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Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by tunapawizzy: 1:56pm On Aug 24, 2012 |
I was brought up to believe in the Christian faith. My parents – particularly my mum – love God and the church. We were brought up to believe in the values of the church, live in the ways of Christ and the commandments of God. Growing up in Nigeria, I have seen beyond doubt that religion has become a scam. The worship of self-acclaimed men of God is truly the only thing that has the semblance of real worship in today’s Nigeria. Men whose lives are supposed to showcase the true ways of Christ are now interested in fame, wealth and power which, according to the doctrines of the bible, are distractions of this world. Most people see it as a sin to criticize pastors, bishops, deacons, and the rest of them in the church leadership because they have achieved “sainthood” for owning a church and preaching the “gospel”. Without mincing words, the church and its leaders which are supposed to be seen as the conscience of the nation are yet to live up to that expectation. Of the 66 books of the bible, there exists one which is called the “Acts of the Apostles”. It is a history of how the apostles appointed by Jesus took his word from “Samaria to Judea and to utmost parts of the earth”. The apostles left their comfort zones into presumed enemy territories to preach the gospel, they didn’t sit in their homes and ask their followers to fast and pray for the gospel to get to the utmost parts of the earth, they “Acted”. They walked, rode on donkeys and sailed on canoes. They acted! The bible documents that Jesus spoke against evil authorities. He didn’t offer them special prayers, he didn’t accept tithes and offerings from them and just went his way. He spoke against them in public. Jesus Christ was a true revolutionary even till the very end! Very many years ago, Reverend Martin Luther King Jnr rose against racism; he led 250,000 black Americans on a protest against racism. He didn’t ask them to fast, pray and pay tithe; he acted to save generations unborn. He wasn’t intent on seeking opportunities to dine and wine with the rulers of the period so they’d offer him import waivers or oil blocks. Because of this, very many years later, a Black man is the president of the USA, the leader of the free world! All this happened because a “Man of God” acted! He was a revolutionary, like Jesus. During the fuel subsidy period, our religious leaders, save a few, refused to side with the Nigerian people against a government determined to keep enslaving them. They kept quiet and asked us to pray to God for divine provision; they refused to side with us. My dad once told me that, as a kid, Christian missionaries came to his Dad (my grandfather, that is) begging him to allow his children come to their school free of charge. He proceeded to Abeokuta Grammar school where Reverend Kuti was principal, free of charge. He later got a scholarship to study abroad. The church paid all through! What do we have today? Churches ask members to contribute for the building of church operated universities. Yet after completion, about 80 percent of the same church members who contributed won’t be able to afford the tuition fees. Pastors, bishops and reverends drive big cars, live in mansions and have billions of naira in their bank accounts while majority of their congregation live in abject poverty. Some of us who dare speak against this lifestyle are tagged blasphemous. The church, like the entire Nigerian establishment, needs a complete overhaul. Except a few true religious leaders like Bishop Akinola, Nigeria has majorly a group of money-seeking, fame-obsessed jet-flying fellows who like intimidating the rest of us with the bogus title, “Men of God”! i read this article on www.ekekee.com written by Segun Dada. it is thought-provoking here's the link http://www.ekekeee.com/men-of-god-or-gods-of-men-by-segun-dada/ 31 Likes |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by Goshen360(m): 7:05pm On Aug 24, 2012 |
What a Grace-filled, yoke-destroying, burden-removing article. I WISH EVERY CHRISTIAN READ THIS INSIGHTFUL ARTICLE. @ OP, Thank you so very much. May the Almighty God bless you for sharing this article such as this and please share more of similar thought, if available. Thank you. 11 Likes |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by MrAnony1(m): 9:57pm On Aug 24, 2012 |
tunapawizzy: i read this article on www.ekekee.com written by Segun Dada. it is thought-provoking .....they didn’t sit in their homes and ask their followers to fast and pray for the gospel to get to the utmost parts of the earth, they “Acted”. They walked, rode on donkeys and sailed on canoes. They acted! 2 Likes |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by Nobody: 11:40am On Mar 06, 2013 |
This is the sort of article that should make front page. 1 Like |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by manmustwac(m): 2:30pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
Like the poster said you will never see a nigerian pastor in the mould of Reverend Martin Luther King who fought against racism and descrimination for the rights of the oppressed african americans. Where were all our church leaders when they were needed during the oil subsidy demonstrations? Apart from being absent all they did was to tell the masses to fast & pray which is = NOTHING! 3 Likes |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by ooman(m): 3:42pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
