Popular Nigerian preacher and founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has sparked controversy with his remarks about the type of messages Christians should preach to Nigerians when trying to win their souls for Christ.
According to the prominent pastor, constantly warning Nigerians about hell may not have the desired effect because many already feel that their present circumstances are worse than hell.
Speaking about the effectiveness of preaching about hell, Pastor Ibiyeomie said: “You can imagine preaching hell to Nigerians. They are already in hell. There’s no way you preach hell to Nigerians and anybody will be born again.
“But if you say you go to hell, the man will say, ‘Ah! The suffering, the suffering we are suffering now, what is it? Already the suffering is what?’ So, that kind of message can’t convert one soul.”
