Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, President, Christian
Association of Nigeria (CAN), has urged
Nigerians to shun violence and reject division in the country.
According to the statement, sacrifice, love and humility which is the focus of Good Friday, must permeate through the society.
``This is a time when Christians in parts of the country are plagued by insurgency; I call for steadfastness and unwavering faith in God, the maker of all things.
``This should be the watch word for all
Christians in this season of sacrifice and
forgiveness.
``As greed, hatred and wickedness continue to dominate the affairs of some in our midst, goodwill ultimately prevails over evil,’’ it said.
The statement also said that sacrifice was not necessarily exemplified by dying for others; it could be demonstrated by giving alms, helping the needy and carrying out other works of mercy in the society.
It said that as Christ paid the ultimate sacrifice for mankind on Good Friday, Nigerians must also learn to sacrifice for their fellow being in any way they could.
The statement noted that Nigerians must always be guided by the message of the Cross because it must be put into practice in all its ramifications.
``Evil will not have the last word, but love,
mercy and pardon will,”it said.
The statement said that all the activities of the Church must be seen to reflect the virtues of sacrifice and love which Christ himself exhibited through his death on the cross.
``As we join other faithful across the world to commemorate the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ on Good Friday, I enjoin all Christians to reflect on the lessons of the solemn celebration.
``So, as you reflect on this solemn celebration, may we all be reminded of God’s plan for mankind which was fulfilled by Christ against all odds especially as it affects their lives,’’ the statement added.
The Founder of the Deeper Life Bible Church has made an alarming assertion about his church members who continue to commit sins. Pastor Kumuyi who is the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry said on judgment day, hell will be hotter for members of the church who are sinners. According to him, this is because the Deeper Life sinners have heard enough of the word of God but still refused to repent from their bad ways. Preaching on the topic, “Heaven’s Response to Earth’s Request,” in Lagos, Kumuyi said several people who attended Deeper Life Bible Church’s services have refused to repent of their sins. “Hell will be hotter for Deeper Life sinners because they know the truth and do not do them. Turn away from your secret sins; I don’t know how you can be in a church like this and there is fornication, adultery, lying and others in your hand. “All your work in the church will be useless if you don’t repent of your sins. You need to run away from your sins and run...
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