Christians have been encouraged to not only know the Bible but to live by its teachings, especially during the Christmas season.
This call was made by Rt. Rev. Prof. Edusa Eyison, former Bishop of the Northern Accra Diocese of the Methodist Church, during his contribution at the 7th Conversations in the Cathedral at the Holy Spirit Cathedral, Adabraka, Accra on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, under the Theme: “Is that not the carpenter’s son?”.
Reflecting on the Christmas story, Bishop Eyison warned that repeated exposure to the Word of God should never weaken commitment to Christian living.
“If church service and worship begin to feel routine, then something is wrong,” he said, citing Colossians 3:16, which urges believers to let the Word of Christ dwell richly within them.
He outlined three practical steps for achieving personal and societal transformation through Christmas: First, Christians must personalise the Christmas story, recognizing that Christ would have come even if only one person needed salvation.
Secondly, they must internalise the Gospel, following Mary’s example of treasuring God’s message in her heart rather than treating it as mere information. Thirdly, believers must actualise the Word by putting it into daily practice.
“If I am told not to steal and I stop stealing, then I have actualised the Gospel,” he explained.
Bishop Eyison also highlighted the importance of faith within the family, emphasizing the intentional role of parents in nurturing Christian values at home through prayer, Scripture reading, and example.
Drawing lessons from the Holy Family, he noted that God works through imperfect families to accomplish His divine purposes.
“God used imperfection as part of the plan of salvation,” he said.
He stressed the role of fatherhood in Christian faith, pointing to Joseph’s place in Jesus’ upbringing as evidence that spiritual guidance and moral formation are central to family life.
The former Bishop concluded by urging Christians to allow Christ to take root in their lives and homes, insisting that faith, when lived authentically, leads to genuine renewal.
“Faith comes by hearing, and hearing never gets old,” he said.
By Theresa Kpordzo//Newswatchgh.com
