With his recent remarks on the late Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, a revered figure in Nigerian Christianity, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA Church has sparked a contentious discussion.
In a sermon, Fatoyinbo implied that Babalola’s financial prosperity was lacking despite his great anointing, suggesting that the unused grace finally went to waste.
He said, “Joseph Ayo Babalola had a heavy-duty anointing but had no money, so all the grace just went like that.”
However, the Christian community has responded to this comment in a variety of ways. While some have defended Fatoyinbo’s freedom to express his viewpoint, others have criticized him for perhaps undermining Babalola’s legacy.
Some others think that the pastor was emphasizing the value of stewardship and financial savvy in ministry, but his remarks were misunderstood.
Others contend that Babalola’s legacy should be honored for its spiritual value and that his influence and impact went beyond his worldly fortune.
