Local news - 30.10.11- By Mary Tioko - Humility makes people come closer to God: Says Priest.

The faithfuls of St. Augustine's Cathedral parish have been urged to humble themselves in order to experience the love of God. Talking to the faithfuls during his homily today, Fr. Simon Mutai said that when one mentions anything that hurts the other person, he or she denies himself the blessings from God. Fr. Mutai mentioned on three examples of things that annoy the spirit of God among the people. He said whatever one pronounces in his/her lips in the form of abuses is a sin and makes one be far away in the kingdom of God. He warned that abuses can be emulated by children when said by adults and that they will grow up abusing people and deny themselves the love of God in their future lives. Fr. Mutai also mentioned on the failure to fulfill ones responsibilities and said that one can be held accountable on the last day. He emphasized on prayer and encouraged them to invite God to guide them in their activities. The priest challenged the faithfuls to always seek for forgiveness when they fall short of glory and said that when one does not reconcile here on earth he or she will do that in hell! So he encouraged them to always reconcile while on earth. The priest said that people's actions, appearances portray their self image. He challenged the faithfuls to conduct themselves in a good and inspiring way in-order to attract others to follow them in their Christianity. He added that actions speak louder than words and encouraged them to act justly, walk humbly with their God for he is their provider and will raise them the last day.