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‘Punish indiscipline, reward goodness
Rev Dr Ato Bentil
The Senior Pastor of Liberty Center Assemblies of God, Rev Dr Sam Ato Bentil, has called on parents to take authority over their children.
According to Rev Dr Bentil, the world was changing to a point that parents and teachers were being told to allow the children to make their own decisions.
He made these remarks during a sermon on Sunday.
He stated that, in certain parts of the world, children were not allowed to be ‘disciplined’ and any parent or guardian who did otherwise would be in trouble.
Rev Dr Bentil said this was alien in our society world but currently “it seems this is coming to our part of the world.”
“Today parents invade a school to confront the teacher when their children are beaten by teachers. As a result, when the child is wrong, parents do not know how to correct them,” he stated.
Rev Bentil stated that parents had the authority to determine what was right and wrong for their children and that, such mandate was from God, saying, “it is God that sets the standard not the world.”
He explained that parents had the authority to punish children when they go wrong and reward goodness, adding that, “this should be the lot of every Christian parent; you have authority over your own children, to command, lead, guide and guard them.”
He therefore called on parents to teach their children how to respect the elderly, saying that “everything that goes on in our homes must be under our command; we determine what goes on in the home because it shows our leadership.”
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