[size=15pt]GODS OF MEN[/size] Gods does not really exist 1 Like |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by BlackPeni5: 3:46pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
Lord, give me the strenght and patience to read this article... |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by timpaker(m): 3:48pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
Awesome! Our religious leaders are life and fun-loving socialist who are only interested in what members have in dia pockets. They shun the truth, quote favourable bible/quran passages that would aid them in achieving their selfish desires. they never criticized the government but would easily advice members to fast and pray while they fraternize with those in power for favour and other material gifts. (though, I skimmed through the article) 3 Likes |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by Nobody: 3:48pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
Hey don't joke wit spiritual issues. 1 Like |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by ooman(m): 3:48pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
Black Peni5: Lord, give me the strenght and patience to read this article... is your ID black PE.NIS, as in manhood? |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by alphaconde(m): 3:48pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
I think this whole issue is only debateable in nigeria or perhaps africa. Smh for some followers. I forsee a religious revolution faster than a political one |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by Nobody: 3:51pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
The zombies are on their way... the day Nigerians begin to question pastors authority, that will be the first step to the transformation of this country... Mind u, i didnt say question God, but question MEN... 9 Likes |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by Nobody: 3:57pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
Wait unit my man of God buys a private jet & rides in a convoy with "offering money/tithes/seeding sowing" of some individuals...then you will get my opinion |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by Boa4u: 3:58pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
May you live long. The writer of this article but you only mention beshop Akinola....although i might not know him in person,,,,but fail to include leader o.o.obu..he his my role model,,,among the church founders in nigeria,,,,,,,he did not own privet jet as at his time of reining,,,,,,,,please don't quot me wroung,,,,,he his my model... I might not know about you..... This is the end time,,with end time pastor who prefer to be worship as God....whereas it was not so in the days of old |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by BlackPeni5: 3:59pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
Most people see it as a sin to criticize pastors, bishops, deacons, and the rest of them in the church leadership because they have achieved “sainthood” for owning a church and preaching the “gospel”.Are you saying religion and politics should be mixed...Personally, I think its a bad idea. Of the 66 books of the bible, there exists one which is called the “Acts of the Apostles”. It is a history of how the apostles appointed by Jesus took his word from “Samaria to Judea and to utmost parts of the earth”. The apostles left their comfort zones into presumed enemy territories to preach the gospel, they didn’t sit in their homes and ask their followers to fast and pray for the gospel to get to the utmost parts of the earth, they “Acted”. They walked, rode on donkeys and sailed on canoes. They acted! So if all of us become preachers, who will we preach to. The bible documents that Jesus spoke against evil authorities. He didn’t offer them special prayers, he didn’t accept tithes and offerings from them and just went his way. He spoke against them in public. Jesus Christ was a true revolutionary even till the very end!Jesus did not receive offerings because he was not heading a physical church. However he acknowledges offering given. According to Mark 12: 41-44 Jesus sat near the temple money box where people put their gifts. He watched the people put money in the box. Many rich people gave much money. Then a poor widow came and gave two very small copper coins. These coins were not even worth a penny. Jesus called his followers to him. Jesus said, "I tell you the truth. This poor widow gave only two small coins. But she really gave more than all the rich people. Those people have plenty; they gave only what they did not need. This woman is very poor. But she gave all she had. And she needed that money to help her live." Very many years ago, Reverend Martin Luther King Jnr rose against racism; he led 250,000 black Americans on a protest against racism. He didn’t ask them to fast, pray and pay tithe; he acted to save generations unborn. He wasn’t intent on seeking opportunities to dine and wine with the rulers of the period so they’d offer him import waivers or oil blocks. Because of this, very many years later, a Black man is the president of the USA, the leader of the free world! All this happened because a “Man of God” acted! He was a revolutionary, like Jesus.Why do you like battle and revolution like this. Must everything be by force? During the fuel subsidy period, our religious leaders, save a few, refused to side with the Nigerian people against a government determined to keep enslaving them. They kept quiet and asked us to pray to God for divine provision; they refused to side with us.Politics and Religion are two extremely different areas. Thats why Seun has Politics section and Religion Sections on Nairaland. My dad once told me that, as a kid, Christian missionaries came to his Dad (my grandfather, that is) begging him to allow his children come to their school free of charge. He proceeded to Abeokuta Grammar school where Reverend Kuti was principal, free of charge. He later got a scholarship to study abroad. The church paid all through!Bros rather than tell us your life story, why not open your church and do all these things you are saying. 