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Politics › Re: You Acted Like An Errand Boy: Court Dismisses Keyamo's SPV Suit Against Atiku by Myer(m): 6:25pm On Jun 05, 2023

N3TRAL:
As the court pleases.

It doesn't negate the fact that Festus Keyamo is one of the best brains that Nigeria has produced.

As in, imagine the confidence of a judge to comfortably rule that giving 3 day ultimatum was the basis of dismissal of the case?

Even if that is unrealistic should that lead to dismissal of the case? Should it not prompt ICPC and EFCC to rather apply for an extension of the ultimatum to afford them ample time to carry out a diligent investigation?

The problem is that we have been so used to lackadaisical attitude, and gross ineptitude in the public sector that normalcy has become abnormal and even a punishable offense.
The Judge needs to be suspended for going ti the extent of fining him 10million.

This is what happens when people no longer know what's right and what's wrong.

Christianity Etc › Re: Singles: The Solution To Your Body Pain Is Not Sex - Pastor Paul Rika by Myer(m): 6:12pm On Jun 05, 2023

Kobojunkie:
[url][/url] Stop the running around. God doesn't care what you do with your penis. What He instead said if you sin against Him the moment you lust in your heart after another. - Matthew 5 vs 27 -28 . If you idea of sin does not even align with the standard set by God Himself, what does that tell you of the standard that you live by?

Sin is disobedience of God's direct commandment and teachings --- God's Law -- hence why it is referred to as transgression of God's Law. Your definition says rather that sin is ignorance of what is right or the inability to dow what is right. In this case, do you not see how your definition fits you to a T?

Does your definition validate sexual immorality?
Is commiting fornication and adultery not sin?

Christianity Etc › Re: Singles: The Solution To Your Body Pain Is Not Sex - Pastor Paul Rika by Myer(m): 12:02pm On Jun 05, 2023

hopefulLandlord:
Creator of the universe is too concerned about what I do with my penees. he saw nothing wrong in slavery and even encouraged it but do something in private with a tool he gave you and an urge he put there and he becomes very angry even threatening to burn you forever.

God is despises sin the same way a father despises a child crawling when he should be walking or breastfeeding when he should be eating soli food or still being irresponsible when he should be heading and managing one of his businesses.

Overcoming Sin is not only for the benefit of God but most especially for the benefit of man.

Sin is simply the ignorance or what is right or the inability to do what is right.

Righteousness is simply the knowledge of what is right and wrong and enablement to do what is right.

Just as you would be angry with anyone passing one way and endangering the lives of commuters especially when on a free and good road without traffic gridlock.

Everything the bible calls Sin is the individual problem of humans individually and corporately.

What we call corruption is simply Sin.
What we call problem is simply Sin.
What we call evil/wickedness is simply Sin.

You speak of sexual immorality, is this not the cause of broken relationships, broken marriages, pressure that pushes men to commit crimes? Etc?

Politics › Re: Adeyeye Hails Osinbajo’s Quiet Exit From Office by Myer(m): 11:52pm On Jun 04, 2023*

SpecialAdviser:
Osinbanjo had sense. He knew they failed and exited quietly. Mr. Failure Buhari put up a show of shame to massage the ego of his mo.ronic supporters. Like Buhari like Tinubu.

Tuuuuuueeeeeh

It's a bit difficult to judge the issue of Yemi Osinbajo picking up the presidential ticket.

Cos on the one hand he should be loyal to his benefactor- BAT
And on the other hand, he should be loyal to Nigeria.

Since he is a Pastor, I don't know what He heard from God but I suspect it must have been a hard call for him.
You really don't know what choices you will make until you find yourself in certain corridors of power.

I hope President Tinubu reconsiders him and forgives his disloyalty. Nigeria needs as much cerebrally and practically tested and verified brains and hands like his.

This administration will be successful and prosperous for well-meaning Nigerians in Jesus name. Amen

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Christianity Etc › Re: Tests God Will Give You Before God Can Use You by Myer(op): 10:46pm On Jun 04, 2023

Kobojunkie:
So, your particular issue now, the same as that of the JWs on this site, is with me not having a group I belong to? Religion ehn!

The issue is Christ came to build a church, a fellowship, a family with both Himself and with one another. Not lone rangers
It is called Koinonia.

Today is Communion Service in some churches which Jesus Christ instructed us to always do in remembrance of Him. Can you have Communion by yourself alone?

Christianity Etc › Re: Tests God Will Give You Before God Can Use You by Myer(op): 10:40pm On Jun 04, 2023

Kobojunkie:
1. Where exactly is it stated in the OP that God only tests those who have at least proven themselves holy by His Law and Standard?

2. Again, this is wrong! According to Jesus Christ, the only one His followers are to learn from is Him, the only and only Teacher to those who belong to Him.

3. I am not a Berean and I don't subscribe to following the examples of any man or people. I simply obey Jesus Christ. So, again, where in your article there is it stated that God only "tests" those who are at least worthy of being approved righteous by Him?

It is pointless since you believe only you are the true follower of Christ n whom God is well pleased.

Christianity Etc › Re: Tests God Will Give You Before God Can Use You by Myer(op): 10:20pm On Jun 04, 2023

Kobojunkie:
... Here's the problem with your claim, God doesn't "test" those who are not at least Holy --- complete compliance to His Law and statutes---- and living according to His Law. His "tests" are usually for those who are to be approved righteous by Him, not for random unrighteous Joes. Same way your institutions do not simply "test" you just for the heck of it, God also does not test people just for the heck of it.

If you read this carefully, you will know it was mentioned.
Don't read to disagree, read to learn.
Everyone is meant to have a learning heart in Christ.
And when like the Bereans do, you have confirmed it to be true, you can now obey.
And if false, discard.

Christianity Etc › Re: What Is A Pastor Looking For In Hilda Baci's Room? by Myer(m): 10:18pm On Jun 04, 2023

Kobojunkie:
I am not of the religion of Christianity. God didn't give men religion. Rather God gave men His Law to abide by, and a Kingdom to live in.

