The Anglican Communion, Diocese of Abakaliki, has called on Christian Faithful to acknowledge Jesus Christ as their saviour as they mark his birth.
The Bishop of the diocese, Rev. Monday Nkwoagu, gave the advice on Sunday in Abakaliki, during a church service to mark the Christmas celebration.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Christmas is a holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ and celebrated by Christians on December 25.
NKwoagu said accepting Jesus as their personal Lord and saviour would lead faithful to positive way of life and better the society.
The Bishop noted that God sent Christ to lift man from ugly circumstances of life, urging Christians to mend their ways and be ready to live in peace and love.
He reminded Christians that the Christmas season calls for sober reflection, reunion with Christ and most importantly, living a holy and righteous life.
He cautioned those indulging in ungodly activities in the name of Christmas to have a rethink and change of attitude.
He urged them to reflect on the life they live and determine to follow Christ.
“I invite you to respond positively by accepting Christ as your personal Lord and saviour.
“As we celebrate his birth today, the key thing is to acknowledge Christ.
“The Lord is telling us that whatever is the situation in our country and the world, a saviour is born to save us from ugly circumstances,” Nkwoagu said.
He further advised the faithful to celebrate in a way that would glorify God.
Meanwhile, Jeremiah Okoye, the General Overseer and the Prophet of the City of Grace Royal Assembly Church, also urged Christians to avoid anything that would not glorify the name of God.
Okoye added that there is the need for people to have a better understanding about Christmas.
“Anything done to the contrary is a sin against God,” Okoye said. (NAN)
