Although it is very easy to marry a wife, it is very difficult to support her along with the children and the household. Accordingly, no one notices this faith of Jacob. Indeed, many hate fertility in a wife for the sole reason that the offspring must be supported and brought up. For this is what they commonly say: Why should I marry a wife when I am a pauper and a beggar? I would rather bear the burden of poverty alone and not load myself with misery and want. But this blame is unjustly fastened on marriage and fruitfulness. Indeed, you are indicting your unbelief by distrusting Gods goodness, and you are bringing greater misery upon yourself by disparaging Gods blessing. For if you had trust in Gods grace and promises, you would undoubtedly be supported. But because you do not hope in the Lord, you will never prosper.
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