Ok, mention anyone on Nairaland who abides by His Law and Kingdom as you do.
Sincerely would like to know.

Christianity Etc › Re: What Is A Pastor Looking For In Hilda Baci's Room? by Myer(m): 5:34pm On Jun 04, 2023

Kobojunkie:
1. I believe what you are trying to describe is religious bigotry and not born-agains since to be born-again one is required to submit and obey only the teachings and commandments of Jesus Christ. It is disobedience of Jesus Christ that constitutes sin for one who is born-again..

Now, Jesus Christ is the one that said, "Judge not by outward appearance but judge righteous judgment. So, one who is born-again commits sin in that case when he/she goes around
□ judging others by their outward appearances
□ and judging according to standards other than that set by Jesus Christ Himself in His Law --- His teachings and commandments.

2. Christianity is in fact a religion that pretends to be a relationship with Jesus Christ whom many of its adherents do not even know let alone in fact follow. It was made an official religion in Nicea where many of its foundational doctrines, all of them removed from Jesus Christ, were chosen.

3. the lives of Christians are no better though than the lives of those outside since Christians claim by mouth to believe in Jesus Christ yet their every words are of those who know nothing of Jesus Christ. You can see this in the fact that nothing of what they do causes them to stand apart like Jesus Christ and His disciples did because they are just another bunch of religious group.

4. Born-agains are those called to live according to the Law of Jesus Christ, Churchianism is religion by the doctrines and traditions of men.

5. Please take your own advice there. Seek God for yourself and after you have in fact found Him, then come back and speak on this issue as one who in fact knows Him.

Besides You, can you please mention any Christian you know on Nairaland? Thanks

Christianity Etc › Re: I Was Sent Out Of The Church Just Because I Was Wearing An Earring by Myer(m): 2:00pm On Jun 04, 2023

Kooldon:
Every Association has a constitution to be followed by members. Same is applicable to a Church's Doctrine.
Either you abide or you seek your salvation else where.

While you are right, you did not answer the poster's genuine and honest question.
I am also interested if you have the answer. Thanks.

Christianity Etc › Tests God Will Give You Before God Can Use You by Myer(op): 1:53pm On Jun 04, 2023*

Communion Service
Date: Sunday 4th July, 2023
Song Ministration: I Am Going Higher/There Shall Be Showers of Blessing
Message: Tests God will Give You Before God Can Use You
Minister: Pastor Segun Keku

Church, this is how it will continue till the Day Christ will come.
So it was in the days of Noah.
The faithful ones will continue to be faithful, likewise the unfaithful will continue to be unfaithful and the end will come.

Be Strong in your walk with God.
Let's forgive one another.
Don't let my case be the reason you will have issue with God and not make heaven.
Prepare and be very cautious of your heaven.
It gives the Pastor joy whenever He is able to minister to anyone before the person dies. So he faithfully ministers even to idol worshippers.
Because no matter what, He knows with assurance that whatever they are going through Jesus will do it when others have failed. He tells them "Call me, I will call Christ."

This is how we will be doing till suddenly Christ will come.
Pastors should prepare people for heaven otherwise they are not pastoring.
A lot of people are dying, let us be conscious.
None will die in our midst in Jesus name. Amen.
Isa.7.7 - thus says the Lord GOD: "It shall not stand, Nor shall it come to pass.

This month of June the Lord is preparing something for us. Let's come to thank God when He does it.

There are tests every believer will go through before God can promote you.
But believers do not want to go through tests/challenges.
When any things comes your way, hear the Holy spirit. Know what is going on. Know what is behind it. Take your time to know how to fire rightly.
Search everything and hold on to what is True.
There are some things God is deliberately taking you through that looks as if God has abandoned you but it is for your Good.

Job.23.10 - But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.

Jer.20.12 - But, O LORD of hosts, You who test the righteous, And see the mind and heart, Let me see Your vengeance on them; For I have pleaded my cause before You.

The reason why you will be tried is because you are righteous.
May we not fail our tests and trials in Jesus name. Amen

We Christians do not want to be tested. But without Exam we cannot be promoted.
For God to use you in His kingdom He will need to process you. The more He processes you, the more useful you can be.

Ps.105.19 - Until the time that his word came to pass, The word of the LORD tested him.

Do not go to seers and prophets duting your tests/trials/challenges. Stay on His Word.
God does not waste His test. When He tests you, there's already what He has prepared for you.

To follow Jesus is to deny self.
If you can't remember how many times you have denied yourself because of Christ, you need prayers.
Deny sleep, deny food, deny comfort, etc
He called Paul before He processed him.
He can also process some before He calls them.

Genesis 37: Story of Joseph
God does not love anyone more than the other.
Jacob may have loved Joseph more but God loved them equally.
But He ltrusts us in proportion to our Obedience.
Favour is simply how God responds to our life of obedience.
Once you obey God, expect Favour.

Many find things difficult. They cannot find Favour simply because of their level of Disobedience.
Start counting, "In How Many Ways Have I Been Obedient To God?"
How many times did you leave TV or Social media to pray or study?

When God is favoring you, it's not about you but about the Kingdom of God.
It's not because of the material things but about His kingdom.
So when He finds you and favours you, do not think it is about what you did but His faithfulness to His Word.

When you have confidence in God and who you are in Christ, it looks like arrogance to the world. Job 7:18

God will not use anyone who does not have a servant heart.
You must have the heart to serve.
Jesus said, if you want to be the greatest in the kingdom you should be the servant.
Even with the vision of Joseph he was still ready to serve.
So many want to become pastors or rich and successful without the process.
If you want to skip the process, you will fall into the hands of seers and false prophets.

They said a politician did not have structure yet God provided. If that can happen with a politician, how much more in our personal lives. God will supply all you need.

There is positive and negative in Social Media.

Positive: Anyone can access the Social Media. You can reach everyone.
Negative: Anyone can access the Social Media. People bypass the process and start ministry anywhere, no spiritual headship.

