The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has called on Christians at Burombe Church of Uganda in Kashenyi Archdeaconry to remain steadfast, disciplined and determined in their journey of salvation, despite the challenges they encounter in their daily lives.
Bishop Asiimwe made the call on Thursday while presiding over a confirmation service at Burombe, where he urged believers to live lives fully committed to Christ and anchored in unwavering faith.
Preaching from Mark 8:34–38, the bishop emphasized the importance of self-denial and warned Christians against selfish attitudes such as “me first” and “I alone.”
He reminded the congregation that following Jesus comes at a cost and that spiritual growth often requires sacrifice.
“You have to leave one thing in order to gain something better,” he said.
He explained that denying oneself involves resisting temptation even when one has both the desire and the opportunity to give in.
Bishop Asiimwe cautioned that temptations are inevitable, noting that Satan continually sets traps for believers, but Christians are called to forsake sin and remain faithful to God.
The bishop also urged Christians to carry their cross, describing it as a willingness to sacrifice everything, endure suffering and even face death for the sake of Christ.
“Carrying your cross means dying to sin and forsaking the pleasures of the world,” he said.
Bishop Asiimwe reminded the congregation that following Christ is a lifelong commitment rather than a one-day event.
“Following Christ means living in active obedience and listening to Him daily,” he said.
On the question of salvation, the bishop noted that while God values good deeds, they cannot remove the condemnation of sin.
He stressed that salvation comes only through receiving Jesus Christ and being cleansed by His precious blood in order to inherit the Kingdom of God.
He challenged believers to confess their sins, warning that, “If you do not confess sin, sin will one day confess you.”
He made a specific appeal to men, urging them to take responsibility for their families by managing their finances wisely.
He discouraged spending money on alcoholism and extramarital affairs, calling on men instead to support their wives and ensure their children’s school fees are paid.
Bishop Asiimwe also reassured Christians not to fear witchcraft, reminding them that God’s power surpasses all earthly and demonic forces.
He encouraged believers to remain firm in faith and not to be intimidated by witches or any form of evil.
During the service, 25 Christians were confirmed after successfully completing pre-confirmation classes and examinations.
In addition, 100 people received Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.
The bishop concluded by calling on the local community to live in harmony following the recently concluded elections, urging both winners and losers to coexist peacefully and promote unity and development within the community.
