The general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A. Adeboye surprised many with an advice he gave to his fellow men of God.

In one of his shared sermons, the Man of God counselled clergymen to make an effort to maintain passion in their marriages.

Pastor E.A. Adeboye mentioned that some pastors don't even play with their wives anymore, believing it will divert them from spiritual things and that some haven't gone on dates in a long time.

To keep their homes alive, he also suggested that they give each other pet names.

Pastor Adeboye's post has taken many Nigerians by surprise, as many believe that clergymen are reluctant to discuss love in public.

He said, "The fact that you are a Christian does not in any way take romance out of your marriage. Marriage is the only institution where romance and intimacy is allowed between a man and a woman.

Some pastors hardly go on dates with their spouses because they consider such a romantic activity as a distraction from their focus on spiritual matters. Some of them don’t even play with their spouses anymore. Beloved, the anointing does not reduce the need for romance in marriage."

See some reactions here

etta_carinnae_: "This isn't days after nothing!!! It's daily open heavens! You people are making it look like he responded to someone! He didn't!!!!!! It's a topic daily open heavens!!"

trina_joness: "But that other pastor said we shouldn’t have pet names these rules are getting confusing."

chiomaah11: "This is is strictly for married people."

emeka_: "Judgement go sha begin in the House of God. Nothing is wrong with pet names. That prophet no get sense."

unusualedogirl: "Nothing is wrong with pet names biko …igbo men with amadioha vibes."

isaac_sunday1993: "He has perfectly addressed one of the negligences of couples in marriages. However, he should be reminded to speak against this current administration just as he did in the past."

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