The Church in Nigeria has been urged to sustain its stand as the moral conscience of the society, while defending the truth boldly as the country continues to scramble for holistic developmental initiative in response to her current socioeconomic realities.
For many, the Church in Nigeria is the hope of the common man and as such she must play her role in nation building by siding with the helpless and vulnerable people of the country.
“The Church must remain the moral conscience of society, bold in defending the truth, yet humble before the God whose mercy sustains all ministry,” Augustine Obiora Akubeze, said in a recent homily in Lagos.
Akubeze in his homily urged the Church to renew her commitment to gratitude, holiness, courageous leadership, and faithful service to Christ and His people. According to him, the prophetic mission is never peaceful; hence prophets do not merely speak comforting words.
He posited that the Gospel challenged Christians, especially church leaders, never to take God’s blessings for granted. He added that taken together, the readings offer a timely message for the Church in Nigeria. “They remind bishops, priests, religious, and faithful that true greatness lies not in worldly influence, but in holiness, gratitude, fidelity, and courageous witness.”
