NYSC › Re: Nigerian Army Reacts To Officer Pouring Dirty Water On Corper In Calabar by MotiveU(f): 10:51pm On Sep 23, 2021 |
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Politics › Re: Foreign Cargo Airlines Depart Empty Over Extortion, Multiple Charges by MotiveU(f): 7:40am On Sep 23, 2021 |
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Politics › Re: VAT: North Is Rich, Can Live Without Billions Accruing To Southern States —NEF by MotiveU(f): 5:24am On Sep 22, 2021 |
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Politics › Re: Gov. Umahi Disagrees With Southern Governors, Insists FG Should Collect VAT by MotiveU(f): 5:58pm On Sep 17, 2021 |
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Politics › Re: FG Outlines Firms For Sale, Concession by MotiveU(f): 10:42am On Sep 05, 2021 |
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Christianity Etc › Re: Why Does God Allow Wicked People To Prosper And Live Long? by MotiveU(f): 10:35am On Sep 05, 2021 |
jesusjnr2020: Ever since the fall of Man in the beginning, it became erroneous and somewhat ungodly measure the success of a man by how long he lived or the worldly things and possessions he acquired on Earth.
The best yardstick of success is God's approval and respect.
For instance, wicked Cain lived longer than Abel, but Abel was more successful than Cain because he was accepted by God but Cain was rejected.
Enoch who walked with God was said to have lived a shorter life than those who live longer in his day, but he was more successful than them, because he was accepted by God but those who lived longer were rejected. It was even said that he was not because God took him.
Jesus lived a short life on Earth, yet He's the most successful man that ever lived.
As for riches or worldly possessions, the rich man was a monumental failure despite being rich, while the beggar Lazarus was a confirmed success despite being poor, because Lazarus was accepted by God while the rich man was rejected.
There's another rich man who God called "a fool", why, because he was rich but also a failure despite that he trusted in his riches, because he wasn't rich towards God.
Hence, Jesus warned us to beware of covetousness because the life of a man did not consist in the abundance of possessions he had. Luke 12:15
So the question itself is based on an erroneous assumption, because God sees things differently from the way the world or man sees them, so what you call prosperity and long life may be poverty and short life before God respectively.
God bless. MOD you just nailed it. Thanks. The best yardstick of success is God's approval and respect. |
Christianity Etc › Re: Is Speaking In Tongues Trainable Or A Gift? by MotiveU(f): 10:32am On Sep 05, 2021 |
chatinent: Yes, it is the gift of the holy spirit as seen on the day of pentecost.
But you see, brother, what is done today, the speaking of unknowledgeable words is pure nonsense and wasn't what was done then.
Unless you want to explain the meaning of rashidi yekini yamaha wa ka susuki from a preacher's mouth.
When people spoke in tongues in ancient times, they spoke one language and people from different cultural backgrounds, languages, and heritage, understood them.
Suppose Paul was in a Hebrew land (with non-Hebrew visitors from around) and spoke Hebrew, of the gift of the spirit, the Greeks, people of Corinth, people of Ephesus, Igbos, Ijaws, Yorubas, etc., understood him! They weren't speaking nonsense! The gift allowed them spread the message far and beyond language barriers...not speaking ecstatic pronouncements of gibberish.
Now I ask you, is what that was done then the same with what we hear and see today?
