Thus, to live as a true Christian, one’s thoughts, words, and actions should conform to the gospel of Christ. One way of doing so is by giving up all wickedness, and worldly desires as Apostle Paul attests the Lord has taught:

“He taught us to give up our wicked ways and our worldly desires and to live decent and honest lives in this world.”
(Titus 2:12 CEV)

This is why the Executive Minister consistently calls on all Church members to uphold a complete and intensive renewal of life. Moreover, knowing that the time of the fulfillment of their redemption is near, the Church Administration exhorts all brethren to amplify their efforts in upholding a life that truly pleases God:

“Finally, our brothers, you learned from us how you should live in order to please God. This is, of course, the way you have been living. And now we beg and urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to do even more. For you know the instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.” (I Thess. 4:1–2 GNB)

So, if members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo strive to abide by the teachings and commandments of God constantly, their purpose is not only to bring joy to their Executive Minister but above all, to please and glorify God, which is expected of them as His people in these last days.

In these times, when many false preachers are spreading all sorts of lies and false teachings, the Executive Minister of the Church exerts every effort to protect the brethren from deception and falsehood by teaching them the pure words of God in all wisdom so that he can bring each one of them into God’s presence as mature individuals in union with Christ (Col. 1:28 GNB). He has never neglected his duties and obligations. He continues to do his part as the Lord God prepares the whole Church to meet the Lord Jesus Christ on His imminent return and receive the promised salvation.

Thus, Church members always include the Executive Minister in their prayers to God so that he may continue to fulfill the work that he does for the edification of the Church and the intensive propagation of the pristine words of God. They also pray to God to protect him from wicked and evil people. As Apostle Paul exhorted the early Christians:

“Finally, our brothers, pray for us that the Lord’s message may continue to spread rapidly and be received with honor, just as it was among you. Pray also that God will rescue us from wicked and evil people; for not everyone believes the message.” (II Thess. 3:1–2 GNB)

Members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo genuinely love and are so proud to have Brother Eduardo Manalo as the Executive Minister of the Church. Wherever they may be around the world, the brethren do their best to bring great joy to their beloved leader by completely obeying him, the minister God placed to lead the Church, and by submitting themselves to his authority, as mandated by God through the apostles:

“Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.” (Heb. 13:17 New International Version)