Is a marriage failure always the fault of the husband?

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Is a marriage failure always the fault of the husband?

Post by _Anonymous » Thu Sep 29, 2005 5:20 pm

There is a teaching gaining popularity in our fellowship that says that marriage failure, no matter what its cause may be, is always the responsibility of the husband, because he is the head. A book that is being read by many in our group says it is like a ship's captain. He is responsible if the ship runs aground, no matter who was at the wheel at the time. He is the head, so he is responsible. Also, they say that, if a man loves his wife as Christ loves ther church, she will respond and always be a good wife...like a flower. If it wilts, it is the gardener's fault for not taking proper care of it. This sounds logical, but is it scriptural?
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Post by _Homer » Thu Sep 29, 2005 10:40 pm

D.K.,

God was faithful to His bride Israel but Israel was unfaithful to Him. Would these people argue that God was at fault?

In Christ, Homer
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Post by _Sean » Sat Oct 01, 2005 1:48 am

Homer wrote:D.K.,

God was faithful to His bride Israel but Israel was unfaithful to Him. Would these people argue that God was at fault?

In Christ, Homer
Great point.
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Post by _Christopher » Sat Oct 01, 2005 11:13 am

Homer,

I have to say that I admire your ability to say so much truth with so few words.

God bless.
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A nonsensical Teaching......

Post by _IlovetheLord » Sat Oct 01, 2005 2:31 pm

The Husband is not always at fault. Homer said it well.
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