THE CHURCH AND SOCIAL ORIENTATION FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE

 

The yoke of unpaid debts shall be broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good-Life Devotional: 

THE CHURCH AND SOCIAL ORIENTATION FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   The church is called not only to preach salvation but also to be a light in society, guiding communities toward righteousness and justice. Scripture declares that the church is “built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone” (Ephesians 2:20). Just as the church rests on divine truth, society must also be built on honesty and justice. Paul reminds us, “The Lord knows those who are His, and let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity” (2 Timothy 2:19). This means only honest persons with proven capacity should be entrusted with leadership (Acts 6:3).

   The church has a responsibility to mobilize parishioners against the selling of votes and the enthronement of corrupt leaders. Members should spread this message in schools, markets, and public spaces: righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach (Proverbs 14:34). When believers compromise, society suffers.

   False preachers , who enrich themselves through corrupt governments, must be avoided. Jeremiah 23:17 warns that they encourage evildoers and never speak against bad governance. Ezekiel 13:22 says they “discourage the righteous” while strengthening the hands of the wicked. Such preachers equate godliness with wealth (1 Timothy 6:5), but godliness with contentment is great gain (1 Timothy 6:6).

The church must therefore raise its voice as a prophetic voice of conscience. By teaching truth, rejecting corruption, and demanding justice, it fulfills Christ’s command: “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:13–14).

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and righteous leadership in every sphere of governance.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome the evil one.

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