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Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 5:00pm On Dec 27, 2008
Thanks OLAADEGBU for the living word above.rightly stated,the Bible is a more sure word of prophecy. As the passage says, it is like/as unto a light that shines in a dark world.Our world is totall dark and filled with unreasonable people.God is challenging us that we(you) that have obtained like precious faith like the one the disciples obtained,we christians should give heed to the Bible than any other thing in the world.most definitely,It's a more sure Word.
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 4:03pm On Dec 25, 2008
December 25 Proverbs 25v23
23. The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

There's a 'silent' disagreement among men as regards what the 25th day of December represents. Some say Jesus was born on the 25th,some say He was not. Even those that believe he was born on the 25th are 'silently' disagreed on how the day should be observed. But whatever side you're on,the more important thing is that Jesus truly came from heaven to earth sometime ago and died and resurrected for you and me. That's belief.That's faith. There's a 'silent' disagreement among men on verse 23,our Today's passage. For example,many believe that the original reads 'the north wind bringeth forth rain,so does a backbiting tongue an angry countenance' Also,many believe that in reality, 'the north wind drives away rain,so also an angry countenance drives away a backbiting tongue. Who is right? Well,the beautiful thing and the more important thing is that the two lessons are true. A backbiting tongue will bring anger along with it.The hearer will get angry,the 'backbiter' will get angry.Everybody will get angry with each other. On the other hand as well,have you observed that an angry look also drives away a backbiting tongue? If you're not inviting,they'll keep quiet or speak of some other thing. Whatever your stand, doctrine or belief, always remember the one thing that is needful.Don't chase shadows. Follow peace with all men and holiness without which no man shall see the Lord.
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 3:51pm On Dec 25, 2008
December 25 Proverbs 25v23
23. The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

There's a 'silent' disagreement among men as regards what the 25th day of December represents. Some say Jesus was born on the 25th,some say He was not. Even those that believe he was born on the 25th are 'silently' disagreed on how the day should be observed. But whatever side you're on,the more important thing is that Jesus truly came from heaven to earth sometime ago and died and resurrected for you and me. That's belief.That's faith. There's a 'silent' disagreement among men on verse 23,our Today's passage. For example,many believe that the original reads 'the north wind bringeth forth rain,so does a backbiting tongue an angry countenance' Also,many believe that in reality, 'the north wind drives away rain,so also an angry countenance drives away a backbiting tongue. Who is right?
Christianity Etc › Re: Some Failed Biblical Prophecies by Image123(m): 2:16pm On Dec 24, 2008
Which one you dey huxley?If you read that prophecy came to fulfilment,you'll give excuse and say It's all false,Jesus didn't exist,bible is fairy tale. But you believe the one you think failed. Na wa o.
Christianity Etc › Re: Some Failed Biblical Prophecies by Image123(m): 2:14pm On Dec 24, 2008
Which one you dey huxley?If you read that prophecy came to fulfilment,you'll give excuse and say It's all false,Jesus didn't exist,bible is fairy tale. But you believe the one you think failed. Na wa o.
Christianity Etc › Re: Some Failed Biblical Prophecies by Image123(m): 2:13pm On Dec 24, 2008
Which one you dey huxley?If you read that prophecy came to fulfilment,you'll give excuse and say It's all false,Jesus didn't exist,bible is fairy tale. But you believe the one you think failed. Na wa o.
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 1:46pm On Dec 24, 2008
December 24 Proverbs 24v15,16,20
15. Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
16. For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
20. For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.


We all come across challenges once in a while. The truth is we're living in the world,not in heaven.Everything is not always rosy. Thats why we come out victors,champions,overcomers,winners. The Bible is clear as regards this. It is not a shock or a new thing if tough times come. It is how we react to it that matters more. Motivators and charismatic talkers make a lot of money and talk out of the issue of overcoming. Our passage tells the wicked not to wait near the dwelling,resting place,point of success of a righteous person. Don't waste your time thinking of capitalising. The righteous should always recover. No matter the loss or disappointment,the just man may fall seven times but he rises again. That is the default position/setting. He rises again. No cowering in shame,no giving up. He is of God,having the greater One in him. He rises up again. It is the candle of the wicked that will be put out. Are you wicked or unrighteous?there is no reward for the evil/wicked. Stay with the righteous. Be an overcomer.
Readers please permit to wish everyone of you&every nairalander Season's Greetings.God bless you
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 1:41pm On Dec 24, 2008
December 24 Proverbs 24v15,16,20
15. Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
16. For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
20. For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.


