agabaI23:
Yes, this is properly put. When they would have killed all the prophets and evangelists, who will be there to preach to them?
This is 2016 and not 1AD

Tolexander:
If civil justice was done on Saul masterminding the pelting of Stephen to death and other persecutions, how many books would be contained in the new testament?

Cc TonyeBarcanista

TonyeBarcanista:
I read a piece that reported the words of respected Preacher of the Gospel and the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye "Daddy GO". In the said report, Daddy GO Adeboye made attempt to justify his stance on not seeking for justice for the slained Abuja Preacher Eunice Olawale Elisha, who was murdered by suspected islamic fanatics while preaching the gospel of her christian faiths. According to Daddy GO “I’m not looking for vengeance. I won’t listen to people asking me to seek vengeance." “I won’t pursue the case. That’ll be contrary to what she wanted." “She wanted them saved, not killed." “What will their killing do for me.

While I agree with Daddy GO that seeking vengeance is un-Christlike, and no Christian is permitted to seek vengeance, I also wish to inform him that vengeance is also a crime in Nigeria. However, what is deserving of the slain Mrs Elisha is justice. Justice and not vengeance is what we seek.

The Bible that is our supreme guide as Christians is against vengeance but not against Justice. Justice in this case is the consequence of the deeds against Mrs Elisha by a group of people that have denied her the Right to life, and also denied her children the joy of motherhood. What about her husband that has been denied his life companion? Non apprehension and trial of the perpetrators of the heinous crime is tantamount to injustice, and God is against injustice.

It is God that established Civil Authorities, Kingdoms, Governments and Judges(Romans 13:1b).. From the time of old, God has ensured that humans face the consequences of their actions according to the law.

The brutal killing of Mrs Elisha is a crime against the State, that is meant to protect the LIVES and PROPERTIES of ALL citizens and residents within the State including the victim. The President, who is the Constitutional Head of Government, whose responsibility lies the protection of Mrs Elisha is meant to ensure that those that sniffed out Mrs Elisha's life and denied her the right to live are apprehended and punished according to the law.

This is not a case of Daddy GO nor the Redeemed Christian Church of God, neither is it the case of the family of Mrs Elisha with due respect to the aforementioned. This is a case for the Federal Government of Nigeria. There is no vengeance in seeking justice before constituted authority.

The Ministry of Justice, the Police Force, and other relevant security outfit have the responsibility of bringing the culprits before the Judge to face to justice irrespective of the opinion of people.

THE CHURCH AND COURT
Though it is agreed that Christians forgive, it is never stated that Christians shouldn't go to court nor seek justice from civil authorities.

In fact, as I type, there is a case in Ogun State High Court, Sagamu Division between families living at Agunforye, Ososanya, Isaga Kekere, Isaga Nla, Ebute Agbara, Pagbo, Igbonla Adeleye, Igbonla Akinremi and Olaparun villages in Makun area of Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun Stat(PLAINTIFF) VS RCCG, Adeboye and 8 others (RESPONDENTS) over claim by the villagers that RCCG encroached on their land.

I am very sure that RCCG did not give up the land and "Leave the Plaintiffs to God" but instead submitted to civil authority and the court.

In April 2015, the Deeper Life Bible Church wrote the Police to wade into a land issue between some indigens and the Church, and demanded justice be done. They never said "Let us leave the land to them for God". They sought the intervention of police, which is appropriate.

If RCCG can make appearance in court over land, I don't think there is any justification in not seeking Justice for Mrs Elisha. In fact, I expect RCCG and the entire Christian Community to champion the call for justice.

Though Daddy GO and others in their individual capacities might have forgiven the culprits and earnestly pray for the repentance of their souls (which is good), it doesn't stop the demand for earthly justice according to the law.

Finally, there are two levels of justice, one has to do with spiritual while the other physical. The spiritual has to do with God, while the physical is administered by civil government. Our forgiveness as Christians has to do with our obligation to leave justice to God(spiritual), but has no effect on Civil authority (Physical). I may forgive you for taking my money but the law will not let you go for theft or armed robbery.

#JusticeForMrsElisha... RIP Mrs Elisha...






May God Bless Us All and Bless Nigeria

TonyeBarcanista:
I read a piece that reported the words of the General Overseer attempt to justify his stance on not seeking for justice for the slained Abuja Preacher Eunice Olawale Elisha, who was murdered by suspected islamic fanatics while preaching the gospel of her christian faiths. According to Daddy GO “I’m not looking for vengeance. I won’t listen to people asking me to seek vengeance." “I won’t pursue the case. That’ll be contrary to what she wanted." “She wanted them saved, not killed." “What will their killing do for me.

