Pastor Ezekiel Odero, founder of New Life Prayer Center and Church, while delivering a sermon at his New Life Church in Mavueni, Kilifi, criticized the culture of begging and emphasized the importance of self-reliance.
Counted among Kenya’s wealthy individuals, Pastor Ezekiel shared the challenges he faced during his early days, highlighting moments when he and his wife, Pastor Sarah, struggled to make ends meet.
Recounting their hardships, Pastor Ezekiel revealed how they engaged in demanding menial jobs, such as selling boiled maize combs and sun-dried fish, before gaining fame.
He disclosed an incident where his wife was approached by another rich man with promises of a better future while she was selling maize combs at a construction site.
Despite facing financial difficulties, Pastor Ezekiel emphasized the importance of perseverance and hard work, sharing an experience where a small business venture failed, leaving them unable to sustain their livelihoods.
In his sermon, Pastor Ezekiel discouraged the congregation from relying on others for money, urging them to pursue self-reliance instead. He clarified that his advice was not driven by arrogance but was based on the path that worked for him, encouraging others to follow a similar work ethic.
