naomijt:

This thread is just full of men worship, pastor praising. When last did we read in our bibles that the believers at Galatia, Ephesus or Corinth gathered to sing the praises of Paul. Or have you ever read where the believers at the church in Jerusalem gathered to praise Peter or James. It makes it more clear the kind of message Poju Oyemade preaches. He puts the focus on himself instead on Christ.

Sad!!! Very sad!!!

And some would think they are on the path of righteousness!!!



Mister, since when did appreciating men of God become hero worship? I know Poju Oyemade and I'm somewhat indifferent to his style of delivering God's message, but this is not to say that those who like it should not express themselves.

How do you know His message is self focused? Hey, be careful what you say. More importantly, get to know Jesus, if you haven't.

Easyy:

There is nothing wrong in giving praise where praise is due. What is wrong is when we put man above Christ.

Pastor Poju teaches very good doctrine. I attended his church for a while in 1999 and I was superbly blessed because he had a style which was different from all the miracle and sign-seeking people that were present everywhere at the time.

I remember his teaching from Jeremiah with regard to false prophets who decieve the people about blessings which are not from God. wonderful

He does not preach for anyone to praise him and I can say that categorically.

naomijt:

Indeed!!!

Check your bible dear. What it reads is clearly different from what Poju teaches.

Easyy:

I have never been known to involve in long arguments here so I don't want to start. Please could you substantiate what you wrote above.

Pastor Poju is someone I know quite well, even on a personal level. We were in fellowship together @ Unilag, lived together, ate together, prayed together, shared the word of God together and generally did many things together in Mariere. Although we are friends, I have the utmost admiraration for his desire for the undiluted word of God and his complete dedication to the word of God. These things had been evident since we were young guys.

naomijt:

Hi,
About the long arguments, that makes two of us. I also don't like long argument. What you have stated about Poju - your friend is beside the issue. Have you for once taken time to compare what he teaches with scriptures?

Did Jesus and the apostles teach economic reformation?

Did they teach the gospel as a means of attaining financial prosperity or social status?

Does the Bible teach renewal of the mind (Romans 12) as a change of mind from a "poverty mentality" to "riches", or as a change of mind from unrighteousness to holiness?

Please be sure not to quote Scriptures out of context in your reponse.

Easyy:

No specifics here. Do you have any specific evidence so that the truth of your allegation can be established?
Let it be known that I don't attend his church so I have no particular reason to want to defend him unduly.