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<\/p>\nBungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has come to the defense of politicians making contributions to churches, asserting that such gestures align with biblical teachings.<\/p>\n
Speaking during a thanksgiving mass at St. Crispinus Anglican Church in Bungoma town, where he delivered a Ksh 5 million donation from President William Ruto, Lusaka emphasized that supporting God\u2019s work is both biblical and commendable.<\/p>\n
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He cited scriptures such as Leviticus 27:30, Proverbs 3:9, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Hebrews 13:16, Acts 20:35, and Deuteronomy 16:17 to back his stance.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is nothing wrong with leaders contributing to God\u2019s work. The Bible encourages us to honor the Lord with our resources,\u201d Lusaka stated.<\/p>\n
He further urged the clergy to engage with political leaders respectfully and constructively, noting that politicians represent the people\u2019s voice.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe welcome criticism from the church, but let it be done with decorum and grounded on proper information,\u201d the Governor added.<\/p>\n
Bungoma Diocese Bishop George Mechumo, who presided over the mass, echoed Lusaka\u2019s sentiments.<\/p>\n
He dismissed criticism against church donations, asserting that such contributions are vital for advancing the church\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is no harm in accepting donations intended for God\u2019s work,\u201d Bishop Mechumo said, challenging those opposed to political donations to propose alternative solutions.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhere are those critics with Ksh 5 million to replace this donation? If they have it, we are ready to return the money to the sender.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The Bishop criticized church leaders who succumb to external pressures, urging them to focus on their spiritual mandate.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a church, we must not be swayed by worldly forces. Instead, let us remain steadfast in preaching the gospel and fostering unity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Bishop Mechumo affirmed that his diocese would continue accepting contributions from leaders as long as they are used to fulfill the church\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has come to the defense of politicians making contributions to churches, asserting that such gestures align with biblical teachings. Speaking during a thanksgiving mass at St. Crispinus Anglican Church in Bungoma town, where he delivered a Ksh 5 million donation from President William Ruto, Lusaka emphasized that supporting God\u2019s work is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5776,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[60],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5777","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-religion"],"yoast_head":"\n