A Nairobi-based pastor has penned an emotive open letter via a Facebook post to the Deputy President William Ruto following an event in Trans-Nzoia County last Saturday.
Pastor Godfrey Migwi of the House of Hope Church International was addressing an incident that saw Malindi MP, Aisha Jumwa, corrupt a Christian worship song to praise Ruto.
This act did not augur well with many Christians who termed it as a blasphemous act.
The long letter touched on aspects that the theologian felt were overboard and should not be condoned in the future by politicians in the name of campaigns.
"My message is very simple and clear, it’s an advice to you and your die-hard supporters. Please my
honour stop them for praising you like God, the types of Aishas have gone too far, they must separate politics with blasphemous act," the message stated.
The pastor further delved deeper into the issue and asked Ruto to read a series of biblical verses that
warned rulers against receiving such praise from human beings.
"Read this verse in the Bible; Acts 12:21-23… King Herod died with belly disease for allowing poor people from Tyre and Sidon to praise him like god just because he gave them food and they relied on him for food, so he was eaten by worms and died," the pastor warned.
The theologian did stop there but added a few historical instances that emphasized that such veneration belongs to God only.
"Antiquities 19.8.2… In short Herod died in pain for allowing people to praise him like God, God never shares His praises and glory with anyone no matter the support he/she gives to the people… Isaiah 42:8; My name is the LORD! I won't let idols or humans share my glory and praise," the letter read.
He went ahead and poised a plea to the nation's second in command.
"So, please deputy president, stop this people from praising you no matter the 2022 politics, politicians come and go, big leaders come and fade away. Please again, stop your followers from this blasphemous act. We must respect others and everything that belongs to God, only Him to be praised.