We all come across challenges once in a while. The truth is we're living in the world,not in heaven.Everything is not always rosy. Thats why we come out victors,champions,overcomers,winners. The Bible is clear as regards this. It is not a shock or a new thing if tough times come. It is how we react to it that matters more. Motivators and charismatic talkers make a lot of money and talk out of the issue of overcoming. Our passage tells the wicked not to wait near the dwelling,resting place,point of success of a righteous person. Don't waste your time thinking of capitalising. The righteous should always recover. No matter the loss or disappointment,the just man may fall seven times but he rises again. That is the default position/setting. He rises again. No cowering in shame,no giving up. He is of God,having the greater One in him. He rises up again. It is the candle of the wicked that will be put out. Are you wicked or unrighteous?there is no reward for the evil/wicked. Stay with the righteous. Be an overcomer.
Readers please permit to wish everyone of you&every nairalander Season's Greetings.God bless you
Christianity Etc › Re: Weighed And Found Wanting by Image123(m): 4:38pm On Dec 23, 2008
Thank you and God bless you 'yam'. The message is clear for all so that we all are without excuse.let's us make do of the privileges we have at hearing the gospel and the handwriting on the wall.you may hear it everyday on internet,from the church opposite your house or at work,you may be opportuned to hear the gospel just once a week or once a month,or on a journey or in prison like some philippians or even once in a lifetime.No matter how often you hear it,pls do not say no to the call of God. I'm reminded of a lovely song about Belshasar.the chorus part is like
Tis the hand of God on the wall,on the wall 2ce
shall your record be found wanting or shall it be found trusting
While that hand is writing on the wall.
i pray that our lives and records will be found trusting
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 4:07pm On Dec 23, 2008
December 23 Job 23:8-10

8. Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:
9. On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:
10. But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.


One thing I know,Job did not have some of the beautiful things we new testament Christians have. But what he had, he had.
We're supposed to have what Job had+new. Job went everywhere seeking God in time of trouble. It MAY surprise you but our Today's passage says he didn't see/find God.'He is not there,I cannot perceive Him, I cannot behold Him, He HIDES Himself that I cannot see Him.'
But beautiful Job, patient faithfilled Job, he says in verse 10 BUT, but he knows the way that I take, v11 my foot hath held his steps, verse12 neither have I gone back! Can you do that?
You're in deep trouble and you call God and no answer,will your foot hold His steps? Will you say 'even if God,you seem to let me go, I am not letting you go.' Job's world had come crashing on his head and he still believed God,he didn't go back. If your best friend died, or someone close to you had a terrible accident, or you lost your job, or you didn't get healed at the crusade, or your property was stolen,or you were wrongfully imprisoned, would you act like Job? You can come boldly before the throne of grace and get grace this instant.
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 4:06pm On Dec 23, 2008
December 23 Job 23:8-10

8. Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:
9. On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:
10. But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.


One thing I know,Job did not have some of the beautiful things we new testament Christians have. But what he had, he had.
We're supposed to have what Job had+new. Job went everywhere seeking God in time of trouble. It MAY surprise you but our Today's passage says he didn't see/find God.'He is not there,I cannot perceive Him, I cannot behold Him, He HIDES Himself that I cannot see Him.'
But beautiful Job, patient faithfilled Job, he says in verse 10 BUT, but he knows the way that I take, v11 my foot hath held his steps, verse12 neither have I gone back! Can you do that?
You're in deep trouble and you call God and no answer,will your foot hold His steps? Will you say 'even if God,you seem to let me go, I am not letting you go.' Job's world had come crashing on his head and he still believed God,he didn't go back. If your best friend died, or someone close to you had a terrible accident, or you lost your job, or you didn't get healed at the crusade, or your property was stolen,or you were wrongfully imprisoned, would you act like Job? You can come boldly before the throne of grace and get grace this instant.
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 10:26am On Dec 22, 2008
December 22 Job 22:23
23. If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles.

