Popular Gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey sent a message to his fans and followers cautioning them against turning their passion into an “unholy obsession.”
In a statement released via his social media timeline on Monday, February 17, Bassey stated that not recognising him or other young ministers does not make anyone less of a Christian.
“My dear Brothers and Sisters, you are blessed. Just a note of caution. Please let’s be careful and guided so we don’t turn our passion to unholy obsession. Not knowing Nathaniel Bassey or any of the young vibrant servants of God being used does not make you any less a Christian. In fact, there are so many Christians who have never heard of me nor my music. It doesn’t make them any less Christians. They don’t have to know me. I’m not the best thing after slice bread. I do not even see myself in that manner. I would be thinking of myself more highly than I ought doing so.”
The singer who sang at Donald Trump’s inauguration prayer breakfast added that not participating in his midnight “Hallelujah Challenge” does not diminish one’s faith.
“Also, not joining the Hallelujah challenge does not make you less a Christian. People are free to connect with what’s best for them. I describe it in this way. Apples don’t grow everywhere. It doesn’t mean the places apples don’t grow are bad. It may just not be apples’ environment. Those of us joining should never look down on those joining. Those who are not joining should also not look down on those joining, he said.”
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Read Nathaniel Bassey’s tweet below:
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Reactions to Nathaniel Bassey’s tweet
OSG captured some of the comments that trailed the tweet, with some netizens insisting it would be hard not to judge anyone who doesn’t know Nathaniel Bassey.
Read the reactions below:
@oyin_debby:
“If you don’t know Nathaniel Bassey or any of his songs e go hard not to judge o kolorun shanu.”
@Jenny_OGE199:
“Thank you PN. It is quite disappointing that even some brethrens are the ones trying to plant unnecessary discord.. But, NO WAHALA, ONLY HALLELUJAH.”
@joshuazeal:
“So what I heard about that lady rejecting a potential man because he doesn’t know AJS or Pastor Nath was true. Well, No wahala, only Hallelujah May God bless our hearts.”
@ETschyroh:
“I didn’t know this debate was serious until Pastor has to address it. Christians let’s be serious. You can know Pastor Nath and still miss your blessings. We are seeking God and His presence not man.”
@Thousands_Tales:
“Let’s not allow the Bible school syndrome divide us. God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him. I’m getting ready for Day 7, Rem Jeremiah says the wickedness comes from within. As for me & my house, you need to know Pst Nathaniel, AJS & Pastor Jerry, Iren, Olukoya.”
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