The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has given a strong warning to those who criticize and make fun of him, cautioning them to be careful as they could face serious consequences.
Speaking at the monthly Holy Ghost service with the theme “Shielded by Fire” at The Redemption City, Pastor Adeboye delivered his message with a mix of humility and divine confidence.
Despite recognizing his own perceived insignificance and flaws, Pastor Adeboye emphasized the unstoppable power of the God he worships, referring to Him as a “consuming fire.”
This warning comes as a response to the ongoing criticism he has been receiving from various public figures, including celebrities and radio personalities, regarding some of his controversial statements and remarks.
Pastor Adeboye highlighted the paradoxical nature of divine selection, explaining that God often chooses those who are considered foolish, weak, or insignificant for His purpose in order to ensure that He alone receives the glory.
During the anointing service, there was a strong emphasis on the need for caution, as the atmosphere was filled with spiritual intensity.
Those in attendance were reminded of the biblical principle that God’s chosen individuals, despite their human weaknesses, are safeguarded and empowered by a powerful divine presence.
As Pastor Adeboye’s message spreads, it is likely to spark further conversations about the relationship between religious authority and public scrutiny, underscoring the delicate balance between freedom of speech and reverence for spiritual leadership.
In his words, “If Paul, who wrote more than half of the New Testament, claimed to be less than the least of the saint, according to Ephesians 3:8, Pastor Adeboye is nothing.
“However, his God is everything. Listen to me carefully, Adeboye is one stupid boy and I would prove it to you before I close, But his God is wiser than the wisest.
“Adeboye is weak, he eats pounded yam and goes to the toilet. But his God is stronger than the strongest. Adeboye is nothing but his God is the All-sufficient God.
“So there is nothing spectacular. There is no big deal if you mock Pastor Adeboye. He deserves to be mocked.
“The word of God made it abundantly clear. Anyone that God will use must be weak, foolish, and a nobody, so that only God will take the glory. So you can mock Adeboye, but you must not mock his God.
“Why? Because Adeboye is nothing, there is nothing he can do to you. But his God is a Consuming fire.”
“Going further, he revered cleric asked his members series of questions.
“I want to ask you some questions. The fact that the leaders of Boko Haram are Muslims or claimed to be Muslims, does that mean every Muslim is a terrorist?
“Because one Islamic cleric said they should kill our first lady, does that mean every Imman is a murderer.
“There was this guy called HUSSPUPPY, the fellow who was the original 419 man that was arrested in Dubai. He happens to be a Nigerian, does that mean every Nigerian man is a 419?
“If a pastor and his wife do something insensitive somewhere, does that mean every pastor everywhere is insensitive?
“Then what about this pastor somewhere in Ireland. They said he committed all manners of atrocities. How will you explain that?
“Number one, the way they reported it in Nigeria is different from the way is reported where it happen.
“Over there they said “a former pastor”. Meaning he used to be. But put that one aside.
“They didn’t tell you the whole story, they did not tell you that they did not catch the boy. But he reported himself and why did he report himself, he heard a sermon on restitution and decided it is better to suffer shame while here on earth than to go to hell.
“And where did he hear that sermon, in the Redeemed Christian Church of God. We are among the few churches left in the world that ever talk about restitution.
“I am not Justifying the unjustifiable’
While noting that the pastor might have backslided when he committed the crime, he said: “Do you know the Bible says he who thinks he stands should take heed, lest he falls?
“Even you standing today be careful. I pray you will never fall.”
“You can say ‘but he was ordained as a pastor’. But have you heard about backsliding? Once hot for the Lord and along the line became cold. The Bible even said ‘he that thinketh that he stand…’.
“I don’t want to give the impression that I am justifying the unjustifiable. The Lord prayed all night and chose 12 disciples. One of them turned out to be Judas Iscariot. One failure out of 12.
“If you consider the number of pastors in RCCG in Nigeria, alone. Don’t let me tell you the number. But let me tell you mathematically. The number of pastors in Nigeria alone today is more than 200 thousand.
“If we find one here, one there over there, well our Lord Jesus Christ the one we are following chose 12 but one was the devil.”
Pastor Adeboye expressed his concern about the rising fuel prices and electricity tariffs in Nigeria. He believes that the current situation in the country is unusual.
Adeboye felt compelled to ask prayer warriors to pray for Nigeria when he observed the direction things were heading.
He said, “If I am not such a ‘stupid’ boy I would have asked God how worse things would get before they get better.
“I did not ask. So, you see how stupid a boy I am. All of a sudden we saw the Naira going down. I never knew the Naira would go so bad.
“I know nations who got independence at the same time as Nigeria whose money is like 10,000 to a Pound.”
Nevertheless, he emphasized the importance of continuing to pray for the country and its leaders. He encouraged Nigerians to not give up on praying for the nation.
He added, “As I was coming out of the prayer room, I heard the government has increased the price of fuel and electricity tarrif had increased.
“If the price of fuel increases, it means the cost of transporting the food to the market will increase. It means the food will increase in price.
“I had this feeling that the rate this is happening is no longer natural.
“And then I heard a prophet had prophesied that things would only get better towards the end of 2025.”
