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Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:37am On Jul 22, 2014
The God-life In You · TUESDAY 22nd July· 

And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life (1 John 5:11-12).

Your consciousness of your personality, origin, and heritage in Christ will affect the way you live, control the decisions you make, and the things that happen with, and around you. This is why you should be conscious of the life of God that’s in you. The Lord Jesus said in John 5:26, "For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself." We read in our opening scripture that God has given us eternal life. What is this eternal life?

Eternal life is the life and nature of God imparted to the spirit of the one who believes in Jesus. It’s the supernatural life of God in your spirit, making you invincible, indestructible, and superior to Satan, sickness, disease, failure and death. The Apostle John in 1 John 5:13 writes, "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life...." God wants you to be conscious of His life in you. That consciousness gives you the winner’s mentality.

You don’t have to "feel" it in your body first to be conscious that you have eternal life; it’s in your spirit. Every so often, declare that the life of God is in you: from the crown of your head to the soles of your feet! Perhaps you got injured and it’s hurting terribly, remind yourself that you have the life of God in you. You’re born of the Spirit and the Word of God; your life is supernatural. That means there has to be a restoration.

Some people have had minor injuries that wouldn’t heal for many years. Such injuries eventually degenerated into debilitating ailments that cost them their lives, only because they knew nothing about this life of God. It’s the miracle-life! It’s incorruptible. If you feel the symptoms of sickness in your body, activate the power of the God-life in you by praying in tongues, and speaking the Word. Within a short while, you’d notice strength and vitality return to your body.

Confession..
  I have the life of God in me; it flows in every fibre of my being. No sickness, disease or infirmity can thrive in my body, because the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives in me, and has vitalized my body through and through! I’m whole, sound, and excellent, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study: 
John 3:16; [KJV] For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Ephesians 3:20; [KJV] Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

3 John 1:2[KJV] Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

1 year Bible reading plan: Acts 27:27-44 Psalms 23-25
2 year Bible reading plan : Ephesians 1:1-14 Isaiah 42
Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 10:32pm On Jul 21, 2014
Image123: [size=16pt]Are you on pension?[/size] You're sounding too old or this things.
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Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 10:29pm On Jul 21, 2014
shdemidemi: ^^Do you ever go through one day without throwing insults and innuendos around, especially when people don't agree with you? You make Christianity seem like you will be judged based on how loyal you are to your denomination or your pastor.
Quit the hypocrisy...remove the firewood in ur eye, so dat u fit see well commot the toothpick for my eye.

U are a complete text book for insults...was it Joagbaje's thread on the crusade in bayelsa? Is it the WoF thread? What of the "Saved once for all thread"? But of course, here u are....the saint! As for the underlined, u just heightened ur level of hypocrisy to legendary status. U shd see urself on the 1st WoF thread or the Bayelsa crusade thread.
Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 8:16pm On Jul 21, 2014
Zikkyy: Are you saying joagbaje's church converted 40 million muslims to christ embassy? shocked what exactly is the nature of this 'impact'? wasting peeps tithe in sudan abi? angry una know how to lie sha.
Cruel case of dyslexia

Common sense no common o grin grin

Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 4:13pm On Jul 21, 2014
DrummaBoy: I know that the new method now is for folks to mask illiteracy with Facebook English. If you really have something worthwhile to say here, you do not need to type fast; no one has said they are in a hurry here.
DB, cut him some slacks na...gv him a break grin grin
I'm sorry I laffed at d above...folks arnd me thought I've gon nuts


What I understand all round, thorough and complete Christianity to be is uprightness and excellence in appearance and presentations. Even in public forums like this. You should pay attention to such little details, they help "adorn your doctrine". If not, one holds the right to consider you unserious.
So Very true...but haba DB, he is new here o...he wud pick up with time...oya cut him some slacks

Young people, which I can bet you are, are always to eager to speak without thinking and thus the need to type with abbreviations. If you could just patiently read and comprehend matters like tithes that has been thoroughly debated on this forum, you would not be putting your foot in your mouth, like your pally, Gombs, another example of misplaced youthful zeal, is doings here.
grin grin
Deji, u know u shd commercialise ur comedy talent...Ibadan is sure a good place for good laughs. Thanks for cracking me up bro! grin

Pls attend to the earlier suggestion I made about the text for a proposed tract on page 1, and type slowly and legibly this time, there is no rush.
U know, for someone in his late 40s, bullying is not a cool stunt...but I gotta admit, a comedian in his late 40s is so cool! grin
Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 2:33pm On Jul 21, 2014
shdemidemi: But, of course it shouldn't be by the way of tithing or luring people to give by giving them false hopes of profane compensation for whatever they give. It must be free will giving that proceeds from the common love and conscience that is in Christ.
Na u sabi

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Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 1:20pm On Jul 21, 2014
frosbel: Paul worked , I know many full time ministers who work also full time, in fact some are even medical consultants with all the busyness that encompasses such a position.

