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| Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by alBHAGDADI: 7:12am On Apr 05, 2020 |
I recently read that a very popular pastor in Nigeria spoke against the arrest of pastors who disobeyed the social distancing order by the government by holding services of more than 50 people. His argument is that the pastors were arrested just as Jesus and his disciples were arrested for doing what government warned against. Both instances are quite different from each other. Jesus and his disciples were arrested by the government for upholding God's commandments and testimonies. These pastors on the other hand were arrested for disobeying the government who hasn't stopped them from upholding God's commandments. The lockdown and social distancing order by the government is not a persecution of Christianity as some are trying to paint it. It is truly what it is - the protection of people which is by curbing the spread of COVID-19. If some people say Christianity is persecuted because Churches aren't allowed to hold services in the regular manner, what about night clubs, sports stadiums, concert halls, restaurants, buses, schools etc? Can those ones also cry of persecution? The government is simply trying to protect the citizens by ensuring that the number of people infected with COVID-19 doesn't increase. Perhaps, it's when people start dropping dead that stubborn folks will understand the government's effort. Any pastor that tries to cramp his church with a crowd is wicked and should be arrested for endangering lives and aiding the spread of the virus. Some may say "God will protect us, so we must have faith in that by gathering as usual". That is a wrong thing to say because it means you are tempting God. God steps in when there's nothing else you can do to protect yourself. But when you have measures or escape route and still decide to walk into evil because you think God will protect you, then you will be punished. Proverbs 22:3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. Don't tempt God, obey the government's guidelines towards battling this virus. It is not compulsory you gather in a build before you worship God. You can worship God individually at home because God is everywhere and can see you. Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. The only time you can disobey government's order as a Christian is when they are telling you to disobey God's word. Shedrach, Meshach and Abednego were told by their government to bow before a statue. They refuse because it was against God's commandment. Exodus 25:4-5 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; The three young man refused to obey the government's order because it goes against God's word. Then knew the punishment the government would visit then with. They knew God could deliver them from it because they couldn't deliver themselves. The only other way out of the punishment is by disobeying God. They didn't want that route so they trusted in God. Daniel 3:17 17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king Don't let any false pastor expose your life to danger of the virus. The worst thing is that when you get infected, same pastors who hold stage-managed miracles in large stadiums won't be able to perform a miracle to heal you because they are false prophets who don't know God. Stay at home and stay away from conspiracy theories. Read the Bible. 43 Likes 3 Shares
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| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by Iyiataata92: 7:20am On Apr 05, 2020 |
OP, Churches have closed down while Mosques continue to hold services. Are you not still ok with that? What more do you hold against Churches? 189 Likes 12 Shares |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by Oluromantic: 7:23am On Apr 05, 2020 |
Both instances are quite different from each other. Jesus and his disciples were arrested by the government for upholding God's commandments and testimonies. These pastors on the other hand were arrested for disobeying the government who hasn't stopped them from upholding God's commandments.Kindly tell Nigerians when and how God gave the commandments to the government and who's the government earpiece that heard from God... Does the government has the interest of Nigerians in mind?.. Everyone including pastors and church members already know beforehand that they're on their own. If this was happening during election campaign and voting season, then you'll understand that you're just a tool to the government whether virus is staring you on the face or not. The pastors know they're on their own in Nigeria, they're used to it, so little wonder they don't give a damn about govt laws. In fact some of the pastors offer better welfare to their members than the so-called govt. 28 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by paxonel(m): 7:38am On Apr 05, 2020 |
Iyiataata92:post a link of any mosque you know that has opened on any of these Fridays you can't. 25 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by Humanoid01(m): 7:38am On Apr 05, 2020 |
Iyiataata92:He's speaking from the Christian point of view, not other religions. It doesn't seem like a stand against churches to me. 24 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by alBHAGDADI: 7:41am On Apr 05, 2020 |
Iyiataata92: I recently read about a mosque in Agege which was shut down by the government of Lagos for flouting the social distancing order. I don't know about any other mosque disobeying the order. But if Muslims want to expose themselves to the deadly virus, so be it. That doesn't mean Christians should do same. 68 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by malvisguy212: 7:45am On Apr 05, 2020 |
The church has stood the test of time,The early church, the brand new body of believers, was stunningly focused. Her power seems to have been undiluted, and her actions, pure: So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied. ( Acts 9:31 ) 4 Likes |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by powerkey: 7:48am On Apr 05, 2020 |