It is not a secret that God has ability to promote even the poorest to various levels of glory. He takes shepherd boys to become kings and prisoners to become prime ministers. In a period when there is economic insecurity all over the world,God still remains the surest,most reliable source of prosperity. The U.S, the U.K, Germany and many other countries and tribes all have histories that attest to development,abundance and social security when their leaders imbibed biblical principles and doctrines into their national laws and processes.
As an individual,the same still applies. Return to the Almighty and be built up. Be built up. Be built up. Not just a one-off hit or jackpot. A continual and continuous prospering.A firm foundation and building. It will happen to you.until you can say 'The Lord is my shepherd,I SHALL NOT want.' praise the Lord.
Christianity Etc › Re: Hello Ladies, How Would You Love To Marry Your Rapist? The Bible Says So. by Image123(m): 2:24pm On Dec 21, 2008
Hi huxley.just wanted to chip in something.I'm not interested squabbling. You didn't present your question from an unbiased view now,why?It's either you just heard it from somewhere or you saw it and decided to 'copy and paste' the idea.If not I expect you should have read the whole chapter.you believe you're an intellectual.can you propose a better or more rational law?its easy to criticise what others have done,what have you done.
The word of God is practical and It's written as the human manual.anyone who lives according to the manual is safer and happier.Anyone who doesn't is at risk and has no warranty. You're not a female and you didn't live with the culture of the Israelites but can you imagine where you live, of how even a virgin girl dreams of marriage. People are 'desperate' for a relationship,virgin or not, atheist or non atheist.people around you are getting worried if there seems to be no move @age 23+.that's real life,not fantasy. And then,a virgin is not engaged and she's raped.In today's society,how many men will marry a girl if they knew she's being raped?even husbands divorce raped wives or you've not heard.some husbands would rather die than let his wife be raped by ARMED robbers,is that true?are you aware that most men would rather marry a virgin/someone they personally disvirgined than a girl they already know has lost her virginity.Not to talk of a woman who has an unwanted child already,or you think contraceptives were available during Moses' time?if you read the whole chapter 22,you should notice how Jewish men appreciated the virginity of their spouse. If you still maintain a grouse,you'll do well to suggest a better and less barbaric, politically correct law for us to follow.maybe if you looked at the Word with a megascopic view,you would see farther
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 12:47pm On Dec 21, 2008
December 21 Proverbs 21:21

21. He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness , and honor.

Jesus said, 'seek and you will find.' That still stands true today and forever. Sorry to perhaps burst your bubble but the Christian life/walk is not automatic. It doesn't stop with just 'Oh thank God,I'm now a child of God, I gave my life to Jesus.' Actually it starts from there,not stop. Seek ye first His righteousness.That is the everyday first step to take. Look for His righteousness.Follow after righteousness. Pursue it.Make sure you get it. Righteousness doesn't just jump on you by confessing 'I am God's righteousness'. As a child of God,seek it. If GOD's righteousness is not in your worship location, the advice is seek it where you can get it. Follow/chase/target it with people who call on God out of a PURE heart. Earnestly look for it in the Word. And the promise is 'He that followeth after righteousness and mercy finds LIFE, RIGHTEOUSNESS and HONOUR. Trust God to always put additional blessings.
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 5:06pm On Dec 20, 2008
December 20 Luke 20:4-7
4. John's baptism-was it from heaven, or of men?
5. They discussed it among themselves and said, If we say, 'From heaven',he will ask,'Why didn't you believe him?'
6. But if we say 'From men,' all the people will stone us, because they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
7. So they answered, 'We don't know where it was from.'
NIV

The chief priests, scribes and the elders were put on the spot in this passage. It would not have being difficult for them if they were poor in spirit. But because of their pride,they could not concede that they were wrong about John the baptist. They were afraid to lose the confidence that the people had in them.But what is the confidence people have in you when God has no confidence in you? What is the praise of men to God's approval.
Today, we have some chief priests,scribes and elders in some preachers,denominations and backsliders. Inside of them, they sometimes sincerely know that they've being wrong in some things,but instead of becoming humble and submitting to God's word and revelation on the matter, they turn a deaf ear,and sometimes try to twist scriptures to suit themselves. They would rather keep themselves and their members in wrong doctrine than repent, change and begin to preach the right. You can ask God today to search you and see if there's anything wrong in you and/or with you and to cleanse you of such. It takes childlike humility.
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 12:36pm On Dec 19, 2008
December 19 Luke 19:14,27
14. But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
27. But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
AV