Have a nice century. Well said |
Celebrities › Re: Divorce: Paul Okoye’s Wife, Anita, Demands N7.8m Monthly Support by MotiveU(f): 12:06pm On Aug 21, 2021 |
You where told. |
Sports › Re: Lionel Messi: PSG put five players up ‘for sale’ [Full list] by MotiveU(f): 7:02pm On Aug 18, 2021 |
costandi: Arsenal would have sold their entire team to buy messi  Hmmm |
Politics › Re: Reps’ Bill Seeks 10-Year-Jail Sentence For Disclosure Of Security Agents’ ID by MotiveU(f): 4:54pm On Aug 08, 2021 |
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Crime › Re: EFCC Hands Over Recovered N191, 000 To Victim Of Fraud In Enugu(photos) by MotiveU(f): 7:18pm On Aug 03, 2021 |
Fahdiga: Because it is a small amount. If it were to be in millions or billions they would have cornered it to themselves You know them very well |
Politics › Re: Usman, Abba Kyari’s Brother's Instagram: Flaunts Expensive Cars, Classy Outfits by MotiveU(f): 8:22am On Jul 31, 2021 |
Ajibel: Sharply dem don go dig him family members. What of Kyari's daughters, brothers and sisters  Calm down... It's one after the other |
Foreign Affairs › Re: Britain Risks China’s Wrath By Sailing Biggest Warship Into South China Sea(Pix) by MotiveU(f): 10:34pm On Jul 27, 2021 |
LegalWolf: Although I know these are empty threats, but why is the west deliberately provoking China? To what end? How can you claim an open sea. They just biting more than they can chew |
Culture › Re: Buhari’s Son, Yusuf Bags Traditional Title In Daura by MotiveU(f): 6:55pm On Jul 20, 2021 |
Scam.... Title Look at the errand boy in the middle. |
Food › Re: Ram With 5 Horns Sold At A Market In Lagos Ahead Of Sallah Celebration. by MotiveU(f): 6:31pm On Jul 19, 2021 |
End Time RAM.. HMMMMM |
Politics › Re: People Killed By Fulani Herdsmen In Southern Kaduna (Graphic Pictures) by MotiveU(f): 8:46pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
Up.. Nigeria Up Buhari Up.. APC UP.... HELLRUFAI |
Sports › Re: Ahmed Musa Marries Mariam - His Third Marriage (Photos) by MotiveU(f): 8:41am On Jul 12, 2021 |
Rozcol: I wonder what they see in him,nothing is ever attractive about him,still look very local, some women can marry anything sha Jealousy go kill you |
Crime › Re: Bandits Abduct Emir Of Kajuru, Alhassan Adamu, 12 Other Family Members In Kaduna by MotiveU(f): 2:13pm On Jul 11, 2021 |
Someone7: According to Hell Rufai, they are not committing any crimes, just doing business.
Business is moving well Very soon they will abducted the governor... Just watch and see |
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Politics › Re: Protesting Women Seal Hotel Harbouring Alleged ESN Members by MotiveU(f): 8:47am On Jul 11, 2021 |
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Politics › Re: Bandits Kill 42 In Zamfara Communities by MotiveU(f): 4:18pm On Jul 09, 2021 |
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Politics › Re: HURIWA To Buhari: Rename Finance Ministry To Foreign Loans, Debt Accumulation by MotiveU(f): 4:13pm On Jul 09, 2021 |
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Agriculture › Re: Maize Farm Destroyed In Jol Plateau, Helpless Woman In Pains (Photo) by MotiveU(f): 10:34am On Jul 08, 2021 |
The Senate will not legislate a bill to protect the extinction of Maize. What kind of things is this |
Politics › Re: National Assembly Flooded As Roofs Leak (Photos, Video) by MotiveU(f): 10:23pm On Jun 22, 2021 |
Nice one |
Sports › Re: Edouard Mendy Welcomed Home By Fans In Senegal After Champions League Win(Photos by MotiveU(f): 7:13pm On Jun 05, 2021 |
Number1benue: This is my dream........ God help me abeg! In case there's anyone on nairaland who can help my dream come through pls I beg with the name of God help out......
Am a goalkeeper by the way Send in you video let me see what I can do |
Crime › Re: Bashar Saidu Namaska Killed By Bandits by MotiveU(f): 8:50pm On May 20, 2021 |
I don't believe it |
Politics › Re: Soldiers Raid Mosque In Kano, Arrest 10 Suspected Boko Haram Militants by MotiveU(f): 8:52am On May 09, 2021 |
iammo: Soldiers are not trained to arrest or conduct investigation, they need to hand them over to DSS, NIA or Police So that they can be freed.. |
Politics › Re: Ortom Vs Buhari: Adopt Ruga If You Want Peace In Benue - Garba Shehu To Governor by MotiveU(f): 6:57pm On Apr 30, 2021 |
Up APC.... CONGRATULATIONS BUHARI YOU ARE RULING US WELL. |
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Celebrities › Re: Stephanie Okereke And Husband, Linus Idahosa Celebrate 9th Wedding Anniversary by MotiveU(f): 9:19pm On Apr 21, 2021 |
The guy looks like JJC that is married to funke. Anyway congrats |
Pets › Re: See The Nigerian Rottweiler That Understands Yoruba (Photos, Video) by MotiveU(f): 9:15pm On Apr 21, 2021 |
Nice one |
Politics › Re: Bloodbath In Zamfara As Vigilantes Storm Market, Execute Bandits by MotiveU(f): 8:46pm On Apr 18, 2021 |
Congratulations to apc. Congratulations to Buhari |