Bishop Priscilla Otuya, President of the United Gospel Churches Association of Nigeria (UGCAN), has called on the Church, Christian organisations and families to pay greater attention to the spiritual, moral and relational challenges confronting men, warning that destructive relationships, sexual compromise and misplaced priorities could undermine their God-given assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Otuya, in an essay titled \u201cThe Endangered Species of Men: A Call to God’s Sons to Recognise Their Identity, Protect Their Assignment and Reclaim Their Resources,\u201d<\/em> said many men were losing valuable resources meant for the fulfilment of their divine purposes through avoidable compromises and unhealthy relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She identified such resources as money, intelligence, gifts, influence, connections, positions, opportunities, time, creativity and physical strength, stressing that these should be protected and deployed in accordance with God’s purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to her, the diversion of these resources from their intended assignments could weaken men’s capacity to fulfil their responsibilities in the Church, families and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The UGCAN president particularly highlighted sexual compromise as one of the dangers threatening the destinies and assignments of men, citing biblical warnings in Proverbs chapters five, six and seven, as well as Hebrews 13:4 and 1 Corinthians 6:18-20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She maintained that sexual immorality carries consequences that may extend beyond the immediate act, affecting a man’s honour, resources, family relationships and overall wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, she cautioned against generalising the issue or portraying women as inherently destructive influences, noting that the concern should be addressed with discernment and a proper understanding of individual circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Otuya also warned against the danger of men isolating themselves from their families and established support systems, particularly in the course of pursuing spiritual assignments and ministerial responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She stressed the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries, accountability and meaningful relationships that provide protection against manipulation, temptation and other destructive influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Drawing lessons from the biblical account of Samson and Delilah, she observed that Samson’s failure to guard his calling and exercise discernment over his relationship contributed to the loss of his strength, freedom and dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She said the account should serve as a warning to men who fail to recognise threats to their divine assignments, particularly when emotional attachments and personal desires begin to take precedence over their responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The cleric also shared a personal spiritual experience which, she said, shaped her burden to help men facing destructive situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recounting the experience, she said that during a 14-day hospital stay following the delivery of one of her sons, she had a vision in which two beautiful black girls approached her in a sexually suggestive manner but later appeared as snakes in human forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to her, although she felt unable to resist the advances in the vision, her spirit resisted the encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She said she subsequently received what she understood as a divine instruction: \u201cTHIS IS WHAT MY SONS ARE GOING THROUGH, AND I AM SENDING YOU TO HELP THEM.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Otuya explained that the experience deepened her understanding of the challenges confronting some men and reinforced her conviction that the Church must provide support, guidance and restoration rather than resort to condemnation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She identified two broad categories of men requiring attention: those who have become victims of destructive circumstances and need help to regain their footing, and those who deliberately exploit the vulnerabilities of others, sometimes using spiritual influence or positions of authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She urged the Church to distinguish between the two, insisting that genuine victims should not be abandoned, while deliberate wrongdoing must be confronted with appropriate correction and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emphasising the need for restoration, Otuya said God’s response to errant sons should not be understood as abandonment but as an opportunity for correction and a return to purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She cited the biblical experiences of David and Samson as examples of men who experienced serious consequences for their actions, while noting that divine grace does not automatically remove the consequences of wrongdoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She further cautioned against attributing illnesses, including kidney disease, automatically to sexual misconduct or spiritual punishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to her, medical conditions require proper investigation and treatment, and should not be used as grounds for making sweeping spiritual judgments about individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The UGCAN president’s central message is that men facing moral, spiritual and relational challenges need help, not blanket condemnation. She urged them to acknowledge their errors, accept correction, take responsibility for their actions and return to God in order to fulfil their divine assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She also called on the Church to strengthen its structures for counselling, accountability, discipleship and pastoral care, so that men can receive the guidance and support needed to overcome destructive influences and remain faithful to their calling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Otuya maintained that the task of restoring men must be approached with both compassion and biblical conviction, adding that the Church must remain committed to helping God’s sons recognise their identity, protect their assignments and reclaim the resources entrusted to them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bishop Priscilla Otuya, President of the United Gospel Churches Association of Nigeria (UGCAN), has called on the Church, Christian organisations and families to pay greater attention to the spiritual, moral and relational challenges confronting men, warning that destructive relationships, sexual compromise and misplaced priorities could undermine their God-given assignments. 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