It is sheer laziness to depend on other hardworking people who also have some degree of church responsibility and personal priorities.

Giving also seems to be specifically directed to the preacher which is in total contrast to the early church where giving was primary directed to the poor, feeble, orphans and widows.

This whole concept of Pastors trying to personalise and hijack donations, be it tithe or offering is just disgusting.

Remember what Paul himself said :

"so that you would follow our example. 10For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either. 11For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies.…" - 2 Thessalonians 3:10-11

1 Timothy 5:17-18 Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “You must not muzzle an ox to keep it from eating as it treads out the grain.” And in another place, “Those who work deserve their pay!” (NLT)


Paul was writing to a young Pastor... I see it's cool we derail this thread at this point! cheesy

1 Corinthians 9:9 For the law of Moses says, “You must not muzzle an ox to keep it from eating as it treads out the grain.” Was God thinking only about oxen when he said this? (NLT)

Again, Paul refers to this expression of "not muzzling an ox while it is treading out the grain." Even though many times Paul chose not to accept financial support, he still argued for the Old Testament principle that those who serve full time to meet the spiritual needs of people, deserve to receive monetary support from them.

1 Corinthians 9:14 In the same way, the Lord ordered that those who preach the Good News should be supported by those who benefit from it. (NLT)

In verses such as Luke 10:7-8 and Matthew 10:10, the Lord Jesus himself taught the same precept, that spiritual workers deserve to be paid for their service.
Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 12:05pm On Jul 21, 2014
joezakdeen, I see u r new here... leave these guys be! I've been with them for 5years online...quit trying to convince them, Jesus said

Matthew 7:6 kjv
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.


Wait for it...you, ur church, ur pastor would soon be grossly insulted here grin
Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 11:59am On Jul 21, 2014
DrummaBoy: Another person-miss-road.

What are you saying, what are we saying on the thread?

Please read the OP.
Hypocrisy! When u posted that long thesis was it related to the OP? undecided
Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:30am On Jul 21, 2014
Use Your Mind · MONDAY 21th July·

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God (Romans 12:2).

The focus of Romans chapter 12 is the subject of thoughts—the use of your mind. Your mind is an instrument given to you by God to improve your life from glory to glory. You have to see first in your mind the things you desire for your life, and create them. Thoughts are pictures of the mind that have power and create realities.

The quickest way to affect your thoughts is through mental pictures. Every man is the character of his thoughts. Your mind can make you poor or make you rich; it can put you in the place of glory or in a place of dishonour. The Bible tells us about Lazarus, a righteous man who was a beggar (Luke 16:20-21). When he died, he was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom, but he lived and died a beggar, not because that was his destiny, but because that was his mind-set.

Romans 12:3 says God has given to everyone the measure of faith; so it’s about what you do with your faith. If Lazarus had projected himself in faith, envisioning his rich heritage as the seed of Abraham, he wouldn’t have remained poor.

Use your mind to focus, and project yourself to your next greater level. However, don’t disdain or berate others who’re yet to attain your level of reasoning. Don’t compare yourself with them; rather, understand that each of us is at a different level of faith, and gifted differently.

How do you think? Jesus often challenged the Jews to think right. Use your mind correctly, to picture your glorious and victorious life in Christ.

Confession...
My mind is anointed to think right, being the mind of Christ. I think excellent thoughts, and I only see pictures of excellence, success, victory, and abundance. I focus my mind on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous and praiseworthy. Halleluiah!

Further Study:
 Luke 6:45; A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

1 year Bible reading plan: Acts 27:1-26 Psalms 21-22
2 year Bible reading plan: Galatians 6:10-18 Isaiah 41
Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 3:18pm On Jul 20, 2014
^^
You were the one moaning about derailment of this thread, now, because it's DB, it's ok shey? grin

Pls, explain how this writ relates to the thread undecided
Christianity Etc › He’s Too Big To Be Questioned "How?" · by Gombs(op): 6:36am On Jul 20, 2014
Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham (Galatians 3:6-7).