paxonel: Mosques have been open and services on in those mosques. Christians owe you nothing. Imagine Islamic terrorists quoting Bible for Christians. delete this your one sided post fast. 36 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by paxonel(m): 8:00am On Apr 05, 2020 |
powerkey:i'm a Christian let's say the truth. There are more cases of churches closed for flaunting the government sit at home order than mosques. Infact, there were more pastors arrested than imams for this disobedience. 19 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by Iyiataata92: 8:09am On Apr 05, 2020 |
alBHAGDADI:The mosque was shut down because the worshippers attacked the Lagos State Task Force 17 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by Iyiataata92: 8:12am On Apr 05, 2020 |
paxonel:Because the Churches and pastors were easier preys than their muslims counterparts 26 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by alBHAGDADI: 8:13am On Apr 05, 2020 |
Iyiataata92: What were the Task Force doing at the mosque? Therein lies your answer. Whatever, it still doesn't give Christians the excuse to go to church. By the time Muslims start dropping dead, which I don't pray for, the rest will give themselves brain. If Mecca could be shut down, then don't you think it is stupid for a local mosque to function in these times? 11 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by Nobody: 8:22am On Apr 05, 2020 |
If they who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by Doctor2020: 8:23am On Apr 05, 2020 |
Every religion is to obey rules and regulations. |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by Nobody: 8:23am On Apr 05, 2020 |
And what about your so called Muslims in Mosque? 3 Likes
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| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by netflicks(m): 8:23am On Apr 05, 2020 |
One mosque in my area in surulere is still holding gatherings... 7 Likes |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by money121(m): 8:23am On Apr 05, 2020 |
Ok |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by ghettokid1(m): 8:24am On Apr 05, 2020 |
Its only in Africa that they will say " Everybody Should Stay Indoor" and everybody will come out to check whether there is anybody outside 10 Likes |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by BeerParlour: 8:24am On Apr 05, 2020 |
No Imam have been arrested since the lockdown but Pastors have been arrested, members flogged. Muslims in Benue, Jos and Bauchi pray at mosques and dare the police to arrest them. Muslims in Katsina attacked and burnt an entire police station, including all their vehicles in the station, just because police were trying to prevent them from praying at mosques. Federal government shares money in the North while police and military are extorting and killing the Southerners. 36 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by Odunharry(m): 8:24am On Apr 05, 2020 |
Everyone should obey it. Churches or Mosques 3 Likes |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by Salvador1: 8:24am On Apr 05, 2020 |
While and Islam and their mosques will be allowed abi 1 Like |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by otunbabadok(m): 8:25am On Apr 05, 2020 |
Oluromantic: Funny how many of you carry the book about without reading it. It is safe to say you guys believe that book in part. What does your Bible say in the book of Romans chapter 13 verse 1? 3 Likes |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by Nobody: 8:25am On Apr 05, 2020 |
CURE FOR COVID-19....The BIBLE SAYS in mark 16vs 17-18 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will be made well.” No single Nigerian Pastor can lay hand on Covid -19 patient to cure them because they are all FAKE. 3 Likes |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by Codes151(m): 8:25am On Apr 05, 2020 |
Muslims and their hypocrisy Baba. Churches might be open but obeying distancing and less than 20 numbers. That gathering Una Dey do, Una see am? I Dey laugh. Corona go kill Una finish. 3 Likes |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by moscobabs(m): 8:25am On Apr 05, 2020 |
Iyiataata92:Op warning is for the believers not for unbelievers. |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by jericco1(m): 8:25am On Apr 05, 2020 |
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| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by GreatResearcher: 8:25am On Apr 05, 2020 |
alBHAGDADI: 1 Like
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| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by ursullalinda(f): 8:25am On Apr 05, 2020 |
Yes oh.....it's actually for our own good......so the virus doesn't spread further and we are free. |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by persius555(m): 8:26am On Apr 05, 2020 |
paxonel: Oh, so it has now got down to counting number of the arrested on both sides of the faith. Pathetic 5 Likes |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by Iyiataata92: 8:26am On Apr 05, 2020 |
alBHAGDADI:I hate being part of religious arguments cos both religions have their own flaws, but on this, you're not being fair on Christians. I condemned Oyedepo when he held a full sunday service against government directives but got even more aggravated when a muslim cleric called for the arrest of Oyedepo. Why? There is a lockdown in Kaduna but mosques still open for prayers and also engaged in protests. There is sit at home in Abuja but muslims protesters stormed the streets for Elzakzaky. Congregations above 50 persons were outlawed in Bauchi but last friday's jumat held with full capacity. If one religion must face the law, then all religions must as well face the law. Simple 20 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by Codes151(m): 8:26am On Apr 05, 2020 |
paxonel:i should go to mosque and post pictures? 2 Likes |
| Re: Churches Should Obey The Government's Social Distancing And Lockdown Order by johnmattew: 8:26am On Apr 05, 2020 |
Iyiataata92:the only mosque in my area has been on lockdown even b4 the lockdown began....but the churches in my area ,even 5he one owned by my neighbour are still having services 3 Likes 1 Share |
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