Nigerians have been charged to imbibe the spirit of love and dwell together in unity for the development of the nation.
The planter of Christ Apostolic Church (Boanerges) worldwide, Prophet Ade Ologbonyo who gave charge also urged well-to-do and kind-hearted people to always support the less privileged and vulnerable persons in the society with their God-given resources.
The renowned Prophet of the gospel spoke in Orun Ekiti during the annual Prophet Ade Ologbonyo Foundation empowerment programme where gifts were distributed to widows, orphans and other vulnerable persons and free medical/ health care given to the people.
He said the gesture was to show the love of Christ to all mankind irrespective of religion, tribe and background.
The man of God noted that the Foundation which started in April 4, 2008 has since cared for over 600 widows and awarded 40 scholarships to students who are now graduates with over other 30 students still on scholarships.
“Many young widows and orphans have been trained at various levels of apprenticeship with necessary equipment such has sowing machines (both manual and industrial), grinding machines, shoe making machines, generating set and so on, gifted the beneficiaries.”
Ologbonyo who stressed the need for the spread love among Nigerians in line with the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ said, “It is high time for everyone irrespective of the religious diversity and tribal differences to love one another genuinely, saying where there is genuine love, there will be progress, unity and peace.
“Let the spirit of love form the foundation of our existence. People who genuinely love are happier than haters. Whatever we plant will come back to us in folds. Rather than spreading hatred, let us plant the seed of love, and we shall reap peace, unity and progress,” he added.
Prophet Ologbonyo further explained that the real happiness comes through benevolence to others, such as care and doing things to help others etc, which according to him, expands one’s being, leading to inevitable happiness.
“I’m much more happier and fulfilled whenever I’m privileged to put a smile on someone’s face or solve problems. The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is one gospel. It mustn’t be during Christmas or the festive period alone. It should be as God helps and leads. Jesus Christ preached and practised one gospel which is love all His life (Deuteronomy 6:5, Matthew 22:37).”
Quoting Mark chapter 12 verses 30 to 31 which says “you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength, this is the first commandment. The second is this, you shall love your neighbours as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these,”
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