Run from substance abuse, Cleric urges Youths

The Lead Pastor, HillTop Christian Centre, Victor Akintunde has beseeched Nigerian Youths to desist from drug abuse.

Pastor Akintunde said the effect of substance abuse is inimical to the growth of the society.

The Lead Pastor said this while announcing its forthcoming Word Conference titled SPIRIT & LIFE Conference (SPILCON 2021), held at the church premises on Saturday in Lagos.

He explained that a lot is happening in the society due to global influence; hence, decency is no longer valued in the society.

“It is very imperative to advice and admonish our youths to desist and run from substance abuse considering its increase in the society.

“The effect of substance abuse is inimical to the growth of the society, even as we all know that a lot is happening in the society due to global influence as such decency is no longer valued.

“They should align with the The Bible that says that we should seek the peace of Jerusalem and those who love her will know peace.” Pastor said.

Meanwhile, He noted that churches are set up not to confront government but counsel, adding there are quite a lot of pastors in the country who have been speaking truth to power.

Pastor Victor added that Nigerian Church is a very active stakeholder in the Nigerian project and would continue to be very supportive.

“The church has been playing its role. The church is not set up to confront government but to counsel. And we will continue to do that. The church is not wired to confront.

“We have men of God who by virtue of their closeness to those in power speak truth to power.

“Nigerian Church is a very active stakeholder in the Nigerian project. To a very large extent, the church has been supportive.” He said.

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