“We’ll never celebrate Christmas” – Pastor Kumuyi says it’s ‘idolatry practice’+See more details
General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi, has again restated that the Deeper Life Bible Church will not join in the celebration of Christmas.
The cleric insisted that the practice has roots the church considers unbiblical.
“Since this ministry started, we have never said we are going to a Christmas retreat. Never. We don’t celebrate Christmas. It actually comes from an idolatrous background,” he said.
Christmas Has Idolatrous Origin, Kumuyi Says
Speaking to the congregation in a widely circulated video, Kumuyi maintained that the church has never recognised Christmas since its establishment.
He explained that the festival is tied to idolatrous traditions, which makes it unacceptable to the ministry.
He stressed that Deeper Life has never organised any Christmas retreat or Christmas-themed programme.
December Retreat, Not Christmas Celebration
Kumuyi clarified that what people often assume to be a Christmas activity in Deeper Life is actually a December retreat, strictly focused on prayer, spiritual renewal, and reconnecting with God.
In his words; “We always call it a December retreat, a time for those gathering together because of the holiday period to reconnect ourselves to the Lord, to give everything we have, and to love more.”
Warning Against Importing Christmas Customs
The holiness preacher also cautioned against attempts to introduce Christmas traditions into the church, describing such efforts as attempts to bring practices he believes are contrary to biblical worship.
He added; “When you find any section of the church where anyone wants to introduce the idolatry of mystery Babylon that is called Christmas… we do not allow it.”
He urged worshippers to remain steadfast and uphold the church’s long-standing doctrine on the matter.
Focus on Spirituality, Not Secular Festivities
Pastor Kumuyi further emphasised that the church prioritises spiritual devotion, prayer, and love above merrymaking, partying, drinking, and other activities commonly associated with Christmas celebrations.
He encouraged members to stay focused on God rather than worldly festivities.
Church Continues Annual Spiritual Retreats
Despite global Christmas celebrations, Deeper Life Church continues to hold its annual December retreats across Nigeria and internationally, maintaining its stance on spiritual growth over traditional holiday celebrations.+See more details .
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