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pinkcottoncandy:
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Take it easy, its not a must for everyone to accept ideas...even Christ not all accepted Him!

pinkcottoncandy:
U are a mumu sha...if u know what passive income is u will not be typing nonsense here.

I make about $2700 - $3125 a month from adsense for doing nothing...I plan to change to adthrive to double that...which job in nigeria is better than that?

Who nor know nor know.....monki

Take it easy, its not a must for everyone to accept your ideas...even Christ not all accepted Him!

Jesse01:
because God love's them so much that he want them to suffered on earth be4 they make heaven, after all no pain no gain

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honestivo:
The gospel of our dear Lord Jesus must prevail in our nation.

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The Law held for Matthew's ethics of a surpassing righteousness but which finds its fulfillment in Christ. The teachers of the law, according to 23:16, 17, 19, 24, 26 were described as blind guides. They were blind to the real will of God in the law has been made explicit in Jesus' sermon. Through the passages already cited and many others, the ethics of Matthew has been seen as righteousness and not work ethics like the teachers of the law and Pharisees.

The Gospel of Mark

Mark's account of the ministry of Jesus opened with the call of discipleship (1:16-20). Throughout the gospel discipleship stands out as the central theme of his ethics. Howard Marshall, commenting on Mark 1:16-20, affirmed this statement when he said, ' it was no accident that the summary of the gospel message is followed by the story of the call of the first disciple of Jesus. It is thereby made crystal clear that to repent and believe in the gospel is nothing other than to follow Jesus...if he is the preacher of the gospel, he is equally the content of the gospel and one cannot believe in the gospel in any other way than by making a personal commitment of oneself to him'. Mark emphasized the ethics of discipleship throughout his gospel, giving many practical examples of what is required of Christ's disciples. The key verse to his discipleship ethics is 8:34, '...if anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me...' According to Mark, to be Christ's disciple, one must and be ready to suffer and even to die with him (8:35; 10:38-39). For this reason Mark did not fail to present the story of Christ as one who was rejected, betrayed, denied, deserted and mocked - but also chosen and vindicated by God.

Mark's ethics was not just of discipleship in general, but was also made specific in some areas. He talked about watchful discipleship (13:33-37). His ethics of 'watchful discipleship' was applied not just in respect of suffering and the coming Messiah. He points to the fact that discipleship is not just a matter of observance to any law or code; it is a matter of freedom and integrity. Citing, for example fasting (2:18-22) and Sabbath observance (2:234-4:6), he said they do not belong to the community oriented to the coming of the son of man, but the past. He considered the final norm to be the lord and his word rather than the precepts of Moses (8:38).
In Chapter 10:1-5, he addressed the issue of marriage, children, possession and power, but not on the basis of the law. Rather, he dealt with them on the basis of God's intention at creation (10:14-15), the coming kingdom of God (10:14-15), the cost of discipleship (10:21) and the integrity of one's identification with Christ (10:39, 43-45). Mark's ethics was predominantly and ethics of discipleship.

Luke-Acts

David J. Atkinson observed, 'the memory of Jesus nurtured Luke's concern for the poor and oppressed, and that concern shaped the story of Jesus that Luke told.' This can be confirmed by what he included in his account: (a) Mary's song at the beginning of his story celebrated God's action on behalf of the humiliated, hungry and poor (1:46-55); the infant Jesus was visited by shepherds in a manager (2:8-16); he also included the portion Jesus read from the prophet Isaiah at the start of his ministry - 'the spirit of the lord is up me because he has anointed me to preach the good news to the poor.' As John Stott observed, Luke enforces his teachings with unforgettable parables, which illustrated the love of God for sinners (e.g., the prodigal son); the publican); the love which we ought to have for each other (e.g., the Good Samaritan); and the way God's word is received and His kingdom grows (e.g., the Sower and the mustered seed).

Luke did not legislate any law or gave a social program. He made it clear that to acknowledge Jesus, as the Christ, was to care for the poor and powerless. The story of Zaccaehus also indicates that to welcome Jesus gladly was to do justice and to practice kindness. In the same way, Luke presented the story of the early church as sharing all they had with the needy person among them. By this action Luke's ethics revealed that when community and character fits the good news to the poor, then Christ has been acknowledged as lord. Luke's ethics is that of concern and care.

The Gospel of John

John's gospel differs from the synoptic gospels in a number of ways and his ethics is also distinct. Although Moses was still a guide to the Jewish Christians to whom John wrote, his focus was not the law but life in Christ's name (20:31). Life in Christ's name was a life formed and informed by love. Christ is the great revelation of God's love for the world (3:16). The father loves the son and the son abides in the father's love and does his commandments. Jesus loves his own and instruct them to abide in his love and to keep his commandments. His commandment however is for believers to love one another as he loves them.

