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The slaughtering of Christians is strongly condemnable. It calls to question the competence of Tinubu to protect Nigerians.

Many who profess to be Christians today are completely dependent on their pastors and prophets for God's word and for prayers. They go to prayer meetings and special services to hear what a 'man of God' says about their lives. Some can't even make a decision until someone else has "heard from God" on their behalf.

They only listen to the word when the pastor is preaching, and they only pray when someone else is leading. For many, the only Bible verses they know are the ones their pastor quoted on Sunday. The only time they lift their voices in prayer is when someone else initiates it. Their walk with God isn't really their own—it’s borrowed, second-hand, and outsourced.

They wake up in the morning and join prayer calls, not necessarily from a deep desire to meet with God, but because it's a routine or it feels spiritual to be part of something. Quiet time has been replaced with convenience. Seeking God for themselves has been replaced with waiting for someone else to give them a word.

While it is absolutely vital to listen to godly preaching and to join in corporate prayers, these things are not substitutes for a personal walk with God. God is calling you—not your pastor, not your prophet—you. He is calling you to know Him, to love Him, and to walk with Him intimately. Preaching should stir your heart to seek God more, not replace the need for personal fellowship. A prayer call should fuel your own prayer life, not become your only prayer life.

The truth is, God doesn’t only want to speak to you through others. He wants to speak to you directly. He wants you to know His voice. “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:27). If you always need someone else to hear God for you, it may be because you haven't invested in knowing Him personally. His voice isn’t distant; it just takes a willing heart to seek Him.

"You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13). God isn’t hiding from you—He’s waiting. Waiting for your attention. Waiting for your devotion. Waiting for your time.

"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (James 4:. This isn’t a promise just for the spiritually mature or for ministers—it’s for anyone who is willing. You don’t need a title to approach God. You don’t need a microphone to be heard by Him. You need hunger. "O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You” (Psalm 63:1).

If the only Bible you read is what someone reads to you, then your light will be dim, and your ability to discern truth will be weak. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). How can you know the true path if you’re always waiting for someone else to shine the light?

This outsourcing of your spiritual life is dangerous. It has made many vulnerable to deception. They can no longer tell the difference between truth and error because they do not know the Word for themselves. When someone says, “God said,” they have no filter, no discernment, no anchor—so they follow blindly. And sadly, many have been led astray in the name of God.

Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20). This is deeply personal. He isn’t knocking at the door of your church or your prayer group—He is knocking at the door of your heart.

Stop outsourcing your walk with God. He wants you to come closer, to walk with Him, to hear His voice, and to live by His Word—not through someone else’s relationship, but through your own. Let the fire of intimacy with God burn in your own heart.

A recent personal encounter brought home to me just how damaging the prosperity-driven message can be.

During a church evangelism, my wife met a young man who told her he was an atheist. Sensing the conversation needed a different approach, she asked me to step in. I did my best to share the gospel with him, but he wasn’t receptive at the time. Still, I got his contact and prayed for another opportunity.

That chance came a few days later, on a public holiday. We met up, and as we talked, I discovered he hadn't always been an atheist—he was once a Christian. Naturally, I was curious to learn what had led him away from the faith.

His story was both painful and eye-opening. He’d grown up in a church that heavily preached the ‘prosperity gospel’. Week in, week out, he was taught that genuine faith would inevitably lead to financial breakthroughs, material abundance, and constant success. But his own life told a very different story. His family struggled, his prayers seemed to go unanswered, and no matter how hard he tried, the promised material blessings never arrived.

Over time, he began to question it all: if God’s favour equals wealth, why was his family still in need? Why were so many non-believers prospering more than they were? These unanswered questions planted deep seeds of doubt. Eventually, he walked away—not just from that church, but from the faith altogether.

That conversation truly broke my heart. It was a stark reminder of how a distorted gospel can crush souls rather than save them. This young man didn’t reject Jesus because of sin or rebellion; he rejected a false version of Jesus—one that equates godliness with wealth and faith with financial success. He’d been sold a counterfeit gospel, and when his life didn’t match its promises, he concluded the whole thing was a lie.

This is precisely why we must urgently reject the gospel of Mammon. If we don’t, we risk losing more people—not because they’ve tasted the real truth and turned away, but because they’ve been fed a poisonous distortion of it. The Church must return to the simplicity and power of the true gospel: Christ crucified, risen, and coming again—not for the sake of our bank accounts, but for the salvation of our souls.

In recent years, a troubling trend has emerged in some parts of the Church. It’s a message that presents Jesus primarily as a route to wealth, success, and financial freedom. Often called the ‘prosperity gospel’, this teaching subtly—and at times, quite blatantly—reduces the Christian faith to a transaction: follow Jesus, and you’ll get rich.

I once read a church tract that claimed, ‘Are you seeking financial freedom? Jesus is the only way to financial abundance. Every genuine child of God has a bountiful heritage that includes riches.’ In another viral sermon, a preacher declared, ‘Poverty is a sign of ungodliness. To be poor means there is sin in your life.’ Whether shouted from the pulpit or whispered in quiet conversation, this message warps the gospel. It shifts our focus from Christ crucified and risen, to wealth gained and status improved—and in the process, it leads countless people astray.

The gospel was never about financial prosperity or material success. The true gospel is this: Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came into the world to save sinners through his death on the cross and his resurrection from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:3–4). Through faith in him, we are reconciled to God, forgiven, made new, and called to live not for ourselves, but for the one who died and rose again on our behalf (2 Corinthians 5:15).

Jesus never promised his followers a life of ease or wealth. In fact, he was perfectly clear: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me’ (Luke 9:23). The call of the gospel is not to gain the world, but to lose our lives for Christ’s sake—and in doing so, to find true life.

When Jesus said, ‘Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well’ (Matthew 6:33), he wasn’t offering a shortcut to riches. He was teaching us to trust. He was calling his disciples to pursue God’s reign and righteousness above all else, believing that the Father would provide what they truly needed.

The riches of the gospel aren’t silver and gold, but the gift of the Holy Spirit, the transformation of our hearts, the fellowship of believers, and the hope of eternal life. As Peter told the beggar at the temple gate: ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk’ (Acts 3:6). The apostles were not wealthy men, but they were rich in Christ. They possessed what the world could never offer: the presence and power of the risen Lord.

The Christian life isn’t a ladder to prosperity; it’s a journey of becoming more like Jesus. We are called to be conformed to his image (Romans 8:29), to walk as he walked, to love as he loved, to serve as he served, and to suffer as he suffered. He humbled himself, took on the very nature of a servant, and became obedient to death—even death on a cross (Philippians 2:5–. This is our pattern.

When materialism creeps into the Church, it twists this calling. Instead of learning contentment, we chase abundance. Instead of dying to self, we pursue self-promotion. Instead of sacrifice, we seek status. But Jesus warned us, ‘You cannot serve both God and Money’ (Matthew 6:24). We must choose. Will we follow the crucified Christ, or the god of riches?

The apostle Paul warned Timothy about those who ‘think that godliness is a means to financial gain’ (1 Timothy 6:5). He went on to say, ‘Godliness with contentment is great gain… For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil’ (vv. 6, 10). An obsession with wealth doesn’t just distract us from Christ—it can destroy our souls.

Sadly, many churches today are tempted to measure success by wealth. The rich are given platforms, celebrated for their success, and assumed to be spiritually mature. Meanwhile, the poor are sometimes looked down upon or overlooked entirely. But Scripture asks a piercing question: ‘Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith?’ (James 2:5).

This distortion is dangerous. It alienates the vulnerable, elevates the wrong values, and ultimately leads people away from the heart of God. We must return to the simplicity and power of the true gospel—not a gospel of comfort, but of the cross.

The good news of Jesus is not that he makes us rich materially, but that he makes us new. The greatest treasure isn’t in what he gives, but in who he is. In him, we find forgiveness, freedom, identity, purpose, and a hope that outlasts every trial.

Let’s not chase a gospel that promises the world but cannot save the soul. Instead, let’s proclaim and live out the gospel of Christ crucified—a gospel that calls us to die to self, follow Jesus, and be transformed into his likeness.

As Paul declared in 1 Corinthians 2:2, ‘For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.’ May that be the heartbeat of our faith, our message, and our lives.

It is so sad that criminals continue to remain relevant in this country. Yari, who should be in jail for stealing and criminality is being celebrated even by the President. Criminality pays in Nigeria. This is too bad!

I’ve watched many of Charlie Kirk’s campus interactions and have always admired his clarity, boldness, and unwavering conviction in standing for the Lord Jesus. In a society where abortion and homosexuality have become cultural norms, Charlie didn’t flinch. He stood on biblical truth, no matter the backlash. He was unashamed of the gospel (Romans 1:16), and he paid the price for it.

I’m not unaware that Charlie made some controversial statements over the years—positions that stirred heated public debates. But that doesn’t take away from the visible evidence of his unshakable faith in Christ and his courageous stand for the gospel. Like many who are vocal and counter-cultural, he wasn’t perfect—but his life pointed many to Jesus.

What shocked me was discovering, after his assassination, that he was only 31.

At an age when many are still searching for purpose, Charlie had already left a mark on millions. His passing sparked a flood of tributes and testimonies online—not because he lived long, but because he lived purposefully.

This should give every disciple of Jesus pause for thought, especially the young. Our aim should not simply be to live long, but to live fully in Christ. A long life without divine purpose is emptiness dressed in years.

As Moses prayed, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12). The wise don’t just count their days—they make their days count.

Just days before he died, Charlie posted: “Jesus defeated death so you can live.” He once quoted John MacArthur: “All death can do to a believer is deliver him to Jesus.”

That’s not just theology. It’s an eternal perspective. The real tragedy is not dying young—it’s living long without meaning. Jesus didn’t promise a long life on earth, but He promised life abundant (John 10:10) and life eternal (John 11:25–26).

Paul said it best: “For to me,to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21) That’s a man who understood purpose.A man who lived to serve, and died ready.

Jim Elliot, another young martyr, once said, “I seek not a long life, but a full one.” He was 28 when he died—but his words still preach.

So, young believer, stop fearing death. Start fearing a wasted life. Don’t just pursue more years—pursue more of Christ. Let your life echo in eternity,whether it is short or long. Because when you live for Jesus,death doesn’t win—you do.

Live with purpose. Die with gain.

God places great value on spiritual leadership. He established it as a means of guiding, nourishing, and equipping His people for growth and maturity. Scripture urges us to honour and obey those who watch over our souls. Hebrews 13:17 puts it clearly: "Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you." This is not a light instruction; it reflects God's desire for order, humility, and accountability within the body of Christ.

However, there is a pressing question every believer must confront: to what extent should this honour and obedience go? Is loyalty to your pastor the same as loyalty to Christ? Can a man or woman of God become so exalted in your eyes that their word becomes law—even when it contradicts Scripture?

I have seen how some believers defend their leaders' errors with a zeal that borders on blind loyalty. Even when a teaching is clearly unbiblical or misleading, their first instinct is to justify, excuse, or ignore it because, in their hearts, their spiritual leader can do no wrong. Interestingly, some of these leaders have later admitted their mistakes. But by then, their followers had already treated those errors as truth, often leading others astray in the process.

I recall a video clip I came across not long ago. A well-known pastor was addressing a group of assistant ministers, and his words were deeply troubling. He said, "The more of God's voice you hear, the more useless you become. You need to hear more of your pastor's voice. You don't preach by revelation; you preach by instruction from your father." That was not just an encouragement to respect leadership—it was a direct attempt to replace the voice of God with the voice of man. It was not honour; it was spiritual idolatry.

Contrast this with Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 11:1: "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." Paul does not demand blind allegiance. Instead, he draws a clear line: follow me only to the extent that I follow Christ. That is the mark of a true servant-leader—someone who points not to themselves, but always back to Jesus.

Even Paul, a man who wrote much of the New Testament, did not expect unquestioning acceptance of his teaching. In Acts 17:11, the Berean Christians are praised for doing something many modern believers shy away from: they examined the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul said was true. The verse says, “Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.” Imagine that! They tested the apostle Paul against the Word of God—and they were called noble for it.

Today, we often think that questioning a pastor’s teaching is rebellious. But scriptural discernment is not rebellion—it is our responsibility. God never calls us to turn off our minds or close our Bibles in the name of loyalty. True honour does not mean silence in the face of error. It means humility, certainly—but also the courage to align fully with God's Word above every human voice.

Let’s be clear: we are not called to dishonour our spiritual leaders. We must never slander or revolt against those God has placed over us. But we must also remember that pastors are not God. They are men and women who, like all of us, are capable of error. They will give an account to God for how they led, but you will also give an account for how you followed.

In these last days, where deception is subtle and loyalty is often misplaced, it is crucial that every believer takes personal responsibility for knowing and obeying God's Word. Do not outsource your discernment. Do not trade your personal walk with God for borrowed convictions. Read the Scriptures for yourself. Test every word you hear—even from the pulpit. Honour your leaders, but follow Christ.

Because at the end of the day, your loyalty—your ultimate loyalty—must belong to Jesus, and to Him alone.

Today, far too many carry the name ‘Christian’ as a mere badge of religious identity, while their lives tell a completely different story. For them, Christianity is just an appellation—a label they wear, not a life they live. They may attend church faithfully on Sunday, lifting ‘holy hands’ in worship and mouthing words of adoration, but once they walk out the sanctuary doors, the experience is left behind like a coat hung up at the entrance. The worship, the Word, the atmosphere—it’s all treated as something reserved only for Sundays, not something to be lived out daily.

Some of these individuals aren't just Sunday attendees; they even engage in fervent prayer meetings during the week. They’re known in their neighbourhoods as ‘prayer warriors’. And yet, in their daily conduct, there is no tangible evidence of transformation. Their behaviour is indistinguishable from those they themselves label ‘unbelievers’. They lie just as easily. They curse when angry. They manipulate figures at work. They use the same crude language, chase the same empty pleasures, and consume the same worldly content. The only discernible difference is that they claim the Christian label and make a weekly pilgrimage to church.

For such people, Christianity has become merely a way to affiliate with a major world religion, not a covenantal walk with the Living God. And this simply should not be.

Paul, in his letter to Titus, speaks clearly about this kind of contradiction: “They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.” (Titus 1:16) These are strong words—but necessary ones. Because a Christianity that doesn’t transform your life is no Christianity at all. It is self-deception, wrapped in religious activity.

James puts it this way: “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” (James 2:17) A lifeless faith. A dead confession. And yet, so many are content with a version of faith that lives on their lips but not in their actions. Their faith never touches how they treat their spouse, how they conduct business, how they react in traffic, or how they engage with others online. It’s as if their Christianity is confined to a few hours on Sunday morning, and God is not welcome for the rest of the week.

But Scripture doesn’t allow us to live that way. Colossians 3:17 calls us to a far more integrated life: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Did you catch that? Whatever you do or say. That includes what you post on social media, how you speak to your children, the way you treat the cashier, and the ethics behind your business dealings. There is no sacred-secular divide in the Christian life. Everything is sacred. Everything is spiritual. Everything should reflect Christ.

In 1 Corinthians 10:31, Paul echoes the same truth: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” Nothing is too ordinary to be offered to God. Our entire lives are meant to be lived as an act of worship.

Jesus himself said in Matthew 5:13–16 that we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Salt that loses its saltiness is good for nothing. Light that is hidden cannot fulfil its purpose. We are meant to be visible, impactful, and different—not for the sake of being ‘better’ than others, but so that “they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

So here is the hard but honest truth: if your Christianity doesn’t change how you live from Monday to Saturday, it’s time to question what kind of Christianity you’re actually practising. The world doesn’t need more Sunday Christians. It needs true disciples—men and women who carry Christ into every corner of life, not just into the church pew. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about direction. It’s about a life that is visibly, authentically, and consistently aligned with the heart of Jesus.

Let your life preach louder than your words. Let your Monday reflect your Sunday. Because being a Christian isn’t just about the name you carry—it's about the life you live.

Are you a Christian in name only, or is Christ truly the Lord over every part of your life?

There’s a dangerous idea circulating in many churches today. It sounds spiritual. It sounds liberating. It even sounds like grace. But it’s a lie.

It’s the belief that it doesn’t matter what you do—because ‘God looks at the heart.’

You’ll hear people say things like, ‘Only God can judge me,’ or ‘David was a man after God’s own heart, and he messed up too,’ as if that gives them a free pass to live however they want while still claiming to belong to God.

But this is not the Gospel. This is self-deception.

Yes, God sees the heart. And yes, David sinned grievously. But have we forgotten the immense pain, loss, and judgement David endured as a direct result of his disobedience? The sword never left his house. His child died. His family was torn apart. David repented deeply—and he still faced devastating consequences. Why do we think we can escape both?

Your heart and your actions are not separate compartments. One flows directly from the other. Jesus put it plainly:

“A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” — Luke 6:45

Your words, your choices, your habits—all of it—they are mirrors reflecting the true state of your heart. So when someone says, ‘God knows my heart,’ they’re absolutely right. And that’s precisely the problem.

Because if your heart truly belongs to God, your life will show it. If it doesn’t, then the heart you believe is pure may be deceiving you.

Paul warns us clearly:

“Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.” — 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

This is not legalism. This is not works-based salvation. This is Scripture. This is the evidence of a heart that has been truly transformed.

The Word of God doesn’t just affirm our good intentions—it inspects our fruit. It doesn’t merely applaud our emotions—it demands our obedience. You may claim Christ with your lips, but if your life tells a different story, your heart is not as right with God as you think.

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due to us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.” — 2 Corinthians 5:10

Let that sink in: we will be judged based on what we have DONE.

Jesus is coming. And He’s not coming empty-handed.

“Let the one who does wrong continue to do wrong; let the vile person continue to be vile; let the one who does right continue to do right; and let the holy person continue to be holy. Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.” — Revelation 22:11-12

So if you’re doing good, keep going. Don’t grow weary. Your faithfulness is seen.

And if you’re doing evil… carry on, if you insist. But know this: the Judge is coming. The books will be opened. And your heart will not cover what your life has exposed.

Now is the time to repent. Now is the time to align your heart with your actions, your faith with your footsteps. Because a real love for God will always show up in a life of genuine obedience.

As I scroll through my social media feed these days, something deeply concerning keeps appearing. A young man known online as Gehgeh, whose real name is Emmanuel Obruste, has built a large following—especially among young men. Although he calls himself a financial coach, it’s clear his teachings go far beyond budgeting or building wealth. He openly discourages men from pursuing marriage or committing to relationships, claiming that doing so is a “financial mistake”.

