Founder and Senior Pastor of Perez Chapel International, Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, has called on Christians to lead noble and honest lives, emphasizing that the celebration of Christmas imposes a duty to live with integrity.
During a Sunday service sermon on the eve of Christmas at the Perez Dome, the Archbishop highlighted the importance of embodying the qualities of Joseph, the father of Jesus Christ, who chose to act nobly and protect the Virgin Mary from disgrace despite her unexpected pregnancy.
Expressing concern about the scarcity of noble individuals in contemporary society, the Archbishop urged people to strive for righteousness and justice.
“Unfortunately, there are guys telling others the number of women they had slept with. They think it is pride, they are rather cheap. Joseph didn’t say anything about Mary to people. He was a noble man,” he said.
“I am not saying the women must be indulging in promiscuity, however, if you are a man and your wife did that and you don’t love her anymore, don’t beat her, let her go in peace, ” the Archbishop added.
He emphasized the need for men, especially married and potential husbands, to avoid causing disgrace to their wives in instances of infidelity, promoting family values and togetherness.
Archbishop Charles Agyinasare encouraged young women to look beyond wealth, social status, and economic standing and consider young, hardworking men who have dreams and vision.
The Archbishop said: “This Christmas, if the young men come with marriage proposals, accept them, help them with the processes. It is not wrong to support the guy to marry you.”
He shared a personal experience, narrating that during his own marriage, he bought six pieces of clothes, received two from his wife, and an additional two from his sisters.
His wife also contributed her jewelry as part of the marriage items. The Archbishop expressed concern about the current trend where many young men and women underestimate their partners based on financial backgrounds, emphasizing the need to value character and commitment over material wealth in relationships.
“…When I met my wife, I could only take her from Akim Oda to Asamankese, but today, I have taken her to Japan, Hawaii, Singapore amongst others,” the Archbishop said.