Bishop Lwere tells judicial officers to confess their sins

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Bishop Dr Joshua Lwere, the senior pastor of Grace Assembly Church in Kampala, has urged judicial officers to confess their sins and also apologise to those they have wronged if they want heaven.  

He made the call while preaching at the Judiciary quarterly prayer breakfast and thanksgiving session at the Supreme Court on Friday (March 27).

“If you want to be forgiven by God, you must confess your sins and apologise to those you have hurt. If you want mercy, you should sow mercy."

Lwere thanked the Judiciary for re-introducing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms such as mediation in the administration of justice, which he said inculcates the spirit of forgiveness.

He said the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has since resolved to not only embrace ADR in resolving disputes, but will also promote it.

'Corrupt-free justice'

Wakiso resident High Court Judge Sarah Langa Siu, also the newly elected president of the Judiciary Christian Fellowship fraternity, urged fellow judicial officers to apply God’s principles in the administration of justice.

“Let us apply justice that is fair, which honours the God. Let us offer corrupt-free justice."

Langa said as leaders of the Judiciary Christian fraternity, they believe that it is only the Holy Spirit that will convict the judicial officers to do what is right. “We want to ensure that justice is not paid for."

Underscoring the importance of the prayers, Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo said it enabled her to succeed during her tenure as the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

“The prosecutors wanted to go on strike when I had just taken over office because they wanted salary enhancement and a tax waiver. However, I prayed hard, and God answered me."

Abodo thanked Lwere for leading her to a prayer mountain in Buikwe district that guided her through the turbulence at the time.

Because judicial officers subscribe to different religious denominations, Abodo tasked the bishop with working with other religious leaders to come up with an inclusive prayer for the Judiciary.

“God shocked us this year that we [Christians and Muslims] started fasting on the same day. Coming together with different faith leaders is a powerful reminder of our shared values,” she said.

The Judiciary holds the quarterly prayer and thanksgiving breakfasts to foster spiritual reflection, integrity and unity among judicial officers.

“These meetings serve as a dedicated time to thank God for protection and guidance in administering justice and to seek divine wisdom,” said Langa.