Pastor Adeboye Urges Believers to Shun Anger, Shares Story of Declining African Leader’s Healing Request

 

At the heart of Redemption City in Mowe, Ogun State, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, delivered a soul-searching message during July’s Holy Ghost Service. Addressing a multitude of worshippers under the evening sky, the revered cleric tackled the destructive nature of anger, firmly stating that no insult or criticism could shake his resolve or provoke a reaction from him.

Standing before a captivated congregation, Pastor Adeboye did not mince words as he recounted how he had endured countless verbal assaults over the years. Yet, he emphasized that he has trained himself never to give in to provocation, regardless of the magnitude of the insults thrown his way.

His tone was both fatherly and firm as he warned his followers about the dangers of anger, describing it as a form of “temporary madness” that can derail one’s destiny if not kept in check. “Anger is temporary madness. You don’t want to be mad,” he said, his voice steady. “Some people will do some things that will cause you to be angry, but don’t fall into their trap.”

Pastor Adeboye reminded the faithful that certain individuals deliberately provoke others with the intention of destroying their peace, focus and divine purpose. He urged believers to rise above such provocations, explaining that harboring anger or retaliating in fury was a recipe for spiritual disaster.

Without naming specific individuals, he acknowledged the stream of criticisms he has faced in his public life. According to him, many have ridiculed his decisions, questioned his silence and even tried to bait him into responding emotionally. “There are many of you who have been wondering… a lot of people have been saying whatever they want, all kinds of nonsense about me and they are waiting for me to get angry one day,” he said calmly. “That is what they are planning, but I’m going to reach my goal.”

Pastor Adeboye’s message of emotional restraint and spiritual discipline struck a deep chord with the congregation. His words were not theoretical advice but lived experience, shaped by decades of ministry and the weight of global religious leadership.

As the evening progressed, he shared a remarkable testimony that highlighted both his reverence for divine timing and his commitment to prioritizing God’s direction over human pressure. He recounted how a head of state from another African nation once reached out to him in search of divine healing after medical solutions had failed.

According to the cleric, the president contacted an RCCG pastor based in the capital of his country and asked him to invite the General Overseer. When the request was delivered, Pastor Adeboye politely declined. “I said, tell the excellency that I’m very busy,” he recalled, adding with a touch of humor that he chose not to explain further that there is a higher excellency he serves.

The refusal was not rooted in arrogance, he clarified, but in adherence to his spiritual obligations and pre-planned commitments. Adeboye noted that his calendar is typically booked a year in advance, and he felt led not to alter those plans, even for a person of great political influence.

The story did not end there. Pastor Adeboye said that when the situation reached a critical point, the head of state made his way to the RCCG campground. It was on that very day, upon arriving at the Redemption City, that his long-standing health issue was miraculously resolved.

This testimony, shared amidst teachings on humility, patience and divine timing, served as a powerful reminder of the importance of obedience to God rather than reacting to external expectations.

Throughout the service, the atmosphere remained charged with reflection and inspiration. Pastor Adeboye’s sermon reinforced the values of spiritual focus, personal discipline and unwavering faith in God’s agenda. His calm in the face of criticism, and his decision to prioritize God’s voice over the demands of power, stood as a compelling example to his followers.

By the time the service drew to a close, many were left not only spiritually uplifted but challenged to reevaluate how they respond to provocation, how they manage their emotions and how deeply they trust in God’s plan over public perception.

As Pastor Adeboye reminded all in attendance, destinies are too precious to be lost to the heat of anger.