Anyone who wants to serve must be well reported. 1 Tim 3
God sees the heart and checks the motive. He chooses those who have a heart to serve Him and not after glory (self, vanities).
There are so many ways you will be asked to serve that you will not be pleased with.
During service offenses will come, you have to be obedient and available with your resources nonetheless.
Christ was ready to serve.
He told Peter if I do not wash your feet you cannot have a part of me.

Evangelism today is suffering. What is your service for God since January?
There's fuel scarcity, some ministers will use that as excuse not to minister.
There is need to work for God. Especially those that are ready to serve God inside rain and sun, in hunger and challenges etc.
Because it is beyond that. For God to promote you, you have to be tested in service. So many pastors have no record of tests and service.

1. Test of Service.
You're alive today, start counting your service because you will be able to present them before God. You cannot counter God but you can present your service.
The tests you're going through will not kill you. You won't die there. By the time you come out of that test, every body is coming to celebrate you.

The apprenticeship process of business men is an example.
Everyone wants to wake up one day and take titles.
Know that there is a process. Without the process you cannot get there.

2. Test of Hiding.
They took Joseph's coat of many colors. God was hiding Him for him to grow.
When you are not yet where you are supposed to be it is because God is still hiding you. Just as God hid Elijah in the Brooks and even fed him until it was time.
God took David to the Bush to be tending to sheep. It was in this process He learnt to kill lion and bear before he could kill Goliath.
We want to show and be known.
God will test you with hiding. There are so many things others will do but you will be rejected.
Later they will look for you.

God may hide you to slow you down, to protect you. Because if you develop or expose yourself too soon it will cost you.
The reason God has not given some car is to prevent you from accident. Know that God is working with you.
It is in the season of hiding that you will know whether you will continue in service or not. If you're doing it for God, you will continue. If it's for the gain, you will quit and even go to idol worshippers.
Enemy will attack your glory. Even Jesus Christ had to be hidden because if he started shining early, Herod will kill him.

If you're a Pastor, it is a Pastor that may plot to kill you. Prophets also attack and kill themselves both spiritually and physically.

When you're trusting God for something and it is not forthcoming, it is at that point you will know if you're serving God or not. Like Job said, though He slay me, yet I will trust Him.
When you're a believer you will lose some friends that are unbelievers. You will also lose lukewarm believers.

3. Test of Discouragement
That is when everything you can rely upon will be shaken. That is when you will be removed from familiar terrain and where you are comfortable. From your church, pastor, etc.
The LORD will encourage you.

Trials don't create anointing but reveal your character.
The Lord will see us through our trials in Jesus name. Amen
Some with even withhold their help.
Some want to see if you can survive without them. But you Continue.

It is when there is heaviness, there is loss of motivation.
From one level to another, different trials that can make you lose motivation.
But if the Holyspirit is with you, he will be encouraging you and you will not look like what you're going through.
Dont look at the challenges, Be Motivated in the Lord.
Various members help in diverse ways. Some their presence is encouragement but not financial help. Some it is financial, etc.

So many singles are discouraged with the marriages they see that they don't want to marry. If they are already discouraged before marriage what of after marriage? Because they see marriages that are not happy and homes that are not peaceful.
Pastors should also be sensitive when handling singles and marriage.

There are 2 things a person needs to get right in life- a good wife/husband and a good church.

Don't let anyone put you on unnecessary competition or pressure, just continue with God.
It's not about the crowd, be very careful when you're going through hiding, thank God for everything.
Three things that matter in life- food, cloth and shelter. Luke 12.

Have the Fear of God.
If you have the fear of God there are things you can never do.
You will never want God to fight for someone against you. Husbands, may God not fight for your wife against you and vice versa.
If the devil wants to deal with a person they will not value their good husband/wife so that God can deal with them. Their business may crash when God fights for the spouse.
It is the Pastors duty to make sure his members' marriages are good and peaceful.

4. Test of Faithfulness Gen 39:1-3
Joseph began to see favor even in slavery because he was serving his master faithfully.
Faithfulness is doing some thing with the right attitude, not how long, but doing it in the best way.
It is more than just bring consistent but consistency in the right spirit, mind and attitude.
Gal.6.9 - And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

Let's pray for ourselves not to be weary. No man can help any man. Pastor is running his race, you are running yours. You're not doing anything for any man.
If you have stopped drinking, fornication, etc do not go back.
Whoever puts his hand on the plow and goes back is not worthy.
If you continue faithfully you will reap it.
Make sure you are faithful to the LORD.
Some Pastors make the members want to please them instead of pleasing God.
What you do for God in secret, you will reap openly, it's just a matter of time.
Don't act in the flesh, Continue.

5. Test of Blessing
Joseph was supposed to conclude that Portiphar's blessing was his reward. God wanted to test him to check His character.
Who you truly are can only be revealed in your blessing.
When you were living in 1 bedroom apartment, you were committed. Now that you live in the duplex you're no longer committed.
Before you had a car you were not a latecomer. Now that you have a car you became a latecomer.
When you have a certain amount of riches, are you still faithful to God?
Imagine being punished for doing what is right like Joseph?

It is in the season of blessing and abundance that sin will come and knock at your door. That you can become arrogant, that opportunities come your way to sin.
Some times God gives you some thing just to see how you will react. If He takes it away how will you react, like Job?
It is not easy, but with God it is easy.

Some have become so blessed, they put down their guard, they stopped fasting.
What is the essence of coming to church if you are not faithful to God?
It's not only about celebrating God's goodness and blessings, but what have you sacrificed for God?

What will you do when you do what is right and you get sent to the wrong place?
When you come to prayer meeting and didn't get miracle
Or sow and tithe and no miracle/blessing.
God will say it is not transactional, it is worship.
He is watching you. By the time He starts blessing you it will be too much for you.

The danger time is still ahead. God knows that your destruction is their target. Because God has seen it He is just preparing your abundance for you. But so many of us want the abundance now.

In conclusion, are you willing to give your best just to obey God?
When you remove your eyes from the blessing, that is when God will bless you.
When you remove your eyes from the miracle that's when God will do the miracle.
What is it that this God cannot do for you?

What can you give to God that is making you proud?
Hear the word of God and change.
Eyes have not seen, ears have not heard what God has in store for you.
Do your own part, do not look at Pastors.
May God not allow you to sow in the wrong place.

