Nigerian pastor gathers church members’ phones for spiritual credit alerts
In a startling display of faith, a Yorùbá pastor in Nigeria has made headlines after gathering the phones of his church members for what he claims to be spiritual credit alerts.
A viral video obtained by Afri Reporters captures the pastor fervently praying and commanding that all the phones submitted be credited spiritually with substantial funds.
As the congregation eagerly participated, responding with a resounding “amen,” the pastor, speaking in tongues, continued to command, “In the next two hours from now, you will receive the grace of God through a divine phone call.”
The unconventional religious practice has ignited a firestorm of reactions across Nigeria, with many expressing disbelief and skepticism about the alleged spiritual credit alerts.
Watch the viral video below
Social media platforms have been buzzing with discussions on the video, with some questioning the authenticity of such practices within the context of religious beliefs.
Critics argue that the act could exploit the trust and faith of church members, emphasizing the need for discernment in spiritual matters.
On the other hand, supporters of the pastor argue that faith operates in mysterious ways and that believers should approach such practices with an open mind.
The viral video has prompted a broader conversation about the intersection of faith and technology in contemporary religious practices.
Olugbenga Simon Ogunsakin wrote: “Madness everywhere who do we offend in naija that some pastor will be gbewamora.”
“If men could submit their wives to pastors for deliverance ,phone is very little,” Felipe Afo said
Otunba Adekunle Ademiju II wrote, “People will never learn, similar thing happened in ibadan, Oyo state in 2023, they all submitted their phones before they could opened their eyes the pastor has run away.”
Alamu Kazeem Adeniyi wrote,”Habah Nigerians, so you still believe these pastors. Kai! Ok, since he (the Pastor) returned your phone, what Miracle has happened to you via your phone? Please, wise up! You are being caged. It’s all because of poverty. They are just doing all these so called Miracle to perpetually keep you around them. Miracles occur unexpectedly on few occasions not when you are told. The white that brought Christianity are investing in the creation of industries not Churches. Open your eyes”
