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The topic should be titled THE WEEPING IDOL

women that practice such victimize men. They are possessed with seductive demons. FLEE from them.

LeView1:
Follow your heart

But if you're in 9ja where they lock you up for following your heart then I have no advice to give. I'm sorry you in a land where human rights aren't respected

How does lesbian amount to your right to exercise?
end time syndrome. Practice lesbian and be judged here on earth and be condemned to HELL.

I don't think this moderator always move my post to front page. You never can tell how many ministers this post could save. This is not all about me.

MrDavidson:
I must say that this is really great. I got something new.

Thank God for your life.

1. When complimented inappropriately:

, laugh it off and change the subject. “Oooh, pastor, you look so good today.” “Mmmm, preacher, I like the way that suit looks on you.” “Have you been working out, Brother Al? You’re looking good.” The insecure pastor soaks this stuff up like a sponge. But you are not insecure. “You are complete in Him”(Col. 2:10).
Do not acknowledge the compliment. It will only encourage the person. Laugh briefly, then ask about their family or something—anything—to change the subject.
2. Anticipate situations that may arise during the day, and plan appropriately. That is, if you know a woman is coming for counseling, make sure your secretary or another minister is just outside the door. Pray always that the Lord will guard you and give you wisdom about these things.

3. When you are close to some woman other than your wife and begin to sense all the signs of attraction–your temperature rising,

your blood pressure elevating–walk away quickly. Make up an excuse, even if it’s only, “I just remembered something; I’ll be right back.” Then get to your office or pretend to make a phone call and talk to the Lord. Ask for His divine protection. Just because your chemistry with that person is strong does not make it right. As a mature follower of Jesus Christ, you are beyond running your life by your feelings. (You are, aren’t you?)

4. Center your love, your energies, your everything on the Lord and your wife.

(The Lord does not mind being lumped together with her. He planned it that way. See Ephesians 5:25ff.)
The biggest safeguard against sexual transgressions in the lives of ministers is a good relationship with their spouse. After numerous cautions against sexual sin, the writer of Proverbs counsels his son, “Drink water from your own cistern, and running water from your own well” (Proverbs 5:15). In the margin of my Bible, I’ve written: “Focus on your wife, son!” Read on past verse 15 and he gets more explicit that that, with verse 19 being one you probably won’t read in church, but it definitely communicates!

5. Have an accountability partner or a mentor. Or both.

If you are truly wise,
you will have someone—usually an older, mature minister—to whom you can say anything. Such a veteran pastor has seen it all, has the scars to prove it and has come up a winner. (The one thing you do not want in such a mentor is someone who has never suffered! Spurgeon said, “God gets His best soldiers out of the highlands of affliction.”)
Once you find such a friend, you must meet with him frequently enough to be comfortable in speaking what’s on your mind. He must be a man of prayer who will pray with you and for you later. There is no way to over-emphasize this.

6. A healthy fear of the Lord is a good thing.

One pastor’s wife said of her husband, “I don’t have to worry about Frank straying. He’s too afraid of God.” He laughed and said, “You’ve got that right!”
Someone asked Andrew Murray the greatest thought that had ever occupied his mind. He answered, “My accountability to God.” Indeed. It’s enough to strike terror into our hearts and to drive us to repentance and submission. “Knowing the fear of the Lord,” Paul said, “we persuade men” (2 Cor. 5:11).
That said, we also rejoice that “ there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Rom. 8:1). Nevertheless, even the saved will give account for what they have done in this life. God help us to be found faithful.

7. Encourage younger ministers to be faithful.

If you’ve been in the Lord’s work as long as a decade, you are a veteran compared to those just leaving seminary. You have a lot to offer them. Reach out to the new ministers coming to churches in your area. Take them to lunch. Then, after the first session, both of you bring your wives. The ministry can be a lonely profession. No church member understands the stresses you and your family have to endure. That’s why no one ministers to pastors better than other ministers.
The goal is to be faithful.

1. DO NOT USE COLOGNE: Women are sensitive to fragrances, my wife says, which is why they wear them in the first place. When a man wears cologne, he sends out a subtle signal—the type no wise minister needs to be emitting.

2. DO NOT HUG WOMEN: One pastor says he hugs no one between the ages of 6 and 66.
To the minister who argues, “Well, I am a toucher, and people need to be hugged,” I reply a) Granted, but let women hug women and men hug men, if necessary and appropriate; and b) In most cases, your “touching” indicates some physical or emotional need in yourself, and is not what healthy ministers do.
Even if your intentions are pure, you make yourself vulnerable to charges of inappropriate touching. And—do not miss this—in the minds of many, to be charged is to be convicted. Best to guard against these dangers.

