Nigerian pastor Emmanuel Iren, founder and senior pastor of Celebration Church International, has advised Christian women to place their husbands above every other man in their lives, including their spiritual leaders.
While addressing his congregation during a recent service, Iren stressed that confusion over priorities in marriage often leads to avoidable conflict at home. He noted that clear boundaries are essential for maintaining peace and balance in marital relationships.
According to the cleric, some married women mistakenly give their pastors a level of importance that should be reserved exclusively for their husbands. He highlighted actions such as using a pastor’s photo as a profile picture on phones or social media, warning that such gestures can send misleading signals about emotional loyalty.
Iren explained that genuine love is demonstrated through a woman’s choices and conduct, particularly in how she honours and values her husband. He added that men are usually perceptive and can easily sense whether they are truly respected or if outside influences threaten their position.
The pastor acknowledged the importance of respecting spiritual leaders but cautioned that such respect must never outweigh the commitment and devotion owed to one’s spouse.
He concluded by stating that a husband should always remain the top priority in a woman’s life, describing this as a key foundation for marital stability and lasting devotion.
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@GodswayChika:”Women are self sabotaging creatures. If women give their husbands 10% attention and respect they show to religious leaders, work bosses, govt officials, politicians and customers that patronise their businesses, their lives will be heaven on earth. See finish destroy women.”
@thediabetes_doc:”Preach pastor! Some women honour and respect their pastor but dishonour and molest their husbands. As a woman the most important earthly authority over you is your husband.”
@praizeemeka:”The day he said this, I was so happy. Cos months before a member was arguing with me and almost claimed I don’t respect him hence me questioning the dp.”
@IykeNwaObi:”As a woman, you should know that your husband is the head over your life after God. Your husband is higher than your father because he has transferred the power over to you. Some women will bring out the best of plates whenever their pastors are coming to the house and they won’t serve their husbands same way.”
@H2Wealth365:”Good question. The husband is the head of the home, not the pastor. The Pastor is the head of his assembly. These are two, very distinct roles. And problems arise when women try to substitute the role of her husband with that of her Pastor, unless her Pastor is her husband.”
