Bleaching and drug abuse; God will also destroy you, if you destroy his temple- Public advised

The leader and founder of Captain Jesus prayer ministry Prophet Isaac Ofosuhene Gyimah (Captain Jesus) has advised the general public not to destroy their bodies with bleaching creams and drugs.

Speaking on Plan B FM’s morning show NKOSUONSEM hosted by Obidehye Kofi Sekyi, Captain Jesus explained that, the body is the temple of God and whoever destroys God’s temple will be also destroyed by God.

‘It is also a sin to wear a dirty cloth if its not your (working gear), not bathing as expected and also a sin have a mouth odor’

He stressed that, bleaching and illegal drug use has a severe health impact on the body if one keeps to use bleaching creams leading to serious skin problems and diseases.

His comments was in reaction to the Bono Regional Minister, Madam Justina Owusu-Banahene who lamented the rising spate of skin bleaching in the region, especially among the youth.

Madam Owusu-Banahene made the observation when she addressed the launch of the 50th anniversary of the Ghana Adventist Choir Union (GACU) of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA) in Sunyani.

While some may view bleaching as a cosmetic choice, the truth is that bleaching can have severe and long-lasting health consequences, particularly for women.

Research has shown that the chemicals found in many bleaching products can disrupt hormonal balance and lead to complications such as infertility.

She called on churches to raise awareness about the dangers of bleaching and discourage it.

“We cannot ignore the scourge of drug abuse and teenage pregnancy that continues to afflict our youth,” she added.

“These social vices not only jeopardize the physical and mental well-being of our young people but also undermine the fabric of our communities and we must work tirelessly to provide the youth with the support, education, and resources they need to make informed choices and avoid falling victim to these destructive behaviours,” she stressed.

Madam Owusu-Banahene admonished the youth to guard themselves against the allure of shortcuts and quick fixes to escape reality through substance abuse and teenage pregnancy.

“Instead, channel your energy into positive pursuits such as education, sports, and community service,” she advised.