3. DO NOT BE IN YOUR OFFICE WITH: A pastor of a large church told some of us why he doesn't counsel in his office: “All she has to do is run out of the office screaming, and your ministry is over.” When someone catches him following a worship service with “Pastor, could I come by and talk with you about a problem?” he answers, “Let’s sit in a pew right over here and talk now!” Their visit is in public but far enough removed from people so no one hears their conversation.

4. DO NOT BE IN CHURCH ALONE WITH WOMAN This is more difficult for small churches that have no one on staff but the pastor. In my first post-seminary church, the secretary worked half-days. Often she and I were in the building alone all morning. In those cases, you do the best you can at keeping your distance, making sure the doors are unlocked and drop-ins are welcome. When possible, have others in the office too.
A pastor I used to serve with would sometimes ask me to remain after hours because he was counseling a woman and wanted to make sure someone else was in the building.

5. DO NOT MAKE PASTORAL VISIT ALONE: If you knock on a door and find that a woman is home alone, do not go inside. Instead, visit briefly at the door. Many pastors take a deacon or their wife with them on such calls.

6. DO NOT COMPLIMENT A YOUNG WOMAN ON HER APPEARANCE: My wife says with women middle-aged and older, you can say, “You’re looking nice today.” But do not compliment a woman on her dress or her figure or tell her that her diet’s really working. You are stepping over an invisible line.

7. DO NOT FANTASIZE A WOMAN: Most sins of a sexual nature had their beginnings long before, as the individual imagined certain situations with some individual. Then, when the opportunity presented itself, he was ready since he had been over that ground a hundred times before.
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer” (Ps. 19:14).
The “do nots” clearly have no end. But here are seven “dos” that a minister will want to observe to keep the enemy at bay:

In 2 Corinthians 8, Paul advises the church at Corinth about the proper handling and distribution of church funds—and the need to do so in an aboveboard and accountable fashion. The Corinthians were collecting a substantial offering to be distributed to the poor in distant Jerusalem. Paul assures them that Titus, whom they knew to be a man of integrity, and another highly regarded man (unnamed in the text) had been "chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry the offering" (2 Corinthians 8:19 ).
Paul also mentions a third Christian brother, a man with equally impeccable credentials, who would watch over the carrying of the funds. Titus and these two men, who were to join Paul and his group, formed a company to be trusted in handling and distributing the offerings (2 Corinthians 8:22-23 ).
Paul assures the Corinthians that his group would administer the funds "in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help" (2 Corinthians 8:19 ). Paul did not resent the direct participation of the other two character-approved men in this process of watching over the funds. On the contrary, he welcomed it. In fact, it is likely he initiated their involvement.
Any Christian leaders who resist financial accountability make themselves suspect. Leaders who put too much trust in themselves should not be trusted by others.
I spoke with a Christian leader who had been caught embezzling funds. His downfall came when he was in a personal financial crisis. Because of a lack of checks and balances, he was able to "borrow" money easily from an account that didn't belong to him. He rationalized that he would pay it back later. Many financial disasters could be avoided by setting up careful procedures that take into account our natural tendency to sin.
I know of a large church where all contributors' checks are stamped: "Pay to the order of Grace Church, or John Smith, pastor" (not real names). At best, this procedure generates suspicion. At some point, it will almost certainly present a serious temptation to this pastor. Someday, it may result in his downfall, heartache to the church, and damage to Christ's reputation. All unnecessary, if only proper precautions had been taken.
Paul says, "We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift" (2 Corinthians 8:20 ). He went out of his way to include other character-approved men—both from inside and outside his own group.
Paul also says, "We are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men" (2 Corinthians 8:21 ). Here are two important safeguards for preserving financial integrity and accountability:
First, we need to take pains to do what is right. A system of financial accountability may seem awkward, time-consuming, or a nuisance. At times it may seem unnecessary. But it is right, and therefore we must take pains to establish proper checks and balances.
Second, it's not enough for a leader to say, "My conscience is clear before the Lord." Our actions must be above reproach, "not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men." Whatever system of collecting and distributing funds we choose, it must involve awareness and accountability, with a plurality of character-approved men or women (preferably not chosen by each other but by a church or constituency). Although two character-qualified family members might appropriately sit together on a board, there's no place for the sort of nepotism that makes some organizations top-heavy with underqualified relatives and childhood friends who look the other way instead of fostering accountability.
One of the most telling questions to ask in any church or ministry is this: Who has the courage and authority to tell the decision makers that what they are doing is unbiblical?
According to global missions researcher David B. Barrett, an estimated $16 billion was embezzled by the world's Christian churches in the year 2000, with an estimated $75 billion embezzled between 1980 and 2000. Barrett recommends that "Christians need to tighten up the scrutinizing of all funds holding their monies and to insist on all the accepted safeguards and controls and on all the strictest procedures."1
How financially transparent is a ministry? Do the leaders conceal salaries, expenditures, and sources of income? When they make bad decisions, do they admit and correct their mistakes or cover them up?

