“Don’t Stay And Endure An Unhappy Marriage, God Hates It” – Pastor Kumuyi

By Akinwale Kasali

Following the spate of unhappiness in marriages that often leads to domestic violence, deaths and injuries, Pastor William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has rejected the idea that couples should simply endure unhappiness in marriage.

The Clergyman said that God desires husbands and wives to experience happiness in their unions, and not unhappiness. He stressed that the idea of enduring unhappiness in marriage is uncalled for.

The revered  Clergyman made this remarks in a  sermon on love, commitment, forgiveness and family fellowship, where he openly criticised the belief that remaining unhappy in a marriage should be regarded as a cross to bear.

“God hates, ‘okay, I cannot divorce. That’s my cross. I’ll bear it.’ God hates that. He wants you to be happy in the marriage,” he said.

Pastor Kumuyi’s message further highlights the role of love, forgiveness and renewed commitment in strengthening family relationships.

The Cleric urged couples to remember the love, trust and joy they shared at the beginning of their relationships.

He also encouraged spouses to forgive one another, avoid keeping records of offences and work towards reconciliation rather than allowing repeated disagreements to damage their homes.

Recall that earlier this week, an Evangelist and Shepherd-in-Charge of a Celestial Church of Christ in Ibogun, Ogun State, Evangelist Abidemi Odukoya had engaged in a domestic violence after heated argument with his wife, Adenike Odukoya, beat her to a pulp, and left her unconscious till she passed away.

As he made to escape the scene, he was knocked down by an oncoming vehicle. He, too, died.