Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has questioned how Christians use the wealth, opportunities and influence they receive, arguing that many focus too heavily on improving their own lifestyles.
He said some people receive blessings and favourable positions but use them mainly to buy cars, build houses and enjoy expensive lifestyles.
“God has blessed you for the church. He has blessed you for the work. He’s given you favour for the work. He’s given you position for the work,” Duncan-Williams said during a church service.
“But all you do is to buy a new car, buy a house, go on cruises. And all you do is you, you.”
The Archbishop clarified that he was not against Christians enjoying good things or taking care of themselves.
“I’m not saying you shouldn’t buy a car. Come and understand me. I’m not dumb. I don’t say don’t look good because I look good. I like dressing good. I like looking good,” he said.
His concern, he explained, was what happens after Christians have taken care of themselves.
“But after looking good, dressing good, living in the good, driving the good, who else benefits from it?” he asked.
Duncan-Williams said Christians should understand that their blessings are not meant to serve only their personal interests.
“You are blessed to be a blessing to the work, not to yourself,” he said.
