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Christians told to honour tax obligation to state
Eld. Markus Musa Dangana
The Treasurer of the West-Central Africa Division, Abidjan, of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church, Elder Markus Musa Dangana has asked Christians not to renege in the payment of taxes.
He said without taxes, it would be impossible for a government to undertake developmental projects in the country.
“No nation can survive when her people think that tax is a burden or a punishment from the government,” he noted.
Elder Dangana gave the advice during a visit to the New Life Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church, last Saturday.
According to him, it was important for religious organisations to educate the congregation about the importance of honouring tax obligation to the state.
He advised government officials to use the taxes for its intended purposes; referencing the story of Zacchaeus, the tax collector in the Bible who had no friends because he took people’s money and make himself rich.
Elder Dangana indicated that when Jesus met Zacchaeus, he showed him love even though he had messed up, and added that “no matter how huge our sins may be, God is ready to forgive us.”
He advised the youth to refrain from unhealthy behaviour that would tarnish the image of the country, but rather, “find yourselves jobs to do to earn a living.”
The Director for Children and Women’s Ministries, West-Central Africa Division, Dr Mrs Omobonike Sessou advised women, especially young ladies to empower themselves through job creation to reduce the existing and scary gender gap.
She said women can engage in various jobs to help the nation grow and make a living for themselves.
The Head Pastor of the SDA Church, Pastor Osei Bonsu Sarpong encouraged the members to keep faith with God and pray as often as they could to resist the plans of the devil.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie