Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo recently emphasized the importance of churches inquiring about the sources of donations they receive.
Speaking at the inaugural lecture in honor of the late Pastor Taiwo Odukoya of Fountain Life Church on June 15, Osinbajo highlighted the need for churches to promote and uphold good values, particularly among Christians in public service.
During his lecture titled “Strengthening the Christian voice in government or public office,” Osinbajo questioned the scrutiny applied to financial contributions, especially those coming from politicians and other sources.
He urged that the true measure of Christians in public roles should not be their number, but the principles and values they uphold and practice.
He posed critical questions to the audience, saying:
“How often do those who receive money from politicians and from other sources ask the source of the money?
“So the question is not how many Christians are in government, business, or professions? The question is, what are they equipped with?
“What are the relevant principles of the gospel that they know and apply in their daily and professional or public lives?”
