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kimco:
Bro the manual is there for you. Read it, apply it and help your fellows while at it. But I understand you.

God bless

kimco

And why is this? Why can he not be without a pastor? Where in the bible was this stated?

Well, thanks for your support bro... But honestly, I'll be doing more and growing more if I have a CHRISTLIKE elder (not Perfect, though) over me in a local church. I no longer believe just the One man Pastor System of common churches, but having elders of local churches as well; I may fellowship in a branch of theirs if the branch pastor is a good example of Jesus (not perfect), though.

As it says:

Heb.13.17 - Obey your spiritual leaders and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they know they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this joyfully and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit.

But I can't submit to just any pastor or leader anymore. Except I know he has not been blinded by Money and Popularity as common.

petra1:

just submit yourself. Maybe in deeper life church. since you seem more inclined towards. similar model. you cant be without a Pastor

Well, thanks bro. But you can be sure I've been to most kinds of common churches around...

According to my narration here, a time came when I started looking beyond just one's Correct doctrines/Bible knowledge, holy or good external appearance, eloquence, miracles and signs, Big or Mega-churches and other GIFTS. These are what Jesus refer to as the sheep's clothing; hence, STRONG False prophets can use these things too.

But Jesus said by their FRUITS (not Gifts or appearance) we shall know them.

Therefore, before I call a person a man of God, I compare them first with Jesus and Men like Paul (not perfect people, but christlike).

And the best areas to test to be quickly sure is the areas of Money and LOVE of Honour men (Popularity).

Because Jesus said one cannot serve God and Mammon. And I check myself as a believer in these areas too.

But someone will say there are no men like that; no there are but very few and unknown. The few fairly well known I know are Zac Poonen (India), bro Gbile Akanni, late Jan boshoof (died last year), etc.

Men like Zac Poonen who could say to his congregation that if any of them finds any of his linked churches with a leader who's not christlike and unserious should be avoided at all cost, and had better find another local church that is not linked to him at all, but has a CHRISTLIKE leader. I doubt if there are many Popular Pastors in Nigeria that can say such genuinely. No, once you join there group/denomination, you must find and join their Branch anywhere you go (BECAUSE THEY ARE THE ONLY TRUE CHURCH, you know): whether the branch is dead or alive: as long as your TITHES AND OFFERINGS are intact, I guess.

Men like Paul, Peter, etc., were not mainly after Money, tithes, offerings, building megachurches and Popularity; but Jesus and his Kingdom primarily: living like Jesus lived.

1John.2.6 - Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Christ did.

Lastly... Let's not forget:

Matt.7.22 - On judgment day many will tell me, 'Lord, Lord, we prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.'
Matt.7.23 - But I will reply, 'I never knew you. Go away; the things you did were unauthorized. '


Grace...

MaxInDHouse

So if you and i aren't worshiping with that group it's simple we are not worshiping the same God!

Right friend... Unfortunately, not the same.

Goodbye!

Alright. Thanks for talking to me.

MaxInDHouse:
I know you won't like the idea of knowing the group practicing true Christianity, yet you want to complain about what is happening in your Churches.

Well the people who became Christians in Berea studied the Bible diligently to be sure that Jesus' GROUP are the one and only group in Israel worshiping the God of Abraham the way the prophecy foretold regarding the end of Jerusalem's paganism. So i have studied the Bible diligently before coming to tell you all the signs Jesus foretold about Jehovah's Witnesses therefore if you're complaining about what is happening in your Churches but don't want to join the church that's practicing the purity Jesus foretold it's OK, at least i've told you that all the money making stuffs happening in your Churches and materialistic lifestyles of your so called pastors couple with their display of wealth can't be found in true Christianity (Jehovah's Witnesses organization)

As for Jesus' followers complaining about the disciple that's not with Jesus bodily that's easy to understand because that person believes everything Jesus taught: loving neighbours as himself, ready to pray for the good of his enemies (not cursing them), prepared to preach from house to house and door to door just as Jesus taught them and wants everyone to know that out of all the rival religious sects in Israel back then, Jesus' GROUP is the one and only group through which salvation can be possible.

