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GODLY HOMES
In an ungodly world (8)
An ongoing study of the Home as God’s Word teaches.
The Marriage Covenant
Contract vs. CovenantWhat is a contract?
An agreement between parties that agree in writing to specific terms to do somethingOften based upon a lack of complete trustIt is legal and can be enforced in court.
Contract vs. CovenantWhat is a contract?
Many marriages today treated only as a contractCf. “Prenuptial agreements” – Such are sinful! (materialistic, a lack of trust, temporary marriage)
Contract vs. CovenantWhat is a covenant?
A solemn agreement… by which two or more parties commit themselves to the rights and responsibilities demanded by their relationship and accept the consequences of breaking faith.
Contract vs. CovenantWhat is a covenant?
From Hebrew, berith – meaning “to fetter”Found some 318 times in NKJV (292 – KJV, 321 – NASU)
Contract vs. Covenant Primarily deals with the
agreement between God and His people
Gen. 15:18 – Abraham Gen. 6:18 – Noah,
Deut. 29:9-14 – Israel New Testament - Heb.
8:6, 13, etc.
Contract vs. Covenant Differences Covenant based upon trust –
contract distrust Covenant unlimited
responsibility – contract limited
Covenant life long – contract can be voided by mutual consent
Contract vs. Covenant Marriage is a covenant Mal. 2:14 Prov. 2:17 Ezekiel 16:8 Eph. 5:22-33 –
relationship compared to that of Christ & His church
Contract vs. Covenant Marriage is a covenant that
is binding for life (cf. Rom. 7:1-3)
The Marriage Ceremony Many traditions associated
with the wedding ceremony are based upon the reverence of the occasion in God’s eyes and towards one another
The Marriage Ceremony Groom enters first – He
initiated the covenant White runner – the purity
and sacredness of the union the wife is about to enter into
White dress – presenting herself pure to her husband
The Marriage Ceremony The veil – a sign of
submission and modesty “IF there be any cause” –
demonstrates seriousness of the occasion
Rings – symbol of unending love & devotion; a declaration to the world that you entered this covenant relationship
The Marriage Ceremony Pronouncing husband and
wife – before witnesses announces the marriage has begun
Guest book – a list of witnesses
Marriage certificate – the legal “contract”, signed by witnesses.
The Marriage Vows The vows exchanged need
to contain substance that demonstrates an understanding of the covenant they are entering into.
The Marriage Vows Vows are serious – Eccl. 5:1-5 Mal. 2:14 Deut. 23:21-23 What God has joined
together – Matt. 19:6
The Marriage Vows “I __________ take you
________ to be my lawfully wedded (husband/wife)”A declaration that you can and are willing to be joined to this person. You understand what you are entering into.
The Marriage Vows “To have and to hold
from this day forward”to take your spouse to be your friend and companion BEFORE others (Eccl. 4:9-12)
The Marriage Vows “For richer or poorer”
prosperity (or lack there of) can cause marital problems (1 Tim. 6:6-10)We will be there for one another regardless of material circumstances
The Marriage Vows “In sickness and in
health”will we grow old together and take care of one another when our health fails?
The Marriage Vows Wives “To love, honor
and obey”A promise to obey God by submitting to your husband (Eph. 2:22-24, 1 Pet. 3:5-6). NOTE: Is he worthy of submitting to?
The Marriage Vows Husbands “To love,
honor and cherish”A promise to take care of and provide for her and your family (1 Peter 3:7, Eph. 5:25-33). NO selfishness
The Marriage Vows “Till death do us part”
Marriage is for life! (Rom. 7:1-3, Matt. 19:6)
The Marriage Vows IF one were unwilling to
say these things, I would be hesitant to perform the ceremony! And you should be hesitant to marry one who refuses to exchange these vows!
May God influence
our decisions in our homes