Romans 10:6-8 explains that there’s the righteousness which is of faith, and that righteousness speaks. What exactly does it speak? Let’s read: "But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from abovesmiley Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach."

Notice the underlined portion again; it says concisely, "Don’t ask God ‘How?’" That’s a principle of faith in the Kingdom of God. Don’t ask Him how the miracle is going to happen; He’s too big to be asked "How?" Leave the ‘how’ to Him. Stop trying to figure out how your faith will work and produce the miracle you need right now. Your responsibility is to keep speaking and acting on the Word.

When you want things to happen in a certain way, don’t ask "How is God going to do it?" He’s the God of all flesh; the Monarch of the universe, there’s nothing too hard for Him. He’s your "how!" Don’t ask Him, or try to rationalize how His Word will come to pass in your life.

Consider Abraham: he believed God and it was accounted to him for righteousness. The Bible says he made an unqualified committal of himself to God’s Word. Against hope, he believed in hope, that he would become the father of many nations, in line with God’s Word to him (Romans 4:18). He was fully persuaded that, what God had promised, He was also able to perform (Romans 4:21)

Rather than ask God "How?" the latter part of Romans 10:8-10 tells us how faith talks: it speaks the same thing with God in consent, and that settles it forever! Faith accepts, believes, endorses, and confesses God’s Word as absolute truth, and acts accordingly.

https://www.nairaland.com/393253/rhapsody-realities-daily-devotional/26#24822494
Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:23am On Jul 20, 2014
He’s Too Big To Be Questioned "How?" · SUNDAY 20th July·

Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham (Galatians 3:6-7).

Romans 10:6-8 explains that there’s the righteousness which is of faith, and that righteousness speaks. What exactly does it speak? Let’s read: "But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from abovesmiley Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach."

Notice the underlined portion again; it says concisely, "Don’t ask God ‘How?’" That’s a principle of faith in the Kingdom of God. Don’t ask Him how the miracle is going to happen; He’s too big to be asked "How?" Leave the ‘how’ to Him. Stop trying to figure out how your faith will work and produce the miracle you need right now. Your responsibility is to keep speaking and acting on the Word.

When you want things to happen in a certain way, don’t ask "How is God going to do it?" He’s the God of all flesh; the Monarch of the universe, there’s nothing too hard for Him. He’s your "how!" Don’t ask Him, or try to rationalize how His Word will come to pass in your life.

Consider Abraham: he believed God and it was accounted to him for righteousness. The Bible says he made an unqualified committal of himself to God’s Word. Against hope, he believed in hope, that he would become the father of many nations, in line with God’s Word to him (Romans 4:18). He was fully persuaded that, what God had promised, He was also able to perform (Romans 4:21)

Rather than ask God "How?" the latter part of Romans 10:8-10 tells us how faith talks: it speaks the same thing with God in consent, and that settles it forever! Faith accepts, believes, endorses, and confesses God’s Word as absolute truth, and acts accordingly.

Confession....
The word of faith is in my heart, and in my mouth; that’s the Word of faith by which I live. I speak the same things in consent with the Word: I’m victorious, prosperous, healthy, marvelously helped and favoured of the Lord today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study: Mark 11:23; Jeremiah 32:27

1 year Bible reading plan: acts 26:19-32 Psalms 19-20
2 year Bible reading plan: Galatians 6:1-9 Isaiah 40
Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 7:03pm On Jul 19, 2014
Fosbel... I refuse to respond to your posts...I'm here for posterity sake, not u or DB's

Now...can u partner with Joagbaje to take the healing gospel of Jesus to those broken by poverty, hate, sorrow and all form of negativities... £50 would be a wonderful effort. I know u r JW, evn JW's would one day love to walk the streets of Sudan with their tracts and books, wouldn't they?

[NLT] Romans 10:14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?
[NLT] Romans 10:15 And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”


Quit the biasness or are you allergic to good news?
Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 3:30pm On Jul 19, 2014
DrummaBoy: @Image123, Bidam and Gombs

I believe my posts for the last hour or so has answered everyone of your queries. If you still have anymore, I advice you read those posts again.

