The lead pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, Bolaji Idowu, has advised individuals to refrain from entering romantic relationships while unemployed.
He emphasised that financial instability can impair one’s judgment and lead to unwise decisions in matters of the heart.
Speaking during a recent sermon which started trending on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Idowu explained that unemployment often narrows one’s options and may cause a person to settle for relationships they would not consider if they were financially stable.
“Don’t date when you are jobless.
“There are some relationships that are attractive not because they are attractive, it’s because you have no money.
“When you have your own money, you will be surprised how you should have not fallen in love with some people. It’s not love induced; it was hunger induced,” he said.
According to The PUNCH, he cautioned his audience against making important life decisions under financial duress, warning that desperation can lead to unfavourable outcomes.
“Never negotiate on an hungry stomach, you will get a bad deal. Crumbs mentality – when you are poor, small things satisfy you easily.
“One of the signs of crumbs mentality is that you settle for less so easily,” he stated.
Idowu encouraged a shift in mindset, urging individuals to adopt a broader, more ambitious perspective not limited by current circumstances, The PUNCH reports.
“Shift in your thinking. I’m saying you need to think in abundance. I hang around people and when I hear the things that they used to talk about – ‘if I can just travel to America’. How can traveling to America be a goal?” he asked.
