alphaNomega:
if god was real as all religions make us believe, we would not need doctors and hospitals. We would not even need farmers and fishermen.

You're like a puppy that grows up and says dog ownership by humans is not real because it can't see any certificate that proves it.

CaptainJune:
The Lord Jesus died young at the age of 33. This is after He had fulfilled His ministry. Yes, Jesus is the Great Apostle of the Christian faith. Whether you are called to the fivefold ministry or not you are free to go home to be with the Lord after you have fulfillled your ministry.

I agree with the Op regarding other factors that take heavy toll on their health but this also applies to everyone. As such, pastors are humans like any of us. The key here is to take care of one's health. Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, advised him to delegate duties to the Israelites so as not to be overburdened by them. Had he not done so Moses would have probably died earlier than he did.

Some pastors also do face the warfare (bizarre according to wordly standards) aspects of their calling such as helping an individual, family, community, or nation be delivered from satanic strongholds that may have been running for generations. Some pastors confront these demons (princes and rulers of wickedness) without proper spiritual mapping and preparation. This results in the death of some of this pastors. One has to be anointed and directed by God before embarking on spiritual liberation against evil entities.

Jesus had a special assignment to do on earth. You could not quote Jesus'age as the standard. Don't spin the narrative.

God has a covenant of 70 years with the people on earth. The op was simply asking, why did some pastors die before this time promised to us by God .

alphaNomega:
if god was real as all religions make us believe, we would not need doctors and hospitals. We would not even need farmers and fishermen.

God is real, he made the fruits with seeds for food, made their leafs for healing. God gave everything to us for free. Watchers came made the earth hard, humans made it harder.

chaddy16:
Because the wages of sin is death

what death is the bible talking about? Physical or spiritual?

We carry this mystery in a earthen vessel. This vessel is affected by enviromental and emotional conditions. It has nothing do with what most of us think like secret sins, etc. A Minister of God must understand his body, when to eat, when to rest, when to go for break, when to go for check up, when to say sorry for my last teaching and apologies, when to cry, when to speak to someone etc. All these will lightened your emotional space and physical space. God is Good.

It is appointed unto man once to die and after this judgment, whether you die young or old is irrelevant before your maker....

Pastors too have their taste and preferences. Real pastors don't marry anyhow.

EreluRoz:
I can never marry a pastor lailai. I love to sleep and relax very well so I can't marry someone that'll deprive me of that.

Tell them.... in facti have seen medical practioners die of avoidable sickness

paxonel:
Why do great men of God die young?
So what?

It's still the same thing as why some doctors, carpenters, Tailors, Mechanics, food sellers, etc die young.
No difference

MrBONE2:

Quit smoking


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Treasure17:

That's why you are still single

My sister give yourself peace... if you must marry a pastor you have the grace for that which you fear; after all women like you marry a young soldiers they know could be called to war front any time.

For every actions there must be a consequence.... God is real and hence he gave power and knowledge in the area you mentioned so that those in that category can provide a temporary solution here on earth.

SlavaUkraini:


I smell laziness all over this comment...

You want God to do everything for you when he already gave you a mind and brain to create and reshape your world....

God would never farm and fish for you

God gave you Sense, so that he can Rest

Tryir2c:
:

e be like say you wan die young abi?

Men rotting in the flames of hell 🤣

oluwaseunamos33:
If you believe that occultist exist and you don't believe God exist, that means you be mumu

This is what passes for proof of your god? Some of you christians are exceptionally dumb.

CaptainJune:


One thing is certain, you don't know God.

The only thing certain here is that you are an unthinking entity. Your savior promised that you could do all things in his name, yet when you fall sick you visit the hospital and take medication. You and others like you are simply deluded.

Smithwilliams826:
what death is the bible talking about? Physical or spiritual?

From the Bible it typically refers to both spiritual and physical death. Spiritual death refers to separation from God due to sin, while physical death is the eventual consequence of sin in a mortal world. You Gerrit?

EreluRoz:
I can never marry a pastor lailai. I love to sleep and relax very well so I can't marry someone that'll deprive me of that.

A true pastor cannot marry you either.

Daejumong:
It is a great irony to see great clergymen who had an illustrious ministry laden with unbelievable miracles, healings and testimonies die in their prime!
What could be the cause? Did they fall into secret sin? Did they backslide? Did they have dark secrets ? or were they taken to glory early to prevent them from falling into sin and eventual eternal perdition.
Could it be they got so busy with the flock and forgot to take care of themselves.
Look at the great Benson Idahosa, the father of Pentecostalism in Nigeria, he died in his office likely from a cardiac arrest. He was in his late fifties.

TB Joshua, arguably the most talked about clergy in the world, died after alleged health battles which ultimately culminated in his death. He was in his late fifties.

Dare Adeboye, son of the Baba Adeboye died in his sleep likely from a cardiac arrest. He was in his forties.

What are the likely causes so we all learn especially the pastors among us

Stress and Demands of Ministry:
Pastoral roles come with immense stress, including emotional burdens, long working hours, and high expectations.
The pressure to shepherd a congregation, provide spiritual guidance, and manage church affairs can take a toll on pastors’ health.

