Gospel artiste and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has cautioned his followers against turning their passion into an “unholy obsession.”
The renowned gospel singer, who took his X handle to make the statement, said not recognising him or other young ministers does not make anyone less of a Christian.
According to him, if one decides not to participate in his midnight “Hallelujah Challenge (HC)” does not diminish one’s faith.
“My dear brothers and sisters, you are blessed, and this is just a note of caution.
“Please, let’s be careful and guided so that we don’t turn our passion to unholy obsession.
“Not knowing Nathaniel Bassey or any of the young vibrant servants of God being used does not make you any less a Christian.
“In fact, there are so many Christians who have never heard of me or my music. It doesn’t make them less Christians.
“They don’t have to know me. I’m not the best thing after slice bread.
“I do not even see myself in that manner. I would be thinking of myself more highly than I ought to doing so.’’
Bassey noted that “For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.’ Romans 12:3.”
He said not joining the Hallelujah Challenge does not make you less a Christian, adding that people are free to connect with what is best for them.
“I describe it in this way. Apples don’t grow everywhere. It doesn’t mean the places apples don’t grow are bad. It may just not be apples’ environment.
“Those of us joining should never look down on those not joining. Those who are not joining should also not look down on those joining.
“Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. Romans 14:3.
“Let every man wherein He is called abide. 1 Cor 7:24
“Sharing this due to the various tags I’ve been mentioned. And normally would not comment on such. But felt a need to enlighten a few of us.
“Having said this, HC is back tonight after a short break, with Day 7. So let’s gather, before our Father, at the altar, to offer, hallelujah, together ! No wahala! Only hallellujah.” he added.
Bassey is a Nigerian singer, pastor, trumpeter and gospel songwriter with his songs “Imela”, “Onise Iyanu”, and “Olowogbogboro.”
He has established himself as one of the prominent and most listened-to gospel ministers in Nigeria over the years.
His music spans across different genres such as jazz, worship, hymns and medley.
The renowned singer was recently invited to minister at the US Presidential inaugural prayer breakfast.