Marriage is an exclusive relationship. And Paul is encouraging wives to respect their husbands and their leadership. We men sometimes need a little more help when it comes to relating to our wives. Wives should have husbands that they can respect and can look to for loving leadership. Paul writes, Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the Church and gave Himself up for her.
Husbands are to give everything for their wives.
This is the commitment you are making this evening. Let me also encourage you in this. God has given us such a tremendous example of sacrificial love in Jesus - and in the Bible He has given us guidance for life and marriage. Take the time to understand God s love for you - who Jesus is. Take the time to read His word - and understand practically His guidance.