Founder and General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Pastor Mensa Otabil, has challenged the conventional wisdom that financial stability is a prerequisite for marriage.
In a recent sermon, he urged single individuals to take the leap and get married without waiting to accumulate wealth.
“If you’re waiting to be rich before you marry, then your head is not working properly,” Pastor Otabil stated.
“You don’t want to marry, but you’re sleeping together. You want what’s reserved for marriage without going through the process. Be bold and marry,” he added.
Sharing a personal anecdote, Pastor Otabil revealed that he wasn’t wealthy when he married his wife, even having to paint a bench white to use as furniture in their home.
He emphasized that the church is willing to support couples who desire a simple marriage ceremony, free from the pressures of elaborate celebrations.
“Set the date. If you’re afraid of a veil, don’t wear one. If you’re nervous about a gown, don’t wear it. Just come to the church office and say, ‘This is the woman I want, and this is the man I want.’ We ask, ‘Do you?’ and you say, ‘I do.’ That’s it. Then, you start planning your life together, and you’ll find that the battles you face become easier to manage,” he concluded.
Pastor Otabil’s message has resonated with many, encouraging singles to reevaluate their priorities and take the bold step towards marriage.
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