Ghanaian preacher, Kwadwo Bempah, has stirred reactions online following a viral sermon in which he urged Christians to prioritise God above every other consideration, including family and personal survival.
Speaking during a sermon titled What Must We Do To Walk In Wealth?, Bempah stressed what he described as “the principle of the first,” insisting that nothing should take precedence over God.
In a statement that has generated widespread debate on social media, the preacher said he would prioritise paying his tithe over using money to address certain emergencies.
“If you are dying, you will die. I won’t give you. Because if I give you, I will join you to die. But if I give my tithe, maybe God will raise you up,” he said.
Bempah cautioned members of his congregation against placing personal needs and material concerns above spiritual obligations.
“Be careful, those of you who have lifted so many things above God. It is God first,” he said, while referencing the biblical passage in Matthew 6:33, which states: “Seek ye first the Kingdom.”
The preacher also argued that family should not take priority over devotion to God.
“He gave you the children; they cannot be more important than Him,” he said.
To further illustrate his message on sacrifice and faith, Bempah referenced the biblical account of Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac, noting that sacrifice often precedes breakthroughs.
“Anytime you need a breakthrough, look for a seed,” he stated.
He also disclosed that he personally makes significant financial sacrifices at the beginning of every year and during fasting periods as part of his spiritual commitment.
Encouraging members to maintain faith despite economic difficulties, the preacher added: “You don’t have any money, you have your last, and you give, that’s faith.”
The sermon has since generated mixed reactions online, with some social media users supporting his emphasis on faith and sacrifice, while others criticised the comments as insensitive.
