Economic considerations for marriage
Manner of meeting economic commitments in marriage is left to the individual (though may consult Local Spiritual Assemblies)[edit]
"Such matters as the age of marriage or the manner of meeting economic commitments are left to the individual to decide for himself. The friends, however, should not hesitate to seek the advice of their Local Spiritual Assemblies in all such matters if they feel the need."
- (From a letter of the Universal House of Justice to two believers, May 22, 1966, in Lights of Guidance, no. 1208)
Economic factors are often a serious hindrance but in most cases are only an excuse and should not be overstressed[edit]
"The Bahá'í youth should, on the one hand, be taught the lesson of self-control which, when exercised, undoubtedly has a salutary effect on the development, of character and of personality in general, and on the other should be advised, nay even encouraged, to contract marriage while still young and in full possession of their physical vigor. Economic factors, no doubt, are often a serious hindrance to early marriage, but in most cases are only an excuse, and as such should not be overstressed."
- (From a letter dated 13 December 1940, to an individual believer, in Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-86, sec. 126.7c, p. 234)