The Holy Spirit has not come to establish the group because the temple worship must first be condemned before God's Holy Spirit comes to establish the church, that's why Jesus said that man is with them spiritually. But after Pentecost whoever refuse to join the Apostles and learn from them is on his or her own Jesus will not recognized such a person as his own.
That's what Jesus meant when he said to the Apostles:

"I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of the heavens, and whatever you may bind on earth will already be bound in the heavens, and whatever you may loosen on earth will already be loosened in the heavens.” Matthew 16:19

It was after Pentecost that the group received this promise so whatever they bind or loose will be granted in heaven.
I have heard you but know that if you're not one of JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES you and i aren't worshiping the same God!

Ok friend... I had already thought I would not bother you anymore after my last post. Because I don't argue or try to convince or proof the truth of scriptures to people.

But something just crossed my mind, so I think it's helpful to write this before I close. First, I did not make this thread FOR ME (myself) or for a church or group. I seek to glorify Jesus. Despite my personal church experience according to this thread, I still believe in fellowship (a true local church), JUST THAT TO STAY HUNGRY IS BETTER THAN TO EAT POISON. I have been out of common organized churches now for over 6 years. As most leaders are more about greed and Popularity with the world.

The Bible says covetousness is Idolatry.

Now, back to your group. Remember I mentioned in the last post that if you continue to believe that your group is the only TRUE group is not scriptural; infact, it's a great Deception.

(I doubt if you meditated a little about the words of Jesus Himself in the verse I attached then.)

Well, NOT TO ARGUE, but I really don't believe that your group is True AT ALL in any case. Because I've come across your members years back and I realized that you people miss out in some Fundamental, extremely important doctrines of Jesus.

Just one major example: You don't believe that Jesus is God. When the Bible (not my church/group: I don't even have any for now) says God is Father, Son (Jesus) and the Holy Spirit (they are ONE). Hence, it's even safer for me to fellowship with a member of any of my former churches who lives in holiness and is Willing than anybody from a group like yours, because of that single doctrine that denies Jesus as God.

I know it doesn't sound nice, but please see what the Bible says:

2John.1.10 - If someone comes to your meeting and does not teach the truth about Christ, don't invite him into your house or encourage him in any way.

Just few passages; no time for many more:

John.1.1 - In the beginning was the Word (**Jesus) and the Word(**Jesus) was with God, and the Word (**Jesus) WAS GOD.

John.1.2 - The same (**Jesus) was in the beginning with God.

John.14.8 - Philip said, "Lord, show us the Father and we will be satisfied."

John.14.9 - Jesus replied, "Philip, don't you even yet know who I am, even after all the time I have been with you? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father! So why are you asking to see him?

John.20.28 - And Thomas answered and said unto him (**to Jesus), My Lord and my God.

John.10.30 - I and my Father are one.
John.10.31 - Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. (They didn't like to hear that too)

YOU MAY ALSO SEE PHILIPPIANS CHAPTER 2, if you don't mind.

Well, I'll rather believe God not Men (great Pastors/Church/Group founders).
IT'S A CHOICE TO BELIEVE EITHER GOD'S WORDS OR MAN.

There is no group or branded church in Heaven, but those who believe and obey Jesus according to the new testament worldwide (outside or inside churches) are true members of the Kingdom. John 14:15... 15:14

Rom.3.4 -
...yea, let God be TRUE, but Every Man a Liar; as it is written, ...

Alright... Anyway, I appreciate your time taken to talk to me.

Thanks... Goodbye.

2Cor.12.21 - Yes, I am afraid that when I come, God will humble me again because of you. And I will have to grieve because many of you who sinned earlier have not repented of your impurity, sexual immorality, and eagerness for lustful pleasure.

