I Don’t Want to Marry a Broke Man, but You Are Broke Yourself – Pastor to Women Seeking Rich Husband

The General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Pastor Mensa Otabil, has questioned women who insist on marrying wealthy men, challenging them to consider their own financial ambitions and the reasons behind their expectations in relationships.

In a video circulating on social media, the renowned Ghanaian preacher expressed concern about the attitude of women who make a man’s financial status a major requirement for marriage while seemingly overlooking the possibility of building wealth through their own efforts.

Pastor Otabil argued that a woman who insists on marrying a rich man should reflect on whether she believes she can achieve financial success independently rather than depending on a future husband to provide the lifestyle she desires.

He questioned the reasoning behind such expectations, suggesting that the preference for a wealthy partner could imply that some women do not consider becoming financially successful themselves as a realistic possibility.

“As for me, I want to marry a rich man,” Pastor Otabil quoted the position of such women before challenging the thinking behind it.

He continued, “Then you are, by inference, saying I cannot be rich by myself. Why do you want to marry a rich man? What do you want?”

The pastor also criticised the apparent double standard in which some women reject men because they lack money while remaining financially disadvantaged themselves.

He illustrated his argument by referring to women who declare that they are unwilling to consider a man who does not have money, questioning why they would dismiss a potential partner on financial grounds without considering their own circumstances.

“If the man doesn’t have money, I don’t have his time,” he said, describing the attitude he was challenging.

Pastor Otabil then posed a pointed question to highlight what he considered an inconsistency in that mindset, asking, “But you have time for your broke self.”

His comments centred on the importance of personal responsibility and the need for individuals to examine the standards they establish when choosing marriage partners.

Rather than focusing exclusively on a prospective husband’s financial position, his argument encouraged women to consider their own capacity to develop financially and contribute to the stability of a relationship.

The remarks also raise broader questions about financial expectations in marriage, including whether wealth should be treated as an absolute requirement when choosing a partner and how couples can work together towards achieving their economic goals.

While financial stability can be an important consideration when preparing for marriage, Otabil’s criticism focused on the expectation that a man must already be wealthy, regardless of the woman’s own financial circumstances or ambitions.

The pastor’s message challenges women who make wealth a strict condition for marriage to reflect on their expectations and consider the role of personal development in achieving the financial security they desire.

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