Outside of this, I humbly request that the three of you should stop derailing this thread. If you are bent on "saying this truths" or you are certain that someone conscience is being pricked on tithe or you think someone misquoted your sermon, you can open new threads for those, I can assure you that Seun will not complain.

Pls, this thread, again, is about designing an anti tithe tract, that common sense should dictate only those opposed to the fraudulent regime of tithing can participate in.
Oh no! We are not derailing, we just registering our presence, so that in 4 months time...we could boldly say "we told you this was doomed to fail from day 1, didn’t we?"
Use that £50 and preach salvation na...souls are wasting each day, and the best place to put ur £50 is anti tithing?

The other day I saw on LoveWorld news what Joagbaje's church is doing internationally...impacting 40 million folks in Sudan with the gospel of Jesus... yes, 40, 000, 000...sponsoring 20 TV stations with the Gospel of Christ... Note, sudan has less than 5% christians.

Dey there dey fight a loosing battle. In the end, on that great daya when we would all stand before that great white throne, Jesus will ask you what u did with the gospel, I hope u boldly scream u sponsored anti tithing track and was passionate in fighting tithing...

Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 3:00pm On Jul 19, 2014
Bidam: You talked about "my frustrations" if that is not rantings like a sissy i do not know what you can qualify that to be. And lastly in terms of cognition, you should go check whose posts is full of irrelevancies and pointless remarks! Clearly yours not mine. The tithe phobia you have since you came here on nairaland can be cured, if you allow God to work on your life.

But clearly your obsessions about God's tithe won't let you allow Him to help you.

There are christians who tithe without having any problems doing so. No verse in the bible condemns ANYONE for tithing.

Tithing in itself as a form of giving is not condemned anywhere in the bible.

Those who want to express their GIVING in the form of tithes TODAY are absolutely free to do so.

I will keep saying this TRUTH till it sinks in and you are [size=16pt]liberated from this foolish madness of yours.[/size] Cheers.
grin grin

Pls guys I get cell meeting by 4pm to go prepare for...I don laff tire...let me prepare for prayers abeg...
*rolling in epileptic laughter
Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 2:55pm On Jul 19, 2014
alexleo: Its a very simple thing. If I am not lying about an issue and somebody quotes Ananias case to me i will simply say - no problem. A clear conscience shouldn't panic in such statement. When you panic it shows there is something behind it. Let me tell you that nothing is biting me about what you people are doing. [size=16pt]I'm not rigid about tithe. I'm not also convinced to stop and i dont condemn those who are not paying tithe. [/size]As you are led pls go ahead. Its a free world. My simple prayer is- If what you people are doing is truly from God, may it prosper but if it is not from God, may it crash. Amen. I dont think the Op banned tithers from commenting. If he did, i will stop commenting.
That's what succinctly separate tithers from anti tithers. Tithers don't condemn non tithers, rather tell them what the bible says about robbing him, but anti tithers, condemn, insult both tithers and pastors and the churches, call the thieves and fraudsters and so many invectives and verbal/written excreta... but we aint perturbed, because the weapon of our warfare are not carnal, there's is carnal...no matter how bad truth is beaten, it shall ALWAYS win in the end

Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 2:48pm On Jul 19, 2014
DrummaBoy: I believe you are directing your question at the wrong person. It is Bidam you should be asking those question and possibly, also, ask him what could be eating him up.

Check the Genesis of his post here, it has been one diatribe after another. What exactly has anyone said that requires a reminder of Ananias and Saphira? Is it not high time someone shows him the source of his frustrations, which is so well captured in the scripture trustman provided?

If anyone is panicking here, it should be firstly Gombs and then lately Bidam. And for reasons no one can tell because no one has asked them for anything to make the tracts. [size=16pt]So the first question that you should be asking them both, or which all of you tithers should be asking yourselves is what exactly is your business here on this thread? [/size]And if it is to exercise your freedom of expression, then what exactly is biting you guys about the printing of a tithe tract? Or are you pastors whose business would be threatened by the project?

Let's start with those for now.
Thanks for the laugh bro grin grin

Perfect case of crying wolf! U shd see the way u invade threads....and I just predicted doom for the said project, bidam only made a wish...u were pricked in conscience, why? I don't know, but like alex asked? What art thou afraid of if u doing the right thing? Why the sudden panic? Could it be fear of apparent failure of the project?
Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:17am On Jul 19, 2014
Peace—Power Over Crisis- Saturday, July 19th

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid (John 14:27).

