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LordReed:
■ Ok I get it. So when I say your god uses deception you should have no qualms with that statement right?
■ If I understand you correctly there are 2 ways to be a Lost Sheep of Israel: by blood or by spirit possession?

1. Recall how we got here.

LordReed:
Interesting. Why would something prone to serious error be chosen as the means to disseminate what you regard as a life altering message?

God allowed and used men prone to serious error in disseminating His message. Is there a reason why He shouldn't have used men? Is there a reason why God should have used only His Holy hands to write the books? You are free to claim He used deception but where I sit it doesn't seem that way at all to me.

2. Wrong! You are a lost sheep because you have the blood of Jacob coursing through your veins.

bobestman:
■ Everyone do his command according to their understanding. Knowledge is only given to chosens. You will understand one day. Go and rest ane keep learning.

1. Everyone does His command meaning God who said that is not at all the case is a liar in your book ?

LordReed:
■ This is what you said: You give people access and they are likely to hang themselves with it and maybe take others with them. You clearly see that in what is religion today. Are you not saying that people are already using the information wrongly?
■ BTW you didn't answer this: Are you part of the Lost Sheep of Israel?

1. The "errors and contradictions" — disinformation— contained in Scripture are meant to mislead and redirect people's attention away from the Truth of God. Religion is what men have taken to building atop of exactly that, the distractions — lies — which have nothing to do with the Truth of God. So, no, people are instead hanging themselves with disinformation wrapped up in their own delusions.

2. According to Jesus Christ, He was sent only to the Lost sheep of Israel meaning that only those who have the literal blood of Jacob coursing through their literal veins can gain access into the Kingdom of God via the born-again process which He described in John 3 vs 1-8. So, it follows that all those who make it into becoming possessed by a spirit are the Lost sheep of Israel. So, yes, I believe that to be true in my case.

Pirosaw:
Next is for the head of the family, the husband to call for a meeting and have one on one open discussion with his wife. The head of the house should be ready to bury her ego likewise the wife and come to give and take conclusion.
Marriage is sweet and with forgiveness, commitment and dedication it is fun

No problem is too difficult to handle in marriage. Understanding and forgetting your ego is key. Honestly it is far better to live in peace.

Anyone still playing "Head of the family" in this sort of situation is joking with himself because you are better off as partners in the relationship with a shared goal and not as master/slave in a union that has led to you two refusing to meet face-2-face even when sleeping.

nicej2:
■ There was a night i returned from travelled, i started feeling the urge to go to her room. My wife almost cought me that night cos we lives in 3 bedroom, I have my own room, my wife have her own and my sister inlaw have her own room. So we sleep in separate rooms except some occasions my wife decided to stay in my room. That night i was pimping through her door. I have been trying to control my feelings and I believed the reason why I have not sleep with her is because i am not always around and I also the fear of traditions implications of sleeping with sister inlaw . And my wife is not helping matters, she can leave both of us alone in d house and go to all night church program and the children will be sleeping.
■ I don't really know what to do. Should I tell my wife so that we can get her accommodation or just let the sleeping dog be. Though I don't really want her to leave cos is my wife and the children are alone in the compound. I just want to kill that urge before I return from travel.

1. So, you are lusting after this gal who may not even see you as a man let alone someone worth her time and life, but you have come here to blame her for your lack of sexual control?

2. Nobody can cure another of sexual lust — your wife doesn't have magical powers enough for such a thing. Those chemicals in your brain leading you to lust after this gal you will need to resolve on your own by first being aware of the obvious delusion and channeling that energy towards more meaningful endeavors. I am afraid you have your work cut out for you.

Nataliace, please learn from this other poster's mistake so you do not end up where she is today in her marriage. https://www.nairaland.com/7264067/should-woman-door-mat-inlaws

chiziking:
With This There's Nothing You Can't Receive From God. Apostle Joshua Selman Listen And Remain Blessed.

So, God, who said, He only answers the prayers of those who are holy and righteous, is a lying God?

LordReed:
■ Are you part of the Lost Sheep of Israel? Well that means the misdirection didn't work doesn't it?

1. I am afraid it worked and very well too. God's intention wasn't to keep men from attempting to use His name in propagating what are obviously lies, so do not assume Religion as some sort of proof that His plan did not work. God's intention, as I believe it, is to minimize the number of those who in fact make it through to the Kingdom of God, particularly through the broad gate that will lead to eternal damnation.

