How To Improve On Your Marriage! (2) by Pastor Faith Oyedepo
How To Improve On Your Marriage! (2) by Pastor Faith Oyedepo
Topic: How To Improve On Your Marriage! (2)
Dear Reader,
Calvary greetings to you in the precious
name of Jesus Christ! Last week, I
shared with you on what your
perspective should be about marriage. I
also said that marriage is a miracle.
This week, I will be looking at what I
have captioned: Marriage Covenant
Responsibilities.
The Word of God makes it clear that
marriage is a covenant, and this is
expounded in my book: Marriage
Covenant. What is a Covenant? The
dictionary defines it as ‘a binding
agreement or a contract’ usually
between two people.
The Word of God says: Marriage is
honourable (Hebrews 13:4). It goes to
say, therefore, that the agreement of
marriage between two people is seen as
a good thing in the sight of God, which
eventually leads to honour and dignity
for the parties involved. I want to let you
know, therefore, that it is a good thing
that you desire marriage, if you are not
yet married. For those already married,
it is a good step you have taken in life.
You shall have no cause to regret it in
Jesus’ name.
However, as good as marriage is, there
are covenant responsibilities that must
be operated, in order for it to produce
the desired good. The Word says: If ye
be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the
good of the land (Isaiah 1:19). There is
good in marriage, but you must be
willing and obedient to operate the
covenant.
My husband, Dr. David Oyedepo will
always say, “A life without
responsibilities is a liability”.
Furthermore, he says, “Responsibility is
the price for greatness”. Do you desire
good in your marriage? Are you longing
for peace, harmony and serenity in your
marital life? Then apply yourself to the
demands of a good home. If you are yet
to enact the covenant of marriage, begin
to ask for grace to comply with the
demands.
What are these Covenant
Responsibilities?
FOR THE MAN:
As A Husband, you are the head of the
woman, the leader and not a dictator.
You are to love your wife unconditionally
as a friend and as a lover sexually
(Ephesians 5:25-29). You must honour
her and not treat her as a lesser being,
or a slave (1 Peter 3:7). Much more, you
must dwell with her according to
knowledge.
As A Father, you have the responsibility
of raising your children in the nature and
admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4,
Deuteronomy 6:6-7), not by bullying
and beating. Instead, apply the rod of
the Word of God, and as you mold them
in the fear of the Lord, you are raising
godly children, who will in turn call you
blessed.
As A Provider: A French proverb says,
“A father is a banker provided by
nature”. Your primary responsibility is
meeting the needs of your home. The
woman is only your help meet. Never
shift your responsibility to your wife; it is
anti-covenant to do so. To shy away
from this responsibility makes you
worse than an infidel [an unbeliever] (1
Timothy 5:8). This shall not be your
portion!
FOR THE WOMAN:
As A Wife, you have the power of
influence, while your husband has the
power of authority. Thus, you must be a
positive influence. Your responsibility,
however, as far as God is concerned, is
that of submission. Willingly surrender
yourself to be ruled by your husband,
obeying him in love (Ephesians
5:22-24). Cook and dress to please him
(I Peter 3:2). Learn to go to God in
prayer, rather than arguing.
As A Mother, train your children
spiritually, physically and morally,
bringing them up to become arrows in
the hands of God. Your role in the life of
your children is a non-transferable
responsibility. Therefore, don’t push
them to another person to train for you.
As A Home Maker, see to the general
welfare of the home, plan and manage
the resources provided (Titus 2:5). Also
see to the welfare of every member of
your household. This is your primary
assignment, before your career or
business.
You need the grace of God to carry out
your covenant responsibilities. You need
to surrender your life to Christ so that,
that grace can be released to you. You
can say this prayer and receive that
grace: Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I come to
You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me of
my sins and cleanse me with Your
Blood. Deliver me from sin and satan to
serve the living God. I accept You as my
Lord and Saviour. Make me a child of
God today. Thank You for accepting me
into Your Kingdom.
If you prayed this simple prayer, you are
now a child of God. He loves you and
will never leave you. Read your Bible
daily, obey God’s Word and seek
Christian fellowship (John 14:21).
Congratulations! You are now born
again! All-round rest and peace are
guaranteed you, in Jesus’ Name. Call or
write, and share your testimonies with
me through contact@faithoyedepo.org;
OR 07026385437 and 08141320204.
For more insight, these books authored
by me are available at the Dominion
Bookstores in all Living Faith Churches
and other leading Christian bookstores:
Marriage Covenant, Making Marriage
Work, Building A Successful Home and
Success in Marriage (Co-Authored).
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