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Catholic Priest condemns assault on suspected thieves
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The Parish Priest of the St Augustine Catholic Church in Ashaiman, Reverend Father Ignatius Ayivor has condemned the practice of assaulting suspected thieves.
He said the fact that a person was thought to be a thief was not a good reason to mete out instant justice on them, a situation which in some cases had resulted in deaths.
Rev Ayivor made the statement during the Good Friday church service where he said it was unfortunate that there had been instances where victims had been innocent but often come too late.
He said it was worrying that even in some instances, persons passing by would not even take the trouble to ask why the victim was being subjected to the barbaric act but would rather join in the violence.
He said there were others who would also choose not to engage in the act of brutality but also refuse to call for help for the victim.
Rev FrAyivor said people could find themselves in such disturbing situations it is difficult for one to prove his or her innocence.
He recalled that even Jesus Christ found Himself in an awkward situation where those who knew the truth about His innocence failed to intervene in His situation.
He said sometimes people supported wrong doing because they feared losing their relationship with others or a position they hold and would choose to engage in what is wrong to protect that.
He said Pontius Pilate in the Holy Bible was one of such persons who failed to do what was right as he chose the easy way out instead of freeing Jesus Christ.
He said there was the need for everyone to have conscience and stand up for what is the truth regardless of the consequences.
Rev FrAyivor also admonished the youth against the excessive love for money which he said had led some people into their early graves.
He said Judas Iscariot took the money after betraying Jesus Christ but at the end did not even live to enjoy the money paid for doing what was not right.
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Christians have been urged to demonstrate a living faith in Jesus Christ by allowing their confession of Him as Lord and Saviour to reflect in their daily lives.
According to the Kaneshie District Pastor of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), Rev. Dzidzor Nathaniel Affram, a genuine Christian’s confession should go beyond words and be demonstrated through obedience to God, love for others and service to the Church.
He made the call at the 40th anniversary remembrance service for the late Wesley Kwasi Kwadzo at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana, Maranatha Congregation at Awudome Avenui in the Volta Region.
Speaking on the theme, “The Church Built on a Living Confession,” Rev. Affram said life would continually present challenges capable of testing Christians’ faith, making it necessary for believers to hold firmly to their confession that Jesus Christ is Lord.
He explained that accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour required Christians to live according to His teachings, stressing that their faith must be evident in their conduct.
“A living confession listens to God and not man,” he said, urging Christians to remain obedient to God even when faced with difficulties and pressures.
Rev. Affram further encouraged the congregation to care for vulnerable people and demonstrate concern for others, adding that such acts were practical expressions of Christian faith.
He also urged Christians to identify and use their God-given gifts to build the Church.
He said every member of the Church had a role to play and cautioned Christians against looking down on others because of their status or abilities.
The remembrance service brought together family members, friends, members of the congregation and sympathisers to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the late Wesley Kwasi Kwadzo.
By Lizzy Okai