MaxInDHouse:
Jehovah's Witnesses are his true disciples today, they are unitedly worshiping their God as one big and happy family of peace loving worshipers {Micah 4:1:3} and regarding the highlighted it's false religionists claiming Christians that are SCATTERED in different sects claiming denominations yet they are contradicting themselves! Luke 11:23

All the qualities i mentioned above are present in the midst of Jehovah's Witnesses yet everyone knows that they are also imperfect people because we do see some of them commit blunders but with God's Holy Spirit in their gathering there is LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, GOODNESS, GENTLENESS, FAITH, MILDNESS and SELF-CONTROL {Galatians 5:22-23} throughout their gatherings, this is the FRUIT which Jesus said you will SEE in the gathering of his own followers {Matthew 7:16-18} to distinguish between them and false religionists claiming Christians! Matthew 7:21-23

May you have PEACE!

Hmmm... Nothing much to say, or I'll have to repeat my previous post. But I wouldn't encourage you to continue to believe that your group is the only true group: it's not scriptural.

Alas, people like you and the likes of some of my former church members are very difficult to convince even with inspired scriptures of God, because your group/church founders' original teachings are more important to you. However, the best is to follow the example of the Berean christians (acts 17:11)

Please, think about this passage below with a little fresh mind, if you don't mind:

Mark.9.38 - Now John answered Him, saying, "Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow us."

Mark.9.39 - But Jesus said, "DO NOT FORBID HIM, for no one who works a miracle in My name can soon afterward speak evil of Me.

Mark.9.40 - for he who is NOT AGAINST US IS ON OUR SIDE.

Anyway, thanks for your time.

Take care.

MaxInDHouse

This really touched my heart and to be honest with you it's encouraging when we see persons like you opening up on their feelings on the way religion is going today.
First of all i'll like you to bear in mind that you have taken the first step towards salvation by the way you feel bad regarding the way people handles pure worship in their hearts, that's the same way God's friends in ancient times do feel too! Psalms 69:9; 137:1 compare to Ezekiel 16:1-2; John 2:16-17

Before the year 1914 anyone can practice any religion and Jesus will overlook the falsehood in that religion since the person involved is sincere, but from 1914 till now Jesus has separated his own followers and gathered them in one single group.
So how do you IDENTIFY Jesus' own group in this endtime?

Ok bro... I think I get you. But for me I try to stick to the scriptures: especially the teachings of Jesus and his apostles (the new testament). As revealed in the scriptures, I don't believe in a ONE Group type of Christianity. TRUE disciples of Jesus, who obey Jesus words are scattered all over the world, just that they are very very few (they are outside and inside different groups or local churches).

The reason why I couldn't continue with those churches was mainly because of the Leaders' attitude to Money and honour of the world. Jesus said a servant will become as his master (leaders blinded by Money and Popularity will lead their followers into the same pit, and finally hellfire if not repented of). And I think there are still some good, "innocent" christians in those churches I left too (possibly), who are yet to get light on how their great Pastors and Church founders are leading them to the worship of Mammon and Honour of the world.

Hence, I can fellowship with anyone (outside or inside ANY group or church) who truly believes and obeys Jesus according to the new testament. Jesus said by their FRUITS we shall know them, not necessarily by their Groups, Bible knowledge or other gifts or things.

Thanks.

Truthenunciator:
Stop watching porn my dear.

Exactly... That has caused too much complications for men and women from their younger days on.

musicwriter:
The bible was not inspired by any holy spirit, rather it was inspired by power seeking Greco-Roman priests bankrolled by the Roman empire for political purposes.

The bible was written so that all Roman colonies would be ruled under one religion. Indeed, their church; the Roman Catholic church used to be the only church in the world until the first denomination split from it in 1054 in what's called the great schism.

Hmmm... I'll only have to repeat my previous post.

Anyway, thanks for talking to me.

Goodbye.

musicwriter:
There was no Jesus. Because the concept of getting saved by a messiah and going to heaven is older than 7,000 years. Assuming Jesus was a real person, so many Messiahs already saved Jesus himself. One of them was called Horus.
Horus was born by a virgin.
His birth was foretold by an angel.
When he was born he was visited by three wise men.
He was given 3 gifts by the 3 wise men.
He was a child wonder.
He performed many miracles; like healing the sick, turning water to wine, raising the dead, etc.
He had twelve disciples.
He was betrayed and killed by his enemy.
He was crucified.
On the third day he resurrected and ascended into heaven where he stays in the right hand side of the father (Osiris) to judge the world. Again, this story was already there before Christianity.
For details, refer to the link given earlier.

