The Secret of Honour in Marriage

The Secret of Honour in Marriage. Part 1.  By Pastor Faith Oyedepo.

Before exploring the secret of honour in marriage, what is marriage all about? Marriage is ordained by God as a unique relationship for a man and a woman to give and receive satisfaction for their needs and desires.  God, Himself, instituted Marriage, that’s why it is honourable.

Many people, especially Christians, think that a good marriage is a promise from God, so they wait endlessly for the fulfilment of that promise.  To others, they think it comes by wishing, so they keep wishing.

Marriage is a covenant relationship, not a promise.  It is a covenant because it involves a formal contractual agreement between two or more parties, with each party agreeing to do something as a prerequisite to receiving some benefits.

This covenant of marriage involves two parties: God on one hand, and the man (and his wife) on the other.  God is the Initiator of the covenant, and His terms of agreement are sealed up in His Word.  Man, on his part, is required to obey God’s terms of the agreement, as stated, for harmony, abundance and fulfilment in the home.

The man and his wife must be ready to obey the terms of agreement as stated in God’s Word, so they can reap the rewards that go with obedience.  But, disobedience to God will make these rewards elusive. In essence, if the man and his wife are to experience fulfilment in marriage, then, they must adhere to the terms of this marriage covenant.

God assures us that if, as man and wife, man fulfils his own responsibility and builds his home, He will ensure that his home remains built, guaranteeing fulfilment for every member of the home.