Joseph Attoh 
The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, has urged Christians to apply biblical teachings in daily life to address societal challenges and foster national development.
Delivering the sermon at the Legon Interdenominational Church (LIC) on Sunday, February 8, 2026, Apostle Nyamekye, speaking on the theme “The Bible: Guide for Work Ethics and National Development”, highlighted the disconnect between faith and societal transformation. He emphasised that the Church’s relevance is measured by its impact on the wider community.
Apostle Nyamekye observed that many believers separate the sacred from the secular, treating Sunday as holy while neglecting Christ-like principles in workplaces and communities during the week. “There is a dichotomy between the sacred and the secular. When we fail to translate what we receive on Sundays into our workplaces, the nation suffers,” he noted.
Citing Proverbs 14:34, he stressed that righteousness exalts a nation, urging the Church to demonstrate godly living that influences national development. He explained that the character, values, and commitment of citizens largely determine a nation’s progress: “No nation rises above the moral standard of its people. The problem we face today is not merely economic, it is moral.”
Apostle Nyamekye expressed concern over the prevalence of corruption in countries with Christian majorities, attributing it to weak gospel teaching and the diminishing power of the Holy Spirit in transforming lives. “If the Holy Spirit cannot transform you, what can anointing oil do? The gospel must impact daily life,” he said.
Referencing Hebrews 1:2-3, Matthew 24:14, and 1 Corinthians 15:3, he reminded believers that the proclamation and practical application of God’s Word remain central to transforming communities. “We must teach well and teach right. The Church exists not for itself, but to transform the world,” he concluded.
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