Christianity is a fraud!!

Ok bro... I can only wait till you believe the scripture inspired by the Holy spirit, and not your reason. The just shall live faith not by sight or reason.

2Tim.3.16 - All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Prov.3.5 - Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

Take care.

Lostchild:
Take my advice and focus on your life.

Yeah, thanks, I agree with the bolded. But if I'm to obey God by loving others as myself, then I must tell them truth and warn them to beware of false pastors/prophets as the apostles did.

Please see the following and confirm that the apostles/biblical christians did the same:

2Thess.3.6 - But we COMMAND YOU, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you WITHDRAW from every brother (**may even be a pastor/prophet) who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us.

Matt.15.14 - LEAVE THEM; they are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit (**hellfire)."

2Tim.3.5 - Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such TURN AWAY (you may check vs 1-4).

2Cor.6.17 - "Therefore COME OUT from them and BE SEPARATE, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you."


Thanks.

musicwriter:
Of course, anytime someone (including pastors who've made more sacrifice for Christianity than you) is fortunate enough to wake up from the falsehood of Christianity and free themselves from Christianity, the response from the sheeple still stuck in the church is always that the person wasn't a true Christian. Everyone already knows that.

Funny enough, you don't even understand the meaning of "being born again" because you can only understand it within your religious dogmatism and conditioning, which is part of the problem of religion. But being born again as understood by the ancient people who created the concept before anybody heard of a religion called Christianity, means coming out of your religious dogmatism, coming out of stupidity, coming out of ignorance, and growing beyond that old life. If you understand what it means to be born again, you'll realize you cannot be born again as a Christian because you can never grow beyond your bible.

Being born again was explained in details in part of the article: what's Satan? For details, see https://www.africason.com/2021/07/what-is-satan.html

Hmmm... Well, not to argue, though. But I've had some major church issues too. That subject is not very easy for man because it says further:

John.3.6 - FLESH gives birth to FLESH, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.

John.3.7 - You should not be surprised at my saying, 'You must be born again.'

John.3.8 - The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit."

And, one interesting thing is that Jesus was talking to a great religious leader in that context; this I think Jesus would also say to many of our great pastors and church founders of today as MANY seem to be blinded by the love of Money, Popularity and the world.

Hmmm... All right.

Take care.

musicwriter:
List of churches I've attended at one point or the other.

Catholic church
Jehovah's witnesses
Presbyterian church
Assembly of God church
Chosen christmatic revival
Synagogue church of nations
Deeper life
Christian praying assembly.
Then our GO, the most high, Reverend, sir, Dr, King Ezeugo went to prison, I stopped going to church shortly before that. I am waiting for the man of God to come out of prison so I can resume.

There are many other churches I just stepped in once or twice. If your church is a popular church, there's a good chance I've been there before.

My verdict? Religion is the death of logic and reason. It de-activates your logical, reasoning mind and stop you from questioning, therefore, it makes you stupid and dumb at the end.

John.3.2 - He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him."

John.3.3 - In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. "

Lostchild:
You should not be concern how people run their church business affairs. You should be more concern about your own purpose here on earth. Christianity is your personal relationship with your creator, is a personal race.

One day, everyone will stand before the judgment seat of Christ. You will not give account of others but your own life.

1. How you overcome the world with what he gave you.

2. How you love your neighbor.

I advice you to run your personal Christ race..

Hello bro... Thanks for your comment. The second paragraph is true according to the bible, many of us know. However, the first paragraph is your own opinion and not completely true. I must be concerned to help my fellow brothers and sisters who are still victims of false pastors and church founders like I was. These are false men and women who are leading millions to hell through their own form of godliness rooted in Greed.

Check the new testament well: Jesus, Paul, Peter, John, and Jude warned against false prophets and false religions, and exposed them a lot. Remember how Jesus ruthlessly exposed the Pharisees, Sadducees, Scribes, king Herod and the Money changers in the temple.

It's better we ignore the truth and forget about eternal life if we can't take it than to try to justify ourselves to appear right.

