‘Touch not my anointed applies to false accusations’ — Mary Njoku tells pastors
Nollywood actress Mary Njoku has urged pastors to take responsibility for their statements and actions rather than invoking the biblical phrase “Touch not my anointed” in response to criticism.
In a recent social media post, Njoku asserted that the phrase should only be relevant when someone is falsely accusing or intentionally trying to harm a pastor. She emphasized that pastors should not blame individuals who accurately recount their public statements or actions when such accounts draw criticism.
“When someone gives an accurate account of what you said or did publicly, and it is causing you harm, the problem isn’t the storyteller. The problem is what you said or did,” Njoku stated.
Njoku called on pastors to acknowledge their own words and actions, suggesting they apologize when necessary and provide clarification when context is required.
“Take responsibility for it. Own your words. Own your actions. Reflect on them, apologize if necessary, explain yourself if there is context, and move on,” she advised.
Additionally, Njoku reminded pastors that everyone is subject to making mistakes. “Nobody is perfect. We are all human,” she concluded.
