“Don’t Kill With Prophecy! Adeboye Unveils the Divine Rule for Delivering God’s Words”
.......“How to Speak for God: Pastor Adeboye Warns Believers on the Peril of Harsh Prophecies”
By Passman Akpos
In a deeply reflective message titled “Delivering God’s Messages,” the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A. Adeboye, has urged Christians—particularly those who operate in the prophetic—to handle divine revelations with wisdom, love, and humility.
Drawing from Ephesians 4:29, which admonishes believers to speak words that “minister grace unto the hearers,” Pastor Adeboye stressed that the true essence of divine communication is edification, not intimidation.
Referencing the dramatic biblical encounter in 2 Samuel 12:1–14, where the prophet Nathan confronted King David over his sin, the revered cleric illustrated how God’s messages should be delivered with sensitivity and divine wisdom. He noted that Nathan’s tactful storytelling preserved his life and led David to genuine repentance—an outcome harsh confrontation might not have achieved.
Pastor Adeboye emphasized that while walking closely with God often leads to insights about people during intercession, not every revelation is meant to be disclosed bluntly.“Sometimes, God simply expects you to pray,” he said. “Other times, when He instructs you to speak, your delivery must reflect His love.”
He further reminded believers that prophecy, according to 1 Corinthians 14:3, is meant for ‘edification, exhortation, and comfort.’ Any message that humiliates, condemns, or tears down is either wrongly delivered or not from God at all.
Citing biblical examples, Pastor Adeboye explained that even God’s most severe warnings—such as Elijah’s judgment message to King Ahab—were aimed at repentance, not destruction. He underscored that God “has no pleasure in the death of the wicked” (Ezekiel 33:11).
However, he acknowledged that even the most lovingly delivered message may be rejected, as seen in Pharaoh’s hardened heart (Exodus 9:12). Still, he said, the responsibility of a messenger is obedience, not outcome.
“Your duty,” he affirmed, “is to speak the truth in love, as Ephesians 4:15 commands. Ask God for wisdom and love before opening your mouth. Words spoken without grace can do more harm than good.”
KEY POINT:
At all times—especially when delivering God’s messages—let your words be gracious, wise, and edifying.
