Day Thirty:What Exactly Does Government Have Against The Church?

 Honestly, there wasn’t a reason for me to end this thirty days challenge without including anything church or religion. With the kind of influence our faith has over us as believers… it’s becoming a tool, weaponized against our interests.

We actually need to wake up and face reality. Mind you, am not talking about the church out of spite or because am not a Christian. No, Am basically doing this to create awareness for bad leadership, whether it’s in government, private or religious organizations.

There is a question that deserves an honest conversation in Nigeria today: What exactly does the Nigerian government have against the Church?

I feel like, after the government is the church. They hold more power than we can think of yet we’re all complaining about bad leadership while exempting them. So why does it seem that the Church is welcome to pray for the nation but becomes uncomfortable when it speaks about insecurity, injustice, corruption, poverty and poor governance?

The Church is more than a building where people gather every Sunday. It is a community that provides spiritual guidance, education, humanitarian support and moral direction.

But should the Church concern itself only with the spiritual lives of its members while ignoring the realities affecting their everyday lives?

It’s only during elections you would actually notice that the government and church has a good working relationship but after they become oil and water right,

Now let me ask, Is Speaking the Truth Becoming a Problem for our leaders in Christ?

One of the responsibilities of the Church is to speak truth, even when that truth is uncomfortable.

Throughout history, religious institutions have contributed to social development, challenged injustice and advocated for vulnerable people.

In Nigeria, the Church has played significant roles in education, healthcare and community development. So why should speaking about the country's challenges suddenly become controversial?

A government that welcomes prayers for national peace should also be willing to listen when religious leaders question the conditions preventing that peace.

However, the Church must equally understand that its influence comes with responsibility. Its voice should be guided by truth, integrity and genuine concern for the people, not political interests.

The Church Must Also Be Accountable

While questioning the government, we must not exempt the Church from criticism.

Are religious leaders practising the transparency and accountability they demand from political leaders? Are churches doing enough to address the struggles of the people within their communities?

The Church cannot demand accountability outside while avoiding it within.

So, What Exactly Does the Government Have Against the Church?

Perhaps the real issue is not whether the Church should speak, but whether those in power are willing to listen.

The government has a responsibility to protect citizens, uphold justice and provide security. The Church has a responsibility to offer moral direction, promote compassion and speak up when human dignity is threatened.

These responsibilities should complement one another, not compete.

The Church should not become a tool for political manipulation, and the government should never consider itself above moral questioning.

Nigeria needs a Church that is courageous enough to speak, a government humble enough to listen and citizens courageous enough to demand accountability.

Because ultimately, the Church is not called to worship political power, and political power is not above accountability.

Finally, go get your PVC if you haven’t and don’t forget to make the right choice for the next election. 

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Day Twenty Nine:When the Advice You Trust Becomes Your Loss

Not every loss begins with an obvious scam. Sometimes, it begins with advice you trusted. I feel like a lot has happened to me these past few months that made me take a step backwards. You know, when life hits you differently in a way that you’ve got to automatically learn and adapt… then everything changes. I mean your life can never be the same especially if that lesson comes with a traumatic experience.

You can either adapt positively or negatively to whatever challenges you’ve encountered in this journey of life.

The longer you live, the more you get to see and experience life in different dimensions. Trust me, with the way our economy is deteriorating same does the citizens are. When people come out to speak about bad governance, it isn’t only about the people sitting on political platforms. It’s also about you and I enabling the so called bad behaviors all in the name of fending for ourselves.

To be honest, this is really eating deep into our systems. Nobody is left out on the consequences that comes with this low level of making money by all means, not even friends or family. Now everyone is looking for the slightest opportunity to make money off every single individual that comes their way. Whether you have or not something must come out. Whether the billing is necessary or not, something must be dropped on the table either by hook or crook. 

Omo, I don tire cause this is getting really bad. We haven’t recovered from bad governance, now we want to enter another season of bad professionals. Come on, can we be that insensitive to humanity. For example, we seek professional help, especially from a lawyer who we believe would be honest with us because we share the same home town. we expected clarity, and guidance that would help us make informed decisions. We trust that the person we consult will explain the facts, risks, and consequences before we take action.

But what happens when the advice we receive is misleading or not entirely honest?

The consequences can go beyond money. They can cost us time, opportunities, peace of mind, and the confidence we placed in someone we believed would guide us rightly.

When the truth is incomplete

There is a difference between an honest mistake and failing to communicate important information that could influence a client's decision just because you want to keep making money off the person.

Yes, no professional is perfect, but honesty and accountability should never be optional. I don’t know the body in charge of complaint like this cause is becoming a plague in our society and needs to be stopped or managed. When advice leaves out crucial facts or creates a false impression, a client may make decisions they would never have made if they had known the full truth.

Sometimes, that is what makes a person feel indirectly scammed not simply the financial loss, but the feeling that their trust was used against them. But guess what, this is now a trend for professionals in different fields. Everyone is aggressively filling up their pockets by hook or crook.

Professional titles are not a substitute for integrity

A title may represent knowledge and experience, but it does not automatically guarantee honesty.

Clients deserve clear explanations, truthful communication, and the freedom to seek a second opinion. Professionals, in turn, should be willing to acknowledge mistakes and take responsibility when their advice falls short.

Seeking professional help is not foolishness. Trusting someone with expertise is reasonable. The important lesson is to combine trust with discernment.

Ask questions. Seek clarification. Understand the risks before making important decisions.

My takeaway

Professionalism is not measured by knowledge alone, but also by integrity and accountability.

When someone seeks your guidance, they are placing their trust in your hands. That trust deserves respect.

Sometimes, the greatest loss is not what we paid, but what we lost by relying on information that was not completely honest.

May we learn to protect our interests, ask better questions, and remember that accountability begins with honesty Just like we expect from our leaders.