The founder of the C&S God of Solution International Ministry, Prophet Ebenezer Fashade, has called on Seraphs and Christians to be circumspect when seeking spiritual help on social media.
According to him, the social media space had been saturated with series of self-acclaimed prophets and prophetesses who conduct live sessions for personal gains.
Speaking during a press briefing last weekend on the forthcoming dedication of his church auditorium, the renowned revivalist also called on C&S clerics who conduct online prayers to preach more of salvation to their followers than a sheer display of spiritual gifts.
“Christians should start seeking the truth and salvation rather than spiritual help. No one can solve your problem except Jesus Christ. I have noticed that only a few people follow online programmes where they preach Christ, but you see a lot of them following those dwelling on prophecy and selling all forms of spiritual items. Some of them call Jesus but do not know Him personally. And the Bible says, ‘I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done,” he said.
While stating that he was not out to judge anyone, as he believes in the efficacy of spiritual gifts and their workings, Fashade said those with bad intentions had mixed with the good ones.
“I am not against prophetic ministers who have online platforms. I am also a firm believer in a prophetic ministry. But they should use their platform to preach salvation. I used to hold programmes online, but I have never dropped my account details. It is very painful that before some clerics hold two to three editions, they will start dropping account numbers. Your followers should not be your source of livelihood. God who has called you, knows how to make provisions,” he added.
While speaking on the church dedication scheduled to hold on Sunday, August 8, Fashade revealed that it would be a week-long event, including a mega praise concert with a long list of renowned gospel artistes billed to minister.
The church which is situated at 1, Powerline road, Baruwa area of Lagos, he noted, was formerly a residential apartment before it got demolished and converted to a worship center based on the instruction of God.
The cleric who returned from the United States recently also declared that the church has a vision of giving back to humanity through a foundation that will be officially launched by the year 2022.
“The church is not a business center as people perceived it to be. Any establishment under the church is a missionary, and therefore not meant for the children of the rich in the society, but the less privileged. That is why our church is coming up with a foundation that will run with the vision of building schools and hospitals for those who are working in God’s vineyard but can’t afford the luxury of having access to these establishments”
Fashade, however, said any missionary school whose tuition fee is far above what an average member can afford is no longer a missionary school. And the leadership of the church should be blamed.
He said the foundation is not meant to generate funds, but to add value to society. He added that any servant of God who refuses to sow from his sweat into God’s work and humanity is bound to fail.
“I have always contributed to humanity through my sweat. I did the same during the Covid-19 lockdown but I don’t have to put it on social media for people to see. We all know what social media had turned into. This life is vanity so why not live it for mankind, he added.
It is worthy of note the church has been up and running before now, as it holds its weekly and Sunday services.
Prophet Fashade also revealed that every activity conducted in the church is hinged on salvation and, as well prepares people for the kingdom of God.
The roll call of gospel acts to minister at the praise concert includes Evangelist Lanre Teriba Atorise, Abel Dosumu Mega 99, Lady Evangelist Aduke Gold, Prophetess Vanessa Adekola Selika, Dare Melody and a host of others.
Topping the list of guest ministers are Pastor Segun Micheal and Capt. Mother Idowu Philips.
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