Many bible students will agree that the parable our Today's passage is taken from was refering to the church/the body of Christ/the followers of Jesus. That Jesus gave his servants pounds/talents and told them to occupy till He, Christ returns.
The surprising and dangerously accurate thing is that HIS CITIZENS hated Him. How true,yet how shocking. One would have imagined that the people of other religions would hate Christ.One would have expected that people of no religions(atheists and agnostic) might hate Jesus the king. One should not be surprised if the pharisees and the sadducees and the chief priests and the Jews say that they hate Christ Jesus and crucify him and boldly declare 'his blood be on us and on our children'. But for HIS CITIZENS (professing christians,people who say they're part of Christ's kingdom,born again and saved) to hate Him, Well,well.
There are 'christians' today whose lifestyle shouts "we will not have this man reign over us". They'll rather live by their personal standards and not God's word. They'ld rather have their pastor reign than Christ to reign. Well Jesus Christ considers such a person as an enemy not a citizen(v27). The question is 'Is Christ Lord of YOU?' Does he have a say on what you do,where you go,how you go,what you eat,drink,wear? He is meek and lowly in heart and His COMMANDMENTS are not grievous.
Christianity Etc › Re: Born Again Polygamist by Image123(m): 1:23pm On Dec 18, 2008
If ANY man comes to Christ,he becomes a new creature,old things pass away,all things become new. Any body who truly accepts Christ as Lord should break off every relationship unrecognised/unapproved by God.Analytical has explained it already.they say wisdom is profitable to direct. It's not just void marriages,also occult associations and evil societies belonged to are to be broken up with. I.ld rather displease and disappoint men than displease God.
Christianity Etc › Re: Born Again Polygamist by Image123(m): 1:23pm On Dec 18, 2008
If ANY man comes to Christ,he becomes a new creature,old things pass away,all things become new. Any body who truly accepts Christ as Lord should break off every relationship unrecognised/unapproved by God.Analytical has explained it already.they say wisdom is profitable to direct. It's not just void marriages,also occult associations and evil societies belonged to are to be broken up with. I.ld rather displease and disappoint men than displease God.
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 12:46pm On Dec 18, 2008
December 18 Matthew 18v3
3. And said, Verily I say unto you,Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

You know the word 'verily', it shows how sure it is.It means I tell you the truth.You know this is Jesus talking. If he just said "Except ye be converted, and become as little children,ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven", we know already He is telling the truth. He is the truth. But then, you know He's not mincing words or talking in parables,He put it straight by saying 'VERILY I say unto you'. This is the king of heaven talking of the prerequisite of admission into His Kingdom. Do you notice he wasn't talking to sinners or publicans or pharisees? He said this to His disciples! Nobody has a free ticket to heaven.Everyone has to meet the standard, the requirement,the prerequisite. Except you are converted and become as little children. There needs to be a conversion from being a sinner to being a saint. A turn,a change from evil to good,from darkness to light.From the ways(your ways,devil's ways etc) to the WAY. The experience of the new birth. A fruitfulness of bearing good fruits,no more evil fruits/no fruits. And then to become as little children. A quality of humility,tender heart, meekness and forgiveness. Jesus can do it in you right now if only you ask.
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 12:00pm On Dec 17, 2008
December 17 John 17:16
16. They are not of the world,even as I am not of the world.

Not of the world, EVEN AS I am not of the world. What an opportunity! To be partakers of the divine nature. To be like Jesus. The very same way,even as,just like He is not of the world. He is of heaven,comparing spiritual with spiritual. And that's the way Christians are expected to be. To be like Jesus EVEN AS I am not of the world. EVEN AS he is pure as 1John3 puts it.
Some christians today demote themselves with their earthly mentality and confessions. Some say "I'm just a human being, I'm not a saint, I'm a sinner! " This is not God's will. Jesus expects Not of the world, EVEN AS I am not of the world. As a child of God,you're a stranger and a pilgrim. A confident pilgrim.A lifted stranger. You're more than this world and its systems. Hebrews11 describes us as people 'of whom the world was not worthy'. Christian,come out of the world and its systems.They are not of the world. The world's taste, music, dressing, slang and cravings are below Christian standard. You're a peculiar people. May the Lord grant you understanding in these things.
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 3:45pm On Dec 16, 2008
December 16 Psalm16:11
11. Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore.

