The essence of this is to expose the spiritual war behind everyday news headlines, such that it becomes notable for everyone (but most especially those in the body of Christ) that we objectively are engaged in a spiritual war, even though at times it may appear less obvious that the developments in the status quo are inspired by activities in the spiritual realm. But, much like how the COVID plandemic was provoked by the Prince of Assyria, the emergence of laws aimed at regulating the Church are neither civil nor about mere accountability – in fact, we saw this in Nigeria, in light of the concerns that were raised by Christian leaders in 2020. And yet, recently, in South Africa, Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva, who is the chairperson of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious, and Linguistic Communities (also known as the CRL Rights Commission), well she wants to overhaul the system and have structures that hold Church leaders accountable. However, beneath the cloak of accountability lies a diabolical plan to make Churches into secular organisations accountable to the state. And so today, we ought to address this further, in light of the war on Christianity and Church independence, and the National Christian March taking place today in South Africa.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT: THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT IN NIGERIA
The Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 legal framework was a piece of legislation that sought to allow the government to control church operations. The law passed by President Buhari on August 7th allowed for the establishment of a commission to regulate, coordinate and monitor non-governmental organisations, a move the Christian leaders “completely reject” as it “brings the Church which is technically grouped among the NGOs, under control of the government.”
At the centre of the contention provoked by this Act was Section 839 (1) and (2) which empowers the Commission to suspend trustees of an association (in this case, the church) and appoint the interim managers to manage the affairs of the association for some given reasons. And in light of this provision, Christian leaders asked how can the government sack the trustee of a Church which it contributed no dime to establish? But, perhaps even more importantly, how can a secular and political minister be the final authority on the affairs and management of another institution which is not political?
The Christian leaders then resolved that the Church cannot be controlled by the government because of its spiritual responsibilities and obligations, and thus called on the Federal government to stop the implementation of CAMA law until the religious institutions are exempted from it.
Similarly, in this period, the Man of God and President of Loveworld Incorporated, being the highly esteemed Rev Dr Chirs Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD spoke against the efforts at regulating the Church, especially efforts by the Nigerian Government to reduce the time of Sunday services. And he stated emphatically that the government had no right to regulate Churches and determine how long services take; even exclaiming that he was appalled that others would have the audacity to tell Christians how many hours we can spend in Church or in worshiping God.
THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE CRL COMMISSION IN SOUTH AFRICA WANTS TO REGULATE CHURCHES
But, while the Church in Nigeria pushed against diabolical efforts aimed at regulating the affairs of the Church, governments in other nations are attempting the same failed script, and one of them is that in South Africa. Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva, who is the chairperson of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious, and Linguistic Communities (or simply the CRL Rights Commission)… she wants to overhaul the system and have structures that hold Church leaders accountable. And as alluded to earlier, beneath the cloak of accountability lies a diabolical plan to make Churches into secular organisations accountable to the state. So, the CRL Commission Chair also speaks of a vetting process for Pastors in particular. And, I say she speaks of Pastors because it appears that while the commission speaks of the regulation of religious organisations, the chairperson is more interested in Christian Leaders.
THOSE IGNORANT OF THE GOSPEL & SPIRITUAL REALITIES CANNOT TO REGULATE THE CHURCH
What also appears to be influencing the demand to regulate Churches and Church leaders, in addition to satanic inclinations, is also just pure ignorance. For some context, in the Scriptures, we learn of various Man of God, Prophets and key figures who heard from God, which means that God has a proven desire and record of communicating with His people. In fact, we can even take the intercession that Abraham conducted as an example, where in Genesis 18:33 it then reads that, “When the LORD had finished speaking with Abraham, He departed, and Abraham returned home”.
Similarly, in John 10:27, Jesus describes the intimate relationship between himself and his followers, emphasizing that his true followers recognize and follow his guidance, stating that “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” Also, in Acts Chapter 9, on the road to Damascus, Saul (who became the Apostle Paul) encountered the glory of Christ as a blinding light from heaven, heard a voice asking why he was persecuting Jesus, and was temporarily blinded. Well, in light of this context, I’d like to play this excerpt to expose the ignorance of those with the audacity to call for the regulation of the Church.
WE ARE ENGAGED IN A SPIRITUAL WAR, AND THE WAR ON CHRISTIANS IS A GLOBAL CONCERN
Now, what we see happening is far from being a South Africa or African problem. In Ukraine, the freedom to practise one’s faith is also being targeted. You would have observed headlines especially in the month of August 2024 revealing that Zelenskyy has banned the Church in Ukraine. Dozens of priests were also being targeted, and it appears that this was done in part in order to divide Christians concerning the proxy war!
In the UK, children are being indoctrinated with Muslim teachings – while Christians are being arrested for praying outside of abortion clinics. In fact, Reform UK councillor Francesca O’Brien says Welsh parents were branded racist for objecting to an unannounced Islam lesson at a Swansea primary school.
Well, indeed, we have surely prayed, and continue to pray. Therefore, in this glorious Year of Completeness, all satanic and globalist agendas are suspended; they will live in our world, and we will not live in theirs, as we wrap up the Church age. And so, let us keep fighting the good fight of faith, because we have truly already won.
Written By Lindokuhle Mabaso
