He made the remarks on Saturday while presiding over a thanksgiving service and baptising five grandchildren of Elder John Mugisha Nyindombi at St. Thomas Kakibaya Church of Uganda in Kakinga Archdeaconry, Rukungiri District.
The thanksgiving service was organised to thank God for the progress made towards the completion of the church building, while the baptism marked the dedication of Elder Nyindombi’s five grandchildren in their mother church.
Preaching from 2 Kings 5:1–15, Bishop Asiimwe urged believers to shun pride and receive Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour with humility.
He reminded the congregation that earthly titles, honours, and positions carry no value before God, emphasizing that what matters is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
“Before God, your title, position, or status will not save you. What matters is whether you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Humble yourself, receive Him as your Lord and Saviour, and let your life bring glory to God,” he said.
Bishop Asiimwe explained that baptism is an outward expression of an inward transformation and should never be regarded as a mere religious ritual. He added that genuine repentance involves not only confessing sin but also turning away from it.
He further cautioned Christians against merely practising religion, describing religion as man's effort to know God, and encouraged believers to cultivate a personal relationship with Him instead.
Bishop Asiimwe also warned against pride and self-glorification, saying that a lack of thankfulness dishonours God and encourages proud humanism and dependence on people rather than on God.
“There is no room for self-exaltation in the Christian life. Every testimony, every thanksgiving, and every achievement should point people to the Lord and give Him all the glory,” he said.
Speaking during the service, Elder Nyindombi thanked Bishop Asiimwe for honouring the occasion by baptising his grandchildren.
He also expressed gratitude to God for the progress made in the construction of the church building, saying the thanksgiving service was intended to acknowledge God's faithfulness throughout the project.
Elder Nyindombi encouraged Christians never to grow weary of thanking God, noting that just as God never tires of forgiving those who genuinely repent, believers should also never tire of expressing gratitude to Him through generous giving.
He further appreciated his son for ensuring that the children were baptised in their mother church despite travelling from the United States of America, describing it as the fulfilment of a long-held prayer and hope.