The Presiding Bishop of Victory Bible Church International, Bishop Nii Appiakai Tackie-Yarboi, has called on Christians to cease unnecessary competition within the church.
“The church is endowed with different kinds of gifts, so much so that there should be no competition if everybody exercises their gifts,” he explained.
He made these remarks while preaching on the topic of “Diversities of Gifts” at the Holy Ghost Sanctuary of the Victory Bible Church International in New York, USA.
Bishop Tackie-Yarboi highlighted that the resurrection of Jesus Christ signifies that God has bestowed various gifts upon people.
He referenced Ephesians 4:7-8, which states: “Yet grace [God’s undeserved favor] was given to each one of us [not indiscriminately, but in different ways] in proportion to the measure of Christ’s [rich and abundant] gift.
Therefore, it says, ‘When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and He bestowed gifts on men.”
He admonished senior pastors to provide opportunities for younger individuals, stressing that leaders will not remain in their positions forever.
“It should be every leader’s wish to train people to do better than themselves rather than to compete with the gifted ones. Doesn’t every parent wish for their child to do better and accomplish more?” he asked.
“Using the example of passing a baton in a relay race, he explained that the one behind must hand it over properly to avoid being disqualified or losing the race. Unfortunately, “he noted.
He pointed out that competition in the church often stems from individuals refusing to utilize their gifts and talents, leading to envy among congregants.
“The sky is too big for two birds to collide. Christians must complement each other rather than compete with one another,” he added.
Bishop Tackie-Yarboi concluded his sermon by quoting Romans 12:6: “Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to use them accordingly: if [someone has the gift of] prophecy, [let him speak a new message from God to His people] in proportion to the faith possessed.”
He encouraged parents to help their children discover their unique talents and gifts.
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