“He said that as spiritual leaders, they are not afraid of the task force because it is meant well for this country and even the top leadership are God-fearing people and they will not allow laws that will hurt the faithful people”

For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.

Matthew:24:7-11

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In Summary

• They called on chiefs and their assistants to help the government by keeping vigils in the areas of jurisdiction in order to avoid a similar scenario witnessed in Shakahola.

• The Commission will table proposals on civic education to sensitise Kenyans on the need to avoid religious cults.

by KIPLANGAT KIRUICorrespondent

Rift Valley

28 May 2023 – 19:39

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Bishop John Mpurkoi of Pentecostal Assemblies of God, Narok church on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
Image: KIPLANG’AT KIRUI

Spiritual leaders in Narok county have supported moves taken by the government to form a taskforce to review legal and regulatory frameworks governing religious organisations in Kenya.

Led by Bishop Augustine Rugut of Jesus Gospel Power Ministries, Josphat Mwangi of the People Ministry Church Narok and Bishop John Mpurkoi of Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) Narok Church, they called on chiefs and their assistants to help the government by keeping vigils in the areas of jurisdiction in order to avoid a similar scenario witnessed in Shakahola.

They spoke differently during their church services on Sunday

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Rugut said it is sad that more than 200 people have been through cultism and such practices should never occur again in this country.

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He commended President William Ruto for putting in place a 17-member task force to regulate churches saying there was no need for other leaders to criticise it as it would bring sanity to the religious organisations.

Rugut defended the churches saying they don’t have any wrongdoings and noting that there are few elements of people who want to use the church for their own self-gain.

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The bishop said if a church is found to advancing unbiblical teachings and people disappear mysteriously, those should be investigated by the police and they should be arrested immediately.

On his part, Mwangi described actions taken by Pastor Paul Mackenzie who masterminded the starvation should face the full wrath of the law.

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He said Mackenzie needed to be treated just like any other criminal for violating the law and causing death to the innocent people who went to him with a mission of receiving Jesus Christ in their lives.

The pastor said Mackenzie has brought shame to the church community by using falsehoods to do his ungodly acts and take advantage of innocent souls.

Bishop Augustine Rugut of Jesus Gospel Power Ministries on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
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Mpurkoi said the move by the government was long overdue and it should have started a long time ago to avoid mushrooming of fake preachers.

He said that as spiritual leaders, they are not afraid of the task force because it is meant well for this country and even the top leadership are God-fearing people and they will not allow laws that will hurt the faithful people.

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The cleric said the provincial administration should play a big role in ensuring that churches with doctrines are the ones allowed to operate in their areas so as to prevent shocking revelations like the one of Shakahola deaths.

In a gazette notice dated May 5, Ruto announced that. Rev Mutava Musyimi will chair the committee, which will be operational for the next six months.

Ruto said the task force’s main responsibilities will include identifying gaps that have allowed extremist religious organisations to set up shop in Kenya, as well as formulating a legal framework preventing radical religious entities from operating locally.

It will also formulate proposals on amendments to various laws to enable the State to effectively tackle religious cults.

The Commission will table proposals on civic education to sensitise Kenyans on the need to avoid religious cults.

In a gazette notice dated May 5, Ruto announced that Rev Mutava Musyimi will chair the committee, which will be operational for the next six months.

Ruto said the task force’s main responsibilities will include identifying gaps that have allowed extremist religious organisations to set up shop in Kenya, as well as formulating a legal framework preventing radical religious entities from operating locally.

It will also formulate proposals on amendments to various laws to enable the state to effectively tackle religious cults.

The task force will table proposals on civic education to sensitise Kenyans on the need to avoid religious cults.

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As the controversy extends into new fields and the minds of the people are called to God’s downtrodden law, Satan is astir. The power attending the message will only madden those who oppose it. The clergy will put forth almost superhuman efforts to shut away the light lest it should shine upon their flocks. By every means at their command they will endeavor to suppress the discussion of these vital questions. The church appeals to the strong arm of civil power, and, in this work, papists and Protestants unite. As the movement for Sunday enforcement becomes more bold and decided, the law will be invoked against commandment keepers. They will be threatened with fines and imprisonment, and some will be offered positions of influence, and other rewards and advantages, as inducements to renounce their faith. But their steadfast answer is: “Show us from the word of God our error”—the same plea that was made by Luther under similar circumstances. Those who are arraigned before the courts make a strong vindication of the truth, and some who hear them are led to take their stand to keep all the commandments of God. Thus light will be brought before thousands who otherwise would know nothing of these truths.
Conscientious obedience to the word of God will be treated as rebellion. Blinded by Satan, the parent will exercise harshness and severity toward the believing child; the master or mistress will oppress the commandment-keeping servant. Affection will be alienated; children will be disinherited and driven from home. The words of Paul will be literally fulfilled: “All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.” 2 Timothy 3:12. As the defenders of truth refuse to honor the Sunday-sabbath, some of them will be thrust into prison, some will be exiled, some will be treated as slaves. To human wisdom all this now seems impossible; but as the restraining Spirit of God shall be withdrawn from men, and they shall be under the control of Satan, who hates the divine precepts, there will be strange developments. The heart can be very cruel when God’s fear and love are removed.
As the storm approaches, a large class who have professed faith in the third angel’s message, but have not been sanctified through obedience to the truth, abandon their position and join the ranks of the opposition. By uniting with the world and partaking of its spirit, they have come to view matters in nearly the same light; and when the test is brought, they are prepared to choose the easy, popular side. Men of talent and pleasing address, who once rejoiced in the truth, employ their powers to deceive and mislead souls. They become the most bitter enemies of their former brethren. When Sabbathkeepers are brought before the courts to answer for their faith, these apostates are the most efficient agents of Satan to misrepresent and accuse them, and by false reports and insinuations to stir up the rulers against them. GC 607.1 – GC 608.2

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