The main pastor of Remnant Christian Network, Lagos (RCN), Rev. Austin Ukporhe, has stressed the value of Christians cultivating both charisma and character.

He asserts that although charisma enables believers to shine, communicate, and serve effectively, character firmly establishes them in who they are in Christ.

According to Jesus, Christians are the “light of the world” and the “salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13–14), which is consistent with biblical teachings.

The cleric claimed that he said “Moral decay, perversion and absurdities are becoming overwhelmingly the norm, turning agelong standards of rightness into subjects of debate.

“The borderline of acceptable behaviour now shifts so often that it has become difficult to define basic things.

“Amid all these, we must remember the two metaphors our Lord Jesus used to define us in the context of our assignment: “You are the salt of the earth… you are the light of the world.” Coming from the mouth of Jesus during one of His most important sermons, these are essential to Christian living. They speak of who we are, what we carry, and how we must impact the world.

“To live as true salt and light, every believer must learn to build godly character and develop holy charisma. Character grounds us in who we are in Christ, and charisma empowers us to shine, speak, and serve. Both are needed for a life that honours God and transforms the world.”