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rutibaby:
Does Jesus care when my heart is pained
too deeply for mirth and song;
as the burdens press, and the cares distress,
and the way grows weary and long?
Chorus:
O yes, He cares, I know He cares!
His heart is touched with my grief;
when the days are weary, the long nights dreary,
I know my Saviour cares.

Reminds me of my Deeper Life days!

PastorKun:
The tithe argument would cease when those twisting scriptures and using it to extort money from believers stop their evil acts.

Bro, they don't appear relenting! We can't continue to argue with them.

Maser:
Dumb thread! Since when did difficulty in making first class become a thing of pride for institutions. It is rather an indictment on low standard of education in such institutions and that is how the civilized world sees it. The lecturers failed to impart knowledge and hence the woeful outcome. Universities are supposed to pride themselves in producing many firsts.

Tell them! We simply have a system that's designed to fail students.

ukotmi:
The hymn!!! No other argument, not even a plea. A song that stirs the spirit

Yes. Let me add one more stanza. Ponder the words.

Enough for me that Jesus saves,
This ends my fear and doubt;
A sinful soul I come to Him,
He will never cast me out.

You will rededicate your life if a classical pianist play this hymn on a solemn Sunday service.

Jackeeh:
Nah!! I actually need a keyboardist for my choir.

Ok. I will respond more later...plsssd

Coincidentally I also live around Woji. And I'm also learning the keyboard. Do you play classical also?

100Cents:
What happens to having the office of a Vice President or Deputy and the church constitution supporting a peaceful takeover by a designated subordinate ?

God is not an author of confusion..

Even Jesus handed the body of Christ over to Peter when he was still on earth. That is how things should be done..

" You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my church.. "...

I agree with most of your lines. But as per your last one, I don't. The Church couldn't have been built on Peter. Jesus is the Rock.on which it stands.

I doubt if these Atheists are known by their families and friends, as to their religious stance.

In my entire life, I've only met one.

My faith is leaning on the Word,
The living Word of God;
Salvation through my Saviour's name,
Salvation through His blood.

Chorus:

I need no other argument,
I need no other plea;
It is enough that Jesus died,
And that He died for me...

Epic!!!!

daniwealth:
Tithe wont take you to heaven or hell.

Simple.

Countless times. But have been too lazy I'm recent times. Having a low ebb these days.

Pray for me, please!

oneda:
All hymns are my favorite! there messages are for different occasions
but this one always pulls my soul

"sweetest name on mortal tongue
sweetest name in seraphs song
sweetest carol ever sung
Jesus blessed Jesus!"

Yes, agreed. But to me, I keep singing one particular hymn almost all the day long.

I remember we used to sing this your hymn in.my sec school days. It's a great one also.

Nigerian univeristies just dey fun hardness. Granted it's very difficult making a First Class in ANY university in the world, the sadistic attitude of most Nigerian lecturers have made it even much more difficult.

Kudos to all First Class graduates!

ukotmi:
And can it be that I should gain
An interest in the Savior’s blood?
Died He for me, who caused His pain—
For me, who Him to death pursued?
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?

’Tis mystery all: th’Immortal dies:
Who can explore His strange design?
In vain the firstborn seraph tries
To sound the depths of love divine.
’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore,
Let angel minds inquire no more.
’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore;
Let angel minds inquire no more.

Composed by Charles Wesley. I soar with the hymn

It's also a wonderful one. Any hymn reminding us of the great work at Calvary should be committed to memory, and sung over and over.

Charles Wesley was indeed a great Christian hymnist.

ukotmi:
And you refused to comment on my favorite hymns posted above

Dont mind my carelessness. I will do just that. Thanks for your comments. I'm happy you did comment.

Ukutsgp:
There are many things the death of christ freed us from, but it seems many christians are entangling themselves again with the yoke of bondage. Gal 5:1.
The law spelt out death penalty for sabbath offenders. Does it means today that, if anyone does any work on the sabbath should be stoned to death? The answer is no. Because christ has freed us from the bondage of the law. The law of the sabbath is no longer binding on christians. Just like circumcision and other laws has been abolished in christ Jesus. We can now worship God anyday we choose to cos we are free and free indeed. Let no man judge me in sabbath and the likes.

