The university community was greatly blessed and honoured to have our Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Kiplangat, speak to us during our Tuesday Chapel Service. He delivered an inspiring and thought-provoking message on the topic, Holiness in the University, drawing his sharing from 2 Timothy 2:20–21 and 1 Thessalonians 4:1.
Prof. Kiplangat reminded the congregation that God desires His people to live holy lives and become vessels of honour. He emphasized that holiness is not reserved for a few individuals, but is a calling for every believer, including students, lecturers, and university staff.
Addressing students, he encouraged them to uphold integrity throughout their academic journey, especially during examinations. He cautioned against cheating and dishonesty, reminding them that true success comes through hard work, discipline, and faithfulness to God. According to the Vice Chancellor, a vessel of honour demonstrates integrity even when no one is watching.
He further shared that holiness enables believers to understand and fulfill God’s purpose for their lives. Students were encouraged to exercise self-control, honour God with their bodies, and imitate Christ in their daily conduct. He challenged everyone to avoid anything that could easily lead them into sin or distract them from their spiritual growth.
Prof. Kiplangat also highlighted respect and fairness as important characteristics of vessels of honour. Speaking to lecturers and faculty members, he encouraged them to serve with integrity and fairness, reminding them to remain objective and to treat students with dignity and equality.
In his concluding remarks, he emphasized that vessels of honour are responsive to God’s call. God is searching for individuals that he can use to bring transformation to the university, the nation, and the world. He challenged the entire university community to rise and become instruments of positive change through holy living and faithful service.
The message was timely, impactful, and deeply aligned with the university’s semester theme on holiness.
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