Pastor Enoch Adeboye warns Christians against chasing wealth at the expense of their spiritual growth.
He says true victory lies in discipline, not materialism, during RCCG’s 73rd Annual Convention message.
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has urged Christians not to sacrifice their spiritual lives in pursuit of material riches, describing such choices as “foolish.”
Speaking during the RCCG’s 73rd Annual Convention themed “The Overcomers,” Pastor Adeboye stressed that true victory in Christ requires spiritual discipline and a conscious rejection of worldly temptations.
“God is not against enjoyment,” he said. “But the body you’re pampering and beautifying will return to dust. It’s your spirit that will stand before God so nurture that.”
While acknowledging that prosperity is part of God’s promises, Adeboye condemned acquiring wealth through immoral means such as lying, stealing, or cheating.
“If you’re chasing money and losing your soul in the process, that’s stupidity,” he warned. “What’s the point of wealth if you d+e and can’t take any of it with you?”
He went on to describe the life of an overcomer as one marked by sacrifice, self-control, and rejection of worldly values.
“Becoming a champion takes discipline. Staying one takes even more because everyone is after your crown,” he said.
Pastor Adeboye encouraged believers to remain steadfast in their faith and resist the temptations of the flesh.
“Life is warfare, full of battles,” he said. “But take heart you’re not alone. The Holy Spirit in you is greater than anything you’re facing.”
Reflecting on the human condition, he concluded: “You are a blend of dust and divinity. The flesh pulls you down, but the Spirit of God lifts you up. To live as an overcomer, you must choose the Spirit.”
