Easter 2023: IHRC Urges Nigerians for Christ’s Love in Nation Building
As Christians around the world celebrate the pivotal event in Christianity about the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) in Nigeria, calls for sober reflection on the inherent love Jesus Christ demonstrated in saving mankind from destruction for nation-building.
The IHRC Ambassador at Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria H.E. Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah on Friday 7th April made the call in a statement through his media team, urging Nigerians to believe in God for His perfection on the nation’s expectations stating that resurrection celebrated at Easter is fundamental proof that God’s love is our shared hope that we are all more than our momentary life, our biological existence on this planet, or our religious doctrinal beliefs; It is that love that ultimately defines the reality of Easter.
He said Nigeria consists of several people living together and performing different roles to maintain the structure of the country. Where there are many people, it is right to say that there will be a difference in opinions, personalities, ways of doing things, and cognition levels. These differences can lead to fights and chaos. However, the emotion of love that is given to humans prevents this chaos.
“Love is the greatest evidence that a person knows God: as we celebrate Easter, let us reflect on this love and apply it in our patriotic services to Nigeria because patriotism is the love and loyalty that we feel towards the country that we live in”, he added.
“Love and loyalty are very important if we are to hold our country together and protect it against the evils that destroy it such as money laundering, corruption, and the lack of democracy. It is only love and devotion to our country that can make us able to stand up and defend it; very vital for the protection and preservation of the country both for ourselves and the future generations”, he maintained.
As mentioned above, society cannot stay away from chaos with different kinds of people living together, but love often prevents this. With the love of humanity and their country, people leave their differences to work together to maintain order and peace in society.
“As John MacArthur rightly points out, the church may be orthodox in its doctrine and vigorous in its proclamation of the truth, but that will not persuade unbelievers unless believers love each other; If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. And this commandment we have from Him, that the one who loves God should love his brother also. (1 John 4:20–21)”.
“As we celebrate Easter, let this mind be in us all. I wish you a joyful Easter filled with the benefits of hope, love, and new beginnings; God bless Nigeria”.
Signed
Fidelis Onakpoma
IHRC Media, Nigeria
