The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, shared an incident which involved one of his pastors who was arrested abroad.
Pastor Adeboye revealed this during the church’s monthly thanksgiving service at the RCCG national headquarters in Ebute-Metta, Lagos, while sharing a message on the theme “My Father’s House”.
According to Pastor Adeboye, one of his pastors abroad was arrested for using the phrase “ladies and gentlemen” during a public address. He was accused of discriminating against individuals who do not identify strictly as male or female by the authorities.
Pastor Adeboye expressed concern over the decline in moral values across the world.
He said, “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, and his offence was simply addressing a gathering as ‘ladies and gentlemen.’ Some people reported him for discrimination, asking, ‘What about those who are neither ladies nor gentlemen?“
Pastor Adeboye also encourage those already in Christ to take this seriously,urging them not to be swayed or allow anyone weaken their stand.
“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 commitmentremember, 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”.
