- Mary Njoku, a Nollywood actress, criticizes Christians for using Bible verses to avoid accountability.
- She highlights the misuse of the biblical instruction “touch not” as a way to silence criticism.
- Njoku emphasizes the importance of facing the consequences of one’s words and actions.
Nollywood actress Mary Njoku has criticised Christians who, according to her, use Bible verses as a shield whenever they are confronted with the consequences of their words or actions.
In a recent social media post, the actress explained her interpretation of the biblical instruction, “touch not,” arguing that it should not be used indiscriminately to silence criticism or accountability.
Njoku stated that the scripture applies when a person is being falsely accused, deliberately lied against, or unfairly targeted. However, she argued that it should not be invoked when someone faces consequences arising from their own statements or actions.
The actress further warned against using scriptures to defend what is untrue, noting that such an approach could ultimately backfire.
She also reminded Christians that nobody is perfect, including men of God. Njoku encouraged people to take responsibility for their actions, give themselves room to make mistakes, and extend to others the same grace and understanding they would expect for themselves.
Her words…
“When someone gives an accurate account of what you said or did publicly, and it’s causing you harm.
Brethren, the problem isn’t the storyteller.
The problem is what you said or did.
Take responsibility for it. Own your words.
Own your actions. Reflect on them, apologise if necessary, explain yourself if there is context, and move on.
Touch not my anointed applies when someone falsely accuses you, lies against you, or deliberately tries to harm you.
It doesn’t apply when you bring the consequences upon yourself through your own words or actions. Weaponising scripture against the truth can backfire.
Nobody is perfect.
After all, men of God are still human.
They aren’t above making mistakes or being held accountable.
They deserve grace and understanding, just like everyone else.
So cut yourself some slack, take responsibility when necessary, and allow others the same grace you would want for yourself”.
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