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Video: Debate Erupts After Prophet Warns Wives Against Calling Husbands ‘Honey’ Or ‘Baby’
By Benjamin Abioye
A recent sermon by Prophet Uebert Angel has stirred mixed reactions online after the Zimbabwean-born preacher told his congregation that men should never allow their wives to call them “honey” or “baby,” describing such terms as “demonic.”
Speaking during a church service, the preacher said, “Ever allow your woman to call you honey. It’s demonic. How can you be a by-product of a bee? The Bible calls you Lord.”
He added that affectionate pet names are a tactic used by “demonic entities trying to get your wife to lower your value.” Angel insisted that the Bible’s instruction was clear, saying, “The Bible says be like your mother Sarah who said today, Lord. No honey, no baby. That’s what you called your ex-boyfriend. Stick to the word. I am Lord.”
His remarks quickly went viral, drawing laughter, outrage, and biblical debates across social media platforms. Many users questioned his interpretation of Scripture and accused him of twisting the Bible to promote male dominance.
One user, *@ispeakdefi, joked, “Don’t try this at home! I told my wife to call me lord and she punched me in the face!” while *@TemitayoJnr added humorously, “Where is this church? So I can avoid it.”
Some commenters responded with disbelief. @finefornoreason wrote, “This is why Paul said it’s not everyone that should preach,” while @starboyluscious remarked, “Lmao dude is using the pulpit to settle scores with his wife. So much venom and anger in his tone.”
Others turned the conversation toward Scripture. @AdeyemoTobi_ observed, “The word ‘lord’ in that passage meant sir or master in their cultural setting, not a spiritual title we must copy today. God looks at the heart of love and respect, not the literal words.”
In defense of affectionate language, @GraceandGlory commented, “Affection doesn’t lower authority, it reflects it. Calling my husband honey doesn’t strip him of power—it shows unity and tenderness.”
Another user, *@Betalife09, expressed disapproval, writing, “This is bad teaching. There’s only one Lord—it’s God and only God.” Similarly, *@Africaanaah simply declared, “I have only ONE LORD!! His name is JESUS!!”
Not everyone dismissed the preacher outright. @PropheticVoice_ argued, “From the comments you can see why marriages don’t last. Names are projections. Calling your husband lord is a powerful spiritual act.”
But others remained unconvinced. @Dhero741 commented, “This is why we have a falling away of the church,” while @bigger_uncle said, “This isn’t funny. You have no right to tell couples how to address each other.”
Adding to the backlash, @bobebuka1 quipped, “Believe him and break your home in one week. Demons will even thank you later.” @Cleoberryme echoed that sentiment: “He must have seen his dad abusing his mom and she kept calling ‘lord’—not for him, but asking God to save her.”
Even some who found humor in the moment were uneasy. @iampkid wrote, “I am lord okay, no hun hun,” adding several laughing emojis, while @FindingKan commented wryly, “From now on, call me Lord Anthony—though I might end up sleeping on the sofa.”
Despite the backlash, Prophet Uebert Angel has not issued any clarification or apology for his statement.
The sermon, though brief, reignited debate about the boundary between cultural interpretation and biblical literalism—especially in modern relationships where love languages often differ from traditional forms of respect.
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