Gen 40:13-14
The cup bearer Joseph helped forgot about him for 2 years until the King had a dream. Yet Joseph did not hold any grudges, He served.

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Romance › Re: You Are Single Untill You Married - Double Date by Myer(m): 5:29am On Jun 04, 2023

Wordsfrombimpe:
You are Single Untill You Married - Double Date

I have learnt and I hope you learn
Double date and don't do pre marital sex
God bless every loyal people out there
May we find the right ones
Ase!

https://twitter.com/coachbimpe/status/1664758421072105475?s=46[/quote]Dear Bimpe,
I sincerely hear you and the pain and disappointment behind this post.
And would agree with you except I do not understand clearly what you mean by Double-dating. Please do clarify.

The word Dating is interpreted in various ways by different people. However the dictionary meaning acalls it a romantic relationship.

Double-dating generally is defined as being involved in multiple relationships at the sane time- the intricacies of which may also vary.

There was a time I defined (in my head) dating as simply going out to have fun with a lady- see the movies, go to beach, have lunch, etc with or without the intention of sex depending on my level of attraction or friendship.

On this premise I believe there's a need to be sure I hope you understand why you may need to explain what you mean by Double-dating so we can be on the same page.

My 2 cents is this; peemit me to speak as a believer.

Everyone wants to be in a relationship. We are by natural order social beings.
However not everyone is ready for a romantic relationship.

Song.8.4 - I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, Do not stir up nor awaken love Until it pleases.

It's easy to assume we are ready and mature for romantic relationship. Often times we confuse age or financial stability as maturity. This is not always true.

Some married men and women even in marriage are still not matured for relationship. But that's a discussion for marriage counsellors to handle.

Truly, marriage is demanding and no one can fully be ready for marriage. The moment you believe you're wise enough or educated enough or financially buoyant enough or etc, marriage humbles you.

To avoid digressing, the point I'm making is simple- do not rush into romantic relationships. Do not rush marriage. When we are ready for marriage, we will know because most times, we will not even want to marry yet because we will be engrossed in some thing more fulfilling.

Marriage does not complete you, purpose does.
Find your purpose, it builds you to be responsible and once you learn to be truly responsible for your self and others, you will be ready for marriage and most times you will be spoilt for choice of who to marry.
But as a believer, you will know how to pray and discern who to choose. God help us all.

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Christianity Etc › Re: The Falsehoods Of Paul by Myer(m): 8:09pm On Jun 03, 2023

Kobojunkie:
I am afraid there is nothing you can share with me regarding your churches that has anything in Truth to do with Jesus Christ or the Kingdom of God, as Jesus Christ was emphatic in casting down all the schemes and processes of all false teachers and false prophets--- the antichrists.

Do you know that we are in the last days. And it was all prophesied?
Yes there will be false prophets, there will be great falling away and many signs as we see now that even the very elects will be deceived.
But, there will also remain a remnant.
The church I asked you to make peace with is not first the physical building or denomination, but God's people- True Christians who have the seal of the Holyspirit and bear the fruit of Christ.

Once you make peace with the church, you will find Christ in the next church the Holyspirit will lead you to. It can be online. I could make some recommendation if you will.

Christianity Etc › Re: The Falsehoods Of Paul by Myer(m): 6:34pm On Jun 03, 2023*

Kobojunkie:
1. I think if you go back through my responses so far, you will see I have more than answered your question there. Jesus Christ didn't just give you a new commandment, He gave you an entirely new Yoke --- contract--- complete with almost 100 new teachings and commandments of which the one you quoted happens to be just one of them -- Matthew 11 vs 28 - 30.

2. What Paul is basically telling you there is the impact that what Jesus Christ taught in John 1 vs 1 - 21 had on his life after he became born-again. Those who are born-again and hence Born of the Spirit of Eternal Life are saved from the Law of sin and Death aka the curse that was upon them as a result of their sins against God in His Old Law of Moses.

Again, learn Jesus Christ so that you begin to better understand Paul rather than continue to exist in this scape where you pretend he, Paul, preached a better idea and solution than that put forward by Jesus Christ. Paul was supposed to be a servant of God and no servant is greater than his Master.

There is so much I wish to share with you but until you make peace with the church, your heart can't receive them and you will only further misinterprete them.

Christianity Etc › Re: The Falsehoods Of Paul by Myer(m): 6:33pm On Jun 03, 2023

Techobeys:
I almost fell into the pit of thinking Paul was a false prophet. The enemy almost made me believe it but I thank God today I see it clearer.

It was never Paul but Constantine who is causing every problem in Christendom. Paul’s writing writing are true but Constantine who claimed to have an almost similar experience with Paul turned his message upside down.

The problem we have is not from Paul but from Catholicism. It’s the Catholic that have every mundane mindset that has filtered through the message. But thank God for the gift of the Holy Spirit, he is always teaching up the truth.

Thank God for your salvation. There's a very thin line between hhe Falsehood and the Truth and the falsehood takes one straight to hell.

I'm so happy for you. Please as you have received this deliverance, put others in prayers too.
God will deliver the church and those who are His elects by predestination.

Christianity Etc › Re: 'Dressing Sexy' Is A Sin That Would Take You Straight To Hell! by Myer(m): 7:57am On Jun 03, 2023

hopefulLandlord:
Who's a judge of what makes something "sexy"? The dress styles of average church goer these days would've made such a person regarded to be a harlot in the biblical times.

I remember in the late 90s and early 2000s when females wearing trousers in Nigeria was just a new thing and several pastors started preaching against it saying those who wear such are heading to hell fire. fast forward to now and females wear trousers to churches.
MFM is even more pathetic. Olukoya doesn't allow females wear trousers into the church but he allows it in his UK and USA branches which means the god of naira is different from god of dollars and pounds

This is a very good observation.
I wish a lady would answer this.

My 2 cents is simple;
1. We are under a new covenant.
We are no longer under the old Law.
Does this invalidate the Law? No sir. The Law is Perfect. The Law came from God to Moses to teach us perfection. However, how can an imperfect man fulfill the standards of perfection? Selah.

