which is greatly celebrated and honoured, valuing even its permanence and fidelity. Nevertheless, there is a vice which is destroying the beauty and sanctity of marriage. It is the well known custom—dowry.

Many pay lip service to condemn dowry as a contemporary social evil, however, men in our present age seldom get married without seeking for dowry. No wonder this ancient Indian custom continues to destroy numerous families, particularly the significance of womanhood.

Before addressing this issue to the non-Christian world, I believe this must first be addressed to the professed people of God who are called to be the light of the world. Since this custom of dowry is largely followed even by Christian families, it has become necessary to confront this issue.

Let us reason, examine and find out - Is seeking dowry a healthy practice or a perverted custom? Is requiring dowry in marriage unbiblical, or to say further, an anti- biblical practice?

Let me caution at the outset that this message might be offensive and discomforting to money-loving readers. But the fact remains – truth is bitter but makes our lives better. Therefore, I encourage you to read this message with an open mind and a humble attitude.