Gladys Asmah urges youth to strive for excellence
Gilbert Boyefio
08/09/2008
The Minister for Fisheries, Gladys Asmah has observed that the expansion of Christianity in the world had not done enough to curb moral decadence, armed conflicts, corruption, robbery, drug trafficking and other social vices.
She was however, optimistic that since all these social evils operate mostly among the youth, they could be tackled. She has therefore admonished them (youth) to strive to bring both attitudinal and spiritual changes, first among themselves, and then to the society in general, with the view to going the extra mile to reach the highest height.
Addressing National Delegates of the Anglican Young People's Association at their 11th Biennial Delegates' Conference at Sekondi, Western Region, at the weekend, the Minister observed that as young men and women, especially on whose shoulders the future of the church rests, they were being called upon to start making more excellent choices in every area of their lives.
She said the youth might be in a situation today where everyone around them is compromising their integrity or taking easy way out but they (youth) should not let that influence them. "Be the one to have an excellent spirit; the one to stand out in the crowd,” adding, “To reach the highest height means over-coming obstacles. It does not necessarily demand swiftness or shortcuts but rather calls for excellence and integrity.”
Speaking on the theme, “Going the extra mile to reach the highest height”, Mrs Asmah stressed that people needed to remind themselves that they represent God and so should do away with un-patriotism, laziness, sloppiness, immorality and cheating, since God does not appreciate them.
She said the youth should strive to go the extra mile to do what is right, not because somebody is watching them, or because they might be afraid the law would catch up with them, but because they are honouring God.
Mrs Asmah observed that the Anglican Church is passing through challenges both spiritually and socially, which culminating effect is that many of its youth were joining other churches whilst others had developed passive attitudes towards the church.
She therefore, challenged the church to embark on a vigorous evangelism. She said the church needed to be vigilant all the times and redouble its spiritual efforts and resources to win more souls.
In his welcome address, Emmanuel Tackie, National President of the AYPA, warned members of the Association not to allow themselves to be dragged into any electoral malpractice as the 2008 elections draw near.
He noted that as youth “we have responsibilities to ensure that this democratic dispensation of ours stands the test of time but in doing so, let us be guided by good behaviour and the respect of the law.”
08/09/2008
The Minister for Fisheries, Gladys Asmah has observed that the expansion of Christianity in the world had not done enough to curb moral decadence, armed conflicts, corruption, robbery, drug trafficking and other social vices.
She was however, optimistic that since all these social evils operate mostly among the youth, they could be tackled. She has therefore admonished them (youth) to strive to bring both attitudinal and spiritual changes, first among themselves, and then to the society in general, with the view to going the extra mile to reach the highest height.
Addressing National Delegates of the Anglican Young People's Association at their 11th Biennial Delegates' Conference at Sekondi, Western Region, at the weekend, the Minister observed that as young men and women, especially on whose shoulders the future of the church rests, they were being called upon to start making more excellent choices in every area of their lives.
She said the youth might be in a situation today where everyone around them is compromising their integrity or taking easy way out but they (youth) should not let that influence them. "Be the one to have an excellent spirit; the one to stand out in the crowd,” adding, “To reach the highest height means over-coming obstacles. It does not necessarily demand swiftness or shortcuts but rather calls for excellence and integrity.”
Speaking on the theme, “Going the extra mile to reach the highest height”, Mrs Asmah stressed that people needed to remind themselves that they represent God and so should do away with un-patriotism, laziness, sloppiness, immorality and cheating, since God does not appreciate them.
She said the youth should strive to go the extra mile to do what is right, not because somebody is watching them, or because they might be afraid the law would catch up with them, but because they are honouring God.
Mrs Asmah observed that the Anglican Church is passing through challenges both spiritually and socially, which culminating effect is that many of its youth were joining other churches whilst others had developed passive attitudes towards the church.
She therefore, challenged the church to embark on a vigorous evangelism. She said the church needed to be vigilant all the times and redouble its spiritual efforts and resources to win more souls.
In his welcome address, Emmanuel Tackie, National President of the AYPA, warned members of the Association not to allow themselves to be dragged into any electoral malpractice as the 2008 elections draw near.
He noted that as youth “we have responsibilities to ensure that this democratic dispensation of ours stands the test of time but in doing so, let us be guided by good behaviour and the respect of the law.”
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