The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has cautioned against the growing trend of shallow biblical teachings, fabricated doctrines, and emotionally-driven messages in some churches, stressing that lasting transformation comes through the Word of God.
In a message shared publicly, Apostle Nyamekye emphasized that a person’s behaviour and character are influenced by three major factors: genetics, environment, and the kind of information they consume.
According to him, while the church may have limited control over a person’s genetic makeup, and despite continuous efforts to improve communities and living conditions, true and lasting transformation ultimately comes from what people feed their minds on.
“A person’s behaviour is shaped by three key factors: their genetic makeup, the environment in which they live, and what they feed their minds on—the information they consume,” he stated.
The Church of Pentecost Chairman explained that although the church invests heavily in improving communities and supporting society, physical and environmental interventions alone are not enough to transform lives permanently.
He described the Word of God as the greatest weapon entrusted to the church for changing lives and shaping destinies.
“What people feed on determines who they become. When individuals feed on the Word of God, their lives are transformed through the power of the gospel,” he stressed.
Apostle Nyamekye, however, expressed concern over what he described as the replacement of sound biblical preaching with shallow teachings, fabricated doctrines, and unsubstantiated prophecies that focus more on emotional stimulation than genuine spiritual growth.
“Sadly, in some places today, biblical preaching has been replaced with shallow messages, fabricated doctrines, and baseless prophecies that merely stir emotions without producing genuine spiritual growth,” he noted.
He warned that the church risks weakening future generations if it abandons sound doctrine in favour of emotional excitement.
“The church must never substitute emotional excitement for sound doctrine,” he emphasized.
Referencing Ephesians 3:21, Apostle Nyamekye stressed the importance of building a church grounded firmly in Scripture to ensure that God’s glory is revealed from one generation to another.
He also highlighted the importance of youth-centered Christian gatherings such as PENSA, stating that such platforms are not merely for fellowship, music, or social interaction but are crucial for shaping young people through biblical truth.
“Every generation faces unique challenges, but God always raises that same generation to confront and overcome them through the power of the gospel,” he said.