Gospel singer Selina Boateng has stated that a broken marriage should never be seen as something that distorts one’s calling.
She has urged the public to stop judging gospel musicians and ministers based on their personal struggles.
In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, Selina, who has openly admitted to facing marital challenges, said it is unfair to criticize gospel artistes over divorce, emphasizing that marital issues are personal and do not affect a person’s ability to serve God.
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“Divorce comes with a lot of issues but I can say boldly that it doesn’t affect our ministry because we are human beings working for God. We are not perfect. The focus is on making an impact on people’s lives.
“There is no way Gospel musicians cannot minister to people just because they have a broken home. So are they telling me all those who have failed marriages are not going to heaven? It’s not in the Bible that when your marriage ends, you won’t make heaven,” she said.
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Selina expressed concern over how quickly society mocks or condemns those going through divorce, rather than offering them support.
She pointed out that divorce is often beyond an individual’s control and frequently leaves emotional and psychological scars, yet people still choose to judge.
“No one has the right to judge. Even the Bible frowns on that so why judge people when they are going through a marriage crisis? You don’t know what triggered the problems they are going through.
“Divorce is often beyond an individual’s control and can have devastating, emotional and psychological effects, yet society chooses to mock and criticise instead of being supportive,” she added.
The Gospel singer also urged the public to show compassion to gospel musicians or anyone else experiencing marital breakdown.
“It’s rather unfortunate this generation doesn’t know how to support a brother or sister who is not in a good place. You see, society does not have to bash somebody because it presumes the person is a sinner. Are you trying to draw him closer to God or are you pushing that person away? Pray for the one so that God will strengthen the person,” she said.
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