Men of God should stop praying for corrupt leaders – Cleric
Senior pastor, Shepherd Baptist Church, Obanikoro, Lagos, Rev. Israel
Kristilere, has urged pastors to stop interceding for corrupt leaders.
According to the cleric, men of God should focus their prayers on the growth of the nation so that God could turn things around for the good of all.
Kristilere, who gave this advice on Tuesday while briefing journalists on his ‘just worship’ programme, which he said would come up later this month, said it would be a praise night for God to enthrone righteousness, and progress in the nation.
He said, “Men of God should not be seen hobnobbing with or praying for corrupt leaders. It is high time men of God preached the truth, and not for them to take money from corrupt politicians to build gigantic churches. Religious leaders should preach righteousness.
“At present, we have so many messages that are not leading people to
righteousness but they focus on prosperity and materialism. I am not
against prosperity, but I believe that prosperity without righteousness
is no prosperity.”
Kristilere, who also commented on the proposed national conference initiated by President Goodluck Jonathan, said he would support the initiative, provided the dialogue allows for all views.
He said, “There is nothing wrong with having national dialogue. Dialogue is a way of solving problems, even in marriage. But most of the time, when the government calls for a dialogue, it ends up being a monologue.
“But why is it now that 2015 is around the corner, that suddenly we are having a national dialogue? I will support this national dialogue if the outcome will be subjected to the National Assembly for final ratification.”
According to the cleric, men of God should focus their prayers on the growth of the nation so that God could turn things around for the good of all.
Kristilere, who gave this advice on Tuesday while briefing journalists on his ‘just worship’ programme, which he said would come up later this month, said it would be a praise night for God to enthrone righteousness, and progress in the nation.
He said, “Men of God should not be seen hobnobbing with or praying for corrupt leaders. It is high time men of God preached the truth, and not for them to take money from corrupt politicians to build gigantic churches. Religious leaders should preach righteousness.
Kristilere, who also commented on the proposed national conference initiated by President Goodluck Jonathan, said he would support the initiative, provided the dialogue allows for all views.
He said, “There is nothing wrong with having national dialogue. Dialogue is a way of solving problems, even in marriage. But most of the time, when the government calls for a dialogue, it ends up being a monologue.
“But why is it now that 2015 is around the corner, that suddenly we are having a national dialogue? I will support this national dialogue if the outcome will be subjected to the National Assembly for final ratification.”
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