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Michellekabod1:
I doubt christians abide in love, no! One Christian specifically told me love is conditional.
Christians are filled with self righteousness and selective love, the love your neighbor as yourself is only to those they deem worthy of love...

Michellekabod1:
A Christian once told me that I should never call or reach out to him EVEN IF I HAD ISSUES OR TO TELL HIM ANY PROBLEM BOTHERING ME because I purchased a red crystal ring he saw as demonic....
I don't know if I can ever see a Christian in positive light in my entire life

Baddiezz:
*Happy Birthday to you. Your liberality is admirable, however when next you ever let your head down, please, please, please let it be not just to only and alone admire your shoes, but to lift and bring a knocked down on the floor, brother or sister up. You are beautiful inside and outside.*
"MuttleyLaff:
I know you that, if you ever let your head down, it will be just to admire your shoes but as for me, if and when I look down, it's to see how I am to help up"

Quite Ironical
And its quite funny how you're trying to turn the tables around.

HenryDion:
It is now evident that you are living in one of the most greatest delusion even known to man - delusion of grandeur.

If you believe God exist because you convinced yourself that he exist, not because you were exposed to any sort of evidence or proof, then I regret exhausting my time on you.

Shalom

budaatum:
It would be very silly of me to "believe" a thing exists in my mind. Its my mind so I ought to more than believe and know instead, especially if it's something I put in my mind myself. Besides, no one has ever seen God except in spirit so theists are said to delude themselves that something called God exists.
The Christian Scripture would say you must absurdly reenter your mother's womb and be reborn, so no news there.
Hopefully you aren't claiming what exists in my mind does not exist Henry, just because you can't see into my mind or it doesn't exist in your's.

As for proof, you'd have to exhaust more of your very valuable time observing my fruits I'm afraid, as it's the only way to observe this spirit. And I tell you, observe you will now that you've engaged with buda.

Till we meet again, shalom.

HenryDion:
Elated or whatever he calls himself is a typical example of a closet gay, dwelling in self-hate and depression, and wishing things were different. I know cause I have met many like him, who are gays but are anti-gay to the core. Nothing you say will change their mindset for as long as religion is at play.

HenryDion:
He has been deeply indoctrinated to believe that love between two humans of same same-sex is evil, an abomination!

HenryDion:
They believe they know the truth, and whatever truth you present is corrupt and a misinterpretation for as long as it contradicts them. Bigotry is their second name.

HenryDion:
Whether the male organ was designed for the vagina doesn't matter. If it mattered, he should be fighting against anal sex since even the female folks indulge in such. But no, he has to fight the gays cause they are out, something he can never find the balls or boldness to do. Should I call that jealousy...envy?

HenryDion:
Check well, his definition of love is 'sex centered', his mindset is screwed.

HenryDion:
Bro, dont waste your time arguing with these sardonic narcissist sadists, most of them have no life aside this forum. You will know by checking out the amount of time they spend here. Don't waste energy arguing with them, it won't lead anywhere.

HenryDion:
Whether they approve of gayism or not, it is here to stay and they should prepare to adapt.
Time is the only barrier.

Baddiezz:
Your last paragraph is funny and uncouth

Agrogbeide:
kikikikikikikiki......for wia

elated177:
Leviticus 18:22
Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.

Agrogbeide:
OK

dollyj1996:
so we can conclude that he died cause of his disobedience right?

Agrogbeide:
If homosexuality is the only Fact I never accepted till my last breath and as a result will take me to hell so let it be

Agrogbeide:
No matter how much you speak your English grammar and construct your "arsenokoites" Greek word, HOMOSEXUALITY STILL REMAINS ABOMINABLE. Homosexuals should be made to see the light and accept the right form of sexual relationship which is between a man and woman under the marriage institution.

We won't condemn or discriminate LGBT but we express the real LOVE OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST TOWARDS THEM BY THE HELP AND COMFORT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN US so that God will help them turn away from the abominable act of homosexuality, sexual immorality and the likes.

Agrogbeide:
With all due respect muttleylaff I don't see any reason for you mentioning me up and down on this issue of homosexuality as if I will change my mind, No Never!

Thanks.
God bless.

dollyj1996:
I want to say a big thank you to u all who contributed toward the discussed topic may God continue to enrich ur knowledge... Amen

dollyj1996:
sir that's a wrong impression The Lord is gracious and merciful...we are in the period of GRACE compared to the time of LAW

Agrogbeide:
Homosexuality is abominable. It is stated clearly in the scriptures and can be clearly understood.

Agrogbeide:
LGBT should not be discriminated but should be prayed for so that they can accept first the Lord Jesus Christ because no one born of God will DELIBERATELY want to be involve in homosexuality and other kinds of sexual immoral acts, and secondly that the Holy Spirit will open their eyes and hearts to accept the right sexual form and sexual relationship which involves a man and a woman under the marriage institution.
Thanks.
God bless.

budaatum:
Thank you Lord for scripture.
Please state where "It is stated clearly" please.

