Media personality Bunmi George has emphasised the importance of respect, understanding and commitment in marriage, arguing that a husband’s position in the home should not be determined by his financial capacity.
George made the remarks while speaking on the At His Right Hand podcast, where she recounted how she and her family navigated an 11-month period of financial difficulty after her husband lost his job.
She disclosed that the situation forced the family to make significant lifestyle adjustments, including reducing their fleet of cars to one and cutting down on the number of domestic staff.
According to her, although her business was performing well and she could afford to maintain certain luxuries independently, her husband insisted that the family reduce its expenses because they were temporarily relying on a single source of income.
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George said she could have chosen to disregard his position and continue living according to her financial means, but her understanding of biblical teachings on marriage influenced her decision to respect his leadership.
Explaining her position, she said marriage was an institution whose foundation should go beyond material possessions and the ability of either partner to provide financially.
“I think it’s the understanding of God and the word of God, right? What the word of God says. I live by the word of God. It’s an office. It’s not based on material possession,” she said.
She added that her submission to her husband was not dependent on how much money he earned or his ability to meet the family’s financial needs.
“My husband is whether the head today or not the head tomorrow because of how much he can provide. No. Provision important, yes, but it’s an office. So I submit to that office regardless of how much he’s making,” she stated.
The media personality also warned against allowing financial considerations to undermine marital relationships, stressing that partners should not place money above the value of their marriages.
“A lot of times we sacrifice our marriages on the altar of money,” she said.
Reflecting further on her experience, George maintained that her husband’s worth was not defined by his earnings, noting that their relationship remained strong even when he was temporarily unable to contribute financially.
“My husband is more important to me than what he can provide. He makes good money. But that’s why we’re together. And the time when he didn’t make money, we were still able to value one another regardless of who was bringing in a bigger piece of the pie. It’s just money, right?” she added.
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