Founder and leader of Potters City Church, Prophet Nanasei Opoku Sarkodie, has sparked intense online discussion after a sermon video shared on the church’s official Telegram page on Wednesday, February 25.
In the video, the prophet delivered a stern message on discipline, personal responsibility, and moral accountability, particularly addressing men. He stated plainly that “a man without self-control is a slave to impulse,” warning that unchecked desire can lead to irreversible consequences.
Addressing situations of temptation, Prophet Sarkodie urged men to act decisively and responsibly.
“If you see this carousel bathing and you look at them once, take your eyes off and go and shower,” he said. “If you caught them and sleep with them, you will stand before God.”
Referencing the biblical account of King David and Bathsheba, he emphasised that God judged David for his actions, not Bathsheba.
“God judged David; He didn’t judge Bathsheba,” he said. “A woman bathing in the bathroom didn’t even know somebody was watching her. That’s not her business.”
The prophet stressed that temptation does not transfer blame to others, insisting that responsibility lies with the one who acts.
“If you see my nakedness, you have to control yourself,” he said. “Why did you watch me? And if you watched me and you couldn’t control yourself, and you caught me and slept with me — that is it.”
He further challenged listeners to rethink how they understand divine judgment.
“Judge this God very well,” he cautioned. “His judgment is not the way you judge things. You have to be very, very careful. You are responsible for a lot of things.”
In a blunt but practical admonition, Prophet Sarkodie urged men to exercise discipline over their desires.
“If you are sitting as a man, learn how to zip your trousers,” he said. “It will help you. It will save your life. It will save your destiny. It will save your future. It will save your children.”
He concluded by warning that self-control is not just a moral virtue but a form of spiritual protection, adding that discipline “will deliver you from evil.”
The video has since gone viral across social media platforms, drawing mixed reactions. While some viewers applauded the emphasis on personal accountability and self-control, others have debated the message’s framing of responsibility and its implications for discussions around gender and morality.
