The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has shared the story of a marriage involving a highly attractive woman who reportedly denied her husband marital intimacy for more than two years, using the account to caution singles against choosing partners based solely on physical beauty.
Speaking during a recent sermon at the church’s May 2026 Holy Ghost Service, Adeboye continued his teaching on marriage and relationships, particularly addressing men on the importance of prayer and spiritual discernment before selecting a spouse.
The pastor had earlier warned that beauty should not be the primary reason for marriage, noting that outward appearance can sometimes hide deeper incompatibilities or unresolved personal issues.
While explaining his point, Adeboye narrated the case of a man he described as successful and respected who married a woman known for her exceptional appearance.
“This great man married a very beautiful girl, very, very beautiful girl — a beauty queen,” he said during the sermon.
According to Adeboye, the marriage later developed serious challenges despite the woman’s physical attractiveness. He revealed that by the time the couple sought counseling, they had already spent more than two years in marriage without enjoying normal marital intimacy.
“By the time the case came to me, they had been married for more than two years,” he said. “And the wife had not allowed the husband to have sex with her for more than two years.”
The cleric did not provide additional details about the cause of the marital conflict but used the example to reinforce his message that appearance alone should never determine life-long decisions.
Adeboye stressed that marriage requires more than attraction, emphasizing character, shared values, emotional maturity, and spiritual compatibility as essential foundations for lasting relationships.
He encouraged singles to seek God’s guidance before entering marriage, insisting that prayer can reveal truths that may not be obvious during courtship.