The Lagos State Lagos Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSCPWB) has advised intending pilgrims to imbibe the teachings of Jesus Christ.
The board urged them to avoid conducts capable of bringing the country into disrepute among the comity of nations.
At the Administrative/Medical Screening for the pilgrims at The Light Church Alausa, Ikeja, LSCPWB Chairman, Bishop Olusola Ore, told the pilgrims that their actions and inactions in the Holy Land form the basis for assessing the country.
He said the Holy Pilgrimage presents an opportunity for pilgrims to show good morals as representatives of their families, the state government and the country.
The clergy man advised the pilgrims to see the exercise as purely spiritual, which requires brotherliness, mutual respect, undivided attention and prayerful lifestyle.
“We expect you to comport yourselves in an orderly manner. You should walk the way Christ did, showing examples everywhere go such that by the time you return from the pilgrimage you can cascade down the good lessons of being agents of positive changes,” he said.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Matters, Revd Verrals Kolawole said:
“Spirituality is nothing without morality. Your moral values will affect our image in Israel. As our representatives, be worthy ambassadors of Nigeria, respect one another, do unto others what you want them to do to you. Let’s show our virtues in eating, dressing and in other areas.”
The Board Secretary, Mrs. Yetunde Gbafe while enunciating the importance of the pilgrimage, underscored the place of faith building through seeing, feeling and touching places already read about in the scriptures, stating that the journey brings fresh assurances to pilgrims.
According to her, any pilgrim diagnosed to be unfit would not be allowed to embark on the journey.
The presiding Chaplain, Chapel of Christ the Light, Revd Ayo Oyadotun urged the pilgrims to keep focusing on their desires and believe in their hearts.
He said there needs and desires would be met miraculously.
