Can. Robert Ssekidde, the proprietor of Seroma Christian Schools says Christians have bibles in shelves but “very few of us have a scripture that we use to meditate during the day.
He notes that detachment from the holy book is neglecting our work as Christians.
“Although 80% of Ugandans are Christians, very few read their bibles and of the few a handful can memorise a verse in the holy book.” Can. Robert Ssekidde is quoted to have said while addressing congregants at a corporate prayer breakfast organized by the Bible Society of Uganda last week.
“We are not doing our work as Christians. We have bibles kept in our shelves . We need to change because there is accountability which God will ask us one day.” He added.
His speech was drawn on the breakfast theme, ‘accountability for God’s word in our time’, where he revealed that the laxity to read the bible has led to parents raising a morally degenerated generation of children.
“It makes no sense when we have bibles in all local languages and people continue with business as usual. It has even become worse that these days instead of people accounting for their actions, they push the blame to another. People need to change and start reading their bibles, doing daily devotions and make use of resources put under their stewardship by God for the betterment of society.” Ssekidde who is also a retired army officer said, according to New Vision.
“Corporate prayer breakfast is an annual event that was designed to provide Christians believers from different denominations opportunity for fellowship, praise, worship and prayer. It is a model for creative partnerships, with individuals, groups, government, business organisations, foundations and the church.”
“According to Simon Peter Mukhama, the Chief executive Officer BSU, to be a corporate member, one needs to pay sh500, 000 as membership fee and its paid annually, so far they have 21 corporate members.”
