Kemi Lala Akindoju, the Nollywood actress, has spoken out towards the doctrine of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries.
The movie star’s feedback come after viral social media clips confirmed church members sharing unusual testimonies.
In a single video, an aged lady claimed 4 armed robbers attacked her however miraculously gained management of their weapons.
Equally, a person testified that he survived a kidnapping, machete assaults, and gunshots “with out sustaining any accidents.”
One other man alleged {that a} lion rescued him from kidnappers by lifting him into the air and guiding him to security.
A church member lately argued the testimonies are “verifiable” and referenced E-Cash and the Bayelsa governor as witnesses.
In a video, the person warned critics to cease mocking the church, citing the danger of dealing with God’s wrath.
“Let me make an enter in order that individuals who wish to generate income from the movies can cease it,” he stated.
“It’s not good in your picture, it would have an effect on you tomorrow and also you come to the altar of Lord Chosen to kneel earlier than the God of Chosen and apologise.
“When my pastor made that declaration for all members worldwide, he stated it may be stated when you meet a hazard.
“Be it armed theft, fireplace or street accident or seeing a snake or lizard within the bush. After the declaration, you will notice one thing past human energy.
“… Many testimonies have occurred. These are all verifiable testimonies, chosen testimonies are verifiable. They aren’t cooked up.
“.. I’m advising you to not make caricatures of the testimonies in order that the wrath of God won’t encounter you.
“If you happen to doubt it, ask E-Cash and governor of Bayelsa.”
Reacting to the video, Akindoju questioned why church members are instructed to name upon their pastor’s God as an alternative of Jesus in occasions of hassle, opposite to Biblical teachings.
The film star attributed the doctrine to church members’ lack of awareness about their faith.
Akindoju emphasised the significance of understanding one’s faith and studying the Bible personally.
“I’m not a fan making enjoyable of the testimonies. However what occurred to calling Jesus in time of hassle? As acknowledged within the Bible,” she wrote in an Instagram story post.
“Why ought to individuals be indoctrinated to shout chosen thrice and name on the God of their pastor?
“Anyway, it’s as a result of they received’t learn their Bible for themselves. And their leaders are completely satisfied to maintain them ignorant.”
There was rising skepticism surrounding testimonies from the church.
Dee One, the comic, earlier warned critics to not incur the wrath of Lazarus Muoka, the church’s normal overseer.
IK Ogbonna, the actor, additionally referred to as on the Christian Affiliation of Nigeria (CAN) to sort out the difficulty of “faux miracles” in church buildings.
CAN lately condemned a viral testimony of a congregant who claimed “an angel” offered solutions to her throughout an examination.
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