2. We are under the Law of Liberty. James 1:25
However not liberty as defined/practised by the world system. But Liberty in Christ. We are subject to the Word of God and Leading of the Holy Spirit.

This means God in the old testament says women are not to wear what pertains to men. It was direcred to the Jews. (There is however no Jew or Gentile in Christ)
But there is still a little difference. And I pray to open a thread for us to discuss on this as God wills.

What pertains to men for the Jews may be different from what pertains to men for the Scottish. And may be different for UK/US even Yoruba and Igbo, depending on the culture.

However as Jesusjnr has rightly stated and submitted the motive of a believer should never be seduction or sexiness. That alone is motivated by a demon of seduction. It's ok to struggle with it as a babe in the faith but as you mature in your understanding of Christ through the Word and convictions of the Holyspirit, you yourself will despise everything that can cause your fellow brethren to stumble and fall into sin.

This much I will say, and I pray God helps us all.
I am glad this discussions are coming up again as it opens room for further study and discussion and renewing of our minds which is what growth is all about.

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Christianity Etc › Re: Why Christians Need Not Fret About Victory Of APC's Muslim-Muslim Ticket by Myer(m): 7:38am On Jun 03, 2023

jesusjnr2020:
Why Christians Need Not Fret About Electoral Victory Of APC's Muslim-Muslim Ticket

The freest and fairest presidential election to be held in the history of this nation was won by the party that fielded a muslim-muslim ticket.

It was a muslim-muslim ticket of MKO Abiola and Babagana Kingibe, yet no one, not even one Christian or church leader in this nation, seemed to care or have any issues with it. I can't remember anyone as such speaking against it.

Even the only rival party at the time fielded a muslim-christian ticket, yet it was the muslim-muslim ticket that Christians in this nation voted overwhelmingly for.

Nigerian Christians and the church contributed significantly to the victory of the party that fielded the muslim-muslim ticket over that which fielded the muslim-christian ticket, because they believed the presidential candidate of the party with the muslim-muslim ticket would provide the best leadership of the nation.

So it's not really about a muslim-muslim ticket as many Christians and church leaders were making it to be, but which of the presidential candidates would provide the best leadership for the nation, and based on antecedence, the presidential candidate of party with the muslim-muslim ticket is one that has proven himself to be most competent at the leadership level of all the leading candidates of the election.

This doesn't mean that he wasn't a former drug lord in the past or wasn't corrupt, but the fact that regardless, his track record in the area of leadership clearly trumps those of his closest rivals.

It's that glaring, even a spokesman of arguably his major rival in the race, couldn't help but admit that he was the best state Governor Nigeria has ever produced.

So except we want to be sentimental about it, this is not far from the truth.

When it comes to the area of religious sentiments, the presidential candidate of the muslim-muslim ticket is the one who chose a RCCG pastor as running mate for the president despite being Muslim. Moreover the immediate past and present Christian governors of Lagos state were both his choices.

In addition to that, the closest person to him, his wife, who he's been married to for close to forty years is also Christian and also said to be an RCCG pastor. That should illustrate his religious orientation.

On rigging of elections, that's sadly a systemic issue in this nation as we speak, because none of the leading candidates of the presidential election, could boldly claim they didn't benefit from rigging in the elections to any degree.

The only reason his rivals were crying foul is because they lost the election regardless. I'm pretty sure if the party which won had lost, they'd would have also claimed to have been rigged out. The only reason they're not crying foul is because they won and so also would their rivals if they had won.

One clear instance of that, is the rigging of the elections in Rivers state. The same governor, a so-called Christian, that massively rigged the elections in the favour of the rival presidential candidate of his party, has been rigging elections for his party in previous elections. But those who benefitted from his massive rigging previously didn't have any issue with it, it's only now that he has used the same rigging mechanism against them that they're now crying foul, which is nothing but sheer hypocrisy.

If it's in in the area of health, the sitting president was also mocked and ridicled at some point because of his health. Some even maliciously claimed he was dead and had been replaced by Jubrin of Sudan, the worst part was that many fell for that blatant lie, including some Christians and church leaders, but the same president miraculously emerged from the jaws and shadows of death and now appears fitter and healthier than ever.

He even outlived some of those who mocked him and claimed he was dead, so if God could do it for the sitting president why not the president-elect?

I'm not a fan of the president-elect as I was of MKO Abiola. I didn't even support or vote for him during the election, but when I was praying for Nigeria days before the election, when I had no idea how the election would pan out, God told me APC would win and it came to pass as God said.

https://www.nairaland.com/7234820/what-saw-nigeria-next-president#121245078

I don't still know what the result entails for the nation because God hasn't told me any more than that, but I believe that God's plans for Nigeria is still on course regardless.

One of the reasons I am not a fan of the president-elect is his ego and pride, but if God could humble King Nebuchadnezzar, how much more the president-elect?

Here is an excerpt of his acceptance speech which offered a bit of hope:

"I am grateful to Almighty God. By His mercy, I was born a son of Nigeria and through His sublime purpose I find myself the victor of this election. May He grant me the wisdom and courage to lead the nation to the greatness He alone has destined for it."

If he actually meant it, i would say, a big "amen" to the prayer, and if it be the Will of God, let it be done!

God bless Nigeria.

This is so edifying to my spirit and nourishing to my soul. I am glad we are on this same page on this.

I did not have any choice among the presidential candidates. I wanted Osinbajo but as politics would have it he lost the primaries to this same Tinubu albeit through his political shrewdness and wealth.

But I knew it could not be Peter Obi. Not becessarily from any fault of Peter Obi. It may be as a result of his tribe or followers. I just perceived a sinister agenda behind him and how the powers that be in the presidency would frustrate his efforts.

That said, if we have truly prayed fervently for Nigeria as we did, then I believe God has answered our prayers.
He may not have answered it the way we wanted it. But he answered it the way He knows is best.

I encourage and exhort us all, to sheathe our weapons and give this man a chance to fulfill the mandate he has in his heart. The opposition should play its part by putting his administration in check., not out of hatred but to ensure accountability with dignity.

