-Yemi Osinbajo Slams Miracle Money Gospel As It Hinders Nigeria
Former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has warned that the growing emphasis on “miracle money” and prosperity preaching in Nigerian churches is undermining the nation’s development by promoting a culture of shortcuts instead of hard work and integrity.
Speaking at the 80th birthday lecture of Bishop Mike Okonkwo in Lagos, Osinbajo emphasized the need for churches to return to preaching the “true gospel” that promotes hard work, integrity, and responsibility.
“We cannot build a nation on the doctrines of miracle money and shortcuts,” he said. “The true gospel teaches diligence, honesty, responsibility and compassion. That is what builds great societies.”
Osinbajo lamented that the “miracle money” gospel has led to a focus on personal wealth accumulation, rather than promoting peace, unity, and holistic development of society.
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“The problem is not wealth itself, but how it is pursued and the message being spread from our pulpits. When people are conditioned to expect sudden wealth without effort, it undermines productivity and encourages corruption.”
He emphasized that this approach conflicts with the reality that success and prosperity often require hard work, diligence, and building businesses or professional excellence.
The former Vice President urged Nigerian churches to return to preaching messages that build character and social responsibility.
He also challenged Christian leaders to be more deliberate in confronting corruption, greed, and misuse of power among their members, especially those in public office.
Yemi Osinbajo Slams Miracle Money Gospel
“The gospel is not opposed to prosperity,” he concluded. “But no nation can progress by relying on unearned income and shortcuts. We must cultivate a culture of integrity, productivity and compassion if Nigeria is to rise again.”
