valicious1: Happy sunday to all nairalanders.
This is an issue seriously causing commotions between me and my sister. I finally changed my troublesome camry and got myself an i-vtec last month, I happened to travel to Delta state for a 4day seminar and since my sister and her family lives close to the venue I had to stay with them throughout the duration of the seminar. My sister has always been the very religious type right from our growing up years. Everybody was happyy for my new car but the problems started when she asked if I had dedicated it in the church and I replied no cos I didn't see it as a necessity. She insisted, threatened and even went as far as trying to drive the car herself to her church which caused a minor dent. I had to angrily leave before sunday. Now she sent me a text calling me an unrepentant atheist who would burn in hell (in my own car lol). Now my question, is it mandatory by law or bible that one must dedicate his car in the church( with gifts for the pastor/priest of course) I have all my licences intact so why the compulsion to dedicate it in church again?

its not a must yew dedicate in church brox. Follow ur hrt. Buh its kul 2testify n dedicate amist brethren 2hlp encourage odas...

Growing up in a church my parents and I attended, I saw many people dedicate their cars and I was wishing and Praying that one day i will buy and dedicate mine. Several years after God blessed me with a good job that took me away from Lagos where I grew up to Benin City. Soon after I bought a car. I did nt feel like dedicating it in church cos I later saw it as show-off. The man that helped me secure the car is a pastor in RCCG. He blessed the car for me and I drove it away to Benin.I have been driving the ride now for almost 6yrs and no issues. It all depends on what u believe in. If u dnt want to dedicate it in church u can call on a good Man of God to bless it for you.BUT YOU SURE NEED A MINISTER OF GOD TO BLESS THE CAR FOR YOU though not neccesarily in church.

Fooolish gullible set of moroons. What the hell? Dedicate what in church for what? To show of abi? Arrant nonsensical craps. Praise God at your house and enjoy your car jare.

frau.d-s.tars parading themselves as MOG.......wants to penetrate all aspect of our lives!

@ topic........thankGod for your gift by being considerate to other road users...man and beast inclusive.

Y dnt u try nd dedicate wit me sinc u dnt wnt d church*winks*

sometimes I wonder how we got to this point where owning a car becomes such a big deal. Do you dedicate your new iphone 5 or Ipad in church when you get them? its just the effect of several decades of impoverishment in the black society that drives such practices.

Theres absolutely nothing wrong with friends, colleagues, family or even fellow church or club members rejoicing with you over a new car but 'dedicating' the car in church? for what purpose if I may ask? are you dedicating it to be used for church purposes? cos I really dont know why I should dedicate a personal car in church.

and in case anyone here is thinking that dedicating a car in church is a sign of gratitude to God, then you belong to the wrong school of thought; It makes absolutely no difference

Syenite: Growing up in a church my parents and I attended, I saw many people dedicate their cars and I was wishing and Praying that one day i will buy and dedicate mine. Several years after God blessed me with a good job that took me away from Lagos where I grew up to Benin City. Soon after I bought a car. I did nt feel like dedicating it in church cos I later saw it as show-off. The man that helped me secure the car is a pastor in RCCG. He blessed the car for me and I drove it away to Benin.I have been driving the ride now for almost 6yrs and no issues. It all depends on what u believe in. If u dnt want to dedicate it in church u can call on a good Man of God to bless it for you.BUT YOU SURE NEED A MINISTER OF GOD TO BLESS THE CAR FOR YOU though not neccesarily in church.

I'm really interested in knowing how you came about the above highlighted statement?

Lol @ op
Its not compulsory to take your car or anything to church for dedication expect your child based on the Bible teaching but you know Nigerian churches are very very religious and traditional even having a way of doing things that churches in the western world don't even practices.

do you know the common one now is the papa & mama stuff reigning ....

dfav: Lol @ op
Its not compulsory to take your car or anything to church for dedication expect your child based on the Bible teaching but you know Nigerian churches are very very religious and traditional even having a way of doing things that churches in the western world don't even practices.

U do you know the common one now is the papa & mama stuff reigning ....

please show me the bible reference that teaches child dedication... seriously waiting

valicious1: Happy sunday to all nairalanders.
This is an issue seriously causing commotions between me and my sister. I finally changed my troublesome camry and got myself an i-vtec last month, I happened to travel to Delta state for a 4day seminar and since my sister and her family lives close to the venue I had to stay with them throughout the duration of the seminar. My sister has always been the very religious type right from our growing up years. Everybody was happyy for my new car but the problems started when she asked if I had dedicated it in the church and I replied no cos I didn't see it as a necessity. She insisted, threatened and even went as far as trying to drive the car herself to her church which caused a minor dent. I had to angrily leave before sunday. Now she sent me a text calling me an unrepentant atheist who would burn in hell (in my own car lol). Now my question, is it mandatory by law or bible that one must dedicate his car in the church( with gifts for the pastor/priest of course) I have all my licences intact so why the compulsion to dedicate it in church again?

Whether you dedicate am to church, mosque or shrine, who e concern? By the way, which true Christian will open his or her mouth to condemn you to die in a car, and rot in hell

@Op,the answer is NO!Simples!It's a waste of time,money & effort.Sky daddy does not give cars,you worked hard & rewarded yourself with a car.Don't let the indoctrinators tell you any different

@Lobeez

Jesus was dedicated in Luke 2 vs 21-24

Ur sister na winch!!! Run for ur life oooo!!! How can a reasonable christian reprimand u just becos u refused to dedicate ur car? What happens when u refuse to attend church kpatakpata? She go skin u alive abi? Na wa for religious bigots of dis we country naija. By d way, am catholic and we never reprimand or force sm1 to dedicate whatever to church for whatever reason, at least never happened in my own parish. Just correcting where u stroked priest u hear. Thank God u bought a car, and nairaland is enuf show off and dedication as many has already prayed for u and d car. We'll children of God through baptism and possess d same spiritual powers of mog or priests as long as we believe. So here's my prayer: may God bless u more to bless others and never take dat car to ashawo joint else arm robbers go snatch am in... Name... Amiin!!!