BrighterThanDay, I am afraid marriage did not fail you. Rather, the marriage strategy taken by you and your partner in marriage is what failed you both. It is not too late to change things so long as divorce is not on the table. You can both turn things around by coming back to the table to change directions from this point on. A professional marriage counselor can maybe help you both see where you have both had it wrong and help reroute you both toward a direction that will work for you two. In marriage, third-parties are not allowed in the agreement.

LordReed:
■ Why and for whom is the misdirection?

1. According to scripture, Jesus Christ was sent [b]only [/b]to the Lost Sheep of Israel, meaning that all non-Israelites have pretty much little or no use for Jesus Christ, and His Truth. And as such no reason why they should have an understanding of God's Truth given to them by God. You give people access and they are likely to hang themselves with it and maybe take others with them. You clearly see that in what is religion today.

bobestman:
■ The truth is clear. Only those given it can tell it. You can read the bible 1000 times and still not get it. Truth is not given to dogs on gold plates. They will eat and destroy the plates. This is why the messiah speaks in parables and why the scripture was coded. You will read but will not understand.
■ Only those given the knowledge can teach it. Remain stucked in your delusions!

1. I can't even boast of haven read the entire book even once since God, who happens to be my Teacher in this, does not seem to place much value in such rituals.

2. Stop lying! According to God, it is instead those who do as He commands that He will reveal His Truth to, and since you obviously don't care much for His teachings and commandments, it becomes clear why you remain entangled in religious as the others you love to hate on also are.

crows2ravens:
1. You have not shown any real proof that the church has nothing to do with God. First, the bible that you read, and so much rely on for truth, was canonized and translated by the church. If the church wasn’t there, the dead sea scrolls, Torah and co. that formed it would have still been in languages you might never be able to learn – Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek - in various locations and probably in museums or destroyed. On that alone, you cannot say the church has nothing to do with God. They brought the true word of God to you. ...

1. Jesus Christ said He did not come for all but for some - Matthew 15 vs 24 -... and since His message remains lost to you, I think there is no point continuing to hammer you with it.

Whoknow:
■ Who are the lost sheep of Israel?

1. The Sinners of Israel whom God Himself cursed and scattered through every tongue, every tribe, and every nation of this earth - Deuteronomy 30 vs 1 - 6.

CHIOMAEZEH:
■ And what exactly is your point?

1. If you really cared for Jesus Christ and His teachings, you wouldn't have had the need to go this route at all.

Ireportlive:
■ I don't know where you got your information from but from 18- 21 you are a fully developed Man responsible for yourself in most countries
■ The difference is in other countries he gets student loan, or paid apprenticeship for a funded technical vocational college
■ At 18 he would work and pay his parents all expenses he incure in the house

1. Most countries are not Nigeria. You don't define these things by standards that exist in other cultures and climes. You consider the situation and society in which you live in first and foremost.

2. In Nigeria, people have little to do access to any of that and all the more reason why those who bear children bear the full responsibility of raising them until they, the children, are able to stand on their own feet.

3. How can he do that when he has yet to be equipped with skills and tools necessary to help him achieve that at 21? These things don't happen by magic or we would equally a baby born just yesterday to be able to do all you claim..

Ireportlive:
■ And how will the information help him get the needed funds without further depressing him.
■ Why did his father get to retire after 35years when he is still in University?! Because his father got a Government Job after many years of searching. Why there is no money?! Because Pensioners are owed Pension and Gratituty months to years after retirement.. some Government do not budget enough to cater for pension.

1. A lot of times what we need to is first accept and confront the very reason and source of our problem before we can move forward in life. It is also in order that we avoid a repeat of the same mistake in our own lives. Op has not revealed to us that he has in fact acknowledged or accepted the source of the issue as he instead instead he is a man at 21 when he is not.

2. Are you here to offer OP excuses for why he should not acknowledge the part his parents player in saddling him with this responsibility at this point in his life?

DenreleDave:
■ Kobojunkie show us your own abeg. Make. I see it you act am well. Woman sef dey do am na

1. I don't engage in meaningless rituals.

tobby20:
Im a man of 21 years old , normally I’ve been struggling for my self since secondary school because my dad retired, my mom left my dad . So fast forward to 2021 I gained admission to university, I hustle to pay my school fee. But things started taking u turn , I couldn’t pay school fee again , I had to skip two semesters . I can proof all this things . Idk why today I just got the sucidal thought today and just feel like commuting sucked . Now my colleges are in school , and I can’t do nothing cos no school fee. Everything is just shit. I don’t know how to feel

Why not ask your father why there's no money to pay for your schooling? Why is he retired before you are ready as a man. Being a man has nothing to do with age. You are your father's, and your mother's responsibility until you are able to get on your own feet.

