What Are "Cattle"?

Narrator: Chris Genthree
Duration: 2min
 •  1 min. read  •  grade level: 8
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It just isn't normal for a young man to have no ability or desire to produce cattle...that is, no job prospects...no employable skills...no way adequately to support his future wife—or, worse yet, no concerns about that situation. Be very careful dear young sister about making a commitment for life if there is a question whether your marriage can be financially sustained.
Financial stability is not the same thing as financial wealth. Being concerned about financial stability is far different from seeking to get rich. One is born of the love of money which comes of coveteousness and greed while the other is born of the love of a woman. One is sin—while God encourages the other.
This does not contradict Phil. 4:1919But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)—"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus". We are to always trust our God to supply our needs, but that doesn't mean we don't have to work. God's supply of suitable employment for a husband is His divine way of supplying the needs of a marriage. How many needless difficulties and stress young couples face in courtship and later, in marriage, when there is an appropriate lack of concern about "cattle"!
Providing cattle to support a marriage union is your responsibility dear young brother. Remember the admonition to Joshua? Be strong and of a good courage. God made you a man—act like one!