LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – The Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, has spoken on a viral video with a supposed blogger but yet to reveal exactly what it is.
Recall that the clergyman was accused over the weekend of pointing a gun at a content creator.
He claimed in a social media post that he was going to reveal what he pointed at the content creator during the Sunday sermon.
However, during the sermon, Pastor Adefarasin clarified that he doesn’t own or have access to any firearm and didn’t point any such item at anyone.
He claimed the false allegations are a result of “clickbait” by bloggers who seek financial gain.
He expressed shock and hurt but emphasised his trust in God’s sovereignty, citing Romans 12:19.
Addressing the controversy, Adefarasin, said: “The enticement of the enemy is always the love of money and the root of all evil. What we have had to witness was clickbaiters just looking for more money. I probably wasn’t even their target.
“Their target was to make more money. I was falsely accused of bearing a firearm and pointing a firearm at an aggressive content creator who came within personal distance. The only thing separating me and him was about maybe three-quarters of a metre and glass.
“I do not have a pistol licence for a firearm. I do not carry a firearm. And I pointed no firearm at anybody. And it’s our policy not to dignify hate speech or false accusations. We believe that God is bigger than that.
“And we believe in what is said in Romans 12 and verse 19. It was unique because it came home on a Saturday when I observed the Sabbath. Because it’s a great time for me.
“I don’t make a huge law out of Sabbath, but I believe in the principle of Sabbath. And unfortunately, several people called me and sent me many videos. I was shocked.
“I’ll be candid with you. I was shocked. I was hurt.
“I am human. But God is touched by the feeling of our infirmities and is able to first give us succour. And what the enemy means for evil, he works it for good. On that note, I will lay that matter to rest”.