Surgeon and ex-Environment Minister, Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, has warned of God’s judgment against those harming rivers, forests, and habitats in the country.
He delivered this powerful message, supported by scriptures, during a breakfast gathering commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Kumasi Chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in the Ashanti Region.
“Revelations 11:18 says the nations are angry because your wrath has come. The time has come for you to punish the dead and to reward your servants the prophets and saints who revere your name.”
“The last line is, ‘and to punish those who destroy the earth. That is what God says. He will destroy people who destroy the earth,” he asserted.
Professor Boateng’s report on the activities of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining has sparked a mix of praise and criticism due to its revelations of alleged involvement by politicians, influential individuals in government, the media, and the presidency.
Prof Boateng cautioned, “When we are destroying our environment, we must know we are not alone. All the other creatures are very important. God created us to do His will. To cater for the last, the least and the lost. “
To strengthen his argument, Professor Boateng illustrated the consequences of destroying a single tree, highlighting the resulting ecological imbalance that disrupts the intricate web of symbiotic relationships within natural habitats.
He emphasized that these ecosystems are intricately designed by the infinite wisdom of God.
“When we take machines into the forest, pull down trees; there may be a dozen birds with their nests there as their home. We might find lizards, thermites and other things there as their habitat.”
When we take it down it is like an earthquake to these organisms. For these animals, there are thousands of earthquakes in Ghana everyday destroying their habitats, water and food sources.”
Professor Frimpong-Boateng chided, “They will not survive and God is not happy with that.”:
He asked, “When was the last time you saw a vulture in Ghana? Vultures need tall trees and if you destroy their habitats, their food and sources of water, they will die.”
Professor Frimpong-Boateng presented a thought-provoking scenario to the audience, urging them to imagine a situation where a more powerful being arrived on Earth, demolishing homes and depriving humans of essential resources like food and water.
Drawing from his deep scriptural knowledge, he referenced the story of Jonah’s mission to Nineveh, highlighting how God’s concern extended not only to the lives of the city’s 120,000 residents but also to the well-being of the animals residing there.
The President of the Kumasi Chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship, Gideon Tei, expressed his delight at Professor Frimpong Boateng sharing invaluable insights on living a life that reflects the grace of God.