The Presiding Bishop of Dominion Bible Church International, Quarry, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Bishop Israel Olusegun Alaye, has declared that the bodies of children are sacred and must not be subjected to immorality or exploitation.
Speaking on Saturday, February 14, during a Valentine’s Day purity walk organised by the church in Abeokuta, the cleric stressed that children’s bodies are “the temple of God” and should not be used for fornication, adultery, or any form of sexual corruption.
The event, themed “Living in Purity Is Possible,” drew youths and church members who marched through parts of the city to promote moral values and righteous living.
Addressing the Newsmen , Bishop Alaye described them as the leaders of tomorrow, warning that corrupting their lives at an early stage would jeopardise the nation’s future.
“These children are the leaders of our future. If you corrupt their lives now, there will be no future for them,” he said.
He cautioned young people against being deceived by promises of quick money or material gains, urging them to remain focused on their vision and education.
“My charge to the youth is that they must understand they have a glorious vision ahead of them. They must not allow anyone to lure them with ‘funny money’ and destroy their destiny. If their future is jeopardised now, they will regret it later,” he added.
The bishop particularly admonished young girls to preserve their dignity and remain committed to their education, stressing the importance of moral discipline and self-respect.
Bishop Alaye lamented the moral decline in society, noting that no nation can make meaningful progress where corruption and immorality thrive.
“A society that is corrupted cannot advance in any ramification of life. The Bible makes it clear that righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach,” he stated.
While clarifying that love itself is not wrong, the cleric said true love must not lead to destruction or exploitation.
“God is love, but true love does not corrupt. True love helps others to become better people in society. If someone claims to love but takes other people’s children to hotels and destroys their lives, that is not love,” he said.
Beyond moral teachings, Bishop Alaye also called on government leaders to uphold justice and tackle insecurity decisively.
He urged authorities to prosecute individuals involved in terrorism and those sponsoring criminal activities, stressing that justice remains the foundation for national growth.
“It is justice that promotes a nation. If we allow oppression, victimisation, and impunity, this nation will not move forward,” he declared.
The cleric therefore appealed to leaders at all levels to demonstrate genuine love through fairness, security, and the protection of lives and property.
The Valentine purity walk, according to organisers, was aimed at reminding youths and the broader society that living a life of purity and righteousness is not only possible but essential for national development.
