Hardship: Remain steadfast in Christ, things will get better – Cleric urges Nigerians

In the midst of hardship, insecurity, and high cost of living rocking Nigerians, the Founder of the Solid Rock Kingdom Church, Apostle John Okoriko, has urged Christians to remain resolute and unshaken in faith.

Speaking during the monthly Interactive Service in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital on the theme ‘Do Yourself No Harm,’ the Cleric urged Nigerians not to consider suicide and other forms of self-destruction despite the prevailing economic condition in the country.

Okoriko regretted that many people today cannot face ugly situations, adding that if people don’t harm themselves, nothing else, including the hardship and other challenges, can harm them. He noted that force within is greater than any force outside.

” It is true that people are passing through a lot in the country, but if you have Christ in you, you can negotiate all challethe nges of life and escape from it without harming yourself. I encourage you to remain steadfast in high spirits as things will surely get better. 

“The issue is that what you see most of the time, may not be the truth about the situation. So, do not harm yourself.” He said.

The cleric also knocked prophets or pastors who collect money from people for counselling, saying that such an attitude does not reflect the virtues of Christ. 

“No true prophet or pastor will demand anything, ,be it money or other materials from victims, sick people, helpless people, dysfunctional people, or vulnerable people to pray or heal them.  Have you seen anywhere in the bible where Jesus Christ, who is our model collected money from anyone to perform miracle? But some of us are selling holy water, olive oil of 1500 sold at N7,000 or more, this is not the standard that Christ set for us!” He said.