Pastor William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has cautioned Christian women against allowing church activities to interfere with their responsibilities to their husbands and children.
The cleric gave the warning during a recent sermon shared on YouTube, where he stressed that commitment to religious activities should not come at the expense of family welfare.
Kumuyi illustrated his concerns with the example of women who leave their homes early to participate in evangelism without making adequate arrangements for their families.
“Early morning, they’ve gone for morning cry,” he said.
Kumuyi Explains Proverbs 14:1
Referring to Proverbs 14:1, which describes a wise woman as one who builds her home, Kumuyi said a woman’s responsibilities extend beyond attending church programmes to include caring for her household.
He criticised situations where women spend extended periods participating in church activities while their husbands are left to make alternative arrangements for meals and other domestic needs.
According to the preacher, placing church engagements above family responsibilities can create difficulties within marriages.
Pastor Highlights Husbands’ Frustrations
Kumuyi also spoke about the frustration some husbands may experience when they believe their wives devote more attention to church programmes than their homes.
He cited the example of a husband who reportedly viewed his wife’s excessive involvement in church activities as a burden he had accepted as part of their marriage.
The preacher further observed that some women respond to complaints about their domestic responsibilities by quoting Bible passages.
Kumuyi Urges Balance Between Marriage and Christian Service
The cleric maintained that marriage requires sacrifice and urged Christian women to balance their service to God with proper care for their families.
He emphasised that participation in evangelism and other church programmes should not become a reason to neglect husbands, children and household responsibilities.
Kumuyi’s message centred on the need for Christian women to maintain a balance between religious commitment and their roles within the family.