The atmosphere was charged with spiritual insight and reflection as Pastor Benedict Aliku ministered during a recent gathering of the Cornerstone Apostolic Network, Kaduna, delivering a soul-stirring message on the theme “Uncontrollably Offence Leads to Betrayal.”Taking his text from Luke 17:1–4 and Romans 16:17, Pastor Aliku emphasized that offences are inevitable in human relationships, but when left unchecked, they can breed betrayal and destruction. “All the evils in the world are products of uncontrolled offences,” he declared, urging believers to handle offences with spiritual maturity and love.Pastor Aliku noted that being offended does not necessarily mean the other person is wrong, explaining that sometimes, offences arise when “a man’s spirit is not connected to God” He warned that uncontrolled offences could lead to atrocities and even spiritual downfall, stressing that “every human has the tendency to kill when offences cannot be handled.”According to him, the true mark of being filled with the Holy Spirit is self-control and gentleness, not anger or vengeance. “Those who easily get angry and destroy things do not have the power of the Holy Spirit,” he said. Instead, believers are encouraged to channel the strength and resources for revenge into producing something good, because “it is witchcraft to wish someone dead in the heart.”Pastor Aliku further reminded the congregation that tolerance brings blessings, and forgiveness should be extended no matter the offence. “It is wrong to put aside those that labour because of relations,” he cautioned, highlighting how personal grievances can hinder others from serving God.He also admonished believers to avoid people who sow discord and poison the hearts of others. “No matter how bad a person is, there’s something good about that person,” he said. “The price of every human has been paid on the cross.”
Concluding his message, Pastor Aliku called for love, forgiveness, and maturity in the body of Christ. “Weakness should be corrected in love,” he said, adding that prayers should be offered for those who cannot be confronted. “To forgive people will not bring reduction to the forgiver,” he affirmed, encouraging believers to follow Christ’s perfect example of mercy and grace.