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General News of Monday, June 10, 2019
Source: ghananewsagency.org
2019-06-10
Apostle George Yeboah
Apostle George Yeboah, President of the International Apostolic Church of Christ (CACI), urged his fellow countrymen to be faithful to themselves, to God, and to redouble their efforts to accomplish their mission. vocation.
In the performance of their tasks, he said, they were forced to lead a righteous life, without which the Bible had declared that no one could see God.
Apostle Yeboah was addressing the Ghana News Agency in an interview in Accra, while men of God were constantly being attacked for what critics view as their ungodly acts and excesses.
He noted that when church leaders, including pastors and elders, were shamelessly involved in social vices, such behavior tended to deceive the people of God and make preaching more and more difficult. of the Gospel.
He emphasized that no wrongdoing of any individual could be hidden from God. All must be aware of the "Day of Responsibility".
"As the Bible says in Psalm 24: 1, everything in this world belongs to God. Therefore, we are only stewards of them, including our bodies.
Therefore, one day, we will all be accountable for how we have used God's resources, "he says.
"I pray to all who call themselves men of God; or a woman of God; or a child of God to pursue justice and earnestly work to give spiritual and physical solutions to those entrusted to them. "
God was rewarded with fidelity and always helped his committed children out of their challenges, he badured.
Regardless of the criticisms that the church faces today, Apostle Yeboah said his role in society should not be taken for granted. "His divine mission was to turn people's hearts away from sin, corruption, and wickedness to God so that they might enjoy eternal life.
"The Church is the anchor of essential moral values and virtues indispensable to every society – at the level of the family, education, commerce, politics and, indeed, in all branches of society. down.
"Therefore, the word of God, which is preached by many Chairs, gives strength to many individuals, families and leaders to enable them to continue to live, despite the daily challenges they face."
In addition, the prayers and principles adopted by the Church largely explained the peace and stability enjoyed by the nation. Therefore, politicians and policy makers should work actively and consciously with the church to strengthen peace.
Apostle Yeboah said that the Church should also strive to continue to provide social amenities, essential social services such as education, health and counseling for children. social empowerment.
At a time when unemployment has become a serious political problem, the Church, he said, must continue to create jobs – both for the clergy and for the laity and seek to improve the living conditions of the population. its members through advice and effective partnerships with decision-makers.
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