Nigeria is blessed.
We Nigerians are blessed in Jesus name. Amen.

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Christianity Etc › Re: The Falsehoods Of Paul by Myer(m): 7:18am On Jun 03, 2023

Kobojunkie:
The Law of Moses is the Constitutional Law of the Nation of Israel in the Land of Canaan as given to Israel by God. Whereas Jesus Christ is the Constitutional Law in God's Special Nation of Priests— the Kingdom of God — which He constituted of the sinners of Israel.

Kindly expatiate because;

Jesus fulfilled the Laws of Moses. Are we expected like wise to fulfill the Laws of Moses.
Bear in mind that Jesus teaches that he has given is a new law/command.

John.13.34 - A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
John.13.35 - By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."

Also Paul teaches of the Law of the Spirit.

Rom.8.2 - For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.

Rom.8.3 - For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh,
Rom.8.4 - that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

Family › Re: This 35 Year-old Lady Needs Your Advice As She Plans To Get Married by Myer(m): 7:08am On Jun 03, 2023*

Fineman2:
My name is Dora.

I am 35 years old and everybody keeps reminding me that age is no longer on my side.

My fiance and I have been dating for more than one year and we are getting married soon.

My fiance is 40 years old and he has never been married.

The relationship was really good when we started but now that our wedding is in a few weeks time, he has shown how controlling he can be.

From the choice of the wedding dress, to the bridesmaids selection, to the colour of the day, he wants to be in charge.

He also wants his mum to buy the cloth for our engagement as well as buy our wedding ring.

He does whatever his family says without seeking my opinion and it almost seems as if I am not the one getting married.

I told my parents about how this makes me feel and they just asked me to endure because I am getting older but I really fear for what is going to happen after the wedding.

Are these not red flags I should run from?

I am confused, please advise me.

Everyone knows the wedding day is for both families involved. One person can't be the alpha and Omega of the decisions just because he is the man of the house or pays the bill.

Now that I've established that premise, let's backtrack a little.

Marriage is a life time contract and commitment.
35 years of single hood is still OK.
Especially when you compare it with 35/70 years of a frustrated marriage. I forbid and cancel that for you in Jesus name. Amen

You will have a blessed and fruitful marriage and home because that is God's promise and purpose for you and every believer. I do hope you're a believer.

The first thing that can help you the most in making good choices in life and also jn marriage is first to overcone your fears, doubts and pressure.

What will happen if you dont marry at all? Will that really be the worst thing in the world?
Is it not better to avoid a miserable marriage and live a fulfilled and accomplished life as a single prosperous woman who has touched the lives of so many and raised many children not even her own?

If marriage is your heart desire. Is marrying well at 40 years really too long to wait? Of which God can do it even by this time next year.

If your present relationship/engagement gives you the heebie-jeebies, trust me it is worth paying attention to. But be sure it is not just cold feet which is normal. Seek good counsel from marriage counsellors you trust and admire their own marriage.

Finally, take away the pressure from yourself. Pressure is simply a synonym for desperation. Pls don't let anyone put you under pressure, and do not put yourself under undue pressure. There's an acceptable threshold of pressure we all should have so that we are not just complacent about life and lazy. But too much pressure will more often than not, push one into error and regrettable choices.

I pray you get marriage right and most importantly I pray you get God right, because with that, every other thing falls in place by natural order. Matt 6:33
God help you and us all.

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Christianity Etc › Re: The Falsehoods Of Paul by Myer(m): 6:48am On Jun 03, 2023*

Kobojunkie:
1. God's Will refers to God's Law and Covenant — the teachings and commandments of Jesus Christ to us —, there is no devil's Will since Satan is the enemy in the Kingdom of God meaning he is bound by God's Will and Law in the Kingdom of God — recall that Satan and his sons will be housed in the place of eternal damnation inside of the Kingdom of God. As for man's will, well, it means man's individual will. God's Will only applies as far as those who belong to the Kingdom of God, that much is clear since Jesus Christ said except a man is born-again — born of water and born of the spirit — he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God.

2. Never! Well, all men outside of the Kingdom of God walk according to their own will; The end for all such men is Death — ceasing in the grave after death. Even after gaining access to the Kingdom of God — born-again — a man is still free to choose to continue walking according to his own will; the end that awaits such a man is Eternal damnation in that case.

3. A man can have the world outside of the Will of God. God's offer of His Will applies only to those men who would choose Him. This is why Jesus Christ said in Matthew 11 vs 28 - 20 that He came only for those who are weary and heavy laden. So, any man who desires to have the world has no business choosing Jesus Christ whatsoever. Any person who is still in love and zealous about the world and all the shiny things it has to offer, again, has no business with Jesus Christ.

4. God's Will refers to God's Law. When Jesus Christ said He did the Will of His Father, He literally meant He lived His life in continuous submission and obedience to God's Old Law of Moses, God's Will and Covenant in the Land at the time, and He went around doing good works, again, in obedience to God's Old Law of Moses. So, to walk according to God's WIll simply means to live one's life in continuous submission and obedience to the teachings and commandments of God. And since God put a seal on His Old Law of Moses about 1900 years ago, God's WIll and Law for us is His New Covenant and Law Jesus Christ — The Way, the Truth, and The Life — the only way to reach God.

Thanks for this. Though I have my reservations.
What is the difference between God's Will through the Law of Moses and the New Covenant/Law of Jesus Christ?

Politics › Re: Wike, Ibori, Makinde In Closed Door Meeting With Tinubu(picture) by Myer(m): 5:17am On Jun 03, 2023

LeoDeKing:
Ex Governor Wike will be the minister of defence. I like the way he dealt with illiterates and miscreants in Rivers State.

I like Ibori.

I also like Makinde.

I expect children of hate, anger, frustration and perdition to hate them.

It is difficult to justify Ibori or Wike because we know their track records of crimes and corruption just like Tinubu as well.

However, it is also difficult to find any non-corrupt politician who wields the power, influence and capacity to stand against the established institution of corruption that has ravaged this country for decades.