The words of the Master above indicate that the world does give some kind of peace; yet, the peace that Jesus gives to you is different from the peace the world gives. For example, the world, through medical science, has done a lot in treating certain kinds of ailments, but God is the only One who heals. Not only does He heal you, He also makes you whole.

In the world today, many are seeking peace from their neighbours, the government, and everywhere else except from the Lord. Yet, He’s the only one that gives the kind of peace that man really needs. That peace is power over crises; meaning that, in the midst of the storms, troubles, and pressures of life, you're unperturbed; full of joy and happiness.

Man can't help himself; to live meaningfully on earth, he needs the Lord. Life becomes worth living and exciting when you discover that Christ is all you need. He’s the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6).The peace He gives you transcends human understanding (Philippians 4:7); it comes with extraordinary grace for excellence, preservation and rest. It originates from the Hebrew word “Shalom” which is a reference to the totality of salvation. Therefore, when you call the Lord “Jehovah Shalom,” you’re saying He’s the Lord, the very embodiment of your peace, your rest, and your habitation.

You don’t have to struggle through life or be buffeted by the pressures of life; Christ is your power over crises! He’s given you so much peace that He has left no place for fear. It makes no difference the turmoil, distress and troubles in today's world, refuse to fear, for the Creator of the whole world loves and cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). His unconquerable wings of protection are spread over you. Let His peace rule in your heart, and be anxious for nothing.


Prayer. ..
Thank you dear Lord, for justifying me by faith, and granting me peace with prosperity and rest through Christ: this peace garrisons my heart and mind today. I appreciate your grace in me for excellence, and everlasting love for me, which makes me confident of a life of glory, and triumph, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study :
Hebrews 4:10
For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.

1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.


DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 26:2-18 Psalm 17-18

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Galatians 5:20-26 Isaiah 39
Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 10:56pm On Jul 18, 2014
trustman: Always looking at having 'opponents negativities' go down?
Fixed cool
Answer: Absolutely
Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 8:51pm On Jul 18, 2014
Still counting down to the next 4month...when I'd dig up this thread, and I'd savour its stench of failure
Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:30am On Jul 18, 2014
A Heritage of greatness Friday, July 18th.

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden underfoot of men.(Matthew 5:13)

God told Abraham that He would make him great, and in his seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed (Genesis 22:18). This is our heritage as Abraham’s seed; we’ve been set apart for greatness; it’s our calling to be a blessing to this world and to effect positive changes in it. You’re in this world as an agent of positive change.

If you never get to hear about it or know of it, you may never become what God has made you. The first step is to know who Christ is in you and who you are in Him. Having known this, the next thing is to begin living accordingly. Look again at God's idea. He said to Abraham, “…I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing” (Genesis 12:2). It wasn't Abraham who begged God, “Please, I want to be great; make me great”; no! God chose to make him great, and make him a blessing.

This means that whether or not you intend edit, greatness is God's dream for you. God’s promise of greatness to Abraham was also to Abraham’s seed, which is Christ (Galatians 3:16). Now, if you're born again, you've been baptized into Christ. That means you’re Abraham’s seed, and therefore, an heir according to the promise (Galatians 3:27-29). You were born into greatness by virtue of your being in Christ. You don’t need to struggle to be great; greatness abides in you now!

Live everyday, with the mentality of the great man or woman that you are. It’s our year of greatness, and those who are born great have away of thinking, talking, walking, and living. They don’t grumble or complain; they make things happen! By the power of the Word and ability of the Spirit, they effect changes.

Make great things happen in your life and for others this year, and maintain the prestigious attitude of greatness that befits your personality in Christ.

Prayer. ..
Dear Father, I thank you for your anointing is on me to take that quantum leap, and bring in new ideas and innovations that'll transform the lives of millions around the world positively. Thank you for granting me the wisdom and grace to make great things happen for others, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Genesis 12:1-3.
Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee:

2. And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:

3. And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

Galatians 3:8.
And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.