See the following if don't mind:

(Jesus) Matt.7.15 - "Watch out for FALSE PROPHETS. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. ...

(John) 1John.4.1 - Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many FALSE PROPHETS have gone out into the world.

(Peter) 2Pet.2.1 - But there were also FALSE PROPHETS among the people, just as there will be FALSE TEACHERS among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them--bringing swift destruction on themselves.

2Pet.2.3 - In their GREED these teachers will exploit you with stories they have made up. Their condemnation has long been hanging over them, and their destruction has not been sleeping.


(Jude) Jude.1.4 - For CERTAIN MEN whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are godless men, who change the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord.

(Paul) 2Tim.4.3 - For the time will come WHEN MEN will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.

Matt.24.24 - For FALSE Christs and FALSE prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect--if that were possible.

Matt.24.25 - See, I have told you ahead of time.

Grace...

Ammishaddai:
Bros , I read your shitty writeup and my post was a clear reflection of your judgmental mindset.

Oh, I see. Kindly ignore it then.

Take care.

Sorry to say this, but you don't sound wise . So in essence , you've decided to judge all churches and render them as "incomplete" thereby neglecting the fellowship of brethren as stated in Hebrew10:25

Friend, I guess you didn't read the whole write-up well. You might as well read the last three paragraphs and the bible passage again, IF you want.

Thanks.

I've changed churches several times over. I was born Catholic/Pentecostal (Dad/Mum). So, in my younger days I attended both at random. I attended a Catholic boarding school at some point, but had to leave because of much trouble from seniors and my dislike for too many programs.

About the end of secondary school days, I really didn't consider going to churches as exciting anymore, and I always felt bored going, except if I had friends there.

Fast forward to after secondary school, I had some major crisis in my life which almost led to death. Then I started Repenting of sins, and really started taking church seriously. I focused on a Pentecostal because I thought they were more inclined towards Hot prayers. But I only kept ignoring lots of WRONG things among the members, and unfortunately including the leaders, and even 'the MAIN founder of the popular church himself".

I saw that they were more concerned about prayers, deliverance, miracles and Money, not necessarily about overcoming sins: Holiness without which no one will see God.

Although, I had just been made one of the youth minister in the up coming campus fellowship, but I had to leave the system altogether. Later I went to a branch of a very common church nearby, but didn't stay long as well.

Then I decided to join a branch of another popular, Holiness preaching church well-known around. It seemed better, and I stayed for few years. But later I realized they too have issues with the leadership system, particularly in the area of Money and Popularity. Jesus said one cannot serve God and Mammon.

That was my last church, I had to leave because Jesus said if the leader is blind, he will lead others into the ditch (hellfire). I saw that the common problems they have in common is mainly in the areas Money and Popularity. Jesus said love not the world and the things in it.

Just read the new testament, try to compare any pastor or preacher with Jesus or men like Paul (NOT PERFECT but christlike men) especially in the areas of Money and Popularity, then you should not be deceived by spiritual gifts, miracles, bible knowledge, eloquence, prosperity, mega-churches worldwide, etc., if you truly belong to God's kingdom.

By their FRUITS you shall know them (NOT necessarily by their Gifts, Prosperity or Greatness).

Grace...

Matt.7.21 - "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, BUT ONLY he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

Matt.7.22 - Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform MANY MIRACLES?'

Matt.7.23 - Then I will tell them plainly, 'I NEVER KNEW YOU. Away from me, you evildoers!'

I've changed churches several times over. I was born Catholic/Pentecostal (Dad/Mum). So, in my younger days I attended both at random. I attended a Catholic boarding school at some point, but had to leave because of much trouble from seniors and my dislike for too many programs.

About the end of secondary school days, I really didn't consider going to churches as exciting anymore, and I always felt bored going, except if I had friends there.

Fast forward to after secondary school, I had some major crisis in my life which almost led to death. Then I started Repenting of sins, and really started taking church seriously. I focused on a Pentecostal because I thought they were more inclined towards Hot prayers. But I only kept ignoring lots of WRONG things among the members, and unfortunately including the leaders, and even 'the MAIN founder of the popular church himself".

