Yahweh's Indictment on Corrupt Shepherd in Jeremiah 23: 1-4 and Its Reflections in Political and Religious Structure in Nigeria
| dc.contributor.author | Peter Olanrewaju Awojobi | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-03-06T20:25:01Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-03-06T20:25:01Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2020 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Jeremiah 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. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/4583 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | KIU Journal of Humanities: Kampala International University | |
| dc.title | Yahweh's Indictment on Corrupt Shepherd in Jeremiah 23: 1-4 and Its Reflections in Political and Religious Structure in Nigeria | |
| dc.type | Article |