Diana Hamilton Advises Young People: "Stop Overindulging In Church, Focus On School And Work"

• Gospel singer Diana Hamilton has spoken against the trend of young people focusing on church at the expense of school and work
• The singer shared her take on the trend in a recent interview with advice for young people seeking to grow their spirituality
• She argued that it was best for such people to strike a healthy balance between self-development and spiritual growth

Award-winning gospel musician Diana Hamilton has encouraged young people to strike a healthy balance between their faith, education, and career.

The issue of young students overindulging in church and spiritual activities at the expense of school and work has been a sensitive topic for many years.

In a recent interview, the seasoned gospel performer and 2021 TGMA Artiste of the Year weighed in on the issue arguing that excessive time in the church especially for students and career entrants can be counterproductive.

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She cited a scenario of a young person she encountered who was bent on focusing on the things of God and charitable work while depending on their parents.

"I asked her with what money? The dress you're wearing, your mum bought it. You need to be able to buy your own shoe before you can think of buying a shoe for someone else."

"But if you're going to be in the church all the time, and not focusing on your education, not learning how to interact with people, not learning how to work in the corporate world, not knowing the route to take, you will be in this position where you're being taken care of ten years down the line and still be saying you want to help the needy while you're the needy. You can't give what you don't have."

She also bemoaned the culture of young women using church rehearsals as an excuse not to understand their parents at home, leaving a crucial part of their upbringing to chance.

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Diana Hamilton is one of Ghana's most successful gospel artistes. She has worked with top stars across the continent including Nigeria's Mercy Chinwo.

However, the gospel star works as a registered nurse in the UK where she lives with her husband and two kids.

Her submission on youth development garnered significant traction on social media.

Diana Hamilton's church overindulgence advice stirs reactions

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from Ghanaians in reaction to Diana Hamilton's recent message to the youth.

@bigquammy05 said:

"I will always love Aunty Diana. One of the realest gospel ministers of our time."

@dfwEddie wrote

"Real, people be doing church church, hmm nyame bey3 hmm nyame bey3, but them no dey put effort work."

@bi_smart_wai remarked:

"This is what we need in this country."

@HonourKwaku shared:

"I don’t know which church is the basis for the argument but spiritual need is fundamental in the human build up. Besides how many hours do we spend in church? No wealthy person stems from a weak spirituality. Being it Christian, Muslim, Buddhism etc. Balance is key though."

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@eagleyez7 noted:

"She's so right. I mean how do you financially support the church if you're broke and relying on the church for support."

Asamoah Gyan sends message to pastors

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Asamoah Gyan had criticised the culture of churches keeping members for long hours during service.

Despite the player's well-documented love for gospel music, the former Black Stars captain believes pastors must prioritise the quality of worship sessions over their duration.

He argued that lengthy church services often leave congregants disengaged, ultimately affecting attendance.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh