IMBO Magazine Nov. 2014 | Page 36

OUR SOCIETY FROWNS UPON INDIVIDUALS WHO QUESTION THE EXISTENCE OF GOD. F amilies all around the world place great value in faith. And while it may not be for everyone, Sunday still marks a time for the faithful to dress appropriately as they prepare to step into the Holy House. According to the New Testament, Evangelism is about preaching the gospel. It’s when Christians become mouthpieces for God’s message, providing mercy to sinners. It’s probably one of the main reasons why Christians frown upon individuals who question His existence or make ungodly statements about the afterlife. IMBO/ ISSUE 31/ '14 Today, it seems as if people’s devotion to God, or rather their desperation to be healed, has to some extent become their weakness. Evangelical pastors have been making headlines with the likes of Pastor Mbhoro, TB Joshua and Lesego Daniel showing off their “gift” to “cast out demons” . In demonstrating their “powers”, they even make people do various, unorthodox things while they broadcast the events and earn millions in the process. If you’ve seen the American series “The Preachers of LA”, you’ll know that Christianity has become a way of accumulating wealth. However, some pastors still believe the purpose of church lies in providing spiritual ‘nourishment’ for its members without expecting a hefty financial return. 36