By Eric K. Amoh
Bolgatanga, July 21, GNA – Reverend Camillus Baba Ababagre, the Parish Priest, Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Bolgatanga, has expressed worry over the constant desires by leaders to satisfy their personal interests at the expense of the people they are supposed to serve.
It was a compelling duty for leadership, whether pastors, politicians, teachers, civil or public servants, or parents, to serve the people they lead wholeheartedly by seeking their welfare, he noted.
Rev Ababagre expressed the reservation in a sermon on the theme: “Let us be Attentive to the Needs of Others”.
He said: “Whatever position you occupy, let the service lead. Do not concentrate on satisfying personal selfish interests.”
“There are men of God who look at their interests first, live in luxurious comfort at the expense of the needs of their congregation. Similarly, Politicians, instead of concentrating on the needs of their constituents, concentrate on amassing wealth to the detriment of the constituents on whose ticket they serve.”
“As pastors and men of God, we are to take care of the psychological, material and spiritual needs of our congregation and not to dominate and exploit them for our own interests”.
The Parish Priest said all persons in leadership position should ensure that they took care of those entrusted in their care and avoid taking advantage of them to build their wealth.
He condemned greed among families, saying some family heads and parents were selfish and irresponsible in managing their homes, especially their children.
“Let’s always remember that we are put into leadership positions to take care of the people who put us there and, on whose behalf, we serve,” he added.
He reminded the congregation that Jesus did not neglect the multitude who went ahead of Him, and His disciples after they decided to take some rest, and said Jesus taught, performed wonders, and attended to their needs unconditionally.
He called on Christians who are privileged to serve in positions, to commit themselves to their roles and offer the best services, unconditionally, to the people.
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