Gospel Singer Gaise Baba Goes Controversial, Opens Up On Why Drinking Alcohol is Not Sin
- Popular gospel artist Gaise Baba challenged long-held beliefs about alcohol and sin, explaining why it is not a sin
- The singer explained in a recent interview why Christians should rethink their purpose on earth
- His thought-provoking statement on faith and heaven has left many Nigerians debating online
Nigerian gospel artist Akinade Ibuoye, widely known as Gaise Baba, has set tongues wagging after boldly declaring that drinking alcohol is not a sin.
The singer made the statement during an appearance on the Blackfame Podcast, where he shared his perspective on faith, heaven, and the Christian journey.
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According to the No Turning Back singer, alcohol is only a “weight” that can slow down a believer, but it does not determine whether someone makes heaven or not.
“Alcohol won’t send you to hell” — Gaise Baba
In his words:
“I say alcohol is not a sin. Alcohol is a weight. It’s not a sin. It’s what can weigh you down. The Bible says, seeing now that there’s a cloud of witnesses cheering us on, it gives you the metaphor of a race. Let us lay aside every sin and weight that weighs us down on this journey, on this race. You cannot run effectively carrying weight. So if it doesn’t carry you to hell, it may not be a sin.”
The gospel act stressed that Christians should stop living with the mindset that their only goal on earth is to make heaven, because their salvation is already secured by Christ.
Legit.ng recalled that the singer had caused controversy after he opened up about his struggles with sexual addiction.
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Netizens debate Gaise Baba's video
Legit.ng compiled the reactions of netizens below
@segunstevenbodunde5493:
"I love how somethings clearly stated in the bible causes issues among believers. 1 Tim 5.23 states Paul clearly asking Timothy TO TAKE Wine for his health. So its definitely not a sin. However, the goal is to know that it can become an addiction or even create more problems for a believer which is what Gaise is simply stating."
@johnfaith3966
"How I wish believers understand this, believers that think it's by what they do that makes them heaven. Staying from sin e.g alcohol, what it does is that it preserves your soul and it makes you feel connected easily to God, although God is always with you, but what sin does is to make you feel so far from God"
@Audiobiblestreams:
"Hmmm... This can be very misleading..."
@akinbayomayowa1695:
"Can u take alcohol and preach to those in mushin ghetto"
@ijeomaokafor9771:
"There is something wrong with this teaching. Christ has secured heaven abi . It's not by what you do. I disagree sir."
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Gaise Baba addresses critics
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recalls reporting that the gospel singer spoke about his appearance, which sparked a heated debate among critics, especially among Christians.
The gospel singer disclosed that he was connecting with a new generation of Christians whose fashion sense differs from the norm.
He added that he was as deep, anointed, called, and sent as any father of faith.
Source: Legit.ng
