Anglican cleric charges colleagues to preach salvation gospel

Rev Aaron Orji

Christian clergymen have been charged to always preach the message of salvation according to the biblical injunction by Jesus Christ as a drastic measure to checkmate the societal moral decadence and criminal activities that have ravaged the society.

Making this call while fielding questions from journalists at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Ubommiri in Achi Mbieri Archdeaconry of Owerri Diocese, the Rev. Aaron Orji decried the proliferation of churches which he noted have watered down the gospel in the overall interest of humanity as against the divine directives.

“Many men of God have basterdized the teachings of Christ that anchors on love, righteousness and holiness but have merchandized the word of God by preaching solely on prosperity, just to please humanity and satisfy their selfish interest”, he stated.

According to him, Christianity means preaching the true and real gospel of Jesus Christ which must remain sacrosanct, and “worshipping God in truth and spirit, as to guarantee true salvation through faith assured by our Lord Jesus Christ”.

Against the backdrop of recent kidnapping of men of God especially within the South East geo-political region, he described kidnapping as barbaric, inhuman, demonic and satanic activity assuring that no person that fears God and respects humanity can engage in such criminal activity that defiles souls of mankind.

He further advised Christians against living ostentatious and fake life but to look unto Jesus Christ as the author and finisher of their faith.

Rev Orji who is the resident priest of St Paul’s Anglican Church Ubommiri disclosed that the Anglican Diocese of Owerri would be holding her synod very soon with the theme: “Guard The Gospel”. He added that real men of God have the task of preaching the true gospel as way of guarding the Christian gospel of salvation.

The cleric who said 2017 is his 28^th year as a preacher of the gospel applauded Rt Revd Cyril Okorocha, the Bishop of Owerri Diocese for his exemplary leadership and discipleship and prayed for God’s grace upon him life and his family.