Daily Scripture Reading
1 Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 25:13-26:1, Psalm 11-16

2 Year Bible Reading Plan: Galatians 5:13-19, Isaiah 38
Politics › Re: Transformation Agenda: NNPC Boosts Refineries Production Capacity To 60% by Gombs(m): 8:40pm On Jul 17, 2014
i was here...
congrats to the best president ever liveth... small small, we go get there, no matter what ndi ofe ose na ndi ugwu decide to concot in the name of political party... grin

meanwhile... GEJ till after AFCON 2019... what is happening in Ekiti, Adamawa, Nassarawa is just the trailer..the real movie happens inn Feb 2015... APC shall be mesmerized in shocking proportions.


God bless my President in Jesus' Matchless Name


can i get an amen! wink
Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:19am On Jul 17, 2014
The Name That Opens Every Door .Thursday, July 17th .

These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God (1 John 5:13).

Notice the underlined construction. The Apostle John says “…that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.” Simply put, he’s saying, “Put the Name of Jesus to work!” That Name opens every door in every city and every nation. That’s the Name you need for a life of consistent victory, anywhere.

For example, when Jesus gave the great commission in Mark 16:15 and said, “…Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature,” He did so in His Name. He gave us His Name, and that's something bigger than the whole world.Philippians 2:10 says, “…at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth.” This is the reason you can be comfortable, unruffled and at peace in any city, region or nation. You’re an ambassador of Christ, on a divine assignment, sent forth, not in your own name, but in the matchless Name of Jesus Christ.

Luke’s account in Acts 3, of how Peter and John healed the lame man at the gate of the temple called Beautiful, is a detailed example of men who dared to use the Name of Jesus. Incidentally, this was their first miracle after Jesus’ ascension. When Peter met the man who was crippled from birth, he said, “…In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk” (Acts 3:6).The man couldn’t walk in his own name, or in his earthly father’s name; but he did in the Name of the Lord Jesus.

Are there doors that seem to have been shut against you? Use the Name of Jesus! It's the Name above all names. The reason for the failure, defeat, sickness, and weakness in the lives of many people is that rather than use the Name of Jesus, they trusted, as it were, in their own names. Psalm 20:7 AMP says, “Some trust in and boast of chariots and some of horses, but we will trust in and boast of the name of the Lord our God.”

It doesn't matter the challenges you might be facing, whether it's in your finances or in your health, put the Name of Jesus to work. If it’s a pain or a growth in your body, put your hand on it and command it to go in the Name of Jesus, and you'll definitely have results!

Prayer. ..
Dear Father, I thank you for the power in the Name of Jesus, and the authority I have to use that Name against the devil, sickness, disease and all the adversities of life. By the power of that Name, I declare that I'm living the higher life of glory that you prearranged for me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study
Acts 3:16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. ;

John 16:23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.

Philippians 2:10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

Daily Scripture Reading
1 Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 25:1-12, Psalm 7-10

2 Year Bible Reading Plan: Galatians 5:1-12 Isaiah 37
Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 11:05pm On Jul 16, 2014
NativeBoy: Please explain how the work on the Christ negates tithing? Again tithing is free giving.? Was Abraham under a law before he tithed?
leave these guys be... the above have be asked since the inception of NL... leave matter bros. grin grin grin grin
Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 11:02pm On Jul 16, 2014
frosbel: You are in for a quick surprise !
i hope so grin grin
Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 11:02pm On Jul 16, 2014
DrummaBoy: Gombs, you can keep your right hand but this project will fly.
i would have this post quote out for you by November 2014.... i hope you would have reports on how many thousands you've reached and the impact.. grin grin
Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 10:38pm On Jul 16, 2014
frosbel: How can a project be deemed a failure when it has not even stated ?

smh undecided
Cos, this won't exist outside Nairaland...I can bet my right arm. grin

Waiting to make alive this thread in 4months time...and asking "how far?" grin grin
Christianity Etc › He Doesn’t Lay Blames by Gombs(op): 10:49am On Jul 16, 2014
And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled. In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreprovable in his sight (Colossians 1:21-22 CWSB).

What a blessing to know the true nature and character of our heavenly Father! James 1:5 says, He "…upbraideth not…," which means He doesn’t reproach or criticize you. He doesn’t blame you for anything. Men may look at you and berate or scold you, but God isn’t that way. He doesn’t even count your sins against you (2 Corinthians 5:19), neither does He find fault with you. Read the opening scripture once more. It says, "...He reconciled (you) in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable, and unreprovable in His sight." This is so comforting. It means that before God, you’re without blemish and free from accusation; you’ve been justified. Halleluiah.

