Stop deceiving us, Akinfenwa Chides Politicians

Christians have been urged to give issues of the kingdom of God priority at all times and ensure they make soul-winning their lifestyle.

The Bishop of Ibadan Anglican Diocese, the Most Reverend Dr Joseph Akinfenwa stated this at the Advent Carol of Nine Lessons and Songs held at All Souls Church, Bodija Ibadan.

While emphasising that the present world was full of evil and absurdities and would soon come to an end, the Most Reverend Akinfenwa challenged Christians to be watchful and prayerful while awaiting the Lord’s return.

The Bishop of Ibadan Anglican Diocese harped on the need to utilise the Advent season which was meant for penance to reflect on the threats and dangers being experienced in the world and the place of Christians in all these.

“Advent is an age-long tradition of rejoicing. Advent Sunday is a very significant Sunday in the Christian Calendar and in the Church of God. Advent connotes the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, so we celebrate and look forward to that coming again as a Judge and not as a babe in Bethlehem”.

Advent which is synonymous with the Anglican Church signifies the beginning of the new Church Year and the season lasts for between four and six weeks.

On the 2023 elections, The Most Reverend Akinfenwa enjoined politicians to deal truthfully and with the fear of God in order to have a better society.

“Our message to the nation is that everyone should be honest with God. If you’re honest with God, It will be simple for them to be honest with man. Let our leaders and politicians be honest, let them say the truth, and let them stop deceiving us because there is a lot of deceit. We don’t have manifestos again, It’s all slogans to deceive the masses”

The service which was broadcast live on Premier FM 93.5 featured the singing of hymns, songs and anthems by the choir, clergy and women’s organizations in the Diocese.