₦airaland Forum

BedLam:
Baffles me! How can you believe in some age long belief that you haven't felt, seen, heard ? Really it baffles me.

Like seriously?
Are you an African, Nigerian in particular?

Not surprised, "Bedlam" indeed.

the guy is looking "front", we are the ones looking at the "side and front" of his face.

saying "thank you" is just showing gratitude to God for using a particular avenue (be it your employer, spouse, parent, sibling, friend or stranger) to add value to you life.

Imagine, i tell the waitress "thank you" after being served in a restaurant.
Gratitude goes beyond the monetary exchange.

Coldfeets:
Nice message you've got there kay29000

But...

Aesthetically speaking, guy, you fall my hand hands down.

Just take a second look at that dirty carton of money. Just look at how those bills are wrapped with twine or something!

Chai!

The vex wey hol' me now as I dey view this picture wey you upload, e do me make make I jus light up that old carton and everything wey dey inside am with matches.

Cool down!

The post and the carton of money are from different sources: the former from an inspired mind, the later from a money miss road.

aloeman15:
It would be nice to have a second accompanying thread-
How to get rich, a step by step guide.

Abi?

Though "rich" is relative, it would add more credibility to it if such thread is written by an "outstandingly rich" person, like the Dangotes, Alakijas, Otedolas, Bill Gates, Carlos Slims, etc

Firefire:
How to do expect any Nigerian to export anything in this hardship and economic conditions ? How do you compete favorably in the international market ?



As much as I sympertize with this administration, I will surely not shy away from my strong opposition stand, we warned Nigerians not to return back to Egypt & slavery, they refused to listen. See the nemesis now.

CBN no longer independence to marshal its best policy, but rather take orders from the dullard.

so GEJ/PDP was the "Moses" that would have taken Nigerians to the promise land flowing with oil and money?

i guess the orders from the "dullard" to the CBN is to sabotage the economy by all means necessary?

i wonder, is it possible for a State to run a policy that is contrary to the developmental drive of the FG for the Nation?

We want to be like the rest of the developed nations without changing the way we do things that does not reflect international best practices of transparency and accountability.

As if whatsapp is owned or operated from Nigeria.

Besides whatsapp is a product that must meet the needs of ALL its users irrespective of sexual orientation or preference.

Do you or would you stop lesbians or gays from entering or buying from your shop?

You better delete whatsapp from your phone to avoid indoctrination.

Mehn temperature rising, system shutdown, the man is trying to reboot to enable comprehension of the situation.

Just imagining the smoke clouds puffing from his head...

What is wrong with going shopping in a bum short? Is it because she stopped by a bank to withdraw HER money?

Besides I have seen similar dressing in church. Pls don't ask for pishure.

frisky2good:
Did someone smoke too much dope? The official rate is around 198 so what rubbish figures am I seeing in this post?

Pls oooo, I thought I was drunk or something, ask them, is this post 2016 compliant?

blackpanda:
Statistics?? Really Does anybody keep those in nigeria. Anyway, all these are hypothetical situations, there's no evidence to say that children of single parents are bound to be worse than both parents. Actually there are kids brought up in homes with both parents that turn out to be monsters e.g adolf hitler

Hehehehehe
I expected a Nigerian example but then you wrote Adolf Hitler.

Pst Chris & Anita were a shining example of a christian couple and marriage until this divorce blow things sky high.

They were my epitome of a couple...

I am sad not for either of them but for them to confirm that marriage like every thing in life is not sacrosanct, and I have to grope my way around.

Pls don't tell me to take it to God in prayer for I am sure they did in their case... which goes beyond preaching the "word of God" to the "experience of God", and this experience is way beyond the talk...

Finally, I hope this will give her the peace of mind money and fame couldn't buy.

A lesson for us all.... nobody is infallible.

postmann:
Afraid? Don't make me laugh.
There are principles:

One, I don't argue scripture
Two, there are basic requirements; that the scripture is without error, the authentic Word of GOD.

It's obvious you don't meet the requirement in #2. And so, we can only argue. I don't argue scripture.
When you asked "who is the author of the text you quote", I'm sorry, but that implies you can not be considered a Christian in a true, practical sense of the word, and as a result you don't stand on the privileged grace to say "iron sharpens iron"

From your second quote, I could perceive your stance.
You are full of arguments.
But there is no common platform where we could both stand and kick it off.

I'm sorry.

SMH
What requirement is there in your #2 for me to meet?

If the scripture is without error, why should I be afraid to ask questions?

