Former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, said Nigeria will rise again only if Nigeria churches shift their focus from preaching prosperity to promoting holistic development of our society….CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>

Osinbajo said churches in Nigeria have neglected the true calling of the gospel for too long. He stated this at the 68th Anniversary and 58th Annual Convention of The Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT), Vanguard reports.

“For too long, our churches have been caught up in the pursuit of personal prosperity and material wealth, neglecting the true calling of the gospel to promote peace, unity, and the holistic development of our society.”
The law professor said the church must return to “preaching the values of hard work, compassion, and service to the community.”

He added that the lavish lifestyles among some religious leaders have alienated many Nigerians, particularly the youths. Osinbajo said young Nigerians are seeking more meaningful and impactful messages from the pulpit….CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>

Osinbajo said it is only through preaching the real gospel that Nigerians can become agents of positive change.

“If we truly want to see Nigeria rise again and fulfill its immense potential, the church must return to its roots, preaching the values of hard work, compassion, and service to the community.

“It is only through this shift in focus that we can inspire our people to become agents of positive change, rather than mere consumers of the prosperity gospel.”