Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is currently under fire on social media over his controversial prayer point for his congregation.
In a video clip from the Church’s 2021 Annual Convention making rounds on social media, the clergyman was fervently heard offering prayers for his congregation.
Pastor Adeboye prayed that Christians from other churches would bow down to RCCG members.
He said
“I decree in the name that is above every other name, Christians from other denominations will bow before you”.
Pastor Adeboye prays for his congregation.
"Christians from every other denomination will bow before you" pic.twitter.com/hkJgo50IOK
— Lawrence I. Okoro ( Sir Law ) (@LawrenceOkoroPG) February 16, 2024
The statement has ignited a flurry of mixed reactions from social media users, with many calling for the preacher’s retirement.
One Somoye Gbolahan wrote: “When BOW is used in such context , it simply means you’ll be an envy of others as things move forward, that redeeem members and his children will see upward lifting that would make others come serve their God. Don’t misunderstand the word to mean worship . God gave his disciples power over others and commanded them to go into the world and dominate.”
One I Am Murie wrote: “I don’t like this prayer point but I can’t condemn such a great man of God”
One Dinzzy wrote: “Religion is part of our problem in this country”
One Gallar wrote: “Even this prayer get as e be but if we really check am “RCCG” is the biggest church in Nigeria and has the largest congregation”
One Effe Deborah wrote: “Might be that he has dementia. He really needs to retire”
One I Am Sp3ncer wrote: “Age is beginning to take over slowly. They say when they’re old, they start talking like kids again. So it’s true. Pls don’t blame him and stop dragging him ejoo”
One Wendy Adanma wrote: “It’s time he retires because wetin be this”
One Rehkie wrote: “Seems like this pastor doesn’t think before he talks”
One Dr Buchi wrote: “Religion is gradually exposing itself to be a scam”
One Usendollar wrote: “If you don’t go to church anymore gather here I’ve not been going to church for the past 2 years but I’ve made over 400 million from tech no God by yourself and talk to him directly!”