BISHOP NWOKOLO CHARGES CONFIRMANDS, CHURCH MEMBERS TO LIVE IN HOLINESS

By Chioma Nwankwo

The Bishop on the Niger, Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Chiedozie Nwokolo, has charged Christians to reject their former way of life and remain committed to the new life found in Christ.

The Bishop gave the charge during a pastoral visit to the Church of Transfiguration of Our Lord, Akpaka GRA II, Divine Grace Archdeaconry, where he officiated the Confirmation and Admission Service.

Addressing the candidates, Bishop Nwokolo urged them to remain steadfast in their Christian faith and avoid sin and practices that could lead them away from righteous living.

Drawing his sermon from Colossians 3:3-5, he reminded the congregation that Christians were on 6called out of darkness into the light of Christ and must therefore abandon the works associated with their former life.

He further cited Romans 6:1-2, urging the candidates and other members of the congregation not to use God’s grace as an excuse to continue in sin.

According to him, “We are called to reject every form of the old life, for Christ Jesus has called us out of darkness into His marvellous light to live victoriously for Him.”

The Diocesan also charged the congregation to pursue holiness and righteousness, stressing that sin must not be allowed to control their lives or undermine their witness as Christians.

He prayed for the candidates and members of the church, asking God to grant them grace to remain faithful to Christ, do His will and receive His blessings in their lives and endeavours.