While I agree with Daddy GO that seeking vengeance is un-Christlike, and no Christian is permitted to seek vengeance, I also wish to inform him that vengeance is also a crime in Nigeria. However, what is deserving of the slain Mrs Elisha is justice. Justice and not vengeance is what we seek.

The Bible that is our supreme guide as Christians is against vengeance but not against Justice. Justice in this case is the consequence of the deeds against Mrs Elisha by a group of people that have denied her the Right to life, and also denied her children the joy of motherhood. What about her husband that has been denied his life companion? Non apprehension and trial of the perpetrators of the heinous crime is tantamount to injustice, and God is against injustice.

It is God that established Civil Authorities, Kingdoms, Governments and Judges(Romans 13:1b).. From the time of old, God has ensured that humans face the consequences of their actions according to the law.

The brutal killing of Mrs Elisha is a crime against the State, that is meant to protect the LIVES and PROPERTIES of ALL citizens and residents within the State including the victim. The President, who is the Constitutional Head of Government, whose responsibility lies the protection of Mrs Elisha is meant to ensure that those that sniffed out Mrs Elisha's life and denied her the right to live are apprehended and punished according to the law.

This is not a case of Daddy GO nor the Redeemed Christian Church of God, neither is it the case of the family of Mrs Elisha with due respect to the aforementioned. This is a case for the Federal Government of Nigeria. There is no vengeance in seeking justice before constituted authority.

The Ministry of Justice, the Police Force, and other relevant security outfit have the responsibility of bringing the culprits before the Judge to face to justice irrespective of the opinion of people.

THE CHURCH AND COURT
Though it is agreed that Christians forgive, it is never stated that Christians shouldn't go to court nor seek justice from civil authorities.

In fact, as I type, there is a case in Ogun State High Court, Sagamu Division between families living at Agunforye, Ososanya, Isaga Kekere, Isaga Nla, Ebute Agbara, Pagbo, Igbonla Adeleye, Igbonla Akinremi and Olaparun villages in Makun area of Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun Stat(PLAINTIFF) VS RCCG, Adeboye and 8 others (RESPONDENTS) over claim by the villagers that RCCG encroached on their land.

I am very sure that RCCG did not give up the land and "Leave the Plaintiffs to God" but instead submitted to civil authority and the court.

In April 2015, the Deeper Life Bible Church wrote the Police to wade into a land issue between some indigens and the Church, and demanded justice be done. They never said "Let us leave the land to them for God". They sought the intervention of police, which is appropriate.

If RCCG can make appearance in court over land, I don't think there is any justification in not seeking Justice for Mrs Elisha. In fact, I expect RCCG and the entire Christian Community to champion the call for justice.

Though Daddy GO and others in their individual capacities might have forgiven the culprits and earnestly pray for the repentance of their souls (which is good), it doesn't stop the demand for earthly justice according to the law.

Finally, there are two levels of justice, one has to do with spiritual while the other physical. The spiritual has to do with God, while the physical is administered by civil government. Our forgiveness as Christians has to do with our obligation to leave justice to God(spiritual), but has no effect on Civil authority (Physical). I may forgive you for taking my money but the law will not let you go for theft or armed robbery.

#JusticeForMrsElisha... RIP Mrs Elisha...






May God Bless Us All and Bless Nigeria

Emyogalanya:
Well spoken tonye the truth is we Christians often mistake justice for vengeance and its the reason why Muslims keep getting away with this always. By killing that lady they committed a crime not just against her, family etc its a crime against the nigerian state. Its the duty of the nigerian state to get justice to its citizen, no matter dial faith. But the nigerian state gives Muslim an edge over others. And see crime against Christians as normal. We need to re-define our togetherness that lead to agitations

TonyeBarcanista:
I read a piece that reported the words of respected Preacher of




May God Bless Us All and Bless Nigeria

bayulll011:


Good write up barcanista,I always point this africa will never develop,we are so docile and expect angel to always fight our battle,I understand Daddy GO not trying to heat up the situations,but justice should be served to those animals that killed a fellow human in cold blood,America will say in God we trust,that is after work,but Nigeria will not work and Trust God,in a sane society those people will be fish out and made to pay for there crime against humanity,Mrs Elisha in God arena no doubt but she deserves justice,her kids deserves justice,her husband deserve justice.

N.B we are not fighting for God,things like this make us a joke to the outside world and call us unserious nation