The Digest:
Pastor David Oyedepo Jr. has recounted how his wife gave up her United States green card and was nearly an American citizen, to return to Nigeria with him after their marriage. Speaking at Faith Tabernacle, he said they went back to the US embassy to return the green card so he could take up his ministry assignment in Nigeria. Married over 17 years after meeting at Oral Roberts University, he used the story to preach on marital unity.
Key Points:
- The story drew praise for faith-driven commitment amid Nigeria's emigration wave.
- Critics highlighted the couple's privileged life in a vast church network.
- Many Nigerians are desperate for green cards, while she willingly returned hers.
- The sacrifice may inspire, but it is seen by some as unrelated to everyday struggles.
- The sermon focused on avoiding personal agendas that harm relationships.
The story has divided opinion between admiration for faith and questions of privilege.
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