God works on mysterious ways. Perhaps these ones will be used in part to make some corrections according to their capacity and God's grace.

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Politics › Re: Withdraw Your Petition Against Tinubu, Apapa Faction Tells Obi by Myer(m): 5:12am On Jun 03, 2023

sonature1:
Does this man not have children and wife who will advise him to stop displaying his brazen idiocy?

How can you claim to like your party and still tell your presidential candidate to withdraw his petition?

Nigeria is full of supposed elders who have no shame, self-respect and integrity. I dey shame for this man.

Are you not following the news?
Is Mairaland and Social media your only source of news?
Why not do a proper research and then have good information to have an informed opinion and make good judgment/case.

Everything Apapa's spokesperson stated her is the fact. PO and his lawyers have been stalling the tribunal process due to inadequate case/evidence.

They should either present a good case with credible and verifiable evidence or withdraw their case.
There's a lot of work that needs to be done and Nigeria and Nigerians can't afford and distractions now.

Christianity Etc › Re: The Falsehoods Of Paul by Myer(m): 5:01am On Jun 03, 2023

Kobojunkie:
1. How is my personal passion and drive a blessing from God? Some people are passionate about their careers and their dreams, while I am passionate about achieving Jesus Christ. Are these passions equally blessings from God?

Rather what Jesus Christ instead said is the blessings of God belong to those who are passionate and thirst for Righteousness - Matthew 5 vs 5 - 13. That is instead the blessing of God.

2. God didn't give me a heart after His Kingdom and righteousness. Remember, I said I chose to do as Jesus Christ commands which is to seek first the Kingdom of God(holiness), and God's righteousness in order that the blessings and rewards of the Kingdom of God shall be added to me. There is no God giving me the heart to chase after Him rather I made that choice, a choice God promised to reward.

I hope you see the difference between what I am saying and what you said.

I understand you perfectly.
I am presently trying to understand by God's Grace the following;

1. The intricacies of God's Will, Devil's Will and Man's Will.
2. Is there a middle ground between God's Will and Man's Will? If a man is outside God's will, does he walk in His own Will or Devil's Will?
3. Can a man have any good thing except it comes from God?
4. What is God's Will and How do you know you're walking in Gods Will and Not Your Will or the Devil's Will?

Christianity Etc › Re: The Falsehoods Of Paul by Myer(m): 4:45am On Jun 03, 2023

Kobojunkie:
1. I have no need to interpret scripture since I don't think God is a fool that He would need my private intelligence in any wise. And please stop dragging up the mentions of the Holy Spirit whom you know nothing of and can't even live inside of you since you refuse to walk in the path of obedience to the teachings and commandments of Jesus Christ — the only way to the Holy Spirit.
The passage above is God's message informing you of those whom He made His New agreement with. Non-Israelites aren't included, are they? In Exodus 19 vs 6 where God first mentioned His plan to have a Kingdom of God, God said He would make a special Nation of Priests of the people of Israel — not foreigners.

Jesus Christ came and informed you that He was sent ONLY to the Lost sheep of Israel, and that statement can have only one meaning to it which is that non-Israelites are not called by Him. This is what Jesus Christ made clear when He restricted HIs followers from giving that which is holy to non-Israelites and insisting He only comes for the sinners among them - Matthew 15 vs 22 - 24 & Matthew 7 vs 6 & Matthew 10 vs 5-7. Clearly, no interpretation of any sort is needed when God Himself is True. Unless of course, God was never the goal to begin with.

2. Here's the kicker! God never asked you to worry about someone else's foundation or to give interpretations to His Words. No, He never said that so clearly, you labor in vain when you pretend you are meant to interpret God when all God instead asks of you is that you accept His Truth and obey Him.

3. Oh, I am definitely angry with men for lying and deceiving billions of souls to what is their potential eternal doom, all for what? Personal gain and stature on this here temporary earth. I am furious at the bastards, but all I can do is continue to seek first the Kingdom of God(Holiness) and God's righteousness in order that all these things — the blessings and rewards of the Kingdom of God — shall be added onto me, and I can then do the works that Jesus Christ and promised that I would even do more of. The only way to counter the lie out there is to reveal God's Truth and light in this world, and it can only happen when those who claim they believe in God do as God commands.

Thanks for sharing your heart and your passion for the kingdom of God. It is a blessing from God to have such passion for His kingdom.

And I believe God who has given you a heart after His kingdom and righteousness will perfect everything He has begun in you even to the coming of Christ in Jesus name. Amen

Christianity Etc › Re: The Falsehoods Of Paul by Myer(m): 8:36pm On Jun 02, 2023

Kobojunkie:
1. Jesus Christ also told you He was sent only to the Lost sheep of Israel meaning that only those who have the blood of Jacob literally coursing through their veins need apply.

Gentile is a term used to describe an Israelite born of one foreign parent. You are only a Gentile if either your father or mother is of the blood of israel.

My observation- from what we've discussed here so far, you have your own interpretation of scriptures- eisegesis.

Eisegesis is not necessarily bad, we all should have an eisegesis, usually based on the level of devotion we have invested to studying the scripture and/or depth of intimacy with the Holyspirit.

However, there is what is the Exegesis of Scriptures.
No matter how deep our eisegesis is, it must not contradict Exegesis. When it seems to do, it must find a wholistic balance with confirmations across Scriptures and must match the character of Jesus Christ.

So, when our eisegesis is in dissonance with exegesis, we need to check our revelation/knowledge.
There's a very thin line between false doctrines and sound doctrine.

A lot of good foundations have been destroyed due to various reasons.
A False doctrine is usually a product of knowledge built on a faulty foundation.
And if the foundations be destroyed. What can the righteous do?

I perceive that for some reason, you're angry with the physical church/fellowship. And until you make peace with that, the heart (seat of interpretation) might not be right when you read the Scriptures.

Grace and Peace multiplied to you in Jesus name. Amen.

Christianity Etc › Re: The Falsehoods Of Paul by Myer(m): 4:42pm On Jun 02, 2023

Kobojunkie:
1. The story simply said he stayed with them. Why do you need to add your own bit to make it seem that it was more than just a staying with them?