The reality of this love as John presents it was secured at the cross. The challenge in John's ethical teaching is that, the mission of God's love seeks a response - an answering love, and where it finds it there is life in Christ's name.

Conclusion

Using the Sermon on the Mount as the basis of gospels ethics, the ethics of the four gospels as presented by the various writers were discussed. Matthew presented a righteous ethics. True righteousness is conformity of character and conduct to the will of God. Mark presented an ethics of discipleship-total commitment of oneself in obedience to the Savior. Luke presented an ethics of concern and care for the poor and destitute. Finally, John presented an ethics of love. God's love for the world was seen in Christ's death on the cross. Responding to that love means life for the individual.

Source: https://christianlifeministry..com.ng

The Buhari Campaign Organisation (BCO)‎ says it will pressure President Muhammadu Buhari to stand the 2019 elections and consolidate on his achievements in the fight against corruption and insecurity.

National coordinator of the organisation, Dalladi Pasali disclosed this in Bauchi Saturday at the inauguration of state coordinators in the north east.

He said that BCO had after a country wide survey been convinced that president Muhammadu Buhari has substantially fulfilled some of his campaign promises in the fight against corruption and insecurity despite challenges.

Pasali added that the association will set up structures to complement those of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) and the Presidential Campaign Team to mobilise Nigerians to vote for the president in 2019.

The National coordinator informed that BCO will also highlight the achievements of President Buhari led APC administration in each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) which will be compiled and published.

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The International Republican Institute (IRI) has launched a five-year $5.5m Responsive Political Party Program (RPPP) fund to strengthen the nation’s registered political parties.

Speaking at the launch in Abuja yesterday, the Country Director of the institute, Sentell Barnes, said Nigerians saw the first peaceful transfer of power from a ruling political party to an opposition party following the 2015 General Elections.

“Despite this historic milestone, Nigeria’s multi-party democracy and political parties have struggled to be responsive to citizens’ needs and provide crucial government oversight and accountability.

“With funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the RPPP will increase the frequency and intensity of political party interactions with their constituents and improve communication at all levels, IRI will be working in four states; Adamawa, Bauchi, Ebonyi and Sokoto,” Barnes said.

The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington and IRI President Daniel Twining among other international and prominent Nigerian politicians attended.

https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/iri-launches-5-5m-fund-for-political-parties.html

Governor Abdulaziz Yari has alleged that his administration gave security agencies a 24-hour headstart to alert them on the impending invasion of communities in Zamfara by bandits that resulted in the death of 39 persons in Zurmi LGA of the state on Wednesday night.

Speaking Friday evening when he led five northern governors on a sympathy visit to the palace of the Emir of Zurmi, Yari said security agencies in the area have failed to tackle the problem of cross-border banditry and terrorism bedevilling communities in the area.

The governor added: “I feel I let down the people of this state whenever I remember the promise I made to them that when they elect President Muhammadu Buhari into power, these killings will end. But unfortunately, things are now getting worse. I urge security agencies to up the ante so as not to lose this war.”

Yari also said when he alerted the security agencies, they sent inadequate personnel to confront the bandits.

In his remarks, the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, echoed Yari’s words, adding that if not for the bravery of vigilante groups who confronted the bandits, the casualty figures would have been higher.

Giving insight into what really happened, the Emir alleged that 600 bandits attempted to invade Zurmi but were repelled by vigilantes. “They came on many motorcycles, with three persons on each bike, each of them well-armed. We stationed 500 vigilante members who stood their ground and gallantly fought. Unfortunately, these same bandits turned their anger on travellers and other villagers on their way here, that was why we had 39 people killed.”

The Emir said the bandits are known, with their major hideout in a village called Kagara, very close to Bafarawa in Sokoto State. “Majority of weapons used by bad people in this country are brought in from this area. I had reason to personally inform Zamfara State Director of DSS sometime back that a large cache of weapons have been brought into the country but no concrete action was taken,” he said.

“I don’t need to repeat here that we need a full battalion of soldiers here and in areas surrounding Maru, Maradun, Shinkafi and Zurmi LGAs,” the visibly angry Emir said.

In his remarks, Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno appealed to the people not to lose patience. He sympathized with the victims and prayed to God to grant the deceased eternal rest. In addition, governors on the entourage included Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, and Umar Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa states.

https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/yari-i-warned-security-agencies-24-hours-before-massacre.html