₦airaland Forum

Barca's decline would start today if they lose. I see them having a very inconsistent season.

OkuFaba:
Here bawo?? wetin concern me,

You should honestly be concerned. There is always a time allotted for ignorance and grace. We shouldn't always have this "I don't care" attitude as Christians, we should be immersed in the word and cast down and aside every thing that is not of God.

I urge you to read Psalm 1

jesusjnr2020:
I have heard you, but i'd yet say, be very careful not to be driven by the opinion of men or what they think because that has misled many.

You said something about me being seen as Freeze, and that I believe was not by accident. You obviously care about the opinion of men.

Jesus and John the baptist were more seen as much worse to the people of Israel than Freeze is to the church and her leaders, yet you know who they were in the sight of God.

Hence I ask you to be careful because the most important thing is what God think not man.

That's what inspires my actions.

God bless.

True. I really believe in what you are doing. There is a lot of soft pedalling of the gospel out there and the truth needs to be established regardless.

I do not care what men think but I was only concerned because there are many people who once you try to make them realise that their "infallible" pastor made a mistake or is not of God they just ignore every other thing you have to say.

I once told my boss that Oyedepo questioned the rationality of voting Buhari for second term on the altar and he completely disagreed, saying Men of God don't get involved in politics and Oyedepo would never say anything like that. Well, I guess he probably must have been aware by now.

Imagine him disregarding something so obvious and easily verifiable, how much more when I delve into deeper biblical doctrines and show him how his pastor was wrong here and there.

But it's not about Pastors for me but doctrines that are out there. Sadly, many popular pastors are backing this and their members feel anyone contradicting this is against the church, like Freeze. That's why I referenced him. I don't care what they think.

jesusjnr2020:
Bro thanks for your advise. But who cares what men think?

Should I not speak the truth because of what people might say?

There's a level of the Spirit you can't get to if you've not overcome that.

Jesus did that so and He would if He were here, so why shouldn't I?

Please be more concerned about what God thinks not men.

Thanks.

I completely understand but we should wary of those whose hearts desire God but can't get past the shackles of the wrong doctrines of these preachers.

I am just saying be gentle. Our goal is to bring many souls to light and the truth but being to blunt might turn many away.

Let's do it with love and understanding. God bless you.

jesusjnr2020:
If Jesus was subject to the Government laws, then He was also subject to the Laws of His land, Israel which includes tithing.

But He didn't pay tithes, yet paid taxes!

By the way, It seems you're one of those who believe the heresy that Job suffered losses because he didn't tithe.

Knowing how fragile the mind of many of us Christians are, try to make this less about Oyedepo as much as possible else many would see you as another Daddy Freeze.

For the sake of the sheep, just take on the doctrine, please.

Even if Jesus had paid tithes, it doesn't still justify the modern view of it.

Does your tithe move God? It is only a sign of your faith and Goodwill. I attend a church, the church has needs and it is required of me without any cajoling or manipulation to pay.

I can't wave my tithe card to God or ask him to bless me because of my works of Faith, no.

Remember what Elihu told Job?

Job 35:5-8
Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds which are higher than thou.

If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or if thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?

If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?

Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness may profit the son of man.

danyero:
The idea of singing praises to man or god does not sit well with me, a need for praise or worship comes from a place of insecurity.

Yet people get this tingle little feeling of approval and appreciation with something so inconsequential as a nairaland like.

Don't you think it is completely natural to feel that way?

Oh my, so many ignorant minds on one thread.

I like how you explained tithing on the other thread. I find it funny how such a simple issue is generating a lot of controversy; but then again, too many ignorant Christians.

Many don't even know the passage where Jesus explained tithing being lesser as compared to weightier matters like Justice and Mercy.

The church needs the tithes and offerings to run its finances and programmes but because of the tight fists of its members, the pastors have succumbed to the temptation of twisting the gospel to suit their needs or the needs of the church.