LordReed:
■ Interesting. Why would something prone to serious error be chosen as the means to disseminate what you regard as a life altering message?

1. I can think of one very good reason, misdirection.

bobestman:
■ you have admitted that africa is the land of creation. It is researchable. Scientifically and biblical proven.
■ You have also known that isreal is in north east africa. That isreal is a desert before it was created. You don't want to humble yourself and learn what is hidden from you. You are now claiming caanan is not in africa. When will you have sense?
■ The truth is only given to a few who are called and chosen. Not for everyone untill the time of restitution when it will be revealed in the light. I know i don't believe like you guys. You have nothing but false history. Go and rest!

1. If you need to get your mental checked, I suggest you do it. What I said is it matters nothing to this discourse that science puts the cradle of creation in Africa, as the land of concern here, is not located, either scripturally or scientifically, in your Africa.

2. There are deserts here in America, so why not by that also place Canaan in at least one of the many American deserts too? LOL...

3. By truth I suppose you mean your brand of delusion, right?

Gilbertkwabena:
■ Obedient to God? What does that mean? If you mean to obey those thing you call ten commandment, let me help you... Those laws are palgarism law... It existed thousands of years before Torah was even written. If you mean confessing Jesus as god, its also useless bcuz whether u confess or not, it doesn't make you a good or bad person (infact the most fearful people on earth are the so called religious people).

You also do me a favor, answer this my question. If your God is supreme as you claim... It would mean you're worshipping g a supreme God and then you'll have better advantage than any other person who doesn't. So tell me one advantage of a Christians over non Christians or believers. Advantage not promises. Thanks

1. This is a problem because the vast majority in Christianity also believe like you do that the 10 commandments is God's Law to them. However, this belief is untrue as it was instead only 10 of the 613 commandments and statutes that comprise God's National Constitution for the Nation of Israel in the Land of Canaan.

Steep:
....■ The theif on the cross[b] acknowledge the truth about his sinfulness, he realised that his only hope was Jesus[/b], psalm 51. eternal life is a gift but people must know why they need this gift, they must realise the truth about themselves in the eyes of God, so that they can genuinely accept the saviour. False teachers either try to prevent people to know their sinful state before God or they try to make people believe there is something they can do for themselves rather than faith only in Christ. The result of this is that people do not put their trust in christ and remain condemned. Good works comes as a result of salvation not the other way round.
■ Because salvation is so easy, everyone could be saved, it is not by confession of sins, not by penance, not by restitution, nor by alms giving or any other works, it simply faith in Jesus, the dumb can be saved, the deaf could be saved, the old could be saved, the children could be saved, the educated, uneducated, rich, poor everyone could be saved thanks to the simplicity of the gospel.

1. The thief on the cross did not meet the simple but absolute criteria which was set by Jesus Christ Himself which is that except a man be born-again, He absolutely can't enter into the Kingdom of God - John 3 vs 1 - 8. What this means is the thief did not earn a part in the Kingdom of God. So, how else could he have been saved? Well, God, through His prophets, had indicated that those who would turn from their sins, and choose to do right would be saved.

10 “So, son of man, speak to the family of Israel for me. They might say, ‘We have sinned and broken the law. Our sins are too heavy to bear. We rot away because of them. What can we do to live?’
11 “You must say to them, ‘The Lord God says: By my life, I swear that I don’t enjoy seeing people die—not even evil people! I don’t want them to die. I want them to come back to me. I want them to change their lives so that they can really live. So come back to me! Stop doing bad things! Why must you die, family of Israel?’
12 “Son of man, tell your people: ‘The good things people did in the past will not save them if they become bad and begin to sin. In the same way the bad things people did in the past will not destroy them if they turn from their evil. So remember, the good things people did in the past will not save them if they begin to sin.’
13 “Maybe I will tell good people that they will live. But maybe those good people will begin to think that the good things they did in the past will save them. So they might begin to do bad things, but I will not remember the good things they did in the past! No, they will die because of the bad things they begin to do.
14 “Or maybe I will tell some evil people that they will die. But they might change their lives, stop sinning, and begin to live right. They might become good and fair.
15 They might give back the things they took when they loaned money. They might pay for the things they stole. They might begin to follow the laws that give life and stop doing bad things. Then they will surely live. They will not die.
16 I will not remember the bad things they did in the past, because now they live right and are fair. So they will live!
17 “But your people say, ‘That’s not fair! The Lord cannot be like that!’ “But they are the people who are not fair! They are the people who must change!
18 If good people stop doing good and begin to sin, they will die because of their sins.
19 And if evil people stop doing wrong and start living right and being fair, they will live.
20 You still say that I am not fair, but I am telling you the truth. Family of Israel, everyone will be judged for what they do!” - Ezekiel 33 vs 10 - 20

By choosing to believe in God's Eternal life rather than continue in sin, the thief gained a chance at eternal life, but not that which is the Kingdom of God.