I saw that they were more concerned about prayers, deliverance, miracles and Money, not necessarily about overcoming sins: Holiness without which no one will see God.

Although, I had just been made one of the youth minister in the up coming campus fellowship, but I had to leave the system altogether. Later I went to a branch of a very common church nearby, but didn't stay long as well.

Then I decided to join a branch of another popular, Holiness preaching church well-known around. It seemed better, and I stayed for few years. But later I realized they too have issues with the leadership system, particularly in the area of Money and Popularity. Jesus said one cannot serve God and Mammon.

That was my last church, I had to leave because Jesus said if the leader is blind, he will lead others into the ditch (hellfire). I saw that the common problems they have in common is mainly in the areas Money and Popularity. Jesus said love not the world and the things in it.

Just read the new testament, try to compare any pastor or preacher with Jesus or men like Paul (NOT PERFECT but christlike men) especially in the areas of Money and Popularity, then you should not be deceived by spiritual gifts, miracles, bible knowledge, eloquence, prosperity, mega-churches worldwide, etc., if you truly belong to God's kingdom.

By their FRUITS you shall know them (NOT necessarily by their Gifts, Prosperity or Greatness).

Grace...

Matt.7.21 - "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, BUT ONLY he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

Matt.7.22 - Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform MANY MIRACLES?'

Matt.7.23 - Then I will tell them plainly, 'I NEVER KNEW YOU. Away from me, you evildoers!'

AmazingELixir:


My woman told me how one man nearly pierced her skirt out of lust...one of those crazy rush hours in Lagos when workers were struggling to catch rides to convey them to work..after waiting for close to 30mins no vehicle and the traffic jam was crazy that day...and the crowd was steadily building up, a bike just came from nowhere and she was lucky enough to hop in ...ordinarily she rides alone but due to the crowd she just allowed a responsible looking man that had already jumped in to ride alongside...Omo how can after about 3 mins on commencement of the journey she started feeling a hard thrust from behind, she had to adjust forward toward the rider to create some space inbetween, within a short while the guy has consumed the space and this time the thrust was with vigour and any bump on the road the man seizes the opportunity to thrust forward,..at some point the rider oblivious of what was happening was almost on his fuel tank because of my baby's constant adjustment...got to a point she couldn't take it anymore she beckoned on the rider to stop the bike ..the rider was confused because they were still far away from their destination...she raised her voice before the rider decided to stop the bike....Oya nau, Oga wey dey back seat come down make madam drop nau...for where mr man refuse to come down oo..the rider was like " Oga come down nau make she drop" for where the man refused asking they continue the journey my poor baby girl and the okada rider had to shout at him before the man sluggishly alighted...Omo she said what greeted their sight scared not only her but the okada rider...the man's Instruments was as turgid and erect as julius Berger pillar with semen soiling his trousers.

Madam screamed and ran away to join another bike and the rider was in utter shock...she said the rider engaged the randy man on verbal attacks..people started gathering and she zoomed off with her new bike man with a vow never to board a bike with anyone else not even her fellow woman.

The undeniable truth is that some men lack control when it comes to women, some by mere sighting of a female they get erection, while some have taken it to extreme of rape and abuse even to minors...some when even standing on a cue behind the opposite sex gives them erection. Such men are victims of their own lust with total lack of self control. It's TRUE men are moved by sight but some are so wired that what they see triggers wide imagination which cuts off self control and sets in intense sexual urges.

I'm quite sure it's a major result of the sin of much pornography, masturbation and sexually perverted thoughts. It's not ideal to sit with the opposite sex on a bike, though. But some are forced into that sometimes when there is scarcity of transport workers in an area or rush hour like the above.

In that case, the female could sit behind the male, and she can try to maintain the gap. I personally don't feel comfortable with either ways. Few times I'd experienced that I always wished to get down as soon as possible. If you're a god-fearing christian after sexual purity, you'd know it's not a very convenient bond, squeezed on a tiny bike; especially if you two are not husband and wife.

