Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has issued a strong warning to young people about the dangers of gambling, urging them to avoid betting as a path to financial success.
Speaking during a recent sermon, the cleric cautioned that betting and gambling do not offer a sustainable route to wealth, stressing that many young individuals are being misled into believing it is a shortcut to prosperity.
“Young people, betting is not the way to financial fortune. Stop wasting your destiny,” he said.
Oyedepo emphasized the importance of hard work, discipline, and purpose-driven living, noting that reliance on chance-based activities like betting could derail long-term goals and ambitions. According to him, true financial stability is built through consistent effort and value creation rather than speculative habits.
His remarks have sparked conversations online, with many agreeing that the growing popularity of sports betting among youths is becoming a concern, while others argued that individuals should have the freedom to make their own financial choices.
The statement adds to ongoing discussions about the social and economic impact of gambling, particularly among young people, as stakeholders continue to call for greater awareness and responsible decision-making.