Thank for pastors like WF Kumuyi, Dr. D. K Olukoya, daddy E.A Adeboye and few others who never handle money by themselves. The operatiinal structures put in place allow accountability. Unlike other emergency prayer centre prophets that occupy all.

MZLady39:
Akin33,
Perhaps there should be some sort of hierarchical structure where pastors are held accountable financially.
Money allocated for specific things.
They should have a "set" annual salary..regardless of the money that's collected every week at church.
That would probably cut down on a lot of problems.

Yes, they are few sincere denomination that do that whereby, a pastor act as a manager of the branch of the church. The elders choice those that Holy Spirit and wisdom to handle finance while pastor is placed on Monthly stipend or salaries.

I have observed that here in Africa continent, especially Nigeria we worship God of man not men of God. What do I mean? The so-called men of God have greedingly turned themselves to God. Thereby, no member of their denomination dare them. In this generation, many God of men want to become prophet and own a church just because of many. No wonder why we have many white herbalists prophets (Pseudo churches) who gave themselves to ritual and all sorts of spiritism. The G.O (founder) will be the treasury, secretary and the spokeman of the church. They will not be too big to tax members and drain their pockets but will be ashamed to give account how the money is been spent. In Nigeria churches, people are not asking their pastors questions how their hardearn is been spent. Somebody may say, I think they give it to God. Is it God that will spent the money? The G.O will be living in mansions and ride big cars with heavy security. They will collect money in every program throughout the year, the money will not be spent in church development but rather stomach development. Members are living in adject poverty, yet, not financial support from the so-called G.Os. They have turned to Money winner instead of soul winner. One day they will account for how many souls they win with talents God gave them to trade with. They monetize the talent instead of using it to win souls to God. Nigeria, it is not a sin to ask how your money is being spent in church. Let's fight corruption in the church first and then we can win the societal war against corruption. The floor is opened for addition and comments. May we end well in this race.

MZLady39, ok. am expecting it soon

JideAmuGiaka:
Let us not be confused with the word 'lose', I think what op was trying to ask is if it is possible for a Christian to backslide.

NO. that is the right phrase. Do not change the topic please.

when your conscience no longer condemning you over sin, you have lost your salvation and your inner man (Holy Ghost) has silence. This leads to backsliding. Do not be deceived, for he that stands, let hum take heed and lest he fall.
Note; it is your spirit the get born again not the flesh. The flesh house the Holy Spirit at the same time, the flesh can lead you to sin unless its been subdue.

MZLady39:
Yes...a Christian can lose his/her salvation.
It's popoularly preached, "once saved, always saved".
That is lie from the enemy...and is deceiving many Christians.
The price of salvation has been paid through Jesus' blood on the cross. He has redeemed mankind and that cannot be reversed.
However, if one decides to continue deliberately living a sinful life, then he/she should not expect to enter the eternal Kingdom (Romans 6:1, Gal. 6:7, 1 Cor 6:9).
If it were as simple as accepting Christ with no conditions, then why did He die? We have to be obedient to His standards.

preach it sister. That is the true gospel.

Splinz:
Your pastor is wrong. Psalm 51 does not even remotely suggest that one can't lost his/her salvation, rather, it upholds that salvation can actually be lost.

It is so sad that people have converted the grace of God into a “license” to break the Law (Jude 1:4). This is because, merely thinking that salvation can't be lost is tantamount to living whatever life one desires, whether of righteousness or not, and still retain salvation. In other word, a sinner who continues in sin is saved. Paul asked a question: “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound”? He answered: “By no means!” (Romans 6:1-2).

