The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has called on parents to raise their children with godly values, warning that failing to do so could jeopardize their future.
Delivering a sermon titled “Greater Tomorrow” on his 83rd birthday, March 2, Pastor Adeboye emphasized the importance of parental responsibility. His message, broadcast from the church’s national headquarters in Ebute-Mettato all RCCG parishes, urged parents to guide their children in the ways of the Lord.
“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.
He referenced Abraham in the Bible, highlighting how God blessed his lineage because He trusted him to raise his children in righteousness. He also cautioned young people to obey and honor their parents, stressing that humility and submission to God are crucial for securing their future.
“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 added.
Following the sermon, Pastor Oladele Balogun, Special Assistant to the General Overseer (SATGO) Admin, led a prayer session for Pastor Adeboye, seeking divine strength and grace for him. Worshippers at the national headquartersalso received food as part of the celebration.
Tributes Pour in for Pastor Adeboye at 83
Pastor Adeboye’s wife, Pastor Folu Adeboye, celebrated him on Facebook, describing him as 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, reflected on Pastor Adeboye’s journey, recalling his time as a mathematics lecturer at the University of Lagos before becoming a spiritual leader.
Bishop David Abioye, formerly of Living Faith Church Worldwide, described Pastor Adeboye as a “true general, a father, mentor, and an embodiment of humility and wisdom.” Quoting Psalm 92:12, he prayed for continued strength and grace.
“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 tributes continue to pour in from across the world, Pastor Adeboye’s legacy of faith, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the gospel remains widely celebrated.
