In a shocking twist of events, a Nigerian Pastor identified as Arome Osayi walked out of his congregation after two phones of congregation members rang during the sermon in Canada.
Arome Osayi had earlier warned the congregation that he would leave if any member’s phone rings. Just as if to tempt him, as he was just completing the statement, a phone rang among the members.
This infruiated him, as he took his file and left the congregation dazed. According to Pastor Osayi, the Holy Spirit that works with him did not want such distraction. Thus, he had to leave the congregation so that the power of God residing in him would not leave him.
Watch the moment below as shared by a Nigerian blog;
As expected the incidence has generated mixed reactions on social media, with the video gathering thousands of reposts. Some are of the opinion that the pastor was to harsh, while some say the congregation needs to be disciplined.
See some reactions gathered below;
1Soaking Channel: I will advise you to watch the full video first before joining people on social media to criticize what Apostle Arome did in this video. Honestly speaking, i felt very sad watching the video because Apostle Arome, actually begged the whole congregation to put their phones on silent before he started teaching and they still didn’t listen to him
Big Josh wrote: “I can understand this, though. “However, the question is if he had such similar “distraction” in a larger congregation or in a congregation of top politicians, would the energy still be the same?
“If no, then there just might be something wrong.” Billionaire Andre reacted: “It’s heartbreaking people are defending nonsense.” Another Nigerian with the handle @BN_officially tweeted: “”It is not God’s will for you to preach today?” Interesting, imagine Jesus walking away from the sermon on the mouth because some people were interrupting him. Imagine instead of feeding them with Fish & bread he dipped.”
Big Alex, on his part, said: “What he did is right. You can’t be in the presence of GOD and not Slient. Your phone is a big disrespect to GOD.” Erimus reacted: “Na pastors dey pass judgment on behalf of God these days.”
