Why RCCG pastor was arrested for greeting ‘ladies and gentlemen’ – Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has shared why a cleric in the church was arrested for greeting “ladies and gentlemen”.

Pastor Adeboye, who decried the sharp decline in moral values globally, said this during the church’s monthly thanksgiving program at the Throne of Grace, the RCCG national headquarters in Ebute-Metta, Lagos.

While pointing out the increasing moral decadence in the world, he admonished Christians to remain steadfast in their faith, reminding them about the end times.

“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?’”

Adeboye told a second story of how a woman referred to her dog as her husband.

“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.

The popular clergyman urged believers to stay strong in the faith and not be swayed by the global 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,” Adeboye emphasized.