The believing Christian is serving an impressive God. The eternal creator of everlasting pleasure and joy.Thou will show me 'the path of life'. If only the map of your life journey was the one in God's hand,you will doubtless meet joy and pleasure and of course HEAVEN. Unfortunately,many people find the path of life within themselves.They're too intelligent. Some others look for the path of life from what the majority are doing.everyone is cheating,fornicating,revelling and dressing 'to kill' so lets do that. But to be a man after God's heart and say 'God will show me the path of life'.
Do you know that some people believe that God is too big or too busy to think about how we should live our lives? Well,as for me and my house, God will show me/us the path of life and in His presence is fullness of joy, complete joy and pleasureS forevermore. Man has tried and is still trying to develop ways of entertainment and bringing joy to people's lives. Infact,there's big business and money in entertainment but this entertainment can at best last for minutes. Today,spend wisely,spend your life for joy unspeakable and full of glory. Pleasures forevermore await you if you come to the right hand of the magnificent God.
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 12:59pm On Dec 15, 2008
December 15 John 15:4
4. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.

The Longman's dictionary of contemporary english describes staying power as the ability or energy to keep doing something difficult until it is finished. That is the kind of power Jesus refers to here in our today's passage. He says the believer CANNOT bear fruit except he remains/abides in Christ. This is gospel truth.
Some people think that because they raised up their hand at one time,or they cried at one time,or they came forward for altar call at one meeting, or fell down or had an emotional experience at one time, that that's all.They believe they're on their way to heaven. The Bible says its more than that. You need to abide.you must remain. You can't live the APPROVED life alone. You cannot bear fruit alone. Belong to the body of Christ.And be ruled by Christ. Let Jesus be your Lord and King. Outside Him,there's nothing of much significance. As they've said,'only what is done for Christ will last'. Get the power,staying power to live a righteous,victorious,fruitful life. STAY in Christ and let Christ Jesus stay in YOU.
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 8:23pm On Dec 14, 2008
December 14 Proverbs 14v19,32
19. The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
32. The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.


If only Christians would know. As God says 'my people perish for lack of knowledge'. To be able to comprehend the breadth and length and depth and height and to be filled with God.That the eyes of your understanding may be enlightened,that you may know the hope and the riches of the glory. Knowledge is power. If only you knew,you would walk in dominion.The evil bow before the good. If you could hold on to that,irrespective of present circumstances.knowing the final results,you would not give up, you wouldn't fear because you know the evil bow before the good.
You'll not compromise or join them because they're coming back to meet you for the evil bow before the good. And even in death,the righteous has hope. He is not lost forever,she has no regrets,no sorrow,no crying forever.He's not gone too soon. You don't cry/lament for the righteous like OTHERS which have no hope, the righteous hath hope in his death.
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 10:53am On Dec 13, 2008
December 13 2Corinthians 13v11
11. Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
2Corinthians 13 is the final chapter in about twenty nine (29) chapters of the epistle of Paul to the Corinthians. The Corinthian believers were beautiful Christians. They were sanctified and had the grace of God.They were enriched in everything and came behind in no gift. They were eager to learn and they asked sensible and sincere questions from their leaders. They were proud partakers of sufferings and persecutions for Christ's sake. The corinthian christians abounded in giving. Infact,they were FORWARD and zealous givers to the ministering of the saints. They were a shining example to many other churches.this qualities are rare today among professing christians.
And yet,they were told not to stop there, but Be perfect. Aim for perfection(NIV). Make a great effort to achieve perfection.
Today,many Christians have being subtly robbed by satan of the belief/faith to be perfect. It's popular to confess "I'm not perfect, Nobody is perfect." The perfection referred to in the Bible for believers is not mathematical/academic perfection of scoring 100% in every exam, it is not angelic perfection of being always there on time,never forgetting anything,saying the best words and using the best expressions at all times. It is a perfection of love. Perfect Love for God and His commands, and perfect love for one another. Be ye therefore perfect as your Father is. Finally brethren, be perfect, and the God of love and peace shall be with you. Have faith, for with God,all things , , ,
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 9:58am On Dec 13, 2008
@OLAADEGBU
thanks 4d prayers,appreciation and encouragement.May God answer your prayers. I've being reading the posts you referred to on E fellowship.they're great.Your posts are equally welcome anytime on this thread.It is well with you brother
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 1:21pm On Dec 12, 2008
December 12 Romans 12v17
17. Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. kjv
We'll do well to take the words NO MAN and ALL in this verse seriously.It takes grace to obey this two commands.
Recompense to NO MAN evil for evil.This is impossible if you've not being given power to become sons of God. The word 'recompense' is a payment given for trouble or losses caused.It's a reward.It is a payment to cover damages. A payment every believer should make. When you're wronged (maybe a friend didn't come for an occasion you invited her to,or someone insulted you, or someone disappointed you), you're not expected to be passive or nonchalant about it, bottling it up.You're to pay back. In the world,they pay back evil for evil, but the brethren(believers) pay back good for evil. Most time when evil is bottled up,it comes out later in uncontrollable fury and revenge, so remember to recompense today with GOOD for evil and with BETTER for good. Provide things honest in the sight of ALL MEN.let your actions be honest in everyone's sight. Be sons of God,without rebuke. Dare to be blameless. Be Christlike,so that you may boldly say "the prince of this world is coming,he has no hold on me."
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Must We Complete A Form Before Seeing A Pastor? by Image123(m): 10:12pm On Dec 09, 2008
Well Debosky has being exceptional with his reply.The problem is that many people are not realistic or practical.I believe in most cases,the major aim of filling forms is for better administration. How is it you have a head pastor over close to or more than 5000 people and then members and non members are coming to see him for one thing or another,and then you find it wrong for people to fill forms stating their purpose of visit?It's to sort out in level of priority. The truth is that most of this people who came to see the pastor don't even have to see/disturb the pastor. Most of their cases are cases that can be personally handled or prayed for by their cell leader or some other junior leader in the church. But maybe because of human nature or something they want to make sure it is pastor that prays for them before they believe it is well. Thats why forms should be filled and the necessary cases can be brought forward to the pastor while other cases can be well taken care of by other reliable hands in the church.Maybe you should put yourself in others shoes first before you come condemning.
This is normal administrative wisdom that has being in effect as far back as the time of Moses and written for our learning.You can check Deuteronomy 1v15 and co. Also in Acts 6,some people came complaining about something to the apostles.7 others were appointed to meet the need while at least 12apostles,not one,12 focused on what they felt were more important.and then TV01 is saying God never gave anyone a pastor?what happened to Jeremiah 3v15 and Ephesians4v11 and 12?
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 9:46pm On Dec 09, 2008
December 9 1Corinthians 9:24
24. Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run,that ye may obtain.