Agrogbeide:
:Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men (1 Corinthians 6:9)

NIV:for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine (1 Timothy 1:10).
Etc.
Thanks.
God bless.

Baddiezz:
I'm saying I'm not God so what people do in their private time is their business

Baddiezz:
whether or not I find it upright OR conducive is not important, I'm indifferent about the whole thing

Baddiezz:
I haven't been up close and personal with an homo before so how I'd react is unknown but for now I'm neutral and just like reading the banters.

Baddiezz:
And I meant you vamoosed after telling you my ish as regards to my signature, not like I had high hopes of a positive response anyway but was just testing waters

madegreatbygrace:
I think I made my points simple enough to understand.
The fact that the old testament says God struck Uzzah doesn't mean it is true. That was why i gave you some examples with Moses. I can even give you more. Who allowed death? To answer that we must know how death enters the world, which is through sin ( Romans 5:12). Are you going to blame God for that too? What is death? Death means separation. Death belongs to the kingdom of darkness where Satan reings. One of the tools of the kingdom of darkness, which Satan uses is death.

Theboss100:
Some People Believe Tithe Payments Is Wrong And Christ Never Collected Tithes During His Days On Earth. I Will Prove To You All ( Those Interested To Know ) That Tithes Payment Is Biblical And Christ Collected Tithes From Abramham.
In Genesis Chapter 14 Verse 18 To 20, Melchizedek Who Was Later Know As Jesus Christ In His Pre-human Days, Collected Tithes From Abramham Whom Abramham Met When He Was Come Back From The Slaughter Of The Kings. This Was Collaborated In Hebrews Chapter 7 Vs 1 To 4.

BIBLICAL BACKING
In Malachi Chapter 3 Vs 8 To 11. The Blessings That Will Follow Those That Comply And The Curses Are All Written There.

WHAT IS TITHES USE FOR?

Tithes Is Used To Maintain God's Organisation, The Works Of Preaching And To Take Care Of The Preachers Who Works In God Vineyard. Since They Do Not Work.
Reverse Is The Case Now. Fake Church Organisations Now Use It To Buy Private Jets, Build Universities That Their Members Can't Afford. Their End Is Near. So, Find A True Church Of God And Pay Your Tithes.

UceeGod:
The whole concept of tithing is based on a Principle - Giving to support God's work. Now, whether you give 5%, 10% or 100% of your income to a local church where you attend or a missionary organization that God has used to bless you, it's up to you to follow the leading of the Spirit behind the Principle.

NB: It's not by force to tithe your income, no devourer is coming after your finances because we are under grace not under law but there is always a blessing attached to being faithful to God in any way.

Alexandro15:
Mr elated177 sir, you made nice points as usual. Thank you for them.

However, there is a kind of message you seem to be sending, which, if true, is clearly unjust and uncharitable. That, all a gay person is thinking about is just about sex, and sex, and nothing more. From your points, it is as though sex is the sum total of his sexuality and his only aim and goal in life. It is a stereotypical thinking.

I have with close attention, read all your writings, and I see that inclination to hate.

Sir, be reminded that first of all, God created all humans, and all he made was very good. I don't want to go into the argument of whether they were made that way or not, because we might have opposing views. But we can agree that Currently, God is aware of such people and LOVE THEM FOR WHO THEY ARE.

My dear brother, why don't we imitate Jesus who did not condemn the adulterous woman, but loved her? Why don't we show compassion to those whom the world thinks are sure sinners and destined for hell? Funny enough, like an author said, at the last day, there will be a lot of surprises: we will see those we thought will go to hell in heaven, and see those we thought will go to heaven in hell.

Elated sir, we need to be careful. Because at the evening of our lives, we shall not be judged by wether we were heterosexual or homosexual or bisexual, but WE SHALL BE JUDGED BY LOVE. What matters is love, love and love before any other thing.

I invite you sir, to give up this fire and brimstone preaching, and preach the message of love like the poor, meek and loving Jesus. Thank you brother, and may God bless us all, Amen

UceeGod:
The world only views material possession and fame as blessings/success. But God views a growing and healthy relationship with Him as the real blessing, all other things are mere additions.
Most of these pastors are idolatrous and spiritual prostitutes, serving Mammon alongside serving God

madegreatbygrace:
Dear Muttleylaff, many people think the old testament explains the new. But that is not the case. It's the new testament that explains the old. The old testament contains portions of the truth but the new testament contains the full truth. Thus if you don't understand the new testament, you'll never understand the old testament.

madegreatbygrace:
Remember the words of Jesus in John 1:18 :
"No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten son who is in the bosom of the Father has declared him"

What does this mean? It means before Jesus came to the earth, no one really knew God. No one had a complete and accurate knowledge of God. Jesus came to reveal the nature and character of the Father. So, all the old testament writers, prophets, patriarch and heroes that came before Jesus didn't really know God.

