A Handbook of Christian Matrimony

People are persuaded to have fewer children when offered something they value more. Commercial consumerism relies on the god of more and more fascinating stuff that passes away with the world. People created in the image of God, redeemed by the blood of Christ, and brought to the saving faith by the Holy Spirit for the enjoyment of everlasting life with God are bombarded by the false promises of this god of materialism. He entertains you. But he gives you nothng of true value. What is at first so very exciting quickly becomes stale and obsolete. You grow older and watch life pass you by. The god of continual acquisition is a false, lying, deceptive god who leaves you empty and alone. Children are the only gift God gives you in this life that you can take to heaven with you. There is no other form of wealth that can compare to the wealth of children. What a tragedy that God's gifts are so universally despised. As Americans play God they show themselves to be very poor gods indeed! In this volume, Pastor Otten includes many articles from many sources over many years. His pro-marriage and pro-family stance is clear and uncompromising. His conservatism is ecumenical in the best sense of the word as he provides a wide variety of materials from Lutheran, Roman Catholic, and Protestant sources.