Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said that whenever a spouse notices they prefer talking to other persons instead of their partner, it means there is ‘’fire on the mountain.'
In a publication released, Adeboye averred that we live in a
fast-paced world where many people are chasing wealth and riches at all costs.
He stated that this has resulted in so many marriages suffering. The
83-year-old clergyman says that the pursuit of wealth and career has forced
some husbands to work in a different state or country while the rest of their
family lives in another state or country. He mentioned that these and many
others cause couples to fall apart or even engage in extramarital affairs. He
went on to state that couples need to be intentional about spending quality
time to overcome the possibility of drifting apart.
His post in part reads;
‘’Long-distance
courtships have existed for a long time, but now, we have long-distance
marriages. In truth, however, a long-distance marriage isn’t healthy for any
family. A couple can have a short-term arrangement for them to be apart for
unavoidable reasons, but this should not be for long. Many cases of infidelity
in marriage result from the absence of one spouse. Sometimes, even married
couples that live together practice long-distance marriages. This might be
because one spouse leaves for work very early in the morning and gets back very
late at night.
Such couples
are living separate lives, and one or both of the spouses are likely to form
connections with the people they spend most of their time with in their
spouse's absence. Such connections can turn into ungodly affairs. As a married
fellow, if you notice that you prefer talking to other people than talking to
your spouse, there is fire on the mountain. When you prefer spending time
outside your home rather than with your spouse, there is trouble. When you
prefer discussing intimate issues with your 'friends' of the opposite sex
instead of your spouse, you should retrace your steps and work on fixing
whatever issues that exist in your marriage. Don't deceive yourself by saying,
"I'm not doing anything with that fellow; we are just friends.
Most
extra-marital relationships start from casual friendships, and after a while,
the devil introduces temptations that can lead to sinful acts. I pray that you
will overcome any temptation that can destroy your marriage, in Jesus' name. If
you're married, spend more time with your spouse and make him or her your
confidant. Go out to fun places and take frequent walks together. At least once
a month, dress up and go on a date. Book a hotel room or a private lodge for a
weekend at least once every year so you can spend quality time with your
spouse, away from all distractions. After your relationship with God, your
relationship with your spouse is the most important in your life because God
has designed you both to become one, as today's memory verse points out. Be
intentional about cleaving to your spouse, and God will bless your marriage, in
Jesus' name.
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