Famous Pastor Claims Giving Money to Women Is Unbiblical, Ghanaians Call Him Out on X
- Nigerian pastor Kingsley Okonkwo has highlighted that men are not obliged to give their partners money for upkeep
- In a viral video, the happily married man who recently celebrated his twentieth wedding anniversary stated that women should be able to take care of themselves
- Some social media users have shared mixed reactions after they watched the trending video on X and Instagram
Popular Nigerian pastor Kingsley Okonkwo has made a bold statement about relationships and money on X.
The relationship coach asserted that it is not stated in the Bible that men are supposed to cater for the needs of women.
Source: Instagram
Kingsley Okonkwo talks about financial responsibilities
In a viral video, the man of God asked the female members in his church how they were surviving before they got married.
He emphasised that it is a cultural idea for men to support women financially, but not scriptural.
“That thing is a cultural idea, it’s not biblical. The Bible says he who does not work should not eat,” Okonkwo said.
According to him, well-raised daughters should be educated, empowered, and financially stable rather than depending on men for survival.
“Before you married, how were you surviving? All this is poor people's talk. Parents who raise their daughters well will send them to the best schools and will ensure they have good jobs. They won't leave them to the mercy of the boys,” he said.
Pastor Okonkwo blasted parents who don't provide for their children and force them to date men for financial support.
“Imagine being a father and your daughter is asking for money before she goes on a date. How would you feel as a father?” he asked.
He called on women to avoid burdening their partners with unnecessary demands during his sermon at church.
“What your father cannot do, you want to put the weight on a young man who just started life,” he added.
YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:
@dej66881970 stated:
"Everything in this life would have been simple if people stopped being too strategic with everything, there would be no need to make all thesto maketo make statements. If you love your partner truly, you will want to take care of them; it goes both ways."
@Toxan1Q stated:
"The Bible says the man is the head of the house, what is the function of the head?. I'm not saying women shouldn't make their own money, but statements like this are simply unnecessary. The pastor should focus on salvation. Family is not something outsiders should interfere."
@_optysam stated:
"Here is the twist; It is a poor people talk that your woman should survive on her own. If you can't take care of her, why marry her?."people's.
@Gift_goldheart stated:
"If your "cultural idea" mandates a woman take care of the home and/or make food for you; it should also mandate you to take care of her. How were you eating and surviving before you got married?."
@Gavincithegreat stated:
"Is there any part of the bible that says a husband should take care of the wife. Since the Bible says husbands should love their wives."
The Instagram video is below:
Ghanaian pastor marries in a lavish ceremony
Prophet Emmanuel Worlasi and his beautiful wife, Priscilla Nyamful, looked perfect together at their star-studded wedding ceremony.
The famous couple invited top Ghanaian politicians, including former second lady Samira Bawumia, to bless their nuptials.
Samira Bawumia made a bold fashion statement at the event with a classy maxi dress and hairstyle at Prophet Emmanuel Worlasi's lavish wedding.
The Instagram video is below:
Bishop Agyinare celebrates his 25th wedding anniversary
Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Bishop Agyinare and his beautiful wife, who renewed their vows on their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.
The memorable event was held at the Perez Chapel during church in the presence of family, friends and congregation.
Some social media users commented on Bishop Agyinare and his wife's stylish kente ensembles on Facebook.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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