What’s even more alarming is the number of people listening to him. One of his recent sessions on TikTok reportedly attracted over 170,000 live viewers, with more than 379,000 eventually tuning in. That’s not a small number. That’s influence.

He has also created what he calls the “University of Wisdom and Understanding”, where he teaches men how to avoid being manipulated by women. According to him, it’s “the only university where, once you graduate, women will fear you.” The satire may seem harmless at first glance, but when you listen closely, you realise he’s promoting a dangerous mindset: one that paints women as gold-diggers and relationships as traps. He repeatedly claims that women only need men for their money, and that once a woman becomes successful, she no longer sees any use for a man. In this distorted worldview, love is replaced by fear, partnership by suspicion, and service by selfishness.

Some of his followers have even gone as far as posting fake graduation certificates online, with course titles like “Use of English to Manipulate Girls”, “Economics and Stinginess”, and “Manipulation and Logistics”. Though meant to be satirical, the underlying message is being taken seriously: avoid emotional responsibility, don’t commit to women, and protect your wallet at all costs.

But as a Christian, I can’t stay silent. This kind of message isn’t just unwise—it’s unbiblical. It appeals to bitterness, fear, and pride, not to the Spirit of Christ. The Bible tells us plainly in 2 Timothy 4:3 that a time would come when people would no longer listen to sound teaching, but would gather around themselves teachers who say what they want to hear. Sadly, this is what we’re witnessing. Gehgeh’s teachings don’t call men to maturity or sacrifice—they call them to self-protection, greed, and emotional detachment.

James 3 warns us that not all wisdom is from above. There is a kind of wisdom that is earthly, sensual, and even demonic—marked by envy, strife, and selfish ambition. That’s the kind of “wisdom” being promoted here. It sounds clever. It might even seem like it works. But it doesn’t lead to life. It leads to broken relationships, distrust, and a generation of men who run from the very responsibilities God created them to carry.

From the beginning, God called men to lead with love, not fear. To serve, not manipulate. To protect, not avoid. Adam was placed in the garden to work and to keep it—not to hide from his assignment. Scripture calls husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church, to lay down their lives—not their responsibilities. When young men are taught to fear commitment and view relationships as financial liabilities, we are building a culture that dishonours God and destroys families before they even begin.

I’m not saying there aren’t real challenges in relationships or that some men haven’t been hurt. But healing doesn’t come from building walls. It comes from submitting to God’s truth and allowing Him to renew our minds. Avoiding marriage or demonising women won’t solve the problem—it only creates new ones. What young men need isn’t a fake certificate from a satirical university. They need discipleship. They need truth. They need Jesus.

We should be alarmed when millions are tuning in to voices that train them to run from the very calling God has placed on their lives. We need more godly men who will stand up and show a better way—through character, humility, and love. If we don’t, others will fill the gap, and the cost will be high.

The Bible says the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Any so-called wisdom that teaches you to fear women instead is already heading down the wrong path. Let’s not allow satire to disciple a generation. Let’s go back to the Word.

At the end of his tragic descent in Prophet Suddenly (Part 1), the character Michael—now mentally broken—makes a startlingly honest confession: "I want you, but I also want Jesus." This statement, though made in a moment of insanity, perfectly captures the double-mindedness of many in the Church today. It reflects a heart torn between two loves: one for the Saviour, and the other for the world.

This isn't just a movie line—it's a mirror held up to a generation of believers who want to follow Jesus without letting go of what He came to save them from. We desire Jesus, but we are not willing to crucify our desire for the world. We want the benefits of the cross without embracing the cost of discipleship. We want the crown, but not the crucifixion. So we settle for a Christianity that has the name of Jesus, but not His nature. A form of godliness, but denying its power (2 Timothy 3:5).

We want to lift our hands in worship on Sunday, but lie, cheat, and compromise our integrity from Monday to Saturday. We want the comfort of salvation without the discomfort of sanctification. But Scripture is uncomfortably clear: this is not possible.

Jesus Himself said in Matthew 6:24, "No one can serve two masters." You will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. The Apostle John echoes this in 1 John 2:15: "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them."

Notice, it does not say that loving the world reduces your love for God—it says it eliminates it. The two loves are mutually exclusive.

James goes even further, using strong language in James 4:4: "You adulterous people! Don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God."

This is not about avoiding physical places or cutting off from people; it's about the posture of your heart. What do you desire? Whose approval do you live for? What defines your joy, your identity, your success?

When we say, "I want you, but I also want Jesus," we are saying, "I want the cross, but I want my sin too. I want grace, but I don't want repentance." But Jesus never offered partial salvation. He said, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me." (Luke 9:23)

The call to follow Jesus is not a call to isolation, but to distinction. Romans 12:2 commands: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." We are not called to blend in—we are called to stand out. To be light in darkness. Salt in a tasteless world. We are to live in such a way that even if we are surrounded by the systems of this world, we do not adopt their values.

