CHRISTIANS ENJOINED TO SEEK GOD'S FACE DESIST FROM NEGOTIATING ONE'S DESTINY WITH THE DEVIL. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE
Christians enjoined to seek God's face desist from negotiating one's destiny with the devil By Ezumezu Nonyelum Christians enjoined to seek God's face desist from negotiating one's destiny with the devil. Converts encouraged to refrain from secret sin that deprives them from mercy of God. The Officiating Priest of St. Michael Parish Awkuzu, Rev. Fr. Michael Okoye stated this in a homily during a 6.00am mass on November 15. Fr. Michael Okoye hinted that some Catholic faithfuls have deny their destiny for worldly pleasures, sins, money to satisfy their flesh. He reflects on Mathew's Gospel that" fear is debilitating indeed". The other servants who were not governed by fear took risk and made wonderful returns", he said. Fr. Okoye emphasized in the parable of 5 talents, 2 talents and 1 talent that Christians should not seen others most favoured than others. He added that some human being regard themselves as less endowed for achieving the purpose for ...
Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode today sunday congratulated Muslims for the successful completion of Ramadan,just as he urged them to sustain the Godly virtues exhibited during the fasting period.Governor Ambode,who spoke at some of the twenty centres designated by the State Government to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitri,urged Muslim to sustain the spirit of love,brotherhood,tolerance and care which were dutifully demonstrated during the Ramadan,and also not forget the lessons which the season was meant to teach.He said: ''As you celebrate this special day,I enjoin you all to sustain the spirit of love,brotherhood,tolerance and care which were dutifully demonstrated during the Ramadan.Let us not forget the lessons that Ramadan was meant to teach us which include the fear of Allah and care for the less-privileged in our society.Let me again use this opportunity to pledge our commitment to uphold and protect the right of all citizens to freedom of belief and freedom of worship.Every religion preaches peace and harmonious co-existence among all people.We must continue to live by this principle so that our State and nation will continue to grow in peace,progress and prosperity,'' he said.More photos below.




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