2. Like God said He would -- Jeremiah 31 vs 31 - 34.

Concerning Jeremiah 31:31-34
It refers specifically to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.
You and I are Gentiles.

How then does God teach Gentiles?

Christianity Etc › Re: The Falsehoods Of Paul by Myer(m): 4:14pm On Jun 02, 2023

Kobojunkie:
Wow... you actually do believe God lied, and Paul equally lied? Unbeweavable!

Acts 9 vs 15 - 28 only tells you that Paul stayed with the followers of Jesus Christ for a time. After all there was pretty much nowhere else for him to go since he was now one of the scourge that his former employers -- the religion of Judaism-- were trying to get rid of. Your claim that he was "discipled" is an assumption of yours since you don't believe it possible that God can teach people just as He said He would.

Can you please explain;
1. What He did while he stayed with the apostles.
2. How God teaches man.

Christianity Etc › Re: The Falsehoods Of Paul by Myer(m): 6:45am On Jun 02, 2023

Kobojunkie:
1. That is not true at all. Let's stop the lies and start visiting the truth. Paul was a sinner and Old Law adherent without a Holy Spirit on his way to commit what may have been yet another murder when God came to Him. Paul, become born-again after He submitted directly to God. He told you himself that He did not have any human train him rather it was God that did the teaching. So, are you suggesting that Paul here lied?

Scrioture has to be balanced.
When you read Galatians 1:11-19 Paul says he was not taught of man.
But when you read Acts 9:15-28 you will realise he was discipled by the apostles.

How do you explain this?
Good morning and a blessed June to you and yours.

Christianity Etc › Re: The Falsehoods Of Paul by Myer(m): 4:34pm On Jun 01, 2023*

Kobojunkie:
Myer, you see this? Your buddy Paul did tell you that it was possible to have God as a teacher but maybe you think it has not happened to you it cannot happen to anyone else? Either that or God stopped working that way — reminiscent of the JW line of reasoning.

God is everyone's teacher through the Holy Spirit.
Paul was discipled under the disciples and then in Arabia. He did not forsake the gathering of saints. This is someone that had a direct encounter with Jesus Christ Himself through open heaven.

You that all you have is the bible, you believe your mind is capable of handling God alone huh

Anyway, I am not one to underestimate what God can do. All I will do is encourage you to follow the laid down guidelines in the bible.

1. Repent and be Born again.
2. Receive the Holy Spirit - our helper and teacher.
3. Join the brethren and be discipled (mentored)- Baptised in the name of the Father, Son and Holyspirit.
4. Passionately and Patiently Grow to matutity through discipleship- leading of the Holyspirit, love and service
5. Become like Christ evident in unbelievers confirming Christikeness in you.
6. Make disciples of others

Christianity Etc › Re: Satan's Favorite Kind Of Christians by Myer(op): 11:06pm On May 31, 2023

Kobojunkie:
1. Not yet as I am still working my way through the commandment — seek first the Kingdom of God(Holiness) — total compliance with the teachings and commandments of Jesus Christ — as I have yet more to learn about what Jesus in fact taught as opposed to the lies out there courtesy of religion. Right after that comes seeking God's righteousness which only God Himself can give.

■ I have a guide/Helper — the Spirit of Eternal Life from whom I was born of Spirit— helping me to learn/Know the Truth of God through continuous submission and obedience to the teachings and commandments of Jesus Christ. Essentially, I have to use the understanding I have in order for the Father to give me more hence the reason why I spend a lot of time asking questions, and coming up with answers/understanding based on what I know from the teachings of Jesus Christ and the prophets, working through old posts on here to put what I know to use, and as I go, the Father downloads more understanding and hence wisdom to me as a result. How did I come to know the identity of the guide? Well, I asked God to reveal to me exactly what it was that takes place when one becomes born-again, and then I started digging through threads on that subject and responding to old questions using the understanding I previously had, and as I worked through them, He opened my eyes to even more Truths of the process and eventually I came to even the realization that He, the Spirit of Eternal life from which all who are born of Spirit are born of, was the Holy Spirit of God's Old Law but not the Holy Spirit of God's New Covenant — that is the Spirit of Truth.

You do not know what you are missing out on. You really cannot imagine or understand this without experiencing it for yourself, assuming you are able to. My thought is you are one of those able to only continue to imbibe lies pretending they can work as well as truth when Jesus Christ made clear that that is an impossibility.

Permit me it you will, to point out some scriptural errors you are making;

1. You come off as self-righteous. Only you understand and practise the biblical Truth, no one else on NL and beyond. The error of Elijah when he presumed he was the only prophet.

2. You have been condemning me and every single thing I posted from the very inception. Yet we are not called to condemn.

3. You said you had the Holy spirit from birth. Why then do you need to be born again?
You clearly need a more rigorous and intensive teaching on the baptisms of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.

4. You claim to be self-taught. Why them do we have the ministry gifts?! While I do believe this isn't entirely bad but the motive has to be checked- is it for self-glory? Or because you had to opportunity to get a church and be well taught? Being self taught will take a much longer time to mature.

5. Have you repented of your position that the synoptic gospels are the only valid teachings of Christ?
A lot of your salvation comes from accepting the whole of the bible as the Word of God.

6. Your moniker aso says where your heart is- love of money. When the motive is wrong, Christ cannot commit himself to such person

Christianity Etc › Re: Satan's Favorite Kind Of Christians by Myer(op): 3:56pm On May 31, 2023

Kobojunkie:
I will get back to your other thoughts later on, as I am more curious as to why you are still asking this question even at this point.

1. Pretty much the same you, as a child, chose to submit yourself in obedience to your parents even when you did not have clear understanding as to the reason behind many of their demands/commands.

2. Yes, the righteous men of Old did it in order to become Holy - in compliance to the Law. Abraham, Isaac, Moses, John the Baptist, Elijah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Anna, even Jesus Christ, including His disciples did it.

Have you been able to achieve this righteousness?
If yes, how did you confirm this?
If no, kindly share your experience.

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