3 Likes |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by BlackPeni5: 3:59pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
ooman: No it is childhood... 1 Like |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by Larrylarex(m): 4:00pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
They dare not say anything against the supposed 'men of God' |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by otexbaba(m): 4:01pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
Instead of men of God giving out nowadays they are busy flying jets and buying security...while their neighbours do suffer . |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by dulphines: 4:05pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
[quote author=Black Peni5] Are you saying religion and politics should be mixed...Personally, I think its a bad idea. You sound like one of those talked about or related to one of them. The OP made a lot of sense. Please do not distract us with your citations! |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by Nobody: 4:05pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
Ain't no pastor got time for that! 1 Like |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by BlackPeni5: 4:08pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
dulphines: Are you saying religion and politics should be mixed...Personally, I think its a bad idea.I thought we were all entitled to our opinions...So you want to shut me up? Dictators... 1 Like |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by AdeniyiA(m): 4:13pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
the simple response to this thread is that,men through their actions have turned gods of men to men of God 2 Likes |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by Nobody: 4:15pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
When Karl Marx talked about Alienation, he talked about religion. he said Man made religion at the benefit of the few to the detriment of many, especially the poor. as a poor person, religion will make you to have the feeling that some bigger person (God) cares. but most people never knew that they have been brainwashed. the first thing that should strike any sane human being is that, why are their so many religion, christian, islam, buddah etc, that alone should point out that religion is a sham, a scam and fraud. 1 Like |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by dedons: 4:17pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
GOD punish dem |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by Nobody: 4:18pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
Black Peni5:now this is funny |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by Mudley313: 4:24pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
Black Peni5: well, the problem here is, our current |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by Confirmbabe(f): 4:25pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
@ fellow Christians somtyms i wonder if som of us respect our religion, hv u eva seen a muslim condemin d acts of a mallam, sheikh or imam dat ws involvd in a shady deal on social netwrks? Jst lik we hv fake pastors, we also hv fake muslim clerics bt dey dnt discuss diers. May God help us. 1 Like |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by gboodoo(m): 4:26pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
i agree wit u op. our so cald men of God re nw gods of men. We worship dem die. |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by Nobody: 4:27pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
Confirmbabe: @ fellow Christians somtyms i wonder if som of us respect our religion, hv u eva seen a muslim condemin d acts of a mallam, sheikh or imam dat ws involvd in a shady deal on social netwrks? Jst lik we hv fake pastors, we also hv fake muslim clerics bt dey dnt discuss diers. May God help us.Na so Catholics do dey sink borehole for small boys their backyard.. dey there dey hide.. |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by free2ryhme: 4:28pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
thought provoking and insightful |
Re: Men of God Or Gods Of Men? by Nobody: 4:34pm On Mar 06, 2013 |
Black Peni5:God bless you Bro. Talk, and MB, is cheap these days. Anyone can now criticize because of free technology. @op: Bro, Democracy is not, and has never been God's ideal. If ur Christianity hasn't moved beyond church-going, mere followership to a deep personal relationship dat no one can take from you, then you had better get to work on it cos dats d only sure thing dat can keep u in these times of multiple doctrines. Guard ur heart! 1 Like |
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