In a recent viral video circulating on X, Bishop David Abioye, the vice-president of the Living Faith Church, issued a strong warning to Christians regarding the dangers of adopting worldly standards—especially in how they dress, behave, and present themselves within sacred spaces. His words carried not only spiritual weight but also a deep concern for the dwindling reverence that many now attach to the altar of God.
Bishop Abioye passionately addressed a growing trend among believers: the imitation of worldly lifestyles and the diminishing sense of consecration. With visible emotion, he recounted a personal experience that shook him deeply. “They are people who appear on church altar, [and] Holy Ghost depart from you,” he said, referring to individuals who step up to perform or minister but whose conduct and appearance repel the presence of God.
He continued with a sobering example: “There was this set of people who made themselves choristers. I noticed how undressed they were, but I was lenient with them. Yet I noticed that the Holy Ghost had left the altar. Then I had to send them off and pray.” His decision to remove the group from the altar stemmed from spiritual discernment rather than personal preference—a move to restore the sanctity of the altar and realign it with God’s presence.
Bishop Abioye further emphasized that many people underestimate the spiritual significance of appearance and comportment, especially within the church. “Many people don’t know that even carriage matters. This is when light is departing—we lose focus on our standard and our sense of worth.”
His message was clear: when the church begins to compromise on seemingly small matters—like dress codes, behavior, and reverence—the light begins to fade, and with it, the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. According to him, the altar is not merely a platform for performance, but a sacred space where divine encounters occur. Any compromise on its purity is a direct invitation for the Spirit of God to withdraw.
The bishop’s warning serves as a wake-up call for Christian communities to evaluate how much of the world they’ve allowed into their worship. While the world’s influence may appear harmless or trendy, it has spiritual consequences that can lead to a loss of divine connection and authority. Through his candid words, Abioye urges a return to spiritual discipline, modesty, and reverence—principles that should never go out of style in the house of God.
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