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Priest admonishes Christians to imbibe virtue of humility

Priest admonishes Christians to imbibe virtue of humility
By Cecilia Ologunagba
Humility
Abuja, Sept. 1, 2019 (NAN) A Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Charles Eneh, has admonished Christians to shun pride and imbibe the virtue of humility in their service to God and humanity.
Eneh made the call in his homily at St. Charles Lwanga Parish, Apo, Abuja on Sunday.
Eneh, a priest of Abuja Archdiocese, said it was easier to exhibit pride than to imbibe humility.
“Human beings are not inclined to be humble.
“It is a difficult virtue, it is a virtue for the strong; it is a quality people long out for you.
“Humility is the centre of all virtues and it is a virtue that will transport Christians to heaven,’’ he said.
According to him, everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.
Eneh gave an example of King Uzziah in the Bible from 2 Chronicles Chapter 26, who began proud because of he never lost any battle.
“As the power of Uzziah increased, he became so proud that he lost what he had gained. He defied the Lord by going into the house of God to burn incense on the altar.
“The priests resisted him but he did not listen to them. Immediately, he became a leper and was excluded from the temple; even in his death, he was not buried in the royal burial ground.
“That is how grievous pride can be in lives of Christians; so do every possible to imbibe the virtue of humility,’’ he charged.
The priest, however, urged Christians to emulate Moses, who was described as a very humane man, more humble than any man on the face of earth.
Quoting the Book of Numbers Chapter 12, Verses one to 10, he said Miriam and Aaron could not fight Moses because of his humility.
“In fact, God truck Miriam down with leprous because she was fighting with a humble person.
“Please, do not ever fight a humble person, if you do, you are fighting his God.
“You yourself should be humble, if you do, anyone who fights you will be fighting your God,’’ the priest said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Mass coincided with celebration of the 6th anniversary of the establishment of Madonna Choir in the parish. (NAN)
CIA/MST
Edited by Muhammad Suleiman Tola

Religion

Political calling stands as ministry, says Priest

Politics stands as ministry, says Priest
By Uchenna Ugwu
Politics
Abakaliki, May 29, 2018 (NAN) The Senior Pastor, Dominion City of Pentecostal Church, Rev. David Ogbueli, has described political calling as a ministry that delivers positive mandates to a society.
The pastor gave three instruments through which God Almighty answers prayers such as spiritual, political, economic and professional leadership to liberate people.
Ogbueli said this on Tuesday during a Praise Night Service organised by the Christ Embassy Church to mark the 2018 Democracy Day Celebration at Pa Ngele Oruta Stadium, Abakaliki.
He said that creating an atmosphere for free flow of God’s gospel would help actualise transformation.
“God wants Nigeria to know this: while teaching people to respect those in authority, creating an atmosphere for gospel is going to help us actualise national transformation.
“Government can make laws but cannot legislate the laws into people’s heart.
“It is only the word of God that can mould human heart, bring morals and strong values to help achieve the dream of building a successful states and nation.
“Political calling is a ministry where leaders are called to reform, transform, create companies and jobs to deliver the people,” Ogbueli said.
He explained that the essence of life is contribution to the society not consumption and also one’s purpose is found in other people’s needs.
He urged Gov. David Umahi and other government functionaries who were present at the event to remain focus and always work with their conscience and stand with God.
“It is not how much you take out of life but how much you contribute and you can find everything you want if you can help people get what they want,” Ogbueli said.
Meanwhile, the governor who expressed delight on the sermon and visit of the pastor to the state, described him as a true mentor with humility.
Umahi said that Ogbueli’s transformational speech has produced various initiatives causing a stir among government.
“The level we are was due to God mercies, grace and prayer answered. All prophecies for the state have been the same,” Umahi said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that government officials from the state, National Assembly members and other Christian faithful defied the rain to attend the programme. (NAN)
UVU/MST
Edited by Muhammad Suleiman Tola