The Founder and Presiding Bishop of Lighthouse Chapel Worldwide, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, has addressed widespread criticism following his current remarks concerning the non-payment of church musicians.
In a sermon delivered throughout a go to to Sierra Leone, the outstanding Ghanaian cleric responded firmly to these threatening violence over his views, difficult them to behave on their threats and invoking biblical rules in defence of his place.
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Referring to scripture throughout his tackle, Bishop Heward-Mills cautioned in opposition to attacking these he described as divinely chosen servants.
Come and slap me and see if there’s oil in your hand… You’re completed in the event you slap the anointing, as a result of the Holy Spirit is just not like Jesus, who would tolerate all of these items. Should you like, go and contact His anointed
He went on to criticise those that communicate in opposition to spiritual leaders, calling them unwise.
Come and strike me since you don’t like my preaching, and you will note what turns into of you. You’re not coping with a person, however with the Holy Spirit. God chooses who He places His anointing on. He doesn’t anoint simply anybody… You open your mouth and communicate like a idiot in opposition to somebody who’s anointed
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The controversy stems from a viral video by which Bishop Heward-Mills asserted that musicians who play instruments during church services should not be paid. His feedback drew sharp criticism from each netizens and public figures.
Among the many outspoken critics was music govt Bullgod, who, throughout an version of United Showbiz, described the Bishop’s feedback as “nonsense”. He questioned why a portion of church choices couldn’t be allotted to assist musicians and different church employees.