Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, expressed concern over the arrest of one of the church’s pastors abroad.
He explained that the pastor was detained for addressing the attendees at an event as “Ladies and gentlemen,” a remark that was deemed discriminatory for not encompassing all the genders recognized in their culture.
Pastor Adeboye shared this during the church’s monthly thanksgiving service at RCCG’s Throne of Grace in Lagos State on Sunday. His sermon, which was broadcast to all RCCG parishes, was titled “My Father’s House.”
“The end is nearer than you think. Things are getting worse, and this is a wake-up call. One of my pastors abroad was arrested for simply addressing a gathering as ‘ladies and gentlemen.’
“Some people reported him for discrimination, asking, ‘What about those who are neither ladies nor gentlemen?’” he stated.
The clergyman also recounted another disturbing story of a woman who referred to her dog as her husband.
He shared how, when asked about her spouse, the woman claimed, “I took him to the vet before coming. He doesn’t talk,” describing her “husband” as a dog.
Adeboye expressed concern about the erosion of moral values worldwide, viewing these incidents as signs of the end times.
“Those of you already in Christ, take this matter seriously. Do not let anyone weaken your stand. God is holy. Those still playing church—singing, clapping, and enjoying things without genuine commitment—remember, Jesus is coming back. The devil wants to harvest you, but you must not give him the opportunity. I want to see you in my Father’s house,” he noted.
Pastor Adeboye, who is known for addressing both national issues and the church’s approach to integrating foreign cultures into its global branches, recently criticized men with braided hair and women wearing false eyelashes and heavy makeup.
He expressed his disapproval of these trends among church workers, emphasizing that such styles would no longer be accepted on RCCG altars.
During his speech at the church’s 72nd annual convention in August, Adeboye voiced his astonishment at the increasing popularity of these fashion choices among church members.
The convention, themed “Heaven,” took place from Monday, August 5, to Sunday, August 11, 2024, at The Redemption City in Mowe, Ogun State (Lagos-Ibadan Way).