Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has cautioned Christians against prioritizing material wealth at the expense of their spiritual well-being, calling such a decision “foolish.”
While addressing the RCCG’s 73rd Annual Convention, themed “The Overcomers,” Adeboye emphasized that genuine triumph in Christ calls for spiritual discipline and a deliberate 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.”
He acknowledged that prosperity is included in God’s promises, but condemned acquiring riches through immoral practices such as lying, stealing, or cheating.
“If you’re chasing money and losing your soul in the process, that’s stupidity,” he said. “What use is your wealth when you d+e? You can’t take any of it with you.”
Adeboye described the life of an overcomer as one characterized by sacrifice, self-discipline, and a strong refusal to adopt worldly standards. “Becoming a champion takes discipline. Staying one takes even more because everyone is after your crown,” he warned.
He encouraged believers to stay strong in their faith and resist fleshly desires.
“Life is warfare filled with battles,” he said. “But take heart you’re not alone. The Holy Spirit in you is greater than anything you’re up against.”
Addressing the human condition, he said: “You are a mix 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.”