Now looking at Psalm 51, verse 11 shows that a Christian can be cast away and the Holy Spirit taken from such a person too, while the word “Restore” in verse 12 shows that David actually lost his salvation through sin, hence, the need of praying for its restoration. Yes, David prayed Psalm 51 to God after he went in to Bathsheba and also killed her husband (2 Samuel 11).

And lastly, listen: “It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen away (backslide), to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace” (Hebrews 6:4-6).

Don't let anyone deceive you bro, salvation is not automatic. Little wonder then that Paul said “...work out your own salvation with fear and trembling” (Philippians 2:12).

This is the raw truth of the gospel.

if Holy Spirit departs someone's life, what has happenes to him? his salvation is still intact?
Before someone backslids, what happen to first?
Before David pray that prayer, what has happened to his life?

I was under a particular bible study when a pastor asked a question " can a Christian lose his salvation?" I said yes. But pastors said NO. In Psalm 51;1-19, Especially;

10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.

12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. This verses and many in the Bible made it clear that man can actually lose his salvation.

My fellow Christians, kindly throw more light to this

I was invited by a member of one of the Pentecostal churches in Nigeria for a special program. I got there as early as 7;30am during their workers meeting. I got the shock of my life when the senior pastor (female) took to the members ( workers) who failed to attend Bible study meeting over the Week. Workers whose church did not place on salaries. Who render service to God voluntarily. She she was very aggressive when demanding them to pay a fine of N50. Many of them were reluctant to pay.
Please; fellow brethren, is it right to pay fine for failure to attend Weekly programs?

SAVE NIGERIA group should start reorganizing themselves. Nigeria is at it again. Let' s wait after 10 days of the expiration of his leave, then, we can start talking of his returning or noy. I wish him success.

one thing I realizes about this lady is that she is divorcee and not in husband house base on consistence cheat on her husband if she has ever legally married before. All these olosho and sextoys ladies that will come here to back up their devilish act with heresies. The scripture she dramatized here is not correct. The Bible support divorce base on unfaithfulness or cheat. Math 5:31-32 "

It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:

32 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery."

I use this medium to rejoice and celebrate with all my brothers and sisters in the faith. I wish you all merry Christmas and happy celebration.

Just trust God in this Christmas, He will provide for you.

smoking the meat to take garri in the afternoon today 20th Dec. 2016.

cutting the meat

I travelled to Ibadan for my Christmas holiday. This morning while trying to on generator for morning devotion, around 5.00am, as I open the gate to the power house, Lo and behold, I saw rabbits(okete) trying to escape. I went back to call my brothers, then, we attacked them together. they ran into the brick wall. We break the wall and drew them out. That was how we started preparing them for foods

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Hope he added stomach infrastructure and Ponmo?

Don't reject it. You can ask me. I am a living testifier. My own case was worse than yours. Now, Iam in the ministry. Contact me for more counsel. Akin07039@gmail.com.

Trump allegedly erases threat to deport Nigerians from USA.
The media team of US president-elect Donald Trump’s team has reportedly removed the statement on his website to deport Nigerians from the country if he becomes president.
This comes even as his team also deleted the statement on his website to ban Muslims from entering the US.
It was gathered that the page now redirects to another page encouraging voters to donate to his campaign, New Telegraph reports.
Trump and his allies had consistently defended the ban, insisting the measure was about Americans’ “safety” and not about discriminating against religion.
The said post was made on December 7, 2015 on his website
Recall there were reports earlier this year that Trump had sent a subtle warning to the Nigerian Community in the US, after he said all Nigerians would be made to leave the country if he becomes President.
He reportedly made the ‘threat’ during a rally at Wichita, Kansas, saying Nigerians and Mexicans have taken all the jobs meant for honest hard working Americans.
He was quoted to have said: “We need to get the Africans out. Not the blacks, the Africans. Especially the Nigerians. They’re everywhere.
“I went for a rally in Alaska and met just one African in the entire state. Where was he from? Nigeria! He’s in Alaska taking our jobs. They’re in Houston taking our jobs. Why can’t they stay in their own country? Why? I’ll tell you why. Because they are corrupt.

“Their governments are so corrupt, they rob the people blind and bring it all here to spend. And their people run away and come down here and take our jobs! We can’t have that! If I become president, we’ll send them all home. We’ll build a wall at the Atlantic Shore. Then maybe we’ll re-colonize them because obviously they did not learn a damn thing from the British!”

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There is different between guessing and prophesy. The Holy Spirit not evil spirit reveal the event of the future. Real prophets speak when they are moved by the Holy Spirit not by analysis of event. God looks inward and man looks outward.