Jesus, in His high priestly prayer in John 17:16, made it clear: "They are not of the world, even as I am not of it." The Christian life is a constant resistance against worldliness—not just outward sin, but inward idols: pride, greed, lust, vanity, compromise, and the desire for the applause of men.

2 Corinthians 6:17 says: "Therefore, 'Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you.'" Separation is not superiority—it is surrender. It is not isolation—it is consecration. You cannot walk with Jesus and still hold hands with the world. You must choose.

You cannot serve God half-heartedly and expect a full inheritance. Jesus wants all of you. He is not a side option. He is either Lord of all, or not Lord at all.

There is no grey area in discipleship. The moment you start negotiating with sin, you've already compromised. As Elijah challenged Israel in 1 Kings 18:21: "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal is God, follow him." You must choose.

"I want you, but I also want Jesus." This line sounds like a confession of longing, but it's really a declaration of conflict. The heart that says it is divided—and a divided heart cannot stand.

Let us not be believers in word, but worldly in deed. Let us not mix light and darkness, truth and error, Christ and culture. Jesus died to set us apart. May we live as those who are truly His—pure, set apart, holy, and unashamed.

Did you read this part of the article?

"The problem is not just out on the streets. It is in our pulpits. It is in sermons that avoid words like "repentance," "judgment," and "holiness" for fear of offending the congregation. It is in pastors who are quick to preach about breakthroughs and miracles but slow to warn their flock about the wrath of God against sin. It is in the way we have redefined grace to mean "God understands," when in truth, grace teaches us to say no to ungodliness and worldly passions (Titus 2:11-12).

Many churches in Nigeria today have become places of performance rather than sanctification. We gather crowds, but we are not making disciples. We entertain, but we do not convict. As a result, many are perishing with a false sense of security – believing they can live in darkness and still inherit the kingdom of light."

Tell me if the Church isn't missing it in the areas mentioned.

I find this statistic alarming. A recent report has revealed that one in four Nigerian men is unknowingly raising children who are not biologically their own. This is more than just a disturbing number; it is a spiritual red flag – a stark warning that something has gone terribly wrong in our families, our culture, and yes, even in our churches.

Behind these figures lie stories of profound betrayal, infidelity, and deception. Tragically, many of these situations are occurring within communities that identify as Christian. Let's not mince words: this is adultery, and it is a sin. No matter how modern or progressive we claim to be, the Word of God has not changed.

"Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers... will inherit the kingdom of God." — 1 Corinthians 6:9

Let that resonate. Adulterers will not inherit the kingdom of God. Yet today, many people living in adultery, or complicit in covering it up, sit comfortably in church pews, sing in choirs, and preach from altars – convinced that grace means consequences no longer apply. We have come to treat sin as a mere weakness instead of what it truly is: rebellion against a Holy God.

The problem is not just out on the streets. It is in our pulpits. It is in sermons that avoid words like "repentance," "judgment," and "holiness" for fear of offending the congregation. It is in pastors who are quick to preach about breakthroughs and miracles but slow to warn their flock about the wrath of God against sin. It is in the way we have redefined grace to mean "God understands," when in truth, grace teaches us to say no to ungodliness and worldly passions (Titus 2:11-12).

Many churches in Nigeria today have become places of performance rather than sanctification. We gather crowds, but we are not making disciples. We entertain, but we do not convict. As a result, many are perishing with a false sense of security – believing they can live in darkness and still inherit the kingdom of light.

I do not write this to condemn, but to sound an alarm. We must wake up. Adultery is destroying homes, leaving children confused, and men broken. How can a man love a child with all his heart, only to discover years – sometimes decades – later that he has been cruelly deceived? How can we expect a nation to heal when the foundational value of truth within the family has been so thoroughly violated?

And yet, even now, God is merciful. He is calling us to return. To repent. To stop covering up what needs to be confessed. He calls us not to shame, but to freedom – the kind that only comes through truth.

If you are living in adultery or have committed paternity fraud, now is not the time to harden your heart. Repent. Turn to Christ. Confess. Make it right. You may fear the consequences, but the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and His mercy remains available to the truly broken and contrite heart.

And to the Church in Nigeria – to those who still fear God – Preach the whole counsel of God. Teach holiness once more. Confront sin courageously. Do not allow your congregation to remain comfortable in their rebellion. This is not the time to pamper people on their way to hell; it is the time to cry aloud and spare not.

The truth is hard, but it is what sets us free. The grace of God is powerful – not only to forgive us, but to change us.

Let the Nigerian Church return to the fear of God. Let our altars burn with righteousness, not entertainment. Let us weep once more over sin – and rejoice again over repentance.

For if we continue to ignore this disease, this nation will continue to decay – not just politically or economically, but morally, spiritually, and for generations to come.

