Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has shared a teaching on the meaning and responsibility attached to the word “husband,” emphasizing the role of a man within marriage.
According to Oyakhilome, the word husband should not be understood merely as referring to the male partner in a marriage. He stated that it means “master,” presenting the husband as someone who carries responsibility and leadership within the home.
His teaching places emphasis on the responsibilities that come with the role of a husband. Rather than viewing marriage simply as a relationship between two people, he highlighted the importance of understanding the roles and responsibilities assigned to each spouse.
The statement has also prompted conversations about Christian teachings on marriage, particularly around leadership, authority and responsibility in the family.
For Oyakhilome, the role of a husband carries a deeper responsibility than simply being a man’s marital status. His teaching encourages married men to understand the weight of the position they occupy within their families and to approach it with responsibility.