Sexual temptation is a powerful force that can be difficult to resist, regardless of one’s spiritual standing.
The esteemed General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian
Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, shared his ongoing vigilance against the
temptations of sexual immorality, despite his profound anointing and extensive
tenure in the ministry.
Reverend Adeboye shared his personal strategy for avoiding
sexual temptation, emphasizing that physical fitness plays a crucial role
regardless of age. He cautioned religious leaders against complacency and the
misconception that their spiritual authority alone can shield them from moral
vulnerabilities.
He mentioned these during a sermon delivered at the
Ministers & Workers Conference of RCCG America 1, which encompasses the
North, Central, and Caribbean regions, with the theme of “The Glory Ahead.”
In his sermon shared on his YouTube page on Friday, Adeboye
observed that Samson, a prominent figure in ancient Israel, succumbed to moral
failings despite the divine favor bestowed upon him.
He said, “Somebody says, at your age, why are you still
running? I run faster than before because the closer you get to the finishing
point, the more careful you must be.
“Some of you can say, ‘Daddy, what are you saying, are you
still running?’ I run fast.
“‘With all your anointing?’ Does anointing turn your body to
stone? Samson was anointed. Single-handedly, he killed a thousand soldiers. A
woman finished him. I hope the boys are listening.
“You can say, ‘Is anybody still interested in an 82-year-old
man?’ She is not interested in you but interested in putting an end to all the
great works God has done through you.
“You see that woman smiling at you everywhere you go, she is
there smiling, and she is not your wife, run.”
Additionally, Adeboye advised young individuals to exercise
caution regarding lustful desires, strongly encouraging them to avoid any
situations or actions that could be perceived as sinful.
He added, “And you girls, when you see a boy smiling at you
saying, ‘Where have you been all my life? It looks as if the sun has just come
out.’
“He is calling you sunshine. By the time he finishes with
you, you won’t even know the difference between sunshine and sunset. You may
laugh but mark my words.
“I do warn my children, particularly the boys. I said if the
devil comes against you, tell the devil to get lost, but when you see a girl
smiling at you in a funny way, run because you can’t win the battle.
“Didn’t you read a report that a man committed an offence
about 42 years ago, and now his ministry is finished? Anybody who tells you
that whatever you do is hidden, it’s hidden until the wind begins to blow.
“The Bible says, flee youthful lust. It did not ask you to
say grace would be sufficient. There is no grace for what God says you should
run from. Maybe grace to run.”