Pastor Dan Owusu Asiamah of the Takoradi Church of Christ has sent a sobering warning to Ghanaians about the spiritual integrity of some modern religious leaders.
Regarding the sources of power behind several ministries, the esteemed Owusu Asiamah has expressed grave concerns in a video that has gone viral online and generated a lot of discussion.
He says Ghanaians should watch what they eat because some come from God-fearing individuals who have travelled to Nigeria and Benin to persuade people to join their church.
In an X video, the divine man warned
“Be mindful of what you consume; the majority of your “men of God” have chosen “crowd-pulling’ charms in Nigeria and Benin.”
Known for his many years of ministry experience, the seasoned clergyman advised followers to use discretion before participating in spiritual demonstrations.
He stressed that although these acquired abilities can result in amazing feats, they frequently function as merely theatrical performances intended to take advantage of the devout rather than exhibiting actual supernatural power.
This warning coincides with mounting worries about Ghana’s commercialisation of religion and a rise in allegations of dubious activities in certain charismatic ministries.
Both a spiritual warning and a call for believers to return to biblical norms of genuine ministry are contained in Dr. Asiamah’s speech.
Things that need to be done
The alarming increase of clergy with occult influences calls for Ghana to take a multifaceted strategy.
Initially, it is imperative that churches implement more robust accountability frameworks, such as peer review committees and requiring ministers to undergo theological training.
Secondly, the government need to respect legitimate religious freedom while enforcing current fraud laws against unscrupulous pastors.
Third, in order to assist believers in recognising genuine spirituality, public education campaigns ought to impart biblical discernment.
Civil society, the government, and religious organisations must work together to create:
A multi-denominational watchdog group
Churches must comply with transparent financial reporting standards.
programs for victims of spiritual abuse that focus on rehabilitation.