And may God help us.

#Nigeria #TruthInLove #Repentance #GraceToChange #PaternityFraud
#WakeUpChurch#

badaru911:
..For my area for Ibadan, I'm going to give him 7/10.... My area is in band D. Almost 8 hours everyday..

You have light for 8 hours out of 24 hours and you rate that 7/10? This is purely a reflection of how Nigerians appreciate and celebrate mediocrity.

In my area, Akiode, Ojodu, Lagos, we have light for 20-22 hours when there is no fault or national grid collapse. We are on band A, but I wouldn't rate it more 6-6.5 because the standard is 24/7 power supply.

These people sometimes speak as though they have tomorrow in their hands.

This criminal should be in jail. If he thinks this gesture will make people to vote him in 2027, he is wasting his time.

Do they think we wouldn't have the common sense to know that this is a paid protest? Shameless women!

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WHEN TRUTH COMES IN CONTACT WITH REALITY: NAVIGATING FAITH AND FINANCIAL STRUGGLES.

As a Christian, I believe deeply in the truth of God’s Word, which teaches me not to seek after earthly wealth but to pursue a life rooted in Christ and the eternal treasures of God’s kingdom. Jesus Himself warned about the dangers of wealth, saying that it’s difficult for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God (Matthew 19:24). The apostle Paul also shared his struggles with contentment, learning to live with abundance and in need, and encouraging others to do the same Philippians 4:12 -13.

But the reality of living in a physical world where needs must be met every day confronts me with a struggle. I have a wife, children, and dependents who rely on me to provide. In these moments of practical need, I am often struck by the tension between the truth I know and the financial struggles I face. I want to honor God by not making wealth my primary focus, but I also feel the weight of responsibility to care for my family.

It’s a challenge that many believers face: the call to seek God first and trust that He will provide, while simultaneously grappling with the physical and financial needs of life. I don’t see wealth as inherently wrong, but I understand that the pursuit of wealth can easily become an idol if it replaces the pursuit of God’s kingdom. Yet, I can’t ignore the fact that life requires practical provisions — food, shelter, clothing, and the ability to care for those I love.

The truth is, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to meet the needs of my family. As a father and husband, it’s natural to want to provide for them, to ensure they have a secure and stable future. But when financial struggles arise, the weight of responsibility can feel overwhelming, and I can easily find myself questioning whether I am doing enough. This often leads to a sense of inadequacy or sadness when I can’t meet the full extent of my family’s needs.

It is here, in the tension between these truths and realities, that I find the teachings of Paul particularly helpful. In Philippians 4:11 -13, Paul writes, “Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Paul’s words remind me that contentment isn’t about having everything I want or achieving a particular financial status. Instead, it’s about learning to trust God, whether in abundance or in scarcity. True contentment comes not from the size of my bank account, but from knowing that God’s provision is sufficient for my needs, whether large or small.

Learning to “abase and abound,” as Paul puts it, is a process. It requires developing a deep trust in God’s faithfulness and believing that He will provide exactly what is needed, when it is needed. While I may hope for a better financial status to meet all my needs, I am reminded that God’s timing and provision are always perfect.

Being wealthy is not inherently sinful, but the focus of my heart matters. I must not make finances my primary pursuit or allow them to become a source of anxiety. Instead, I am called to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33), trusting that He will take care of my material needs.

But this doesn’t mean I can neglect my responsibility to work hard, to plan, and to manage what God has entrusted to me. I am still called to be a good steward of the resources God has given, and to care for my family to the best of my ability. The key is finding balance — working diligently while maintaining a heart that is not consumed by the pursuit of wealth.

It’s okay to hope for better financial circumstances, but it’s equally important to trust that God is using this season to refine my character. Challenges have a way of teaching humility, patience, and reliance on God’s provision. And even when things are difficult, I am reminded that my worth is not measured by my bank balance, but by my identity in Christ.

Ultimately, the goal is not to find the perfect balance between faith and finances, but to learn to trust God more deeply in every circumstance. It is a journey of learning to be content with what God has provided, even as I hope for more, and ultimately learning to rest in His grace, knowing that He is my ultimate source of security.

So, as I continue on this journey of balancing my spiritual walk with my earthly needs, I hold onto the truth that God is faithful. His provision might not always look like what I expect, but I know He will always provide what I truly need. I don’t have to seek after wealth to prove my worth or secure my future; instead, I can seek God, knowing that He holds my future in His hands.

In the end, the path to contentment isn’t through accumulating wealth, but through learning to trust God in all circumstances — whether I abound or abase. And as I do, I will find peace in knowing that He is enough.

Thank you for reading.

Akinola Akindele.

DATELESS TRUTHS

WHEN TRUTH COMES IN CONTACT WITH REALITY: NAVIGATING FAITH AND FINANCIAL STRUGGLES.

