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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.

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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Omoawoke:
You would have made sense if you non igbos can have the audacity to even contest for local government chairman or councillor in any south east state.
People like you are a serious problem.
The same western world u talk about still take some special positions for seriously and will never hand them over to foreigners or people of color.
Be there forming awoke, when actually u dont have sense. The people and country you are sharing with forming awoke have another agenda and want to take away your land.
That is how your ancestors were on the verge of giving kwara away to Fulani yet u never wise.
You now want to give the 4th largest economy in Africa, the richest and most strategic state in south west to foreigners in the name of awoke...
Hello sir, at your age you should have some wisdom but I can tell you are very senseless.
You can carry him to become your village chief in Ondo but he will.never rule Lagos

I wish I could educate you, but the eyes of your mind are already blind. I can't descend with you. Thank you.

garyaustin:
Chapter 3 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is clear on the topic. Get a copy or download the CFRN from Playstore.

Constitution is one thing, reality is another. According to Constitution, I should be an indegene of where I was born, but the reality is different, especially if your name does not reflect that of the local people. Why do I even need to prove my indigeneship when I can prove my citizenship?

I have taken time to go through the campaign against LP Governorship candidate in Lagos State: saying he is an Igbo man. I had to take time to check his family history and ancestry and found that he is originally from Lagos. Never has Lagos been governed by people who are originally from Lagos. They've all been from other southwestern States since 1999. The only "problem" with Gbadebo is that his mother is Igbo.

How does that make him less a Yoruba man or Lagosian? Even if he were Igbo, does been born in Lagos not confer on him the right to be a Lagos indigene? What makes a Yoruba man from other southwestern states better Lagosians than others? How is indigeneship of a state or citizenship of a nation determined? I'm confused about this hatred we have for one another.

I'm originally from Ondo State, born in the North, married from Delta, gave birth to my children in the North, relocated to Lagos because of the crisis in the North. Where do I tell my children they come from if they're not seen as northerners by northerners and not seen as yorubas by yorubas because their mother is from Delta?

We're so happy when we see Nigerians winning elections in UK, Canada, and the US, but it becomes a problem when an Igbo man wins election in Lagos. How then do you discourage agitations for Biafra Nation and Yoruba Nation?

Is Nigeria really a country?

Hashabiah:
Bros your talk makes sense and it's something that needs to be addressed if we're to find harmony in the Nigerian society .

As it stands , I have a friend whose father came from Cross River , Calabar but her mother was is a yoruba woman from Ekiti state.

Back then , she was given admission to study medicine at the University of Ife, and one of the criteria to secure admission in western states was the issue of educational disadvantaged states which are favored to get admission easier due the fact that they are smaller and the number of educated people in such states were often fewer from such regions, of which Cross River was a part of them


To cut the long story short, she decided to use this claim her state of origin (Cross River ) to gain admission, but just because her name held only held a yoruba word "Yetunde" , she was disqualified from receiving Cross River state indigeneship.

When I asked her about why her state refused to give her a letter of indigeneship, her answer was " They said my father did not marry from their side , therefore ,I'm not from their region " .

Can you imagine ? So which region is she from because it's obvious the yorubas won't claim her as their own. Smh

These are the questions that young Nigerians must ask. Shall we continue like? This is more dangerous than SARS.

Horus:
Tribalism obviously has an extremely negative effect on Nigeria. These negative aspects of tribalism are often fueled by competition and
the perception of a common threat. Tribalism promote fear, anxiety, and prejudice, all of which make us more susceptible to fake news, propaganda, and conflict. Tribalism can take many forms and it is hampering the progress in Nigeria. Tribalism should be outlawed

How can tribalism be outlawed?

I have taken time to go through the campaign against LP Governorship candidate in Lagos State: saying he is an Igbo man. I had to take time to check his family history and ancestry and found that he is originally from Lagos. Never has Lagos been governed by people who are originally from Lagos. They've all been from other southwestern States since 1999. The only "problem" with Gbadebo is that his mother is Igbo.

How does that make him less a Yoruba man or Lagosian? Even if he were Igbo, does been born in Lagos not confer on him the right to be a Lagos indigene? What makes a Yoruba man from other southwestern states better Lagosians than others? How is indigeneship of a state or citizenship of a nation determined? I'm confused about this hatred we have for one another.

I'm originally from Ondo State, born in the North, married from Delta, gave birth to my children in the North, relocated to Lagos because of the crisis in the North. Where do I tell my children they come from if they're not seen as northerners by northerners and not seen as yorubas by yorubas because their mother is from Delta?

We're so happy when we see Nigerians winning elections in UK, Canada, and the US, but it becomes a problem when an Igbo man wins election in Lagos. How then do you discourage agitations for Biafra Nation and Yoruba Nation?

Is Nigeria really a country?

I have taken time to go through the campaign against LP Governorship candidate in Lagos State: saying he is an Igbo man. I had to take time to check his family history and ancestry and found that he is originally from Lagos. Never has Lagos been governed by people who are originally from Lagos. They've all been from other southwestern States since 1999. The only "problem" with Gbadebo is that his mother is Igbo.

How does that make him less a Yoruba man or Lagosian? Even if he were Igbo, does been born in Lagos not confer on him the right to be a Lagos indigene? What makes a Yoruba man from other southwestern states better Lagosians than others? How is indigeneship of a state or citizenship of a nation determined? I'm confused about this hatred we have for one another.

I'm originally from Ondo State, born in the North, married from Delta, gave birth to my children in the North, relocated to Lagos because of the crisis in the North. Where do I tell my children they come from if they're not seen as northerners by northerners and not seen as yorubas by yorubas because their mother is from Delta?

We're so happy when we see Nigerians winning elections in UK, Canada, and the US, but it becomes a problem when an Igbo man wins election in Lagos. How then do you discourage agitations for Biafra Nation and Yoruba Nation?

Is Nigeria really a country?

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Same here. Both of my parents were teachers. My Dad went to be with The Lord since 2019, we've not been able to receive his gratuity.