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The oil has brought more pains, suffering and sorrow than can be imagined.

It's a black man's curse. May God deliver us!

Hmmm, Choices we make huh

Quote from Sundaynig

Don't worry please dont calculate the cost of keeping ur wife.
you also have to calculate the cost of keeping ur wife and her family also like (Father,Mother,4 Brothers & 6 Sisters)
So you are thinking of keeping a wife please be aware of other hidden cost as well before you end urself into trouble.

[b]Please take advice from as many people you can take coz once decided cannot be change[/b]d and you will face this entire ur life.

Lol, that's naija way bo. Banks, churches, societies and schools av 'em too.

Ok Kunle, it's not about criticism but rather understanding which we all consciously and subconsciouly seek.

KunleOshob:
Quote from: petres_007 on June 16, 2009, 04:55 PM
Osazu,

I[b] think what Kunle was trying to point out is that the bible in its essence, its message, principles, doctrines is correct and inspired of God - infallible. But because for example, it had to be copied/translated by human hands, does contain minor errors/omissions/contradictions.[/b]

Thanx bro

Jesus christ promised to send the holy spirit to help guide our christian lives, he did not promise us a cannon of scriptures(the bible)

I'll tell you this, when u were in school, you learnt quite a variety of stuffs, but then and again, you refer to
the handouts, texts or google up some topics for refreshing and remembrance. When God put the idea of
putting down what he wanted of man into writing, it wasn't for want of something to do. It's because the
same God knows the limits of the capacity which he has created all his beings (particularly humans). So the
bible came into being, written of mortal men, historical writings, exhortations, warnings, prophecies, etc.
Agreed errors came in, ommissions and some seeming contradictions showing to us exactly what we are -
i.e. imperfect. But does the word cease to exhort, correct, rebuke, admonish, teach us in the path of truth?
The Holy spirit can only give more light unto whatever you have read or are thinking except for unusual cases
when God demonstrate his omnipotence and give a new word that is meet for a pressing situation.

God is the same God yesterday, today and tomorrow.

the above post is directed @Kunleoshob

There truly is no idle word that will go unnoticed by humans not to talk of the Almighty God himself.
Olaadegbu has just pointed out some posts which you have started or contributed in. Could you
integrate those 4 posts with this one making 5 together and tell us exactly what you are about?
I believe in truth and I believe the scriptures that said 'like a deer panteth after the waterbrooks
so my heart longeth after thee oh Lord''. And Jesus said he who hunger and thirst after righteousness
shall be filled. I just need you to make a comment to this Kunle. I am a fellow in Christ and would
not immediately judge you but listen to all what you have to say.


This is an exerpt from the thread: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-186623.0.html#bot

[b]For us to assume as christians that the bible is perfect would be to be absolutely naive. Anybody that as answered at least half of the questions i posed above would understand that there was a lot of human inputs and politics involved in the make up and compilation of the bible and there was absolutely nothing divine about it. That is not to say some books of the bible are not divinely inspired, quite a lot of the books certainly are. A lot of them contain accurate historical records of God's manifestation of himself to mankind. I know some fellow christians would put me under attack for daring to critisize the bible but i am not bothered since the bible is a creation of Man. Jesus christ promised to send the holy spirit to help guide our christian lives, he did not promise us a cannon of scriptures(the bible). Unfortunately most people that profess christianity and claim to have the holy spirit in there lives have actually shut the holy spirit out of their lives. They are just plain religious people and not spirit fiiled.


[/b]

Break-ups are after-effects of insincerity and selfishness. Most people lack absolute commitment and look for something
else while they are fully married. Uncaring attitudes, adultery and envy (yes, spouses envy each other) are killers of
matrimony.

petres_007:
Osazu,

I think what Kunle was trying to point out is that the bible in its essence, its message, principles, doctrines is correct and inspired of God - infallible. But because for example, it had to be copied/translated by human hands, does contain minor errors/omissions/contradictions.

True and that's what it is! If we keep looking for error, we sure will find it (as people like us did da job)
but what is inherently being passed across? That's what we ought to feed on. Like an old man once
replied when asked by an atheist about the errors in da bible '' I'll eat the fish and leave the bone''.
If u attempt to discuss it or defend it, it'll only amount to useless arguments.

@petre
Thanks. I'm glad you confirmed that your church was on its way tru d wide path but by God's intervention, a U-turn was made. Truth is we are imperfect- humans I mean but that is no excuse for sin. We ought to seek after perfection each and every day. And like you rightly mentioned, CONTENTMENT is da key. NOt wanting to grow a 50000 capacity church like Pastor so and so but being content with the normal addition to the church while edifying and preaching true doctrines. Not wanting to fly a jet like pastor so and so but being content with whateva mode of transportation you have at the moment and hoping for better like everyone else.

Fame and money are one of life's desires that drag people from the right path to the wide path. Like someone posted, church has become an MBA class sort of with several collections: development, thithe (so your life won't b tight, Jeez), sunday love offering, saturday faith offering, friday , offering etc. People are out to make money either by selling their souls to d devil tru preaching false doctirnes or manufacturing fake drugs, or using fake interswitch website to lure unsuspecting victims to reveal their pins etc. Contentment is da word. True religion is love-based and teaches true principles.

