Why Do Christian Marriages Fail? (What We Twisted From Genesis)

In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster reveals a sobering truth: The problem isn't God's design. It's what we've twisted from Eden to now.

God gave husbands two things: headship and the duty to love. When a man takes headship but refuses to love like Christ, he becomes abusive. When he honors both? You get a happy, functioning family.

Pastor Webster takes us back to Genesis 2—before sin entered the world—to show what marriage looked like in its perfect state: Adam and Eve in complete harmony, no shame, consuming love for each other. Then he explains what went wrong and why we're struggling today.

✓ Why do Christian marriages fail at rates similar to secular marriages?
✓ What does "weaker vessel" really mean—and is it sexist?
✓ What was marriage like in Eden before sin corrupted it?
✓ How can I tell if someone will abuse "headship" before I marry them?
✓ What's the difference between biblical headship and controlling behavior?

🔹 The Two-Part Design: Headship + Duty
God didn't just give husbands authority—He gave them responsibility. If a husband accepts headship but rejects the duty to love sacrificially, he becomes abusive and the marriage fails.

🔹 When Prayers Are Hindered
First Peter 3:7 warns that husbands who don't honor their wives as the weaker vessel will have their prayers hindered. This is serious—God stops listening when husbands fail to love well.

🔹 Marriage Before The Fall
In Genesis 2, Adam saw Eve and said, "Bone of my bone, flesh of my flesh." There was no criticism, no shame, no evil thoughts. His headship was a manifestation of consuming love. Her submission was her response of consuming love. Perfect harmony.

🔹 The Pre-Marriage Character Test
Want to know if someone will honor biblical roles? Watch how they submit to authority now—to parents, employers, church leadership. If they can't respect authority before marriage, they won't suddenly change after the wedding.

🔹 What Went Wrong From Eden to Now
Both men and women have twisted God's plan. The next episode will unpack exactly what we corrupted and how to restore God's design in our marriages today.

• Ephesians 5:24-25 — Wives subject to husbands; husbands love your wives as Christ loved the church
• Genesis 1:26-28 — God's blessing on marriage; dominion given to man and woman together
• Genesis 2:23-25 — Adam and Eve's perfect union before sin; bone of my bone, no shame
• 1 Peter 3:7 — Husbands honor your wife as the weaker vessel, or prayers are hindered
• Genesis 3 — The fall and entrance of sin (referenced as the turning point)

00:00 Introduction and Greetings01:02 Opening Prayer01:46 Ephesians 5:24 - Wives and Husbands03:07 God's Plan for Marriage03:52 Husbands' Role and Responsibilities06:13 Adam and Eve: The Perfect Companions08:57 God's Blessing and Dominion10:14 Modern Marriage Challenges10:43 Conclusion and Final Prayer

In the next episode, Pastor Webster will reveal exactly what we twisted from Eden to now—and give practical steps to restore God's design in your marriage. Don't miss it.

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