The Christian Council and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ghana have entreated Christians to desist from worshipping their pastors.
It bemoaned the various abuses in some worshipping centres in the name of spirituality saying these happenings in the Christian fraternity discredit the Gospel.
Some pastors in the country have been accused of subjecting their members to abuses.
A communique issued by the clergy said, ‘Christians should put their faith in Jesus Christ alone to meet all their needs even in times of difficulties’.
The communique added “we have observed with very grave concern various abuses in some worshipping centres in Ghana in the name of spirituality, prophetic revelations and divine intervention. These happenings in the Christian fraternity discredit the Gospel and cause people to despise the positive influence of the Word of God.
“We are concerned that the role of Christianity “as the salt of the earth and light of the world” (cf. Matt 5:13-14) is losing impact as a result of the self-serving practices of some Christian leaders. We abhor such practices and call upon such leaders to tend the flock of the Lord faithfully.
“We therefore wish to draw the attention of Christians and the nation to the following: • No human person or object should take the place of Christ as object of worship.
• Christians should put their faith in Jesus Christ alone to meet all their needs even in times of difficulties.
• Christians and all citizens should cherish the values of hard work, patient endurance, moderation and contentment.
• We call on Christian leaders to intensify the faith formation of their members through teaching of the the Word of God in order to develop sustaining and sincere relationship with God, intimate prayer life and a life of selfless witnessing.”
By: Ghana/Ultimatefmonline.com/106.9FM
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