Simple. It comes by revelation. I had argued the same way in the past. The only acceptable worship is one done in spirit and in truth.

It seems we keep recycling this old arguments. Every side is more determined to hold onto their convictions more than ever before.
It seems we do not have more important issues to discuss.
This matter is creating unnecessary tensions and bickering amongst us Christians.
I suggest everyone should sheath their swords of arguments.
We can win over converts with obvious division and quarrels amongst us; others are mocking us.

When shall we talk about love, giving, forgiveness, healing, etc?

We have simply majored on the issues that divide us.

Let him that pays his tithe do not condemn him that pays not, and vice versa.

We keep driving away people from our faith with our constant TITHE arguments.

Christ will hold us accountable.

Shalom.

kpakpandoN:
The word of God is God communicating with us and the word of God is God revealed to us. In it we see His nature and His character. The word of God is forever settled in heaven. The word of God is a living spirit (John 6:63). The word of God reveals the mind of God and therefore His will to us. What can man do without the word of God? Nothing! It is the word of God that gives us the means of salvation from sin. It confronts us with the reality of our fallen state, the doom of sinners and the way out through the love and mercy of God. It is the same word that serves as our compass on our journey to Heaven (Acts 20:32).The word of God also reveals God’s provision for our successful and victorious living here on earth, and how to harness His promises in our lives. What would we do without the word of God? Any congregation of God’s people that give prominence to the word of God, teaching and preaching it, and patterning their lives according to it will be blessed. But those that do otherwise are treading on very dangerous grounds.

“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass. The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.”
Isaiah 40:7-8
The word of God will outlast anyone. Though heaven and earth shall pass away, the word of God shall not pass away (Matthew 24:35). What should your attitude towards the word of God be? The word itself reveals this: “Tremble at God’s word” (Isaiah 66:2). This directs God’s attention to you for favour and victory (Isaiah 66:5). You are to uphold the word of God in your life irrespective of circumstances. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego upheld the word of God even at the point of death, and God did not disappoint them. You are to feed your mind the word of God. This will renew your mind to think the way God thinks and will restrain you from sin (Psalm 119:11). The word of God coming out prophetically from the mouth of God’s anointed servants is as powerful as the written word. The story of the official in Samaria, who derided the word of God from the mouth of Elisha attests to this. He paid for it with his life (2 Kings 7:18-20). I encourage you to tremble indeed at God’s word; study it, meditate on it, obey it and you will prosper (James 1:25).

The Word of God is life. It's Jesus Christ Himself.

Goshen360:
It is not your continuous paying of tithe that healed you, you were healed in Christ 2000 years ago, you just didn't know your rights and inheritance in Christ. So, your mind was trained to believe it your tithe paying that healed you. There are millions of people who still pay tithe and die sick.

New International Version
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.

That word "salvation" in the Greek means, complete wholeness in Christ. Stop believing you did something for God to heal you, God healed you not because of your works but because you're in Christ.

That's Rhema. It comes by revelation.

This tithe issue has been over-flogged. When shall we spend quality time to discuss more important matters like giving, love, mercy, etc?

Nobody will ever make it to heaven or hell because they paid or didn't pay their tithes!

Alwaystrue:
Hello Bidam,
Been a while. I hope you are fine and family too.

Thanks for the above as it is so apt. Just this weekend, i was speaking to some people on the word of God and i am so glad the people had a better understanding now. Things that people called old testament now understand the spirit of it. The truth of all God's words and commands remain the same but depends on how we apply it today and i gave examples like the sacrifice that must keep burning on the altar that means our lives should remain a constant burning unto God today. God gave me the idea of the proverbs the elders use that people give contemporary meanings today and they lit up in understanding.