2. Salvation from Death — perishing in the grave with the reward of Eternal life in place of Death — is obtained through obedience(works) to God's decree that one believes in the one He sent. However, for those who go on to become born-again, Salvation from sin is granted only to those who remain faithful — living in continuous submission and obedience(works) to the teachings and commandments of Jesus Christ — until the end - Matthew 10 vs 22 & Matthew 24 vs 12 - 13 & Mark 13 vs 13.

Kobojunkie:
■ Abraham, Noah, Enoch, lived during a time when God had not adequately laid down the rules on such things ... before the Law of Sin and death.
■ That could explain why they were justified by the work they did showing faith in God.

1. This notion is wrong since God's Law as established at any given point in time for a specific people is all that God requires of men to obey. For example God's Law, particularly that defined in Genesis 2 which happened to be the first Law of sin and death, was what God expected Adam to trust in and obey. And we know Adam failed to keep even that simple Law and was hence judged by it.

2. This is wrong! If Adam had obeyed God rather than chose disobedience, Adam would have also been justified by his faith ---- continous submission and obedience(works) to God's commandments and teachings to Him -- in God.

Yes, now I know the Truth better than I did back in 2020

haekymbahd:
what does work mean and are christians doing it?

Work refers to obedience of God's given Law and teachings. It does not matter what Christians do with their lives as God's mandate is not weighed against what men do with their lives and time.

zeezco11:
■ Have you ever known someone who really trusts God? When I was an atheist, I had a good friend who prayed often. She would tell me every week about something she was trusting God to take care of. And every week I would see God do something unusual to answer her prayer. Do you know how difficult it is for an atheist to observe this week after week? After a while, "coincidence" begins to sound like a very weak argument.
■ So why would God answer my friend's prayers? The biggest reason is that she had a relationship with God. She wanted to follow God. And she actually listened to what he said. In her mind, God had the right to direct her in life, and she welcomed him doing just that! When she prayed for things, it was a natural part of her relationship with God. She felt very comfortable coming to God with her needs, her concerns, and whatever issues were current in her life. Furthermore, she was convinced, from what she read in the Bible, that God wanted her to rely on him like that.
She pretty much exhibited what this statement from the Bible says, "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us." 1 "For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer..." 2

1. How exactly does an athiest see God do these things when God said no signs will be given to them nor to us ?

Also, in similar manner, I have observed "God" in the lives of unbelievers, what does that mean?

2. But God instead said that He only answers the prayers of the righteous. He made it a note to point out that the prayers of the unrighteous are an abomination to Him; Their sins taint their requests --- even their petitions for forgiveness of sins included --- and as such God does not answer them.

posakosa:
■ Why doesn't god answer such prayers ? Why do people always say you will die if you talk BAD about a pastor ? Why can't I wish death upon my enemies ?

1. People lie a lot. Have you really not figured this out at this point in your life?

Preetti:
■ Wow did you come up with this or copy paste?
never had to doubt his existence but sometimes challenges can be so overwhelming like the one I'm facing now

1. Whatever you are facing, you do yourself an injustice if you are not honest with yourself about who God is and what He truly says.

julietdairy:
Toxic relationship has created damage children

This is to blame for the dearth of critical reasoning among Nigerian men, women, and youths. So many emotionally damaged individuals who lack the skill to critically reason their lives and existence as a result.

CHIOMAEZEH:
Every year, millions of people around the world observe Easter as a holiday. It is a time of rebirth, renewal, and joy as families gather to share meals, exchange gifts, and take part in Easter-themed activities. Few people, however, are aware of the fascinating pagan origins of this well-known holiday. This article will reveal the shocking truth about the history of Easter and the surprising historical figures who played a role in its development.

Easter's pagan origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations worshiping the goddess of fertility and spring. Ishtar, who was worshiped by the Babylonians over 4,000 years ago, was one of the earliest known goddesses associated with this holiday. The Babylonians celebrated Ishtar's resurrection on the first full moon following the spring equinox, which also happened to be the time of year when the goddess's sacred animal, the hare, gave birth to its young. In Christian tradition, the hare was later adopted as a symbol of Easter.

