The Church of Pentecost has warned its members from the production and selling of alcohol and cigarettes.
In a statement issued by the church, members must not sell items that are harmful to the physical, mental, and spiritual health of others.
The directive was included in new rules of conduct for members of the Pentecostal Church.
“In your business, endeavour to make all your dealings and transactions Bible-based, honest and transparent (Prov. 16:8; 21:6; 22:13,16; Jer. 17:11; 22:13). A true child of God should not deal in items known to be detrimental to the spiritual, mental and physical health of others, e.g., alcohol, cigarettes and narcotic drugs.”
The church also stated that members who engage in pre-marital or extra-marital sex would be penalised as part of the directive.
“Marital fidelity and chastity before and during the marriage are the hallmarks of a true Christian and are, therefore, strongly urged upon every child of God. Pre-marital and extra-marital relationships have no place in the Church of God; members found in such relationships should be punished by suspension and/ or withdrawal from fellowship (1 Cor. 5; Heb. 13:4).”
It also asked members to supervise and monitor the active participation of their children in Sunday School and Youth Ministry
