The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating moral values worldwide, highlighting the arrest of one of the church’s pastors overseas. The pastor’s arrest stemmed from addressing attendees at a program as “ladies and gentlemen,” a phrase deemed discriminatory for not including all gender identities recognized in the host country.
Pastor Adeboye disclosed this during the church’s monthly thanksgiving service at the RCCG Throne of Grace in Lagos on Sunday. His sermon, broadcast across 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,” he said. “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?’”
Adeboye also recounted a shocking tale of a woman who described her dog as her husband. “When asked about her spouse, she claimed, ‘I took him to the vet before coming. He doesn’t talk,’” Adeboye said, highlighting the erosion of traditional moral values.
He urged Christians to remain steadfast in their faith amid such moral confusion. “Those of you already in Christ, take this matter seriously. Do not let anyone weaken your stand. God is holy. 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,” Adeboye stressed.
Criticism of Modern Trends in the Church
Pastor Adeboye, known for addressing societal and church-related issues, has also voiced disapproval of modern fashion trends among church workers. At RCCG’s 72nd annual convention held in August, he criticized men wearing braided hair and women donning false eyelashes and heavy makeup.
Expressing disbelief at the growing adoption of these styles, he stated that such appearances would no longer be tolerated on RCCG altars. The convention, themed “Heaven,” took place at The Redemption City, Mowe, Ogun State, from August 5 to 11, 2024.
Pastor Adeboye’s comments reflect a broader concern for preserving traditional Christian values in an era of rapid cultural changes.