I can't recall questioning the "authentic word of God".

From the way you write me off, its clear you are confined by the theology of fear of God rather than the experience of God's love.

Even God permits us to argue (present) our case.

PS:
I would suggest you read my first comment again as a matured christian that you are. Bless you.

postmann:
You seem full of arguments and I won't indulge you.


"Who is the author of the test you wrote"?


What are you trying to imply By that question? You want to question the bible too?

Never mind, the scripture is given for those it is meant for.

Hahahahahahahaha
Are you saying "the scripture is given for those it is meant for" that ask no question?

Be not afraid... is it not written "iron sharpens iron", can that happen without a little friction and/or iron fillings falling off?

...come let us reason together.

From your scriptural posturing I assume you are well versed with the story of the prodigal son.

At times I feel we are the brother to the prodigal son by our timidity to reason or step outside the "family compound".

The word of God alone WILL not take anybody anywhere (experiencially).
It's for that reason we are here, outside the "family compound" to gain experience of God.

Ask yourself what happened to the prodigal son after he got home from "flexing"? Did the father celebrate his return?
Why was the other brother not celebrated for staying home?

How do you even dream of heaven when you lack the courage to pack your bag for the journey, albeit mentally?

The journey to heaven is an experience of God to be gained not told.

You can't travel from Lagos to Abuja by talking about and pointing at the map on your bed in Lagos...

derecho:
Whatever experience you claim to have of God,all will be subjected to the written word.God can never contradict His word.So the Word of God remains our Guide till we exit this world.2Timothy 3:16
How do you test a Spirit?FYI,no mortal on his/her way to heaven CAN Outgrow the use of the bible.
Please pocket ur so-called "experience of God" that doesn't need the word of God, humble yourself and learn from God's word.

postmann:
I found your first 2 sentences as accurate as can be. But then there was a serious dent when you delved into marriage and GOD, dismissing the all importance of GOD- the founder of marriage- as inconsequential when man has to make a spousal choice.

Hmmm! How wrong can you be!
Apart from salvation, what else is more important than marriage? And if marriage is ultra-important, how dare you trust your own judgement?

Who is wise enough to understand the human heart, which is desperately wicked, by the way?

GOD chose Eve for Adam, and it was meant to us future generations as a guide and standard.
Abraham's chief servant was wise enough to make this prayer when he got to the well in search of a wife for his master's son;

"O LORD, GOD of my master, Abraham, he prayed. 'Please give me success today, and show unfailing love to my master, Abraham. See, I am standing here beside this spring, and the young women of the town are coming out to draw water'. This is my request. I will ask of one of them, 'please give me a drink from your jug'. If she says, ' yes, have a drink, and I will water your camels, too!- Let her be the one YOU have selected as Issac's wife. This is how I will know that YOU have shown unfailing love to my master". (Gen 24:12-14)

What a test! Choosing a life partner is worth such a test.
But most importantly , he didn't trust his own judgement or wisdom, and neither should we.


Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
(Prov 3:5-6)

Who are those who fear the LORD? HE will show them the path they should choose.
(Psalm 25:12)

How did I dismiss marriage or God in my comment?

Even the scripture you quoted, it was wisdom, free will and discernment at work.

If I may ask who is the author of the test you quoted? God?

How many people did he put to that test?

How would God guide and direct your path without wisdom and discernment?

ebenice:
as much as I admire your write up ...I think it all base on your own personal intuition ...everyone has their own personal views towards marriage


your last point though, the place of parent in choosing life partner cant be relegated either ..they can advice and tell from experience but a child may be blinded by the afore mentioned points but may need help of the parent as eye opener...but although not all parents are mothers and real dad if u know what I mean.. put God first though

If a child is properly trained (not just attending school) by the parents, the issue of the parent choosing a spouse for the child won't arise.

Why because a race horse won't act like a circus horse in a race.

The issue of putting God first, how?
God has given us wisdom, discernment and free will (and is all these) to make choices and gain experiences there from.

It would be a violation of divine principles for God to make choices for us in mundane issues.

If you can't decide and choose a spouse here, how then can you decide in more subtle dimensions.

Words on marble.


Supreme Court:

"Justice Chima Nweze, who gave the reasons, said that the decision of the lower court was a mis-judgment based on only facts and not on the provisions of the laws."


