Pastor Oyedepo Jnr, the resident pastor of Faith Tabernacle and first son of Bishop David Oyedepo, has drawn wide attention and sparked heated conversations online after sharing a surprising revelation about his marriage during a recent sermon. The cleric disclosed that he and his wife have been married for an impressive 17 years and, throughout that period, they have never had a single argument.
Speaking passionately while preaching in church, Oyedepo Jnr took time to reflect on the early days of his relationship, recalling the foundation of his marriage, his days of courtship, and the biblical principles that shaped his conviction. He recounted how one particular teaching on 1 Corinthians 7:28 about “troubles in the flesh” during marriage left a lasting impression on him. That message, he explained, played a defining role in how he and his fiancée, now wife, chose to approach their union.
According to him, the preacher’s interpretation of the scripture suggested that marriage comes with inevitable challenges. However, after taking time to carefully read the verse himself, he noticed the part that was often overlooked: “Nevertheless, those who marry will face troubles in the flesh. But I spare you.” This, he explained, prompted him to reflect more deeply on how couples could intentionally build marriages free from unnecessary conflict.
In his own words, Oyedepo Jnr said: “Years ago, I heard a man teaching from 1 Corinthians. I was not married, just courting my wife then, and he was talking about marriage. His subject of teaching was that ‘he that marries will have trouble in the flesh.’ The message was different kinds of troubles. After he finished preaching, I read 1 Corinthians 7:28, which says, ‘If you do marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Nevertheless, those who marry will face troubles in the flesh.’ What were the next words? ‘But I spare you.’ He left that part.”
He then revealed how he made a firm decision with his wife-to-be during their courtship: their union would be completely free of quarrels. He said, “I told my wife during courtship that we will never have an argument. Our wedding anniversary was in July, 17 years now, and we have not had one argument. We’ve never had a day where we’re raising our voices.”
The cleric further explained that, at the time, many people did not believe him and doubted his conviction. According to him, others insisted that once he got married, his perspective would change, and conflict would naturally arise. However, Oyedepo Jnr said that his marriage has proven those predictions wrong, emphasizing that it is possible to live harmoniously in marriage with intentional communication, patience, and mutual respect.
His testimony has since triggered mixed reactions across social media. For some, his story is inspiring, painting him as a role model for peace, self-control, and understanding within relationships. For others, however, his claim was met with scepticism, with critics arguing that occasional disagreements are a natural and healthy part of every marriage.
Reactions trailing Pastor Oyedepo Jnr’s revelation of no arguments in 17 years of marriage
An X user @Ebube_Kene wrote: “This has to be comedy lol.”
@deleayo87 noted: “I’ll make an excuse for him; I think he meant to say we’ve never had a fight or likely an argument that resulted in a disagreement or dispute.”
farfesadee penned: “Lmao! This is not the flex you think it is to be honest. I don’t even want to imagine the level of accumulated resentment, but then allow.😊”
@Amina_Eke22 commented: “That can’t be healthy. It means there are emotions bottled up inside. Even Jesus Christ our savior spoke out when things were not the way it’s supposed to be. We are humans, no man can be God.”
Despite the scepticism, many supporters applauded him for showcasing the possibility of a conflict-free union rooted in understanding and biblical principles. His testimony continues to generate discussions on whether marriages without arguments are realistic or whether occasional disagreements are a sign of growth and balance in relationships.
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I told my wife in courtship that we will never have an argument. We’ve been married for 17 years and never had one single argument. – Pastor David Oyedepo Jr.pic.twitter.com/xrQHEWwUCe
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