Why was that? Because the Spirit of God didn't dwell in them , they weren't given revelations and understanding.

If I asked you who Moses was talking to in the burning Bush account in exodus, you'll most probably tell me it was God. However acts 7: 30 makes us to understand that Moses was talking to an angel. Also, if I asked you who Moses was conversing with on mount Sinai, you'll also tell me it was God. But the book of acts 7:38 and 7:53 tells us it was an angel. This was also corroborated by Hebrews 2:2 and Galatians 3:19

So what's my point? You can not rely on the information provided by the old testament to build a doctrine. The new testament validates the old testament.

madegreatbygrace:
So who killed Uzzah? It was definitely not God. Uzzah broke a law and committed a sin. The bible calls the law ministry of death ( 2 corinthians 3: 7). So the law itself ministers death without the input of God.Once a man breaks a law, he dies. It's not God that is responsible for this death because death is God's enemy.Therefore, Satan wields death and not God

VBCampaign:
Portrait of a Blessed Man: Romans 4:6-7

By: Deji Yesufu

The leading reason why some of us consider the Prosperity Gospel idolatry is that there is essentially no difference between what a true adherent of this aberrant gospel pursue and what the world pursues. If we were to consider it closely, we would realize that health and money are essentially the quest of the man in the world. The Nigerian musician Olamide sang a song whose lyrics could be translated from Yoruba as following:

I would build houses and buy land

I would have riches and cars

I would prevail over demons and enemies

They would pick up tin cans from here to Portharcourt…

Is there a difference between what Olamide is pursuing in life and what David Oyedepo and Johnson Suleiman teach their adherents to pursue? I do not think so. Recently, Johnson Suleiman joined the league of Nigerian Pastors owning private jets. When he was criticized on the internet for it, he released a video where he said that that was just the beginning. He and members of his church, he said, would be purchasing as much as fifty private jets in the years to come. Their vision in life and those of Olamide, the Lagos gangster rapper, are not any different.

The question that these series, which I have been writing on for week now, is seeking to answer is this: who is a blessed man? What does a blessed person look like? Can we sketch a portrait of a blessed man and compare ourselves to him and see if we indeed look like him in our works of religion? Today, I want to look at a piece of scripture that Paul wrote where he described who a blessed man is. I want to use this scripture to add a few features of who a truly blessed is to the portrait that I would be sketching over a period of time. Let us therefore consider Paul’s words in Romans 4:6-7:

Blessed is the man whose lawless deeds are forgiven,

And whose sins are covered;

Blessed is the man against whom the Lord would not count his sin.

Paul, in these verses of scripture, is quoting David the Psalmist from Psalm 32:1-2. Here David is describing the righteousness that God inputs on men without their having done anything to deserve it. Paul had spoken about Abraham and his being justified by faith; earning a righteousness by faith from God simply because he believed in God (Romans 4:4-5). He therefore adds the concept of a true blessing by saying essentially three things: 1. A man who is blessed is a man whose sins are forgiven. 2. A man who is blessed is a man whose sins are covered. 3. A man who is blessed is a man against whom God would not hold sin.

Many people believe they understand what it means for God to forgive sins. You see religious people do or say something and they mutter under their breadth “God forgive me.” And because they no longer have a troubled conscience they their sins are forgiven. There are others who having come to living faith in Jesus Christ, have sought his face in genuine repentance and faith and can say that their sins are forgiven. This is a truly blessed state. However there is more.

Some people have a wrong view of what salvation through Christ is. They tell you that they understand that their sins are forgiven having come to faith in Christ Jesus. But they are not sure of their eternal state after becoming Christians. They believe that they can commit a certain mortal sin that can take them to hell. Paul shows us that this is not the picture we see from these verses in Romans 4:6-7. We see that while our sins are forgiven, they are also covered. What does covering mean?

I would not claim absolute authority here but I think that it has something to do with unconfessed sins of the Christian. I think that those sins we confess are forgiven. But the ones we forget to confess or even refuse to confess are the ones that are covered. The verse also goes on to say something else: that God would not hold iniquity against these blessed ones. What exactly could all these mean?

Simple. It is saying that the truly blessed man is the man sin can no longer damn. The true blessing of the New Testament is that while God would judge the whole world for their sins, God would not judge Christians by their sins. Rather, God has judged the sins of Christians on Christ Jesus on the cross. Praise the Lord!

