Comment: We should be able to discern and discriminate as to choose what in the people’s culture are noble, decent and of merit socially, morally and intellectually. There are certainly aspects of African culture that can be projected with dignity and honour, and used in Christian worship. Our songs, dances and modes of dressing should be aimed at giving glory to God Almighty and not the devil. Before man fell, Adam knew what was good in the sight of God. Even when Eve brought the fruit along with the lies from the devil, Adam was not deceived. But as time went on and human beings increased on the earth, mankind, under the influence of the devil, evolved ungodly customs. “And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator…” – Romans 1:23, 25.
We should mark the words of St. Paul: “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” – Philippians 4:8.