So they teach certain doctrine to raise funds to undertake innocent and selfless activities: roofing or renovation of the church, buying instruments and equipments, inviting ministers and running other programmes.

But take heed, in Christianity, the end never justifies the means. Never.

God will surely bring to judgement for every careless word a man utters and we will be justified by our words or condemned by them.

There is much to say but let us keep learning and taking correction for the days have drawn near.

jesusjnr2020:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnHXAslZy-8

I honestly do not have data to view this but I guess it is David Oyedepo. Sadly, the man got it wrong. The issue of tithing for him is probably as a means to achieve the church's target ( finance and all).

The man is a prosperity preacher, so I am not surprised he is prone to error in such matter.

Ironically, I attend his church services once in a while.

Who said Job suffered because he didn't pay his tithe?

Luftwaffe:
How ineffective it is.
What's the point in having a test result out fast if it's inaccurate? I'd rather wait 24hrs for the full detection.

It is not totally inaccurate fam, no need defacing it.

You have to realise that the virus has a high rate of transmission and 24 hours spent waiting for a PCR test (which isn't 100%) is almost equally as dangerous; coupled with the fact that it isn't readily available and you might wait further than 24 hours.

There is no harm in developing a test kit that could be carry out rapid testing to complement the PCR.

It's better to test and get a negative result and wait for the PCR to confirm than to not get tested at all or wait for so long and spread the disease until you are tested.

Luftwaffe:
Sums it up.

Sums what up?

I'd advise you to pray and ask God to show you his purpose and if going to Malta is really in his plans for you.

Sometimes, "thousands of euros" is not enough to find fulfilment for us in our lives.

All the best.

PS: Nairalanders ( Nigerians) generally see any place other than Nigeria (especially outside Africa) as way better than theirs and would most likely urge you to go and pursue euros.

Malta, sounds nice.

SIRTee15:
I then hope u will support restructuring that will ensure power n more responsibilities go to the federating units.

I am kinda scared for my region, North Central, but I think it is for the best. But then we have to be careful not to mess it up because of it has nitty gritty details that are key and should not be messed up or else we would be beyond redemption .

rontolo:
Rubbish.

Fashola was leading opposition to GEJs govt, blamed the fed govt back then for everything under the sun. Now it’s the state Govt responsibility abi? This man thinks we’re fools. He lacks accountability. Hopefully the likes of him will disappear from national leadership soon

Yeah. And somebody somewhere would step in and oppose the next government and the cycle continue for decades. You get?

I'm not saying Fashola is accountable or anything but is he telling the truth or should we throw away the baby and the bathwater? Just because he lacks accountability does that negate what he said?

So, I am saying he is right and let's not argue ad hominem, devoid of reason.

I thought I was the only one in that boat, man.

Glad to know I wasn't just thinking things.

Dannieln1:
I believe the Hausas are planning something.
Everything is going to the north
Major projects
I see secession on the way..

No, the deal was birthed by GEJ administration and No again, there are projects going on all over the country.
You can see the objective reasons given by the Minister and how it would boost the economy. Other rail projects are going on all over the country and this will take place simultaneously.

Although, I believe the government probably needs to do more to on enlightening the masses about its policies.

Even with this many would still be unsatisfied.

Nigerians can throw a fit and don't know how to react rationally.

Fashola just said the truth really but Nigerians take pride in being antagonistic and they love the Deja vu; I guess there is a thrill to it embedded in us.

Basic amenities like that are to be covered by the State Government. The FG can't be everywhere and they embark on projects that take years to accomplish: rails, roads, ports etc.

Nigeria has so much challenges that a government can achieve so little in eight years, especially with corruption so endemic and institutionalized.

Listen(sic), before you mention. You would keep moaning and groaning and wailing for eight years of Buhari and then the next government and then the next, until you realise the fundamental details of governance and hold them sensibly to it, devoid of emotions or sentiments or prejudice.