When Paul said the law is spiritual he could not have said it better. So many treasures hidden in His word. So awesome.

@dein77, happy baby dedication of your lovely baby girl to the most High. It is not farfetched on how today's child dedication is applicable for those who chose to do it.

Thanks dear. The dedication went wella. Good morning.

chuksfor13:
Tithes make ur finance(Source) Spiritual, if u need devine source of supply den u nid to tithe.

Any scriptural backing? Or is this your own version?

Goshen360:
People like Olaadegbu, Bidam, Image123, Alwaystrue and other law teachers on this forum are part of the Babylon church (confused church) and they will stand for Grace on one side and the next time, they go to the law, promoting obedience to the law instead of obedience to the faith (of the Son of God). Ola is the worst of them all. I already know all the scriptures they will quote to advocate keeping the law but ask them, do they keep the "whole" law? They will tell you, some are sacrificial and some ceremonial etc. But nowhere does scripture made such distinction - the law is a whole package. As a matter of fact, the 10 commandment is part of the whole that is abolished.

GBAM!

Bidam:
What a gift to her generation. congrats bro.

Thanks a lot. She's indeed a gift to.her generation. Preparing to leave for service. Too much dancing today.

alotofgrace:
na bayelsa kids dey reign now o.

may God bless her o

may she achieve more than her parents o

long life with goodies is her portion o

lastly, those who say her water will not boil, they will not have money to buy kerosine. iseeeeehhhhhhhhhh

Thanks.
10000 likes.

Yes, na their turn to shine. ..

I thank God I have the Bible, not a pastor, for a guide. This tithe matter is clear in Scriptures. People are simply too lazy to search the Scriptures. As long as Jesus, Apostle Paul, Peter, James and others didn't advocate tithing, I place no value on it.

Whoever wants to continue paying their tithes can continue to do. But let them know there is no curse on whoever doesn't tithe. Tithe isn't among the weightier matters of the law.

Today na Sunday. I rest my case.

Bidam:
Ph, is far from me, my prayers are with you folks.

Amen. My prayers are with you over there as well. I pray God cause you to celebrate as well.

greatgod2012:
Question........ Why do some pastors' kids misbehave?


Answers........
1. People expect too much from them, forgetting that they are also humans, even the pastors themselves errs, just to confirm their human nature, not to talk of their kids.

2. Very many pastors rarely have time for their kids, they get away with the wealth, fame and connections attached to their work/ministry, hence, their children's rebellious actions.

3. Some pastors think that it is automatic for their kids to always be well-behaved because they are pastor's kids, forgetting that, God will not do that which we are supposed to do, it is our duty to train our kids in the way of the Lord, any parents who expect God to do that for him is living in illusion and will definately reap his negligence just like Eli the prophet in the bible.
May God help us all.

I go with this post.

MuguliciousMUGU:
CONGRAULATION.... She looks pretty... May God continue to bless tarila...

Thank you. Will be sending e-food soonest. Have a great day.

Bidam:
Haba, bros.. you did not disclose the venue na? Anyway, may the King of heaven be exalted for this joyous occasion of yours. God bless and keep your baby. Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings God has indeed ordained strength.

Thanks a lot. It's happening in PH...

Happy bithday. Wishing you more peaceful and prosperous years ahead.

I currently serve in the Ushering Unit, though I would prefer the Choir Unit any day.

The pompous and impudent manner of worshippers, especially as per their refusal to heed instructions politely given by ushers. And this habit is common with latecomers.

Please, you are enjoined to rejoice with my family and I as we officially present our baby today before the Lord Almighty, the Giver of all good things.

We acknowledge the Creator of all things. The arrival of our daughter has further strengthened our love and affection as a couple.

She has come due to our efforts alone. No woman becomes a mother without divine favour, neither can any man be a father without Providence. Today, we are taking her, for the first time, to meet with the people of God.

Pls thank Him on all our behalf.

Your hearty congratulatory messages and prayers are highly welcomed.

Her name is Tarila Diepreye Sophia!