Founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, Mike Bamiloye, has issued a stern admonition to individuals who intentionally give false testimonies in church.
He warned that those who take to the Lord’s altar to share fabricated stories about miraculous events are “playing pranks with God” and are risking divine retribution.
Bamiloye, a prominent figure in Christian evangelism and film ministry, expressed his disapproval of people who concoct stories of divine intervention, highlighting that such actions not only deceive the congregation but also make a mockery of God’s omnipotence.
“If you stand on the Lord’s Altar to give fake testimonies deliberately, you are playing pranks with God,” he cautioned, underscoring the gravity of such deceitful practices.
In a Thursday post on his official Facebook page, Bamiloye’s message was directed not only at individuals within the church but also at bloggers who, according to him, sensationalize church matters to attract attention and monetary gain.
He accused these bloggers of being in the employ of the devil, aiming to discredit and tarnish the image of the Church for personal profit.
“You bloggers, employed and paid by the devil to drag His body in the mud… are being used by the devil,” Bamiloye stated unequivocally.
The evangelist reiterated his steadfast belief in God’s limitless power, reminding believers of the miraculous acts recorded in the Bible, such as bringing water out of a rock, walking on water, and multiplying loaves of bread to feed thousands.
He emphasized that while God is capable of performing extraordinary miracles, fabricating testimonies diminishes His glory and jeopardizes the spiritual health of those who engage in such acts.
Bamiloye’s message comes at a time when the issue of fake testimonies has become a significant ethical concern in many religious communities.
Fabricated or exaggerated accounts of divine intervention not only mislead congregations but also cast doubt on the legitimacy of genuine spiritual experiences.
This trend has even affected content editors in religious media, who are sometimes pressured to embellish testimonies to enhance their appeal.
In his post, Bamiloye expressed concern that these false testimonies mislead believers, especially new converts and weaker Christians, while also discouraging those who are yet to embrace the faith.
He warned that those who deceive the church for financial gain are risking their souls and facing severe judgment from God.
He concluded his message with a solemn call for repentance, urging those involved in spreading falsehoods to recognize the severe consequences of their actions.
“The Judgement of God is hanging upon all the pranksters who are making mockery of God and the Body of Christ. It is a terrible judgement!” Bamiloye warned, making it clear that playing pranks with God is not only a perilous act but one that endangers the soul.
Bamiloye’s read partly, “PLAYING PRANKS WITH GOD! If you stand on the Lord’s Altar to give fake testimonies deliberately, You are playing pranks with God! If you mount the Altar of God to deliberately tell lies that God has done what He knew nothing about, You are playing pranks with God! If you arranged a fake testimony to be said on the Lord’s altar just to pump up congregation, You are playing pranks with God!If the devil set you up to embarrass the church through all his reckless bloggers, You are playing pranks with God! And you BLOGGERS looking for things to write against the Church of Christ, employed and paid by the devil to drag His Body in the mud and stripe the church naked in the market place for monetisation, Come on, you are ignorant of the fact that you are being used by the devil.
“As for me, God is unlimited. There is nothing, absolutely nothing He cannot do! He can do ALL THINGS! He brought water out of the rock. He walked upon the sea.
“He brought out a coin from the fish’s mouth. He turned water into wine and multiplied bread in the hands of disciples.
“The entire Bible is full of mind-blowing miracles! Luke 1:37 KJV,”
