By Ayomide Otitoju
Evangelist Olatunji Ojo, Assistant Venerable Superior of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Agidingbi Cathedral, has called on Christians to embrace repentance and return to sincere worship, cautioning against the dangers of materialism and spiritual decline.
Delivering a sermon at the cathedral, Evangelist Ojo lamented the growing trend of self-reliance and spiritual complacency among believers, stating that many now “deceive themselves” by turning away from divine guidance. “We are killing our own story because we no longer listen to God or His true messengers,” he said.
He expressed concern that worldly pursuits have taken precedence over spiritual devotion. “In just three weeks, people begin to chase garments, garlands, and possessions,” Ojo observed. “We pursue what seems right in our eyes, not what is righteous before God.”
Recalling the early days of the Church, the cleric noted that worshippers once displayed deep commitment by attending services before dawn and worshipping “in spirit and in truth.” Today, he warned, that passion has diminished, leaving the faithful vulnerable to spiritual warfare.
“Eternal life is not guaranteed unless we repent and do the will of God,” Ojo emphasized. “No temptation comes without God’s awareness, but until we stop speaking wickedness and living in disobedience, there will be no victory.”
Evangelist Ojo also cautioned against the deceptive promises of foreign lands, where he said many believers are misled by false hopes. “Some countries appear to offer solutions but only lead to more trouble. We must be vigilant and stay rooted in faith.”
Concluding his sermon, he offered prayers for divine mercy and called for renewed dedication among believers. “May the Lord not give up on us. Let us worship Him sincerely, not as pretenders. The price of disobedience may seem small now, but the cost in eternity is far greater.”
The sermon adds to a growing chorus of warnings from religious leaders across Nigeria concerned about the rise of secularism and the waning influence of traditional spiritual values.