Adsexpert:
Of course fearful to fear in the hands of a demon God tormenting others when they don't serve him dogmatically

Well, you might as well start with vs 30 first.

Take care

Matt.23.9 AMP- And do not call anyone [in the church] on earth father, for you have one Father, Who is in heaven.

Matt.23.10 AMP - And you must not be called masters (leaders), for you have one Master (Leader), the Christ.

Felimax:
Amen! Since you know I am not perfect.

Yeah... No one is perfect. But the truth there is to be sure to get into the starting line, the process of perfection: to Repent and start obeying Jesus according to the new testament. That's how we can hope to be like Him (Perfect) oneday.

1John.3.2 - Yes, dear friends, we are already God's children, and we can't even imagine what we will be like when Christ returns. But we do know that when he comes we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is.

AND

1John.3.3 - And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.

Felimax:
Thanks

God bless you bro.

May we get grace to be real doers of the word of Jesus, and endure till the end.

The Holy spirit warned about turning the grace of God into a license or an excuse to live in sin:

Jude.1.4 - For certain men whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are godless men, who change the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord.

The gospel of Jesus is in two main things:

John.1.17 - For the law was given through Moses, but GRACE and TRUTH came through Jesus Christ.

Grace is the means for Forgiveness: what God has done or provided through Jesus dying for sins (that's if we truly REPENT).

Truth is about Obedience after Repenting:

John.5.14 - ... "See, you have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you."

John.14.15 - "If you love me, obey my commandments.

The narrow way is about Obedience; if we live in sin we are of the devil:

1John.3.8 - He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.

1John.3.9 - Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God.

Let him that has ear to hear, hear...

Grace...

ur question seems bored in d ear, anƴway to cut the long story short, narrow way seems hard cos its full of restrictions like dnt commit adultery, dnt steal, dnt lie, forgive those who hurt u, love ur enemies, judge not, dnt wear this dnt wear that which seems hard for many to follow. only few can do them. mat10 explains how disciples of christ will be hated persecuted and killed bt only those who are faithful to death and endure to d end will be saved, many churches hv left pursuit of heaven for money and prosperity, dats d reason why few enter d narrow gate,

Right, the Holy spirit warned about turning the grace of God to license or excuse to live in sin:

Jude.1.4 - For certain men whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are godless men, who change the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord.

The gospel of Jesus is in two main things:

John.1.17 - For the law was given through Moses, but GRACE and TRUTH came through Jesus Christ.

Grace is the means for Forgiveness: what God has done or provided through Jesus dying for sins (that's if we truly REPENT).

Truth is about Obedience after Repenting:

John.5.14 - ... "See, you have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you."

John.14.15 - "If you love me, obey my commandments.

The narrow way is about Obedience; if we live in sin we are of the devil:

1John.3.8 - He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.

1John.3.9 - Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God.

Let him that has ear to hear, hear...

Grace...

Workch:
Your comments did not adreess why charlatans scam people in church and why you don't have to a be a Christian to be wealthy.

Don't preach to me else you will have to show me evidence for god

Okay... But not to argue or trouble you, though: you don't need to listen to me if you don't want to.

Well, I've personally stopped going to church for several years now, even though I strongly believe in fellowship of the body of Christ. But I realized common churches today are just like religious clubs or preaching centres; not of Jesus, but Men and the world. It's a waste of time going, especially if one loves the truth. Jesus said if the leader is blind he will lead others into the ditch (hellfire).

Concerning riches, well I don't believe what they say anymore, obviously. One's financial status has nothing to do with one's spirituality. We have rich and poor believers, just has there are white and black believers; the short and tall; the educated and uneducated ones. God gives the sun and rain to both the good and evil; what the evil can't get is heavenly blessings in heaven. That's it.

Please, ignore modern pastors of men/world. In the new testament, money is not a big or the main factor (it's quite in the old testament). As in check the apostles, they were not necessarily rich, and didn't become rich using their spiritual gifts, nor lived like celebrities as Common today. Even Paul worked with his own hands and didn't always collect gifts from true believers, let alone unbelievers. Peter said, 'silver and gold I have not... '. Jesus himself was a low-key carpenter, not a celebrity type.

