Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has issued a strong warning to women regarding men who use excessive flattery to impress them. He shared this advice during the May Holy Ghost service, recounting a personal story from his youth before he became a born-again Christian.
Pastor Adeboye's Personal Experience
Adeboye narrated how he once used sweet words to woo a very beautiful lady. He described his tactics: "There was this very, very beautiful lady, and I was making some plans. 'Hello, hello lady,' and she smiled, of course. And the next thing was, 'Oh, your teeth are as white as snow.' She smiled further. 'And looking at your eyes is like taking a look at the full moon. Oh my, oh my! And your skin is as polished ebony.'"
However, the lady unexpectedly turned and ran away. Adeboye recalled: "All of a sudden, she did something strange. She turned around and began to run. 'What's wrong with you? Where are you running to?' Now I know. The Bible says, 'Flee!'"
Warning to Women
Pastor Adeboye emphasized that constant praise focused solely on physical appearance can be dangerous. He advised women, especially single women, to avoid such situations rather than engage with men who use flattery. He said: "When that brother comes and begins to talk about your... your... your body is like that of a catfish in water. Listen, run!"
Public Reactions
The video of his sermon sparked reactions on social media. User @Beniwinn commented: "If a whole pastor was moving like this back then, there's actually no hope for us. Those old school lines usually hit different though. Gotta respect the game lol." @AmgbapuRut69274 said: "This update no go work for today girls o. Them don too wise pass themselves." @ProductivityVA noted: "So Daddy G.O used to drop lines? Everybody was a Yoruba demon before grace found them." @YINY2383 remarked: "Why baba dey cast my update? If I get time to woo you no how wey you no go say make you give this guys a chance first." @WpFactory1 added: "The funniest part is elders warning you against the exact skill set they clearly used with confidence in their prime."
Additional Context
In a separate revelation, Pastor Adeboye disclosed that 'Adeboye' is not his real name but belongs to his father. He shared his actual name, which many people do not know, sparking mixed reactions online.