If Jesus Christ Himself never in fact gave any man permission to celebrate His birth, death, or any of the sort using His name, does any of these epistles here even matter?

orion7:
Those animals that used fake bishop to campaign are criticising a man that asked a genuine bishop for support Those who used Muslim Muslim to campaign are saying the man that used Christian Muslim ticket is sowing religious discord. Animals

You need help!

OLULAW:
■ I get your point. However, a careful examination of the text shows that in all its NT appearances (Gospels and Epistle, I think), the Old Testament Hebrew word, Hesed which translates into the Greek New Testament, Agape, both meaning sacrificial love is missing in the Golden Rule.

1. What in the world do you mean?

NB The first attachment below is of Leviticus 19 vs 18 whereas the attachment later is from Matthew 7 vs 12.

crows2ravens:
1. I don't want to ignore your convictions that the church belongs to the enemies of God, who have nothing to do with God from their origins. Did you belong to any church before? Could you please shed more light on this? Where did you get the information from? A text, documentary or vision? Who told you? Why are you so sure?
2. Do you belong to any congregation, group, or society of other believers in Jesus? Which do you belong to? Did you ever belong to any?
3. Looks like you have background from another religion? Or maybe never practised any religion?
4. You said David was first righteous before he committed sin. So God forgave me when he prayed for it. What about a Christian that was first righteous before committing sin? Won't God forgive them too when they pray for it? What's the difference?- and don't say Christians were never righteous because you don't know all of them. You're generalising.
5. For the 100th time, I am telling you that I don't go disobeying Jesus's commandments. What part of that is unclear? It's total nonsense for anyone to even think they're more righteous than someone else, only God (who judges the heart) can say. Who are you to judge another man's servant (Romans 14:4)? I'm sure Jesus did not appoint as judge of other people/believers. What makes you think you're more righteous?
6. What commandments of Jesus do you obey that "makes you righteous"? Say them.
7. Jesus also said a man must be born again. Are you born again? How?
8. You referred to church's view on the filling of the Holy Spirit as psychosis and highness? How did you arrive at that conclusion? I know there're a lot of gibberish talk they call "speaking in tongues" (sad and annoying to me). But are you saying NONE OF THEM at all has anything to do with the Holy Spirit? - I briefly described my "experience" with the Holy Spirit in the last post. He glorifies Jesus (John 16:14)
9. Just know that there are things I don't say publicly because of people (not you) who can't handle the truth. In my opinion, it's better to go to church, believing in Jesus, than to turn away totally from Him when you lose confidence in the church.

1. I did not belong to one of your churches before as I was convinced from the start that your churches were not it at all having watched family members and folks around me live their lives in vain chasing religion. I decided I would do things differently in my search for God so I went to the book, read through, and figured out that what God has always demanded from the beginning has been complete trust and obedience on the part of men. I made the decision to do exactly that. And as soon as I began obeying God, even with little or no real understanding of much of what is written, I noticed the presence around me and things begin to realign for me. Eventually, one evening, I became possessed, and have had a spirit companion along for the ride since then. He is not the Holy Spirit but instead the spirit that was born in me when I became born again.

2. No!

3. I have none of that.

4. A Lie cannot produce Holiness and Truth of the God standard.

5. The Words of Jesus Christ are what condemn you. You said you don't labor in Jesus Christ meaning you don't live your life in continuous submission and obedience to His teachings and commandments, But Jesus Christ says those who love Him are those who live their lives in continuous submission and obedience to His teachings and commandments. How can you claim to be in compliance with that which you clearly admit to not being in compliance with?

6. Continous submission and obedience to all of the teachings and commandments of Jesus Christ is what is expected of all of His followers. If you are instead looking to tick off some sort of list, then you are in the wrong place.

7. See response #1.

8. Jesus Christ never said speaking in tongues is of the Holy Spirit at all. Instead, He said that it is a sign that one believes in Him— one who accepts/trusts in the one who was sent by the Father - John 6 vs 25 - 35. Jesus Christ also indicated they would speak languages that they had never heard. Your gibberish spoken in your churches are far from languages, and the spirits behind them are far from the Spirit of Truth who happens to also be Jesus Christ Himself. Additionally, by glorifying Jesus Christ, the Spirit of Truth(Jesus Christ's very own Spirit) would never teach or further any idea which violates the Truth as declared by Jesus Christ Himself. "By their fruits, ye shall know them." According to Jesus Christ, in Matthew 15 vs 1 - 14 & Mark 7 vs 1 - 13, the doctrines and traditions of men are antichrist in nature, and so the Spirit of Jesus Christ would never encourage any man to follow or bow to that which is against Jesus Christ.

9. Your opinion means nothing as far as the Truth of God is concerned.