Appeal court:

"Cases are won based on the facts or evidence presented and available. Thus, facts are the palm oil with which cases are eaten in law. Facts must be applied to law and not otherwise. Put simpliciter, the facts in election petition and cases generally make up the evidence of the witnesses and the documents presented. I shall therefore be relying both on the evidence of witnesses and documentary evidence interchangeably in the consideration of this appeal on LGA basis as equally adopted by the two parties here in this appeal." Per UWANI MUSA ABBA AJI, JCA, in CA/A/EPT/656/2015 at page 18.

Why scrap a device that didn't perform 100% on its first outing instead of upgrading and improving upon its use?

The card reader that dangled the hope of changing a non performing government is thrown out with the bath water by the Supreme Court.

With the status quo returned, how do we intend to return PDP or any other party to Aso rock in the event of APC maladministration?

derecho:
The Word of God is a lamp to my feet,a light to my path alway.
What do you want me to be quoting?Shakespeare,Mandela or fellowman like me,who have their own opinions influenced by their environment?
Imagine somebody saying the word of God is for babies...Nonsense

Don't be afraid, word of God in this context is the theory, and the experience of God is the practicals.

What you quote as the "word of God" are the "experience of God" by certain individuals in ancient times, what is your own "experience of God"?

Bob Marley sang about mental slavery, which in our case is garbed in religion.

Religion thrives on fear of God's punishment as concocted by church theologians.

derecho:
Was he against Godly love?
Go and read your bible about God's stance about fornication.
Mind you,it is the knowledge of the holy that is understanding-Prov.9:10b
Without the pastor placing a curse,fornicators are courting Bodily and Spiritual destruction.
Can't type much but 1Cor.6:18-20 and 1Cor.3:17
Now,1Cor.3:18 says:Let No man deceive himself.If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world,let him become a f.ool ,that he may be wise

FxDominion:
God is Love and we are the manifestors of that love in all its multifacetedness.

As in fornication? I pity you. Read II Peter 3 vs 8

You search (quote) scriptures thinking therein lies your salvation, God does not fit into any man's definition for he/it is manifesting as all of us.
I maintain my position the more you live in love the closer to Light-side of God and the more you live in fear the closer to the Dark-side of God you are. i don't expect you to understand.

i am for the experience of God, the word of God is for babies, you make your choice.

I bless you because you are an aspect of God manifesting love but confined by fear based theology of punishment by God.

This goes to show how shallow some people's (pastors) spiritual understanding is.

Well, the curse is meant for his church members; but a curse that is cause-less shall not come.

Blessed is the one who is allied on the part of love and not burdened with fear, for its either you live in love or in fear.

God is Love and we are the manifestors of that love in all its multifacetedness.

iliyande:
Failure to forgive another person from our heart is essential if we expect the Lord to continue to forgive us and remain in fellowship with Him. Consider the dangers of failing to forgive other people.

What are you trying to say?

"Consider what would happen if God chose not to forgive your sins."

The forgiving or not forgiving God is the creation of man.

"God" has no hand in that because it is human to forgive implying holding or bear grudge against someone.

If your God forgives then he/it is not fit to be God but Man.

PS :
I withdraw my above comments because if my definition of God is at variance with others' it does not mean either is wrong, based on our spiritual perspective.

All these are word of God as documented by men as they experienced God.

Emphasis should be more on the "experience of God" than the "word of God".

No matter how sagacious one is describing the pleasures of s€x (Word of God) it can never be like the actual experience of s€x (experience of God).

The beauty of spiritual reality is its universality or multiversality and nobody or group has monopoly of it.

If you didn't go to someone's business center church, it doesn't matter because God is in the air you breath, do you need to pay tithe or give money to breath?

Some women sef always playing the victim, what stopped you from pushing away his hand once you noticed the touching is moving from routine work to fun?

And you closed your eyes signaling the guy man he is giving you pleasure

you can't proof anything even if you report the doctor.

I doubt this story based on the following reasons:

There is no way to transfer money online without use of token, password and answer to the security question.

So even if they succeeded in accessing your mails, don't tell me you stored your online bank password and security question answer there and they stole your token also.

if the story is true, reporting to the bank should have been the first line of action.

Hahahahahaha

We as a nation failed to appreciate the vision of greatness you tried to show us in 1984, not until we found ourselves in bondage to poverty, corruption and impunity, by reason of our collective ineptitude, remembered the voice of one in the political wilderness that preached integrity and discipline, and looked up and saw the silver lining still in PMB.

doveda:


Let us be

Sure, where you be is the best place to be.

doveda:
His observation is flawed

How can you say it's flawed when you have not drawn any comparison to what is obtainable in your environment?