Nollywood actress and evangelist Tonto Dikeh has called on Christian men to be more intentional when pursuing women, saying courtship should involve genuine effort rather than relying on spiritual statements alone.
In a recent video, the actress questioned why some church brothers believe church sisters do not deserve thoughtful gifts or meaningful gestures during the dating process.
Tonto stressed that while God may guide people into relationships, such convictions should not be used as a substitute for showing care, commitment and emotional investment.
“This is a very funny topic, but it is one that we actually need to discuss. So, if you are a brother in the Lord, come forward; this is for you.
“Why do church brothers think church sisters don’t require gifts? What about this low-effort thing you put into wooing or pursuing a woman? Church brothers would say, ‘God sent me to you,’ and blah, blah.
“God can send you, but using spiritual language to mask emotional laziness is a distortion of God’s character. Saying, ‘God told me you are my wife,’ is not an excuse to bypass intentionality and practical effort,” she said.
