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| Regional Superintendent of CAC Pearce Region, Pastor S.O. Aluko |
By Adeniyi Miracle
God’s
correction should never be viewed as punishment or rejection but as a
demonstration of His love for His children, the Pearce Regional
Superintendent, Pastor S.O. Aluko, has said.
Pastor
Aluko made the assertion while delivering the first lecture at the 2026
Conference of Evangelists, Planters, Prophets and Prophetesses (EPIC)
holding at the Babalola Memorial International Miracle Camp,
Ikeji-Arakeji. His lecture, titled “The Bible: Book of Instruction and
Correction,” set the tone for the conference, which commenced on Monday,
June 1, 2026.
The
annual gathering, themed “The Bible: Prophetic Truth” (2 Peter
1:19–21), has brought together ministers and Christian leaders from
different regions for spiritual enrichment and biblical exposition.
Speaking
from 2 Timothy 3:16, Pastor Aluko described the Bible as God’s
comprehensive manual for instruction, correction, and training in
righteousness. He noted that through the ages, the Scriptures have
served as the primary instrument for moulding men and women who are
committed to serving God faithfully on earth and preparing for eternity.
According
to him, while numerous systems of training and education exist across
the world, none possesses the transformative power and enduring
relevance of the training provided through God’s Word.
”The
Bible remains the Creator’s guidebook for humanity,” he said,
explaining that its divine nature is evident in its composition. He
noted that although the Bible consists of 66 books written by
approximately 40 authors over different generations, it presents a
unified message about God’s relationship with mankind and His
expectations for human conduct.
Pastor
Aluko further explained that biblical instructions are divine
directives designed to guide believers toward purposeful living and
spiritual maturity. He described instruction as a proactive measure
through which God provides guidance, establishes standards, and helps
individuals avoid unnecessary mistakes.
He
therefore urged ministers and church members alike to cultivate hearts
that readily embrace God’s instructions with humility and obedience.
Addressing
the subject of correction, the cleric stressed that discipline remains
an indispensable aspect of Christian discipleship. He maintained that
every genuine disciple must be willing to accept correction as part of
the process of spiritual growth.
He
cited the popular saying that “a disciplined pastor, prophet, or church
leader will raise principled members who become principal Christians,”
noting that disciplined leadership naturally produces disciplined
followers. He therefore encouraged evangelists, planters, prophets, and
prophetesses attending the conference to submit themselves to God’s
corrective process.
Pastor
Aluko explained that correction serves as a divine means of restoring
individuals whenever they deviate from God’s path. Rather than being an
act of condemnation, he said, correction reflects God’s deep concern for
the well-being of His children and His desire to keep them from
destructive lifestyles.
Drawing
from Hebrews 12:5–11, he emphasized that God disciplines those He loves
and regards as His own. He added that divine correction is one of the
evidences of sonship and should be welcomed rather than resisted.
The
Regional Superintendent concluded by urging participants to pray for
hearts that are receptive to both instruction and correction, stressing
that humility in receiving God’s guidance remains essential for
effective ministry, godly character, and spiritual growth.
