Bishop Botwey and wife, Mercy Botwey
The General Overseer of Christian Faith Church International (CFCI) in Takoradi, Presiding Bishop Emmanuel Botwey, has noted that as Ghana celebrates its 69th Independence anniversary, citizens must promote truth and righteous values.
He said, “Corruption must find no place in our lives. By living upright lives, we expose the works of darkness and show a better way.”
Bishop Botwey, a National Executive Council member of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), was speaking at a special church service organised by CFCI to commemorate the country’s 69th Independence Day celebration.
Most of the church members wore traditional attire like Kente and Fugu among others to church as part of the celebration.
Speaking on the theme “The Role of Christians in National Development,” the General Overseer of CFCI stressed that Christians hold the absolute truth of God’s word and must allow it to guide their actions and influence society.
“In an age of misinformation, fake news, and moral confusion, Christians must be bearers of truth,” he pointed out.
He added that through their conduct and influence, believers should help shape the nation’s thinking about what is just, what is fair, and what is honest.
“We must contribute positively to society and practically to national development by being diligent and productive in our professions,” he noted.
Bishop Botwey called on Ghanaians to pay their taxes honestly, obeying the laws of the land, as well as promote peace and unity.
“When the people, particularly Christians, fulfil these responsibilities, they become agents of transformation in society,” he pointed out.
He, therefore, encouraged Ghanaians to allow the celebration of the country’s 69th Independence anniversary unite them and to love one another.
He charged the church to pray for the country to continue to enjoy peace.
Bishop Botwey said at a point, the biblical Israelites were living in a pagan society in exile at Babylon, yet God commanded them to contribute to the welfare of that nation.
“God did not tell them to isolate themselves or build a wall around their community and ignore Babylon.
“In the same way, Christians today must actively contribute to the development and well-being of their nation,” he added.
The Mayor of Sekondi-Takoradi, Frederick Faidoo, called on Ghanaians to eschew partisan politics, help to prevent tension, as well as ensure peaceful coexistence.
The Resident Pastor of the church, Rev. Mary Crentsil, led the congregation to pray for national leaders, peace and stability of the nation, economic growth as well as justice and righteousness in governance.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Takoradi