“If you’re waiting to be rich before you marry, then your head is not working properly” -Pastor Mensa Otabil
Pastor Mensa Otabil, the Founder and General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), has advised single individuals to pursue marriage without delaying for financial stability.
In a sermon that has gained significant attention, Pastor Otabil challenged the widely held belief that wealth is a necessary foundation for marriage.
Sharing a personal anecdote, Pastor Otabil revealed that he was not wealthy when he married his wife, recounting how he had to paint a bench white to serve as furniture in their home.
In the viral video, he stated, “If you’re waiting to be rich before you marry, then your head is not working properly,” Pastor Otabil stated in the viral video. “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”, emphasizing the importance of committing to marriage rather than delaying for financial reasons.
Pastor Otabil also reassured that the church is ready to support couples who opt for simple marriage ceremonies, free from the pressures of lavish celebrations. He encouraged singles to set a date and focus on building their lives together, stating that facing life’s challenges as a married couple would be more manageable.
“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,” Pastor Mensa Otabil concluded.
