Renowned preacher, televangelist, and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has sparked discussions online with his recent statement on how men should treat their wives in a marriage.
The respected clergyman, known for his insightful teachings on faith, relationships, and spiritual growth, shared his perspective in a trending video where he addressed his congregation during a sermon.
Pastor Chris emphasized that men should take their wives as their first daughters rather than seeing them as mates, as this approach fosters greater understanding and patience in marriage.
He explained that when a man views his wife as his equal, he might set higher expectations for her, leading to frustration and conflicts when she does not meet those expectations.
However, he suggested that if a man regards his wife as his daughter, he would be more patient, forgiving, and willing to overlook certain behaviors, just as a father would with his child.
Pastor Chris stated:
“Take your wife as your first daughter, more than as your mate. If you take her as your mate, you will be offended at the things she does because you expect more from her. If you take her as your daughter, you will be gracious and you will overlook all the nonsense.”
Social Media Reactions
The statement has since generated diverse opinions online, with some agreeing with his viewpoint, while others questioned his perspective on marriage dynamics.
@sirjokesinfo commented: “Man of God, so if we want to sleep with her at night, should I still think of her as my daughter? Or mother? Asking for my best friend.”
@SemiNigerian wrote: “In the real sense, what he said makes so much sense. Because if you see her as a mate, una go dey fight taya.”
@AJwealth7 reacted: “This works hand in hand though 😂.”
@kingRoye stated: “All those saying he’s a divorcee, so he can’t teach about marriage—I hope you don’t read Paul’s message on marriage because he never married. Or Jesus’s messages on sin because he never sinned. You’re all hypocrites and liars judging men of God as if they’re not humans like you.”
@johnnyblaze_404 added: “Wetin Bible talk, dey for black and white. Wetin religious men and motivational speakers dey talk, you go just wonder which side of the Bible them read. Revelation 22:19,20 talk say: no add and no subtract! E get why!”
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“Take your wife as your first daughter, not as your mate”
– Pastor Chris Oyakhilome pic.twitter.com/eFKvQhmrxp
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) March 29, 2025