As a Christian, I believe deeply in the truth of God’s Word, which teaches me not to seek after earthly wealth but to pursue a life rooted in Christ and the eternal treasures of God’s kingdom. Jesus Himself warned about the dangers of wealth, saying that it’s difficult for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God (Matthew 19:24). The apostle Paul also shared his struggles with contentment, learning to live with abundance and in need, and encouraging others to do the same Philippians 4:12 -13.

But the reality of living in a physical world where needs must be met every day confronts me with a struggle. I have a wife, children, and dependents who rely on me to provide. In these moments of practical need, I am often struck by the tension between the truth I know and the financial struggles I face. I want to honor God by not making wealth my primary focus, but I also feel the weight of responsibility to care for my family.

It’s a challenge that many believers face: the call to seek God first and trust that He will provide, while simultaneously grappling with the physical and financial needs of life. I don’t see wealth as inherently wrong, but I understand that the pursuit of wealth can easily become an idol if it replaces the pursuit of God’s kingdom. Yet, I can’t ignore the fact that life requires practical provisions — food, shelter, clothing, and the ability to care for those I love.

The truth is, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to meet the needs of my family. As a father and husband, it’s natural to want to provide for them, to ensure they have a secure and stable future. But when financial struggles arise, the weight of responsibility can feel overwhelming, and I can easily find myself questioning whether I am doing enough. This often leads to a sense of inadequacy or sadness when I can’t meet the full extent of my family’s needs.

It is here, in the tension between these truths and realities, that I find the teachings of Paul particularly helpful. In Philippians 4:11 -13, Paul writes, “Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Paul’s words remind me that contentment isn’t about having everything I want or achieving a particular financial status. Instead, it’s about learning to trust God, whether in abundance or in scarcity. True contentment comes not from the size of my bank account, but from knowing that God’s provision is sufficient for my needs, whether large or small.

Learning to “abase and abound,” as Paul puts it, is a process. It requires developing a deep trust in God’s faithfulness and believing that He will provide exactly what is needed, when it is needed. While I may hope for a better financial status to meet all my needs, I am reminded that God’s timing and provision are always perfect.

Being wealthy is not inherently sinful, but the focus of my heart matters. I must not make finances my primary pursuit or allow them to become a source of anxiety. Instead, I am called to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33), trusting that He will take care of my material needs.

But this doesn’t mean I can neglect my responsibility to work hard, to plan, and to manage what God has entrusted to me. I am still called to be a good steward of the resources God has given, and to care for my family to the best of my ability. The key is finding balance — working diligently while maintaining a heart that is not consumed by the pursuit of wealth.

It’s okay to hope for better financial circumstances, but it’s equally important to trust that God is using this season to refine my character. Challenges have a way of teaching humility, patience, and reliance on God’s provision. And even when things are difficult, I am reminded that my worth is not measured by my bank balance, but by my identity in Christ.

Ultimately, the goal is not to find the perfect balance between faith and finances, but to learn to trust God more deeply in every circumstance. It is a journey of learning to be content with what God has provided, even as I hope for more, and ultimately learning to rest in His grace, knowing that He is my ultimate source of security.

So, as I continue on this journey of balancing my spiritual walk with my earthly needs, I hold onto the truth that God is faithful. His provision might not always look like what I expect, but I know He will always provide what I truly need. I don’t have to seek after wealth to prove my worth or secure my future; instead, I can seek God, knowing that He holds my future in His hands.

In the end, the path to contentment isn’t through accumulating wealth, but through learning to trust God in all circumstances — whether I abound or abase. And as I do, I will find peace in knowing that He is enough.

Thank you for reading.

Akinola Akindele.

Nonybb:
Awka is one of the most backward capital city in Africa

That's lie! I was in Awka in December and it's really a decent place. I was actually wondering why no one mentions Awka when talking about nice places in the South East. The only place I've not visited in the South East is Ebonyi.

FYI, I'm from the Southwest, I was born in the North, and I now live in Lagos. I've literally been to all the regions in Nigeria. Awka is a nice place.

Introducing "Dateless Truth" — A New Weekly Reflection Every Saturday!

Starting this week, I'll be sharing Dateless Truth, a weekly reflection on Christian values and how we can focus on what truly lasts — the eternal over the temporary.

In a world that constantly shifts and distracts us, it’s easy to get caught up in the fleeting. But as 2 Corinthians 4:18 reminds us:

"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."

Each Saturday, let’s reflect on how to keep this truth at the center of our lives, choosing eternal values over the passing moments.

I invite you to join me every Saturday for this journey of growth and focus. Let’s reflect, grow, and realign together. 💫

See you on Saturday! 🙏

success2me:
Honestly, if we only knew then🥺

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Zamfara. I did everything and got the passport in a day.