The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye , says though God is merciful , He is not a Father Christmas and as such He can be “ wonderfully angry. ”
He spoke on Friday during the 68 th Annual Convention of the church , which held virtually because of the lockdown occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic .
During the programme themed, ‘ Wonderful ’ , Adeboye , who preached on the topic , ‘ Seven Wonderful Things About God’ , implored his church members and thousands of viewers from all over the world to turn away from sinful lifestyles because “ Psalm 7 :11 says God is angry with the wicked every day . ”
The 78 - year - old preacher said , “ Don ’ t say I didn ’ t tell you , my children , I don’ t know which convention will be the last one .
“ The Lord may return before we have another convention . I don’ t know when Jesus may return , but if any of you fails to make it to heaven , it will not be because I didn ’ t tell you the whole truth. God can be wonderfully angry.
“ Watch your steps those of you who are playing games with the all- seeing God . God is angry with the wicked every day .
“ Your life is in His hands and He can decide your last breath. But if you surrender your life to Him today , God can still save your soul and give you a brand new beginning . ”
According to him , the size of God is wonderful , His love , mercy , glory , name , and anger are all wonderful .
Adeboye noted that the wrath of God could be dangerous , saying , “ There is always one prayer I always pray. That ’ s my secret I’ m telling you now .
“ I’ m not asking for money , I’ m not asking for clothes , I know my God is more than sufficient .
Only one prayer I pray: God, don’ t let me ever annoy You.
“ And He has proved to me that the more He loves you , the more you must be careful. ”
Continuing , the pastor said , “ It doesn ’ t matter what anybody may tell you , my God is not a Father Christmas.
“ Oh yes , He is love and His love is wonderful . But , according to Hebrews 12 : 6 , the Bible says whomsoever He loves , He chastens and scourges every son He receives.
“ If He loves you and you are special to Him , be careful , don’ t toy with Him . In Revelation 3 : 19 , He says , as many as I love , I rebuke and chasten. He says be zealous and therefore repent. Don ’ t mess with God .
“ If God loves you , He will not leave you on your own . He won ’ t allow you to go ahead and do whatever you want because it is written in Proverbs 29 :15 that a child left to himself will bring shame .
“ Hebrews 12 : 29 made it clear , yes , God is love but He is also the consuming fire . Hebrews 10 : 31 says it is a very dangerous thing to fall into the hands of the living God, ” he added .
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