I feel a need to reemphasize. This is NOT about APC/ Buhari or what no. I am feeling the burning effects of the economic downturn but I am grateful to God for the ability to detach emotion for rationality.

DonFreshmoney:
Can Buhari just invite Russian soldiers to Nigeria for 3 months? I believe they will decimate boko haram... but he wont because they are his brothers

Were they Jonathan's brothers in 2010-2015?

Or are you all suddenly vast and knowledgeable on how to deal with terrorism all of a sudden?

Kriss216:
Brethren, is it safe to mention Nigerian Soldiers here .

It is because of this Nigerian soldiers that you can comfortably sit in your house and type what you just did.

Please, show some respect to people who gave their lives for your peace and security and stop trying to be corny or anything.

No be everything be opposition.

Man City also to have an easy Carabao cup draw.

See as Man U dey worry about UCL draw.

How have the mighty fallen?

I pray this will spur the board to sign more players.

With the way they have been buzzing with news of players up and down and still not signed any is baffling.

Omega48:
Shut ur fu*cking mouth up.... Who is this na... Do you even watch football atal?

Guy, read what I posted again?

PSG midfield of Herrera, Verrati, and Paredes, Draxler or Gueye are not better than Pogba, Fernandes, Van De Beek, Matic , Fred and MC Tominay.

It is only their attack that is miles ahead; their defence lacks Thiago Silva and are only partially ahead.

DStv will be struggling to "catch up" on all the live games with all these balanced fixtures up and down.

Watching UCL at home sucks, you would want to be rooting, bad belle-ing and bantering at the same time.

Chelsea might have a relatively easy group and still struggle to qualify because of their unbalanced squad.

PSG are only good upfront. Their defence and midfield is not so much better than Man United's, especially the midfield. But Maguire and Lindelof are no match for Mbappe and Neymar.

I see Man U in group F

Juventus and Barcelona?

Would be boring had it not been Ronaldo vs Messi in the same group.

Juventus have the slight edge on paper.

Jack500:
Yet, crystal palace beat us without stress at our backyard? I a Man u fans too, but let us always talk truth

The guy get point. Man United are so uncertain and unstable. You can't predict how they'd turn out. Imagine they having it easy against every big side in the league except Arsenal and maybe Wolves.

Angelfrost:
Olé doesn't even have a functioning first eleven tbh!!!... This is the biggest issue with the club right now.

Of course plan B is currently nonexistent!!! But, at least get a solid, fluid, and functioning first eleven.

Did you watch Man United post lockdown?

Wow. United were almost every adjective you posted.

They aren't just at their best and they would get better but they need a couple of signings at least to reinvigorate the squad.

The first eleven have not all been fully fit. Several of them also have their individual problems but this would fade out with more game time.

They need to keep grinding out results till they get their mojo back. Plus, a few new faces won't be bad.

EbukaHades10:
Dey there dey deceive urself.

Manchester united has so much deadweights(Rojo, Jones, Samlling, Pereira who's on loan now) in the team that they have to offload b4 dey buy more and they want to sell to buy so as to balance their books.

Granted that they are arguably the richest club in England,they also need to make money so they can't afford to start throwing 100m at every player.

That's exactly my point. Ole has approached things differently and is not in a rush to sign players but has convinced Ed Woodward and the board to revert to the old culture of developing the academy and bringing in players who want to represent United and are not in for the money.

Ole even emphasizes on character. He wants to avoid unhappy situations with arrogant or egoistic players.

But bringing in such players would require extreme care and certainty.

At the end, after all the whole vetting and screening, the player fit still flop.

My problem is not with Chelsea spending $200million; it is their signing several players in their attacking line up.

Selling players who have underperformed is difficult because teams prefer to buy emerging young talents and if Chelsea signings flop they'd find it hard to sell those players and buy new players because of the wage bill.

Anyways, I see Chelsea sacking Frankie and selling and loaning players.