The real trouble with the Prosperity Gospel is that it reject genuine blessings in Christ Jesus to pursue mundane things and call such the blessed life. Prosperity Preaching says that Christ died to save us from our sins and to save us from illness and poverty. In adding the concept of illness and poverty to the glorious works of the cross, Prosperity adherents are denied the glory of the true gospel. The glory of the gospel is that Christ redeems sinners from sin ALONE. In doing this, he does a thorough work of redemption such that there is no sin a Christian commits after salvation that can damn him!

It means that Christians cannot lose their salvation. But some will say that a doctrine like this would encourage licentiousness. The person who claims to have received the grace of salvation but uses it as an occasion to continue in sin, have not met the Lord of the cross. Such are false believers heading to an eternity without God without Christ. A true Christian, saved from sin, would not return to it to wallow in that sin.

But the point of this essay is not looking at the sin from the perspective of man but looking at it from the perspective of God. When we get to heaven, some of us may not have on our records such outrageous sins are murder, fornication and adultery. Yet, we would have little sins like gossip, malice, lust and so on in our records. These little sins are sufficient to damn us in hell. Why? Because God would not be judging us by the standard of men but by his holiness. And God is absolutely holy; no man can stand before him.

The only way we shall be able to enter into heaven is for us to have an advocate in Jesus Christ. Our Lord would, at that moment, cover the sins of the elect and remind God, according to his word in Psalm 32:1-2, that there are a people who are genuinely blessed. These ones would not have sin counted against them. Later in the epistle of Romans, Paul tells us that we have been delivered from the law of sin and death and translated into the law of the Spirit of life (Romans 8:2). The former law had sinful man earn eternal death. The present law has men who have received the gift of the Holy Spirit, by Christ Jesus, earn eternal life.

This is a truly blessed man and such a person who has a foretaste of this life in Jesus Christ do not spend their lives pursuing mundane things. They are content with little because they have all things. They have eternal life, having been delivered from the life of sin. Those who make Christianity a pursuit of mundane things have not met the Lord of glory. May God give every reader of this piece insight into this true blessed life in Christ. Amen.

Deji Yesufu is the author of the book Victor Banjo. He can be reached on newdejix@gmail.com

dollyj1996:
My people it bothers me when I go through this particular chapter and I wonder why God smote Uzzah to death cause I see Uzzah as a man who have zeal to the things of God. It was like he tried to prevent the Ark of covenant from falling if that was his intention why was he killed..a version of the Bible said he didn't honor God some people believed its because he might probably not from Priesthood family so I need ur opinion(s) bible scholars

madegreatbygrace:
From Numbers 4:5-15, we understand that the ark must be moved only by the levites. Uzzah may have been a levite, but the levites were instructed to move the ark using the carrying ropes. They were not permitted to touch the ark. To touch it was a capital offence under Hebrew law and also a sin.

Did God kill Uzzah ? No, He didn't. God does not minister death. He ministers life!

hopefulLandlord:
This is still whataboutism

ThothHermes:
Parable.
That's all it was

ThothHermes:
Ditto

Uyi168:
.. Mumu talk as usual..

delishpot:
Arabs are still enslaving blacks till date yet blacks embrace Islam and even the Arabic language why don't you ask that too?

hopefulLandlord:
How does this whataboutism address OP?

Uyi168:
..U can go ahead and ask the question urself..
Answer the Op or stfu

Oshin56:
but if we start our tradition at your area that masquerade will come out what will come out of your mouth is, are people still practicing this tradition

HappyPagan:
stop projecting. i participated in a masquerade dance last christmas. took pictures with the masquerades.. dont think everyone is allergic to their culture like you.

Oshin56:
see you I'm not talking of father christmas masquerade I'm talking of real masquerade

HappyPagan:
to each his own.

toprealman:
uncle, read that verse again and allow the full meaning to be ministered to you.

ThothHermes:
Hell bawo
Paradise

ThothHermes:
These sound like fictional places to me ooo.

MrPresident1:
Muttleylaff chicken, anywhere dey are discussing gay you are always there .

MrPresident1:
You people sha want to turn d world upside by force. Him who is letting will continue to let until he is taken out of the way

Alexandro15:
For me, I reiterate that all sexual acts outside the bounds of marriage remain sinful. I don't subscribe to the idea of playing blind eye to other sins, while picking on homosexuality.
I also maintain that all gay people should remain chaste

paraltero:
If homosexuality is the greatest joy of satan and demons, then his bar must be very low because he's not doing a good job of it.

What percentage of the world are LGBTI? Less than 10% of the entire human population on earth are or identify as homosexuals. Please, tell a different story.

A way higher percentage engage in adultery or fornication that you say are also sins but nooooo, homosexuals are the big problem.

Mtcheww

lepasharon:
And here is my favourite line:

Ezekiel 23:20-
There she lusted after her lovers, whose genitals were like those of donkeys and whose emission was like that of horses