Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has raised concerns about the erosion of moral values worldwide, describing the situation as troubling.
During the church’s monthly thanksgiving service at the RCCG’s Throne of Grace in Lagos State on Sunday, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye highlighted the global decline in moral values, citing the arrest of an RCCG pastor abroad.
The pastor was reportedly detained for addressing a gathering with the phrase “ladies and gentlemen,” which authorities considered discriminatory for failing to include all recognized genders in their culture.
Adeboye used the incident to underscore the challenges posed by shifting societal norms.
“The end is nearer than you think,” he warned. “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 recounted another troubling anecdote about a woman who referred to her dog as her husband during a discussion.
“She was asked about her husband, and she replied, ‘I took him to the vet before coming. He doesn’t talk.’ When asked who her husband was, she described a very handsome dog. Brethren, we are closer to the end than ever before,” he said.
He admonished Christians to take their faith seriously, urging them not to be swayed by the world’s moral decline.
“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 emphasized.
Pastor Adeboye also reflected on the moral uprightness of earlier generations, noting their reverence for God and commitment to His commandments.
“In the olden days, people feared God, lived morally upright lives, and followed His commandments. Let us strive to return to that path,” he urged.
Adeboye, known for talking about national issues and the dealings of the church especially about incorporating alien cultures into its branches across the world recently faulted men with braided hair and women sporting false eyelashes and heavy makeup.
Expressing his discontent with the trend among church workers, Adeboye made it clear that such styles will no longer be tolerated on RCCG altars.
In an address at the church’s 72nd annual convention held in August, his comments highlighted his disbelief at the rising trend of these fashion choices among church members.
