In a bold and timely message, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), has come out strongly in defence of Christians who openly express their faith in professional and public spaces. Addressing what he described as growing intolerance and double standards, Fatoyinbo called on believers to stand firm in their identity and never be ashamed of acknowledging God in every area of life—including business.
In a sermon recently uploaded to YouTube, Fatoyinbo responded to critics who mock Christians for using spiritual phrases like “You are blessed” or “Glory to God” in secular or corporate settings. He pointed out a concerning trend where expressions of faith by Christians are often ridiculed, while similar affirmations from people of other religions are widely accepted—even respected.
“Will you be in business with a Muslim and they will not say Alhamdulillah?” Fatoyinbo asked rhetorically. “Huh? What is wrong?” He urged Christians to reject the pressure to conform to a secular image of success that excludes God, reminding the faithful that acknowledging God should never be negotiable.
He went further to address the misplaced glorification of secular education and foreign credentials as the benchmark for success. “You went to Harvard. I believe in that… but don’t forget, unbelievers can even score higher marks than you in that course,” he said. Fatoyinbo cautioned believers not to equate academic or worldly achievement with divine endorsement, pointing out that many who seem prosperous may be operating under spiritual manipulations.
“They know where they go at night… how they fraternize,” he warned, referring to secret spiritual affiliations that often underpin certain forms of success. According to him, Christians must be discerning and rooted in the principles of kingdom wealth, which is based on God’s provision—not human schemes.
Fatoyinbo condemned the tendency of some Christians to pursue solutions outside God’s will, especially when faced with financial or professional challenges. “Some people just feel, ‘let me just look for a solution that doesn’t exist,’” he said. “I’m talking about kingdom wealth—the kind of prosperity that glorifies God and is built on righteousness.”
Referencing Ephesians 3:14–15, he reminded believers of their spiritual lineage and the authority that comes with being part of God’s eternal family:
“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named.”
To Christians who feel tempted to hide their faith in professional environments, Pastor Fatoyinbo had a clear message: “If God cannot take care of you, what do you say about God?” He encouraged believers to confidently carry their spiritual identity into boardrooms, markets, media, and governance, trusting that divine provision is not only promised but guaranteed.
The message serves as both a rebuke and a reminder that Christian identity must never be sidelined in the name of ‘professionalism’ or societal acceptance. Instead, believers are called to shine as lights in the world and to let their conduct, speech, and even business language reflect their faith.