It is not important.. God looks at the heart and knows if u'r grateful or not

dfav: @Lobeez

Jesus was dedicated in Luke 2 vs 21-24

In accordance to which law and custom?

Now this is the scripture you quoted:

Luke 2:21-24
King James Version (KJV)
21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;

23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord

24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.



You must understand that Jesus was dedicated based on Jewish laws (Exodus 13:2)which required every male child to be dedicated to Yaweh.


Exodus 13:2
New International Version (NIV)
2 “Consecrate to me every firstborn male. The first offspring of every womb among the Israelites belongs to me, whether human or animal.”



As with so many other practices observed in todays church, this is very unecessary

valicious1: Happy sunday to all nairalanders.
This is an issue seriously causing commotions between me and my sister. I finally changed my troublesome camry and got myself an i-vtec last month, I happened to travel to Delta state for a 4day seminar and since my sister and her family lives close to the venue I had to stay with them throughout the duration of the seminar. My sister has always been the very religious type right from our growing up years. Everybody was happyy for my new car but the problems started when she asked if I had dedicated it in the church and I replied no cos I didn't see it as a necessity. She insisted, threatened and even went as far as trying to drive the car herself to her church which caused a minor dent. I had to angrily leave before sunday. Now she sent me a text calling me an unrepentant atheist who would burn in hell (in my own car lol). Now my question, is it mandatory by law or bible that one must dedicate his car in the church( with gifts for the pastor/priest of course) I have all my licences intact so why the compulsion to dedicate it in church again?

it is necessary but not compulsory. I have no intention of dedicating my car in church when I start buying, that is not to say I won't dedicate it to God.

As a christain who prays to God and He answers.It is God that gave u the power to make wealth and buy that car,alot of pple are not opportune.
In psalms david always speaks of testifing about the goodness of God in the midst of the saints.
your dedicating your car in church is not about u alone but the faith of others that are trusting God for such blessings.You will become a reference point in their prayers.

Also.appreciating God by dedicating it in church will cause God to do more goodness in your life to showforth His praises.

and finally,respect the anointing of God in Your pastors.Jesus built His church for a reason and d gate of hell or fake MOG will not prevail against it.

Stop bein stubborn nd askin too many questions.. just dedicate it to God to avoid unforseen events.

It is essentially not neccessary to dedicate ur car in church.
I have never dedicated any of my cars in church and I have owned quite a handful.

chingydaboss: Stop bein stubborn nd askin too many questions.. just dedicate it to God to avoid unforseen events.

so cars that are dedicated to 'God' dont break down, crash or develop faults right?

Why do people just choose to live in denial for heavens sake?

Not compulsory but necessary....

@Yosmen

The believe of respecting the anointing in your pastor life is a big fat lie from Nigerian church.

As a matured and well behaved person you need to respect every man u meet in life wether he is a pastor or not.

valicious1: Now she sent me a text calling me an unrepentant atheist who would burn in hell (in my own car lol).

Haba! On top wetin na? That sister of yours has fanaticism enough to join Boko Haram if she was a Muslim. If she was that religious, couldn't she bless the car herself? This is why some people are gullible and easily fall prey to fake pastors. OP, thank God you also pray. Just continue to pray for God's protection and no evil shall befall you within or without the car. Continue living your life jare.

Lordave: what do you mean by religous sec and comment is actually foolish
Oh I see, your god doesn't tolerate foolish comments,no wonder he made Abigail barren.
What a hostile religion!

I can c ignorance in u,u jst want dem 2 tink n u re an intellectual 2, actually abigail l8ter gave birth huh read d bibbe well pls

It's not MANDATORY BUT NECESSARY. Bro, at the long-run the advantages will definitely outweigh its disadvantages if there is even any.

From a personal experience, taking the car for a dedication will go a long way to help prevent unforeseen dangers that might be lurking or lying ahead of you. So, it's advisable if only you want to. I for one don't really buy the idea back then when I bought my first but glad I did and listened to my partner and I can categorically say I never regretted it. (So many long trips on distrastrous roads and plans of the enemies, but they were all averted and rendered null). God be praised and devil
be shamed.

Ol, im sorry but your sister is a lost soul. Wth! L when i bought my own car a pastor prayed onit, thats didnt stop it fromnhaving faults or scratches. What im trying to say in essence is be grateful, thatsnenough for GOD. He doesnt need you to broadcast it abeg!

valicious1:
Thanx bro but I thank the Lord as I wake up every morning. Must it be done in church?

Help me ask them... Many know how to shout about God and Jesus but they hardly practice what they preach...

In my opinion, a lot of people who dedicate their cars really mean to show off.

Demain_man: Guys! While we are at it, I just bought a LISTER GENERATOR for 1 million naira. Should I dedicate it for my church? If yes, do I need to carry it to the church for the pastor's blessing

Yes, you can get a towing vehicle or maybe a forklift to assist with the movement of the lister gen.

Reuben.Abati:
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i guess thats the only comment you'll make throughout this week.