Husbands Wives, Derek Prince on Marriage

Bible teacher Derek Prince explains the Biblical covenants and tells us why marriage is a covenant. Since it s a covenant, Derek points out that adultery is more serious than fornicationit is a broken covenant. The marriage covenant is based on a life laid down (Ps. 50:5) and only valid through death (Heb. 9:1617). The husband as well as the wife enter through the sacrifice of Jesus and each lays down his, her life. Each expresses life through the mateWhat will I give not get. The ultimate purpose is unity, according to Derek. Each mate makes a commitment (marriage is not an experiment). This commitment releases grace. Eventually, the husbands success is seen in his wifethe wifes success is seen in her husband (1Cor. 11:7; Prov. 31:23). Derek goes on explaining the husbands responsibilities in marriage: 1. Love (Eph. 5:25) 2. Be head (1 Cor. 11:3) 3. Provide (1 Tim. 5:8) 4. Wash with Gods Word (Eph. 5:26) 5. Nourish and cherish (Eph. 5:29) After that