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| Re: The Firstfruit Controversy by therationa(m): 5:09pm On Feb 14, 2008 |
What do you think happens to the monies given to these preachers as firstfruits? If you some much as contemplate this thought, these may be signs you are abdicating all your faculties. |
| Re: The Firstfruit Controversy by Gamine(f): 5:21pm On Feb 14, 2008 |
The preachers get the monies for upkeep upkeep of the church Helping the needy, the Widows, orphans and less privileged e.t.c Its about letting you know that that money isnt yours infact Your life is for Rent |
| Re: The Firstfruit Controversy by 4Him(m): 6:16pm On Feb 14, 2008 |
Gamine: no, its about extorting money from gullible sheeple in the name of God. Its about using these monies to build a business empire in the name of a church. Its about using these monies to satisfy their own lusts and cravings, to buy the finest jets and gold while pretending to be doing the work of God. Where are the widows and orphans and less priviledged they claim to be helping? the same people who attend their churches every sunday, give their firstfruits only to return home hungry, empty and angry? |
| Re: The Firstfruit Controversy by Gamine(f): 6:23pm On Feb 14, 2008 |
Mr Guy i am a first hand witness to the programs that are used to help the needy I also know they buy things and are given very expensive gifts It dosnt stop them from doing good. If you give your firstfruit to get something back you are giving in vain! So you will only keep losing money thats just it |
| Re: The Firstfruit Controversy by 4Him(m): 6:27pm On Feb 14, 2008 |
Gamine: you know that is actually unbiblical . . . i had that same attitude until very recently when a guy here pointed it out to me supporting it with relevant scripture. When you give believe that u will recieve in return and God will reward your gifts of love. |
| Re: The Firstfruit Controversy by Gamine(f): 6:30pm On Feb 14, 2008 |
What i mean is selfish expectations We all know he who gives will receive. . . . |
| Re: The Firstfruit Controversy by 4Him(m): 6:35pm On Feb 14, 2008 |
Gamine: that is true . . . the problem is how many of these church "leaders" tell their congregations this? |
| Re: The Firstfruit Controversy by Gamine(f): 6:50pm On Feb 14, 2008 |
I remember what Bishop Oyedepo said during shiloh That some people serve God on contract 'God im giving 10,000 i need 100000 in one week. . ' Where has the love for God and Humanity gone to?? |
| Re: The Firstfruit Controversy by 4Him(m): 7:31pm On Feb 14, 2008 |
do u blame them? they are only doing what they have heard their pastors teach them. A snake cannot grow to be a grasshopper. If the people are well taught there would be no need to warn them about such heresies. |
| Re: The Firstfruit Controversy by Gamine(f): 7:46pm On Feb 14, 2008 |
People must be warned any which way Some people tend to forget things o.lol Anyways thats why the Bible is given to us And every man can access God directly Jesus take the wheel ooooooooooo! |
| Re: The Firstfruit Controversy by yemivictor: 12:37pm On Feb 15, 2008 |
Gamine: Aha! Here you are again, with your hypocrisy! First, you said people who give aren't expected to recieve anything! "If you give your firstfruit to get something back you are giving in vain!" You got countered, and you quickly retorted that what you meant was "selfish expectations" Please break it down for me because as you know, i'm not very bright!  What exactly do you mean by selfish expectations? Am i now supposed to sow, and expect YOU to reap what I have sown, with MY own sweat? Please explain o! And do it quick!!  |
| Re: The Firstfruit Controversy by Gamine(f): 5:16pm On Feb 15, 2008 |
The money you have is never urs in the first place You are reminded to give part away, so you dont get vain and conceited Because that very thing which u hold on to, you will lose! I said those who give to get back will be doing it in vain God looks at the intent, motives behind the things you do You are giving 10000 to get 10000000 not because you are grateful to/honoring God You will just wound yourself |
| Re: The Firstfruit Controversy by yemivictor: 5:31pm On Feb 15, 2008 |
Gamine: Hmmm . . . Nice explanation there! So the point is, what you sow is exactly what you reap! Being mindful of what you have @ the back of your mind!! I'll let you off on this on, inspite of your initial blunder!!! Takia & Nice weekend!  |
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