A pastor has sparked debate online after declaring that Valentine’s Day celebrations should be cancelled, warning that any Christian who participates risks going to hellfire.
In a video that has gone viral, the pastor passionately addresses the camera while holding sheets of paper he says are from the Bible.
He insists that the holiday, often associated with love, is contrary to Christian teachings.
Pastor says Valentine should be cancelled to avoid hellfire
“Any Christian that do it… is going to hellfire. Hellfire!” he says emphatically.
The pastor also referenced John 3:16, contrasting the biblical love of God with what he described as the sinful practices surrounding Valentine’s Day.
“Whether you believe it or not, I stand on it!” he added, underscoring his firm stance against the holiday.
Social media reacts
@JamesMt commented: “Tell them pastor, valentines is not for us black people.”
@BignanWONDA commented: “Pastor you’re preaching in a very dirty place”
@QueensJoy1 commented: “Even God says love. Val is a special for celebrating love, could be with anyone. But when you add fornication to it, then it’s something else”
@Thecakeguy: “Valentine should be canceled cos of religion”
@Thediarytr commented: “Make I go show my babe fast”
Watch the video below…
Any guy that buys his girlfriend gifts on valentines or even celebrate it won’t make heaven.
——- pastor insist pic.twitter.com/EoFd08cjx7
— honest30bgfan (@honest30bgfan_) February 8, 2026
