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GODLY HOMES
In an ungodly world (8)
An ongoing study of the Home as God’s Word teaches.
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The Marriage Covenant
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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.
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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)
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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.
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Contract vs. CovenantWhat is a covenant?
From Hebrew, berith – meaning “to fetter”Found some 318 times in NKJV (292 – KJV, 321 – NASU)
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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.
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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
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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
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Contract vs. Covenant Marriage is a covenant that
is binding for life (cf. Rom. 7:1-3)
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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The Marriage Vows The vows exchanged need
to contain substance that demonstrates an understanding of the covenant they are entering into.
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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
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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.
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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)
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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
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The Marriage Vows “In sickness and in
health”will we grow old together and take care of one another when our health fails?
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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?
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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
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The Marriage Vows “Till death do us part”
Marriage is for life! (Rom. 7:1-3, Matt. 19:6)
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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!
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May God influence
our decisions in our homes