How RCCG pastor was arrested abroad for greeting ‘ladies and gentlemen’ — Adeboye

• Pastor Adeboye, during the church’s monthly service, raised a heartfelt alarm over the troubling arrest of a pastor overseas.
• With a tone that carried both concern and urgency, the revered cleric delved into the challenges faced by Christians in an increasingly hostile world.
• Drawing from his vast encounters and personal connections with fellow believers, Pastor Adeboye painted a vivid picture of trials endured by those standing firm in their faith.

During the RCCG monthly thanksgiving service held at the Throne of Grace in Lagos, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the church, delivered a powerful and thought-provoking address that left the congregation in solemn reflection.

Expressing grave concern, the revered cleric recounted the alarming arrest of one of the church’s pastors abroad, a development he described as a glaring sign of the times.

The pastor, Adeboye revealed, had been detained for using the phrase “ladies and gentlemen” during a public gathering, an expression that was condemned by some as discriminatory against non-binary and other gender identities.

According to him, what seemed like a harmless salutation had spiraled into accusations of insensitivity, resulted in legal consequences.

Pastor Adeboye lamented the incident, warning of the growing cultural complexities Christians must navigate while upholding their faith.

In his sermon, titled “My father’s house,” Adeboye lamented,

“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?’”

Adding to the gravity of his message, Pastor Adeboye shared another startling encounter, one that epitomized the moral and cultural shifts of the modern age. He recounted meeting a woman who shockingly referred to her pet dog as her husband.

The cleric reflected on the erosion of values and the distortion of divine order, cautioning Christians to remain rooted in their beliefs amidst a world increasingly at odds with biblical truths.

Addressing the congregation with a voice of urgency and purpose, Pastor Adeboye implored Christians to remain vigilant and unwavering in their commitment to their faith.

“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,” he warned.