'When women earn more than their husbands, the marriage is in danger' — Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo

Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo has sparked debate after claiming that marriages may face greater challenges when a wife earns more than her husband.

Speaking during a sermon titled "5 Pillars That Keep Your Marriage From Crashing," the relationship coach advised married and intending couples not to allow financial success become a source of conflict in their homes.

According to him, income differences can affect the dynamics of a marriage if not properly managed.

"When women earn more, the marriage is in danger. Don't confuse the fact that you live in America to mean you must have an American marriage. You are a kingdom citizen."

The pastor said many women have not been adequately taught what it means to be a wife, adding that studies suggest marriages where wives earn more than their husbands often face greater difficulties.

"Most women are wired to believe that they are receivers. The moment she starts to earn more and feels this guy can't do anything major for me, resentment begins to build."

Okonkwo stressed that in a Christian marriage, financial contribution should not determine respect or leadership.

"As a lady, you must understand that in the kingdom, your number one role is as a helper."

He also revealed that many men have told him they are hesitant to marry women who earn more than they do because they fear it could affect respect in the relationship.

"Men tell me all the time, 'We can never marry women that earn more than us. She'll be rude, you can't advise her, she'll have an attitude.'"

The pastor further advised women who support husbands facing financial challenges to do so willingly and without resentment.

"If you ever for any reason marry a man that needs help, you can't help with an attitude. You can't help and feel like you are suffering. That is what you are created to do."