Concerning God, well the only proof I have is His Word. Faith comes by hearing His word. No one can force anyone to believe and obey that. Even God doesn't Force anyone. Nobody forced me. I was lost in my own Sins, love of money and honour of people; ignoring God, etc. Then I almost died years ago; got terribly sick to the point of death. Nobody could help including doctors and their drugs. Then I started Repenting and asking Jesus to help. He did and that's why I seek to live for him now. I knew I was going to Hell.

I began to read the new testament for myself and listen to christlike preachers (not perfect, though), and God began to show me the lies of pastors even of best churches. How Money, Popularity and love of the world have blinded the eyes and hearts of many professing christians in great and small churches.

Matt.15.14 - Let them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind leads the blind, both will fall into a ditch (Hellfire)."

Anyway, take care.

Workch:
Yes, Elon musk is a science guy and he's an atheist.

Don't allow the charlatans on pulpit make you think that your wealth lie on their altar. It's a lie

Personally, I am an atheist and everyone in my family expect me and one of my siblings are Christians, they still cannot make any big financial decision without us.

My boss is an atheist but he runs a multimillion naira company in Lagos. Sometimes he trolls the religious people among us.

Wake up, you are just enriching those thieves called pastors. You don't need church or any religion to be rich. You only need to work hard, get connected and a little bit of luck. The figures and statistics are clear on this.

The moment you start thinking in that light, you will start seeing a clear picture. My father tried to make me pay tithes, I refused. I warned him never to tell me about that, all my siblings that are still paying tithe are not doing better than me

Those things make you mentally lazy. Seriously, sometimes I just look at them and I pity them

Friend, first, if you want to know the truth, go to the new testament and see the lives and words of Jesus and His apostles (Paul and others). If you look at today's pastors or church founders and their followers (christians) you'll be deeply deceived.

Rom. 3:4 says 'let God be true, and everyman a liar.

God's kingdom is about righteousness, peace and joy not Money. Jesus said one cannot serve God and Money. And not many great Great Pastors are Following Jesus, let alone small ones. I know just one fairly well known preacher in Nigeria (bro Gbile Akanni); also one in India (bro Zac Poonen) who are sticking to the way of Christ, the way of the Cross (even though I'm not their member, but I know them by their christlike fruits, not just gifts). I believe there are few others worldwide, though.

How do you know a true pastor or christian? Just check their attitudes to Money/Material things (Mammon) and honour (Popularity) whether it's like Christ or men like Paul.

Jesus is about seeking the kingdom of God first, and the needful will be added. Not to compete with the world with passing dusty things.

Jesus bless...

Heb.10.30 - For we know Him who said, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. And again, "The LORD will judge His people."

Heb.10.31 - It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

So, if we plug in 2 instead of 1/2, we would get 5/3, which is not part of the options. I think there's a problem with the question itself (and even the others too, like typo or something. Like you added (=) to no 2 question, which makes it reasonable).

Thanks

3. Simplify 2/3+2/4(1/1÷1/2)
Solution:
Using Bodmas/Pomdas
We must start simplifying from the right.
2/3+2/4(1/1÷1/2)
2/3+2/4(1÷1/2) (STEP 2)
2/3+2/4(1/2)
Still using Bodmas
2/3+2/4*1/2
2/3+1/4
You now find the LCD of the two fractions,No dey use calculator.
3,4
3×2×2×1=12
Still on
2/3+1/4 The LCD is 12
12÷3×2=8 + 12÷4×1=3
8+3/12
11/12
Ans.11/12.

I appreciate you very much brother... Thanks for taking your time.

But for this no 3 above, step 2 of your working:
1 divided by half should be 2 not half (1÷1/2 = 2 not 1/2). I guess there's a problem with the question, since getting 2 won't agree along with the working to get any of the options a-e.

However, is it really acceptable in Maths to say: 1/1÷1/2= 1/2 (as in 1/1=1, so 1÷1÷2=1/2)? Doesn't seem right to me, even though it leads one of the options as the answer.

Please, any thoughts?

Thanks a lot.

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