Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Declares: Speaking Against God’s Ministers Brings Curses to Families [VIDEO]

 

Pastor Chris Sends Strong Message to Nigerians: “Critics of Ministers Invite Curses”

Prominent Nigerian televangelist and founder of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has delivered a stern caution to Nigerians regarding the criticism of men of God. Speaking passionately during a recent sermon to his congregation, the charismatic preacher warned that those who speak ill of pastors risk attracting divine curses upon themselves.

The warning, delivered in an emotional and fervent tone, centered on the sacredness of spiritual authority and the perceived consequences of irreverence toward it. Pastor Chris did not mince words as he addressed what he sees as an alarming trend of people—both online and offline—boldly criticizing pastors and religious leaders without restraint or fear of spiritual repercussion.

According to him, those who ridicule or judge the servants of God are not simply expressing opinions—they are, in fact, placing themselves in spiritual danger. “Don’t criticise God’s people, especially the ministers of God,” he declared to a responsive congregation. “I say leave them alone. For the Bible says whatever they do, they do unto the Lord. Don’t join anybody to criticise other ministers. Because there are curses against those who do.”

Citing scriptures and invoking the fear of divine judgment, Pastor Chris framed the act of public condemnation of pastors as not only disrespectful but spiritually reckless. The remarks appeared aimed not only at the general public but possibly also at dissenters within the broader Christian community who have taken to social media to challenge the actions and teachings of high-profile religious figures.

Reactions to the sermon have been mixed, with some praising the preacher for defending the clergy, while others accused him of using spiritual intimidation to silence valid concerns about church leadership and accountability.

One Instagram user, obissignature, responded with approval, echoing the sentiment of divine justice. “Thank you very much Sir, that has always been my stand,” the commenter wrote. “Do you think the all-knowing God that is silent is not seeing what they are doing? Let God be the judge. Please read Matthew 7:3-5. This judging—are you pure? Please leave them to God for justice.”

Not everyone agreed, however. Another user, smithdoings, responded with a jab: “All this one they protect their job, make e no crash,” suggesting that the defense of pastors may be more about preserving institutional power and financial stability than protecting divine mandates.

The divide in opinion didn’t stop there. A user identified as teawhy01 criticized the underlying message of the sermon, claiming, “That’s the card they always play, instilling fear on people.” For critics like this, such warnings may be seen as an attempt to discourage legitimate questions about the lifestyle and practices of certain pastors, especially those leading wealthy megachurches.

While the debate over accountability in religious institutions continues to gain traction, especially in the era of social media transparency, Pastor Chris’s comments have sparked renewed discussion about the balance between spiritual authority and public scrutiny. Is it truly sacrilegious to question religious leaders, or is it an exercise of civic and spiritual responsibility?

This is not the first time a Nigerian clergyman has warned against questioning the anointed. Across various denominations and movements, there has been a consistent message: “Touch not my anointed, and do my prophets no harm.” That verse, taken from Psalm 105:15, is often cited by pastors defending themselves from critics, even in cases where the concerns raised may involve financial misconduct or moral failures.

Still, in a country where religion plays a central role in both private and public life, such messages from revered spiritual leaders like Pastor Chris carry significant weight. For many believers, these warnings are taken as divine counsel. For others, especially the growing number of religious skeptics and reform-minded Christians, such statements are viewed as manipulative tactics designed to avoid accountability.

As Nigeria continues to wrestle with the influence of religion in societal affairs, this incident highlights the tension between faith, freedom of expression, and the call for transparency in spiritual leadership. Whether Pastor Chris's warning will silence the critics or embolden them remains to be seen. One thing, however, is clear—the debate is far from over.

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