Holiness in Marriage

Pastor Bill Bush · Feb 24, 2025

Pastor Bill and Carrie argue that marriage is not a contract built on expectations but a covenant built on mutual selflessness. Drawing from Ephesians 5, they contend that the goal of marriage is holiness — becoming more like Jesus for one another — not personal happiness. Only when spouses grasp that goal can they embrace their distinct positions: the wife offering respectful support (Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane) and the husband leading through sacrificial love (Jesus on the cross). Both positions require vulnerability, trust in God, and a willingness to prioritize responsibility over authority.