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 fornication—it is a broken covenant. The marriage covenant is based on a life laid down (Ps. 50:5) and only valid through death (Heb. 9:16–17). 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 mate—“What 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 husband’s success is seen in his wife—the wife’s success is seen in her husband (1Cor. 11:7; Prov. 31:23). Derek goes on explaining the husband’s responsibilities in marriage: 1. Love (Eph. 5:25) 2. Be head (1 Cor. 11:3) 3. Provide (1 Tim. 5:8) 4. Wash with God’s Word (Eph. 5:26) 5. Nourish and cherish (Eph. 5:29) After that