THE CHURCH MUST RISE AND FIGHT THE DEPRAVITY OF HOMOSEXUALITY
PROPHETIC ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN ZAMBIA:
06/03/2023
The Church in this Country is meant to be the hope for the Nation. It is therefore the prophetic role of the Church in Zambia to witness for Christ and also address social issues with great clarity and urgency. It is the holy duty of Ekklesia to keep in check and hold accountable those in public office in interest of God’s people. It is critical for the Church to be seen as situating itself as a community in contrast to the established institutions of society.
Today, many clerics in Zambia have remained publicly quiet on moral issues of the day such as homosexuality and corruption as if not to appear too controversial or too political but it’s important to remind the servants of God on the need for a strong prophetic voice in the Nation. The growing silence by some senior clergymen has resulted in public debate often left to those without a Biblical worldview making the political arena extremely toxic and gender anarchy having a field day. The consequences of this passivity is contributing to the unraveling of the Zambian civil society. It is time to end the silence, speak truth to power and align our society to God.
Most politicians in this Country talk endlessly about “development,” but their intention is typically a ruse to implement a top-down liberal agenda. They allow for instance homosexuality and corrupt activities that undermine people’s collective faith in God, cultural heritage, morality, godly values and support exploitation of natural resources in favour of foreigners. While a few Church stakeholders may be speaking out about these issues, the numbers need to grow for a greater voice.
The Church in Zambia shouldn’t be comfortable with business as usual at a time when we need to lean on God and challenge the ever increasing moral decay, corruption and poverty in our society. People are now beginning to realize that things are not as they expected, and they are looking up to God. The Church can not silently play it safe at this critical hour and a tipping point. Its time to speak out on core moral and economic problems in our Country. While its not going to be easy, no servant of God in Zambia worth their calling should fear or feel intimidated when they label you political for speaking the truth. Zambia need the grace and voice of the Church. God help us.
Rev Chilekwa M
Zambia, Ndola