If you examine the life of Jesus Christ, you'll surely observe that He is a winner man. He has ALL power given unto Him.He's the greatest Overcomer, waiting for us to overcome. He could boldly say 'the prince of this world comes,and finds no fault in me.' The scripture encourages us to look unto Jesus.You're in a race in case you're not aware. Let us run the race set before us looking unto Jesus. He is the winner man.Run like Him.Run to obtain. Don't run based solely on how others around you are running.
Don't be discouraged by the condition of the track, or the number of the spectators, or the silence of the supporters, or the weather. Don't be discouraged by the spiritual state of the church or of the pastor or of your friend or even of yourself. Run for the prize.
Run to obtain. Live life with purpose. A lasting purpose, an eternal purpose. A goal/prize of heaven.Live everyday with heaven in mind. Live today with heaven to gain.
Christianity Etc › Re: Is There Still Anything Called Indecent Dressing? by Image123(op): 11:05pm On Dec 08, 2008
@OBVIOUS
Indecent dressing obviously hasn't being limited to the female gender only.have you seen tpia and Mai suya's posts.But the fact needs to be stated that indecent dressing is more prevalent with the female.
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 10:34pm On Dec 08, 2008
December 8 1Corinthians 8v9
But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to them that are weak. KJV
A child of God should be considerate of others.That's a mark of a true follower of Jesus. It is referred to as dying to self,the crucified life. A believer doesn't just live for his own self or personal gains. Every action is with respect to others around him/her.Many today believe that they have liberty to do as they like. The injunction in the passage is that such believer should keep such liberty private. There's no profit trying to FORCE others into your liberty.You believe you're strong and free, please don't be a stumbling block to those of us who are weak. If we join you in your legal scriptural liberty,praise God, but if we don't, just keep interceding for us. At least,you can thank God that we're also on our way to heaven. Take heed, lest by ANY MEANS,this liberty of YOURS become a stumbling block!
Christianity Etc › Re: Be Prepeard by Image123(m): 10:09pm On Dec 08, 2008
Never was a message more timely. Thank you for sharing. Even so come Lord Jesus
Christianity Etc › Re: How Did God Harden Pharaoh's Heart? by Image123(m): 12:23am On Dec 08, 2008
@recognise
thanks I saw your reply on Magdalene.
I'm not exactly sure on your question but I think you can check up Romans9. It could be of help.If not,you may need to be clearer with your question.blessings

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