Preach Christ — Not Motivation. Not Money

Koda, a popular Ghanaian musician of blessed memory in his song Nsem Pii bemoaned what  preaching has become on many pulpits in Ghana. Preaching has become akin to hearing a business lecture, seminar or motivational speaker. You are likely to hear about financial breakthrough, building a financial empire more than of Christ. Koda captured this … Continue reading Preach Christ — Not Motivation. Not Money

Pastors and Curses: Fear Mongering On Pulpits

A worrying trend has crept into Ghanaian Christianity, Pastors pronouncing curses on others. By virtue of their work, Pastors wield influence on society and are to be it's moral compass. Therefore, when Pastors engage in cursing others, a clear biblical teaching has been violated. The Bible is not silent on the subject. James in his … Continue reading Pastors and Curses: Fear Mongering On Pulpits

Rebuke Error and Remind Of Truth: A Biblical Pattern for Correction

We live in times fraught with many false teachings. Indeed not only in our times. But every Christian generation has had to deal with biblical error and falsehood. The New Testament, in fact, the whole Bible presents us with many examples of the reality of false teachings. Constantly in Scripture, we see a pattern of … Continue reading Rebuke Error and Remind Of Truth: A Biblical Pattern for Correction

Devoted To Good Works: Living Out Our Faith

The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people (Titus 3:8) How are Christians to conduct themselves in their relationship with one another and with the … Continue reading Devoted To Good Works: Living Out Our Faith

Tithing: An Old Testament Command With New Testament Continuity

Tithe is a contentious issue among Christians. The tithe debate was reignited this week by a viral video of exchanges between a Pastor and a congregant in one of the established denominations in Ghana over the interpretation of Malachi 3:8-10.  The Pastor  accused members who don't pay tithe as robbing God: they are armed robbers. … Continue reading Tithing: An Old Testament Command With New Testament Continuity