The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has lamented the arrest of one of his clerics abroad for addressing congregants as ‘ladies and gentlemen’.
Adeboye who gave the condemnation this during the church’s monthly thanksgiving service at the RCCG’s Throne of Grace in Lagos on Sunday, explained that the phrase was considered discriminatory as it failed to recognise all genders identified in that culture.
In a sermon titled ‘My Father’s House’ which was broadcast to all RCCG parishes, Adeboye 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 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 added.
Adeboye also narrated how a woman referred to her dog as her husband.
He explained how the woman, when asked about her spouse, replied, “I took him to the vet before coming. He doesn’t talk,” indicating that her “husband” was 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.
