Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has raised concerns over the worsening state of global morality. He shared a startling account of an RCCG pastor abroad who was arrested for greeting an audience as “ladies and gentlemen.”
Speaking during the RCCG monthly thanksgiving service at the Throne of Grace in Lagos, Pastor Adeboye explained that the greeting was deemed discriminatory because it excluded individuals who do not identify as male or female.
“The end is nearer than you think,” he warned. “One of my pastors abroad was arrested for addressing a gathering as ‘ladies and gentlemen.’ Some people reported him, asking, ‘What about those who are neither ladies nor gentlemen?’ Things are getting worse, and this is a wake-up call.”
Alarming Anecdotes Reflect Declining Values
The revered clergyman shared another incident involving a woman who referred to her dog as her husband.
“When asked about her husband, she said, ‘I took him to the vet before coming. He doesn’t talk.’ She went on to describe her ‘husband’ as a very handsome dog. Brethren, we are closer to the end than ever before,” Adeboye lamented.
A Call for Commitment
Urging Christians to remain steadfast, Pastor Adeboye emphasized the importance of unwavering faith in a world he described as morally decaying.
“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 urged.
Criticism of Modern Trends
Adeboye also reflected on the moral uprightness of earlier generations, contrasting it with modern trends he finds troubling. He criticized men with braided hair and women wearing heavy makeup and false eyelashes, especially those serving on RCCG altars.
Speaking at the church’s 72nd annual convention in August, he said such styles were unacceptable for church workers, expressing disbelief at their growing popularity.
“In the olden days, people feared God, lived morally upright lives, and followed His commandments. Let us strive to return to that path,” he said, encouraging Christians to resist the lure of secular trends.
The pastor’s remarks have sparked discussions on the balance between tradition, faith, and cultural adaptation in a rapidly changing world.
