Reverend Michael Okine, Senior Pastor of Perfecting Faith Chapel, has cautioned Christians against diluting their faith in God with reliance on alternative sources such as mediums, fetish practices, or human wisdom.
He emphasised that true faith must be singular and undivided, warning that partial or mixed faith yields no results in the Kingdom of God.
Rev. Okine made the remarks on Sunday during Day Seven of the Mid-Year Booster, a two-week spiritual programme organised by Resurrection Power and Living Bread Ministries International (REPLIB), My Father’s House, Dansoman, Accra.
“Faith must go beyond confession—it must be demonstrated. The four friends came prepared and had an alternative plan. Faith is not passive; it must be backed by action,” he said.
The programme, which commenced on Monday, June 23 and is expected to conclude on Sunday, July 6, 2025. It is on the theme “Revive Us Again, O Lord” (Psalm 85).
The Mid-Year Booster is a flagship event of the church, held annually under the leadership of Bishop Dr. Yaw Owusu-Ansah, Accra West Regional Overseer of REPLIB.
It aims to rejuvenate the spiritual lives of congregants and prepare them for the second half of the year.
Held in June, the programme brings together seasoned ministers of the gospel who minister with prophetic insight, revival fire, and impartation of grace.
It served as a period of spiritual recalibration through prayer, worship, and prophetic declarations for divine direction in the months ahead.
Drawing from Luke 5:17–26, Rev. Okine referenced the story of the paralysed man and his four friends who made a way through the roof to reach Jesus when the crowd made access impossible.
He urged believers to anchor their faith solely in God for accelerated breakthroughs and enduring spiritual renewal, adding that preparation and righteous living must accompany faith.
“No amount of prayer works if it is not met with faith,” he said, stressing the importance of ethical conduct in achieving one’s goals.
Quoting Matthew 11:12, he reminded the congregation that “The kingdom of God suffereth violence, and the violent taketh it by force,” and encouraged persistence amid adversity.
“Do not give up when you face setbacks or rejection. Try again and explore other opportunities. If one door closes, another will open,” he said.
Rev. Okine also warned against using dishonest or unlawful means to attain success, stating, “The fact that I am urging you to have faith doesn’t mean you should resort to unholy means to reach your goals.”
He called for kindness among believers, referencing the compassion of the paralysed man’s friends, and assured the congregation of God’s reward for every act of love and sacrifice.
“God is going to let all things work together for our good,” he declared.
The service culminated in a time of ministration, marked by intense prayer, prophetic declarations, and Spirit-filled worship.