Lifestyle Choices:
Unhealthy habits, such as lack of exercise, poor diet, and inadequate sleep, contribute to health issues.
Some pastors may neglect self-care while prioritizing their congregations.

Mental Health Challenges:
Depression, anxiety, and burnout affect pastors.
The weight of pastoral responsibilities can exacerbate mental health conditions.
Isolation and Loneliness:
Despite being surrounded by people, pastors may experience isolation.
They often lack close confidants due to the pastoral role’s unique demands.

Spiritual Warfare and Attacks:
Pastors face spiritual battles and attacks.
The enemy seeks to undermine their faith, health, and well-being.

Suicide Risk:
Some pastors struggle silently with mental health issues.
The stigma around seeking help may prevent them from addressing their emotional pain.
Tragically, some pastors die by suicide.

In summary, the challenges pastors encounter—stress, lifestyle choices, mental health, isolation, and spiritual warfare—contribute to their vulnerability. It’s crucial to prioritize pastors’ well-being and support them in their vital role.

The problem here is you the writer believing that they do actually healing by the power of God .

Those pastors themselves goes to hospital and also sends there families to the best hospitals when they're sick simply because they know that they're not healing anything.

alphaNomega:
if god was real as all religions make us believe, we would not need doctors and hospitals. We would not even need farmers and fishermen.

Atheism or what? well, i thought that school of thought have been dealt with by intellectuals in various fields. Many do not know because christianity is reasonable, but not obvious it is more like E=MC2 than 2+2=4. Great minds like Aquina,Anselm, Bonaventura,scotus, Luther,Calvin,Descartes, Galileo. Medical doctors like Tunde Joda, my personal physician, the founder of Dunamis church and his wife, [both medical doctors] Mathematicians like Adeboye. Please, Humble yourself and let the lord reveal Himself to you. These are not the times of drawing back. To the other question there are many factors; one your life can be cut short without you fulfiling your days, therefore, be careful jesus once hid himself from his persecutiors, yet when his time came presented himself while telling peter to shelth his sword. Again all pastors are men therefore, must live like one : rest and others. Then living till you are as old as menthuselllah may not be God"s timing for you.
Moreover, if there is no God i will not lose anything for beleiving after i die, but if there is God you, wiseman will lose, why not join my side; the side of real wise people.

Jesus Christ died at the age of 33...!

Once you have completed your Divine assignment on Earth, what else are you living for?!!

Every year after that becomes surplus and a bonus.

You all should learn to focus more on the quality of life in the years spent on Earth, rather than the length of years spent on Earth.


There is absolutely nothing glorious about spending several decades on Earth with no impact in your life and others.

Better to live well to your fullest potentials than die at over 70 with nothing to show for it.

November24:


A true pastor cannot marry you either.

True pastor gbuogi there. How many true pastors do we have these days? Abegi

seunayantokun:

You're like a puppy that grows up and says dog ownership by humans is not real because it can't see any certificate that proves it.

Buhahaha, una go kill plan with laugh 😂 for nairaland, you cracked me up with the zombie puppy analogy, chai

And they are busy threatening to cur.se people with premature dea.th. Meanwhile,
na them dey kpai prematurely instead..

They overwork, they don't eat well.

Unfortunately, we can't cheat nature

They over work themselves...and do not take care of their body or health ...they will even refuse to go and see a medical doctor for medical check up, some of them do not rest, do not take their drugs, eating junk foods and poor diet

Angelfrost:
Jesus Christ died at the age of 33...!

Once you have completed your Divine assignment on Earth, what else are you living for?!!

Every year after that becomes surplus and a bonus.

You all should learn to focus more on the quality of life in the years spent on Earth, rather than the length of years spent on Earth.


There is absolutely nothing glorious about spending several decades on Earth with no impact in your life and others.

Better to live well to your fullest potentials than die at over 70 with nothing to show for it.

Remember, Jesus was killed. These men dropped dead.

TB Joshua had to go. He wanted to start paying ransom with church money. Tufiakwa!

That is like carrying holy bread from the temple and giving it to the uncircumcised philistines.

It would have been a new trend for churches to pay ransom to killers and rapists.

faceland:


Remember, Jesus was killed. These men dropped dead.

Death is Death Sir.

Causes of death vary, but the end of life remains the same.

No one dies without his Creator permitting it.

Friends Jesus Christ loves y'all and he want you to accept him as your personal lord and saviour by giving your life to Christ, believing in him and repenting of your sins.remember tomorrow might be too late. Shalom

Smithwilliams826:
what death is the bible talking about? Physical or spiritual?

The wages of sin is death...

In that case, it was talking about about spiritual death and a death with resurrection to paradise.

Proverb 28:9

If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.

alphaNomega:
if god was real as all religions make us believe, we would not need doctors and hospitals. We would not even need farmers and fishermen.

Atheist are the most foolish. The will forget about a thousand and one points that point to the existence of God and try to dig out one non existing point that will prove he doesn't exist. Little wonder the fool said in his heart 'there is no God '