KunleOshob:
And for the benefit of those who still do not get the improt of my decision and starting this thread i want to happily annouce to every body that based on this thread i got invited to gathering of believers [commonly called church] by petre_007. I worshipped with them yesterday and i must confess it was truely refreshing. Even though it was a very small gathering,[less than 25] i was truely blessed and i felt so much excitement inside of me through out the service. The pastor struck me as a teacher that was actually out to impart truth and knowledge of the scriptures to the flock and the sermon was on christian history which i have never heard being preached in any church i have worshipped before and there was not tithe or offering collection. One thing is definite i would be worshipping with them next sunday and if in deed i am convinced of the doctrine they preach in the church i intend to pitch my tent with them and mkae the place my regular place of worship. What makes this place different and truely refreshing was the zeal and passion with which the pastor was empowering the flock and the obvious concious efforts to stick with biblical injunctions in co-ordinating the church. I recommend the church to any one who genuiely seeks the truth and wants to be empowered in the word.

Glad to hear this Kunle. But I will honestly tell you this, most young church usually start off right but
get distracted along the way or follow the saying ''if u can't beat them, join them''. I have been to
many churches too and have seen this phenomenom a lot of the times. Enjoy the time while it lasts sha.
Remember to stay focused on your desire and whom u seek.

Kunle,
I think you are one true and brave guy to have come out openly to state this. Many individuals (myself inclusive) have
thought and brooded over this 'church' thingy that we kinda resolve to whateva we resolve to. My conclusion is
that 'church is in your heart'' and not the  building we go to every sunday. I don't feel guilty not attending any church
service or program becos over time I have realised that God's words will never change, no matter how the generation
or technology changes. It is sure. If only people will seek God for themselves and pray to gOD for real,
Pls do not go to any place if you do genuinely feel your heart aint into it.
God bless u!

I leave u with this quote ''There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.'' - Dalai Lama

Go and grab a copy of the movie ''how to lose a guy in 7days''. Your questions will be answered.

[color=#000099]intimacy and complete commitment from da man. a man who wouldn't sulk but will face his responsibilities
with a sense of purpose . a man who can show good leadership skills to his household.
money plays a minor role if the heart of the woman is won tru devotion cos she will readily submit even the
little dough she has at the man's feet. [/color][b][/b]

Only in Naija will you hear this sort of thing. shio, how will u blame him when police do not do 'owo kodoro' to
take N20 from drivers on the road. Similarly he wouldn't hide his ignorance and stupidity in appointing his son
as MD of same agency.  

No, I won't. I'm sorry I would have to disappoint my friend if it comes to this.
If the event will even lead to a sour relationship between us, I'd rather than
let my conscience continuously bug me. For goodness sake, they are no longer
on the girlfriend/boyfriend level anymore. I think I will have to ask her some deep
questions like
1. What does the marriage mean to her?
2. What is she trying to achieve with that kind of life?

Afterwards I will advise her like I would want to be advised if I do stray. A real
friend will tell you home truths no matter how much it hurts. The friend doesn't realise
that if her husband venture to discover she lies for her friend, he might distrust her
and begin to suspect her. What was initially a sweet marriage will then turn into hell
just becos of a friend whose cunt cannot be satisfied with one man. Birds of the same
feather flock together, or so they say.

But wait oh, those ladies feel that if he's a popular musician, he might be immuned to an infection like HIV!!
Girls can die because of money sha. It will be too bad if tuface ends up with dat (if he doesn't stop frolicking
then it's likely for him). My reasoning is he doesn't use protection while doing this stuff with who knows how
many girls per day. Arggghhhh

Pastor AIO:
Actually it is one of the things that have set humans apart from other creatures. The fact that we are able to contemplate abstractions and think about things that don't necessarily have a bearing or advantage to ourselves. Pure contemplation, for it's own sake.

I don't think that the person who started this thread is very stupid, or even any stupid at all. Perhaps your aggression is because you feel threatened that the implications of the questions might shake your beliefs.

My sentiments exactly. We are reasoning beings and not animals who can't think what
their end will become (pot of soup maybe). So dear morpheus, think and tell us what you
think.

PUZZZLE 101[size=8pt]


So many guys have responded funnily like the lady who wants her bf to go mad

It's bad here in sagamu too. The cars lining up at filling stations are causing
traffic congestion with the small roads. I thot it was just some panic buying
when we to work yesterday morning but alas the queue had become longer
in the evening. My husband had to rush to the filling station along the
expressway to get some for the car and for the jerry can as backup for
generator supply. We don't know the reason for this though. It's just crazy!!

But this credit crunch odikwa hardo (speaking it like a calabar man). If it can affect the government institution
reach like this, what should we expect with the private organisations?

homosapien:
capital yes.women are no worth dying for

Hmmm Homosapien! Your type get so mad when you see your wife with another man so much you want to commit murder.

@poster
I am married and so committed to my marital vows. I won't do it cos I always think of action and consequences.
I love my husband and children too much to allow a flimpsy thing destroy all of that.

Saving has been my culture before now, the credit crunch has just encouraged me to save the more.

Let's learn from the ants like the bible admonished.

you and I

A friend of mine told me a story about a lady who is obsessed about her friend's hubby.
The lady in question doesn't care that the man is happily married with children, she calls
him everytime. So much that the wife of the guy has had to call her phone and warn her
off but she wouldn't budge. The man is however not willing to tell her off outrightly _{(some
men need some whacking to put them in their right senses).} . His stance is that the lady
in question isn't very healthy (has some depression and psychological problems) and if he
tells her off outrightly, she might commit suicide which he wouldn't feel good about. The wife
however doesn't see it in this light and they quarrel about the matter every time.

What do you think should be done here? And as a guy, how will you handle this kind of situation?

May her gentle soul rest in the bosom of her Lord!