Yahweh’s Indictment on Corrupt Shepherds in Jeremiah 23:1-4 and its Reflections in Political and Religious Structures in Nigeria
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2020
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KIU Journal of Humanities. Volume 5(3): 265-272, September. A Publication of College of Humanities and Social Science, Kampala International University, Uganda
Abstract
eremiah 23:1- 4 is considered as one of
the cases where Yahweh expressed his displeasure on
the leaders he appointed for his People. One of the
responsibilities of the leader is justice for all. Yahweh
was surprised to see that the leaders that are expected
to protect and defend their subjects are the ones
scattering and exploiting them. The study, therefore
examined the activities of the Shepherds or Leaders
in Jeremiah‟s time and their effects in ancient Israel,
with a view to establishing its reflections in political
and religious structures in Nigeria. The researcher
observed that, like in the days of Prophet Jeremiah
some Political and Religious Leaders in Nigeria are
Corrupt. They abuse the power entrusted to them.
They feed themselves instead of feeding the flock.
They are more concern about their well-being than
that of their subjects. They use their influence or
power to pervert justice. This has brought the nation
to disrepute. Moral decadence and all kinds of vices
are the order of the day. Today, Nigeria is believed to
be one of the most corrupt nations of the World.
There are allegations of corruption traced to some
political and religious leaders in Nigeria. To build a
virile nation, political and religious leaders in Nigeria
are to be exemplary in conduct and make justice and
equity their watch word