“Adam and Eve Didn’t Eat Apple”: Prominent Nigerian Pastor Questions Biblical Narrative
- Pastor Abel Damina questioned the belief that Adam and Eve’s sin in Eden stemmed from eating forbidden fruit, emphasizing sin originates in the heart
- He stated that activities like smoking and drinking alcohol are not inherently sinful but advised against them due to their potential harmful effects
- Damina argued that sin arises from thoughts and intentions, not from external actions like eating or drinking
Pastor Abel Damina, founder of Abel Damina Ministries and Power City International, has sparked discussion with his New Year’s Eve sermon questioning long-held beliefs about the nature of sin in the Garden of Eden.
Addressing his congregation on Tuesday, Pastor Damina challenged the notion that Adam and Eve’s disobedience stemmed from eating fruit from the forbidden tree. He posited that the biblical account does not necessarily imply they consumed anything.
The man of God with a large followership argues that sin is not by action but by intent. Image: FB/Abel DaminaSource: Facebook
Prominent pastor challenges Biblical story
“Adam and Eve ate nothing. Were you there? You were not there,” Damina stated. “So how do we know whether they ate something or not? Jesus was there in the Garden of Eden. Can Jesus explain to us what happened? Yes.”
Drawing from Mark 7:18-21, Damina argued that sin is not derived from what a person consumes but from what resides in their heart.
“Do you not know that if Adam and Eve ate something, they would not be sinners? It is not what people eat that makes them sinners,” he explained.
Pastor Damina claims drinking Alcohol isn’t sin
Pastor Damina extended his argument to modern lifestyle choices, stating that activities like smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol are not inherently sinful.
“I’ve told you alcohol is not a sin. I’ve told you cigar is not a sin. If you like, put it on a newspaper headline, I said it,” he declared.
However, Damina clarified that he was not endorsing such behaviors, emphasizing personal responsibility and wisdom.
“Am I saying you should smoke? You should have sense from your father’s house to know that cigar will cut short your life,” he cautioned.
Regarding alcohol, he warned of the potential consequences of excessive drinking.
“Am I saying you should drink alcohol? You should know that if you drink alcohol, you will lie down inside a gutter. Your shirt and trousers will disappear,” he remarked.
Pastor Damina reiterated that sin is a matter of the heart, not external actions. “It is what comes out of a man that defiles a man, not what goes in,” he concluded.
Pastor Adeboye releases 2025 Prophecies
Earlier, TheTalk.NG reported that the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, had described 2025 as a “landmark year” that will leave a lasting impression on the lives of many.
The revered cleric shared his annual prophecies during the church’s New Year service, offering a blend of hope, caution, and divine admonitions.
Source: TheTalk.NG