No wonder the Apostle Paul got poetic in Romans 8:33-34 saying, "Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again…." Then in verse thirty-eight to thirty-nine, he declared, "For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Christ Jesus already died for you; He was condemned in your place. 1 Peter 3:18 says, "For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit." The one that died for you is no ordinary person. Thus, no one should condemn you anymore. There’s therefore now no condemnation for you, because you’re in Christ Jesus, and walk according to the spirit (Romans 8:1).

Christ is your righteousness (1 Corinthians 1:30); it doesn’t matter who accuses you; to God you’re unblameable, because of His righteousness in you. You may say, "But I’ve made mistakes." Yes, you have, but Jesus took responsibility for all your mistakes. He’s the reason God doesn’t charge you with wrong. Halleluiah!
Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 10:05am On Jul 16, 2014
Bidam: This is a BIG LIE.The zakat as one of the fundamental 3rd pillars of islam is OBLIGATORY in nature and COMPULSORY for all muslims.

Pls do make your research properly before posting falsehoods on a world wide web.Thanks.
spot on bro
Christianity Etc › Re: Design An Anti-Tithe Tract for £50 by Gombs(m): 10:03am On Jul 16, 2014
emperortony: My problem with non-tithers is not the fact that they don't tithe, because its their choice. But the fact that they don't want others, who believe in tithing to continue in their faith. I mean how does it affects you if the next man decides to tithe? If they choose to be gullible as you've termed it, maybe it their choice and you should respect that. After all I have found it on several pages of the bible "irrespective if it is old or new" where we are asked to tithe. But I am yet to read a single portion of the bible that bluntly says we shouldn't tithe, so maybe until that portion come up, let those who believe in tithe, and the other non-tithing believer continue in their practices, without trying to claim rights. Matt.23:13 reads..“How terrible for you, teachers of the Law and Pharisees! You hypocrites! You lock the door to the Kingdom of heaven in people's faces, but you yourselves don't go in, nor do you allow in those who are trying to enter! Go in" my purpose of employing this scripture is to make you see reasons why you should let them be. And as for who gets the tithe its not of my business, "I speak for my self here" cause when I drop the money in the altar I assume I have given it to God. And am too busy to look back on how it is been spent, shall a man rob God by using God's money for his personal use, and you think God will not make the thief pay with his life? Are you now the right person to fight for God? Or did he set you in his committee to look in to the matter?
my concern over the year.... why is it their headache since i want to be gullible by paying tithes?
Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:30am On Jul 16, 2014
He Doesn’t Lay Blames · WEDNESDAY 16th July · 

And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled. In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreprovable in his sight (Colossians 1:21-22 CWSB).

What a blessing to know the true nature and character of our heavenly Father! James 1:5 says, He "…upbraideth not…," which means He doesn’t reproach or criticize you. He doesn’t blame you for anything. Men may look at you and berate or scold you, but God isn’t that way. He doesn’t even count your sins against you (2 Corinthians 5:19), neither does He find fault with you. Read the opening scripture once more. It says, "...He reconciled (you) in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable, and unreprovable in His sight." This is so comforting. It means that before God, you’re without blemish and free from accusation; you’ve been justified. Halleluiah.

No wonder the Apostle Paul got poetic in Romans 8:33-34 saying, "Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again…." Then in verse thirty-eight to thirty-nine, he declared, "For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Christ Jesus already died for you; He was condemned in your place. 1 Peter 3:18 says, "For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit." The one that died for you is no ordinary person. Thus, no one should condemn you anymore. There’s therefore now no condemnation for you, because you’re in Christ Jesus, and walk according to the spirit (Romans 8:1).

Christ is your righteousness (1 Corinthians 1:30); it doesn’t matter who accuses you; to God you’re unblameable, because of His righteousness in you. You may say, "But I’ve made mistakes." Yes, you have, but Jesus took responsibility for all your mistakes. He’s the reason God doesn’t charge you with wrong. Halleluiah!


Prayer...
Blessed be God, by whom I’ve been called into oneness with the Lord Jesus Christ, such that I approach the throne of grace boldly, without guilt, condemnation or blame. I thank you Father, for this awesome privilege, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study: Hebrews 4:14–16;
 14  Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

 15  For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

 16  Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

1 year Bible reading plan: acts 24:1-27 Psalms 1-6
2 year Bible reading plan: Galatians 4:21-31 Isaiah 36

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