NEWS REPORT
Don’t Deny the Faith of Provision: Olusegun Urges Families to Uphold Christian Responsibility
By Olusegun HOSEA— November 30, 2025
In a message delivered on Sunday, Minister . Olusegun Hosea called on Christian families to “not deny the faith of provision,” drawing from 1 Timothy 5:8–9 to emphasize the spiritual and practical responsibilities expected of believers. Speaking to congregants, Hosea highlighted key concepts he described as “central to Christian duty”: not denying one’s responsibility, embracing the faith, and understanding the meaning of provision in the Christian household.
Hosea opined by defining the phrase “don’t deny,” explaining that it means not rejecting, ignoring, or acting against something one is capable of doing. He stressed that anyone able to care for those under their authority must not neglect that duty. “If you are capable of providing for somebody under you,” he said, “you should not ignore that. Do not deny that.”
He further explained that faith involves living in obedience to the Word of God—believing that God’s instructions work for those who accept them. Citing Scripture, Hosea reminded believers that those who trust Jesus Christ as the Son of God gain the strength to overcome the world. Without that belief, he noted, it becomes difficult to trust God’s word or live by it.
Hosea then turned to the concept of provision, describing it as providing what is needed—care, support, resources, and protection. He connected this with the ministry’s ongoing “Week of Excellence Men,” urging listeners to recognize the father as the head of the family and as a primary provider of guidance and example. Provision, he reminded the congregation, is not limited to money. “As a father,” he said, “you need to give a good example for your children to follow. Charity begins at home.”
He highlighted the need for fathers to protect and nurture their children, teaching them how to behave in public and shielding them from moral and spiritual dangers. With rising challenges among youth, he noted that emotional and physical attentiveness is becoming more important than ever.
Returning to the theme, Hosea warned that refusing to care for one’s household is a contradiction of the Christian faith. He referenced Paul’s message to Timothy, stating that neglecting one’s family is equivalent to working against divine instruction. Hosea added that God’s blessings come differently to different people—sometimes the wife may be more blessed than the husband, or vice versa. In such cases, the blessed spouse should support the family without hiding behind traditional expectations. “You are getting it wrong,” he told women who believe only the husband must provide materially. “God created the woman as a supporting tool to her husband.”
Reflecting on earlier teachings shared in the morning ,Hosea noted that ministers often rely on their wives for survival and balance, underscoring the importance of a supportive spouse in ministry and family life. A successful home, he said, is built on mutual support—financial, material, emotional, and spiritual.
Hosea also pointed to the consequences of poor parental guidance, citing examples of children who go astray despite having capable parents. He reminded fathers and mothers that raising a child requires both God’s help and intentional involvement. “The issue of upbringing is very deep,” he added, urging parents to commit their parenting to God for strength and wisdom.
He described provision as part of Christian identity, noting that children often look up to parents as earthly symbols of God’s care. Parents, in turn, must rely on God for their ability to provide. “God will always provide for those who call upon Him,” he said. Like a baby raising its hands to be carried, Hosea explained that believers must also look up to God for their needs.
The minister emphasized the importance of maintaining closeness to God, insisting that provision becomes difficult when believers drift away. He called on parents to pay attention to their children’s emotional state, noting that many young people hide distress from inattentive or harsh parents. Emotional care, physical care, and material support, he said, are all part of Christian responsibility.
A responsible Christian life, Hosea continued, includes doing good at all times, seeking peace with neighbors, and living according to Christ’s teachings. Providing for others, he said, is a direct expression of Christian love—practical and visible through feeding, protecting, nurturing, and supporting one’s family.
Hosea reiterated that provision extends beyond finances. It includes spiritual guidance, through which children avoid going astray; emotional care, which helps prevent anxiety and self-harm; and moral leadership, which teaches children how to behave and choose their associations wisely. Parents must act as leaders in their homes, he said, ensuring that children do not fall into destructive conversations or relationships.
He also emphasized physical protection, advising parents to stay aware of their children’s whereabouts, teach them safety practices, and ensure they understand how to respond when alone. “As a father, it is your responsibility to give physical protection,” he stated.
Addressing daily needs, Hosea acknowledged that children’s wants are numerous. Drawing from basic economics, he noted that human wants are unlimited, while the resources to satisfy them are limited. Still, he maintained that meeting children’s needs to the best of one’s ability remains a command from God.
The minister concluded by urging families to embody the faith of provision in every aspect of life, declaring that doing so reflects God’s character and strengthens the Christian home.
