A Nigerian pastor, identified as Omotunde, has ignited
widespread discussion online after sharing a cautionary tale from her visit to
a psychiatric hospital, warning women against the desire to control or
"own" their husbands.
The story, which has gone viral on social media platforms
and blogs, was detailed in a post on Linda Ikeji's blog, recounting the
pastor's experience during a ministry visit to a mental health facility.
According to the narration, Pastor Omotunde encountered a
female patient who was admitted after suffering a severe mental breakdown. The
cause of the breakdown was traced to the moment the woman discovered her
husband with another woman.
The pastor revealed a startling detail: the patient had
allegedly used "juju" (a charm or spell) in an attempt to gain
complete control over her husband and ensure his unwavering devotion. The
strategy backfired catastrophically when the husband was still able to be with
someone else, shattering the wife's perceived control and leading to her
psychiatric crisis.
Moved by the encounter, Pastor Omotunde issued a strong
warning to wives, urging them to avoid such paths. She stated that a man's
spirit will always resist being "owned" by any woman, including his
wife.
“You can’t own a man. His spirit will not let you. You
can’t own a man. You can only love him, and he loves you in return. You can’t
own him!” she was quoted as saying.
She further advised women to focus on prayer and their own
responsibilities, rather than attempts to dominate their partners. "Do
your part and leave the rest to God. You are not the Holy Spirit," she
counseled.
The story has sparked mixed reactions from the public.
While some have commended the pastor’s message as a necessary warning against
toxic control and the dangers of resorting to unorthodox means in
relationships, others have criticized it for seemingly oversimplifying marital
issues and placing disproportionate blame on women.
The incident has also opened up conversations about the
pressures within modern marriages and the importance of mental health
awareness.
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