“Your deed shall speak for you after death” – Cleric charge believers as G.O Ajayi laid to rest in Imode

By Daniel Ayantoye

Christians have been admonished to live a life of purity and forsake sin as there is no amount of prayer that can save the dead from judgement.

Rt. Rev. Andrew Ajayi gave the charge during the burial commendation service of Chief Gabriel Oladepo Ajayi at the St. Peter Anglican Church, Iloffa on Thursday October 13, 2021.

The Cleric stressed that the deed of a person while on earth will determine the judgement he will receive from God after death.

Citing the Holy Bible in Hebrew 9:27, the Cleric maintained that, no one will be coming back to the world after death, hence, the need to surrender ones life to Jesus Christ which is the only true way.

“When we come together like this, the sermon is not for the dead but for the living. No amount of prayer you pray now for the dead that can work for him, but what he has done while on earth will speak for him.

“There is no coming back to this world, so the important thing is , before you die, you should endeavor to forsake sin and live a Christlike life.

“Let us reflect on our life and deeds then live for Jesus Christ sincerely. This is the only thing that guarantee heaven.

The Cleric also said, “As you are, which work are you doing? which child are you? don’t say ‘I am Ajayi’s Child, but the Child of God.’ Because the name of the Jesus is what will give you eternal Joy.

“For you to have this eternal Joy, you must confess your sins, forsake it and follow Jesus with everything you are.

Meanwhile, the event was graced by dignitaries from across the country. Some of whom includes traditional council members of Iloffa and Imode, the President of Imode Development Association (IDA), Prof. Michael Abiodun and other members of his cabinet, immediate past IDA President as well as the General Overseer, Peculiar Gospel Outreach Ministry, Pst. Joseph Babatunde.

Others includes, representatives of Anglican Church, Ilorin, Members of Iloffa and Imode communities as well as other dignitaries.

Until his death, Chief Ajayi was not only an elder stateman but also a veteran academician who was the first graduate of oke-ero local government area. He also held several traditional titles.

He was however laid to rest at his hometown in Imode, oke-ero local government area of Kwara state.

Chief Ajayi is survived by wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.