WAYS THE CHURCH CAN STOP THE SELLING OF VOTES IN NIGERIA

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Good-Life Devotional:  

WAYS THE CHURCH CAN STOP THE SELLING OF VOTES IN NIGERIA

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   The Nigerian church has a vital role to play in curbing the menace of vote-selling, a practice that weakens democracy and enthrones corrupt leadership. Scripture warns in Exodus 23:8: “You shall not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the clear-sighted.” Selling votes is no different—it blinds citizens to truth and justice.

Selling votes brings about increase in poverty and insecurity . Those who do so will not go unpunished by the lord .

    First, the church must teach biblical integrity by showing that righteousness exalts a nation (Proverbs 14:34). Members should understand that their votes are sacred seeds for the nation’s future. Second, churches should educate believers on civic responsibility, organizing voter awareness forums. Third, leaders must boldly condemn vote-buying from the pulpit, calling it sin.

   Fourth, through prayer and intercession (2 Chronicles 7:14), the church can weaken the spiritual witchcraft powers behind corruption. Fifth, members must be held accountable before God and their community for their political actions. Sixth, the church should support credible, God-fearing candidates, rather than staying neutral when evil men rise.

    Seventh, economic empowerment is key, since poverty drives many to sell their votes. Skill acquisition, welfare, and financial literacy programs can help overcome the temptation to sell votes . Eighth, churches should form civic engagement platforms to monitor elections and partner with NGOs for free and fair polls. Ninth, discipline should be applied to members who participate in vote-selling, showing it is unacceptable before God (1Corintians 5:11) 

Finally, church leaders must lead by example, refusing political bribes. When the church remains pure, it can boldly declare, like Paul, “We have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways” (2 Corinthians 4:2).

 In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and deliverance from corrupt preaches and leaders .

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 corruption.

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