During a recent church programme held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, David Ibiyeomie advised married couples against publicly criticizing their spouses, warning that speaking negatively about one’s partner ultimately brings embarrassment upon oneself.
The founder of Salvation Ministries delivered the message while preaching on family life, marriage, and biblical principles for maintaining peaceful homes. Addressing members of his congregation, Ibiyeomie emphasized that marriage should not be seen as a competition between two individuals but as a spiritual union built on unity, understanding, and mutual respect.
Speaking during the sermon, the cleric said, “Marriage is not 1 + 1. Marriage is one in one. Husband and wife are one.”
According to Ibiyeomie, many marital problems become more complicated because couples expose private issues to outsiders instead of resolving them maturely within the home or seeking proper counseling from trusted individuals. He criticized husbands who frequently discuss their wives negatively with friends, relatives, or other people, describing such behavior as unwise and contrary to biblical teachings.
“Any man still discussing his wife with somebody is the most foolish man,” he stated. “If I discuss my wife, I’m discussing myself.”
The pastor also addressed women who publicly embarrass their husbands or repeatedly complain about them in public gatherings. He explained that exposing marital problems unnecessarily rarely solves conflicts and can instead deepen misunderstandings within the relationship.
“Some women discuss their husbands everywhere they go,” he said. “You don’t solve problems by disgracing your spouse before people who cannot help you.”
Ibiyeomie encouraged couples experiencing marital difficulties to seek guidance from trusted pastors, professional counselors, or respected elders who are capable of offering constructive solutions. According to him, sensitive family matters should be handled with wisdom, maturity, and confidentiality.
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