The bishop said, the young man ran mad immediately he decided to steal the money in the church.

Speaking at the ongoing International Youth Alive Convention 2021 in Canaanland Ota in Ogun State, Oyedepo warned that the church is “a dreadful place" and youth should be mindful of their actions.

The G O later warned youths participating in the programme to deviate from such theft.

He said: “I waited so as to sound this note of warning. ‘How dreadful is this place. This is none other but the house of God and this is the gate of heavenBe warned against picking anything that is not yours. Be warned, be warned. It’s a risk. Should anyone have an ulterior mission for being in camp. Be warned, it’s a dreadful place.

“How dreadful is this place. This is none other but the house of God and the gate of heave

“I waited to give you this message before blessing you to go for the night. See it and look away. And don’t try it yourself.”

Different interpretations are being given to the statement, which some see it as an act of making the members of the church to be fearful, others were it as mighty work of God.