Pastor Adeboye at 83: Raise Your Children Well or Risk a Ruined Future
As he marked his 83rd birthday, the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, delivered a powerful message urging parents to properly train their children, warning that neglecting their upbringing could lead to disastrous consequences.
During his sermon titled “Greater Tomorrow”, which was broadcast from RCCG’s national headquarters in Ebute-Metta to all parishes, Pastor Adeboye stressed the importance of instilling godly values in children.
“Parents, train your children because they are your tomorrow. The Yoruba say a child you fail to train will sell the house you are building.
Train them in the way of the Lord; don’t let them do whatever they like. If you don’t train them, you are destroying your future,” he warned.
Citing Abraham’s faithfulness in raising his children, he emphasized that God blesses those who raise their children in righteousness.
He urged parents to be firm, ensuring their children stay on the right path.
A Message to the Youth: Obedience and Humility Are Key
Speaking to young people, Pastor Adeboye advised them to honor their parents, noting that it is the key to securing a long and prosperous future.
“You are not only to obey your parents but also to honor them. It is in honoring them that you secure your future and live long. Don’t ever think you know more than your parents,” he cautioned.
He further warned against pride, calling it a “killer” and urging his listeners to embrace humility, hard parentingwork, and submission to God.
“Pride is a killer. God resists the proud. If you want a future, submit to God, and He will ensure no one tampers with your destiny,” he declared.
Special Prayers and Celebration
Following his sermon, Pastor Oladele Balogun, Special Assistant to the General Overseer (SATGO) Admin and Pastor in Charge of Region 1, led a special prayer session for Pastor Adeboye, asking for continued strength, grace, and divine guidance.
The national headquarters also provided food for thousands of worshippers who gathered to celebrate.
Tributes Pour In for Pastor Adeboye at 83
Pastor Adeboye’s wife, Pastor Folu Adeboye, celebrated him with a heartfelt message on Facebook, calling him a source of inspiration.
“Happy Birthday my Darling @pastoreaadeboyeofficial. Your life has been of tremendous impact to me and everyone around you. I pray that God will increase and bless you beyond measure in Jesus’ name.
Welcome to your year of Divine Grace. #EAA83,” she wrote.
The National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, also paid tribute, recalling Pastor Adeboye’s time as his mathematics lecturer at the University of Lagos and his decades of spiritual leadership.
Similarly, Bishop David Abioye, a former minister at Living Faith Church Worldwide, described Pastor Adeboye as “a true general, a father, mentor, and an embodiment of humility and wisdom.”
“Daddy, we honor and appreciate you for your relentless pursuit of God’s kingdom. May the Lord bless you with greater strength, divine health, and fresh grace for the years ahead,” he wrote.
As messages of love and appreciation continue to pour in from around the world, Pastor Adeboye’s legacy of faith, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the gospel remains stronger than ever.
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