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Kobojunkie:I had to check when you registered to know if it's the same Kobojunkie.. Welcome back! |
greggng:They don brainwash this one finish. It's not too late, you can still buy a little sense and think. Even with benefit of hindsight you're still spewing such ignorance. |
henryobinna:Is that the latest propaganda? The Chinese government forced who to do what? Do you know the US government get data about you from Facebook, Twitter, instagram and the other US companies? Have you asked yourself why is the US requiring you to submit your social media profile as part of visa applications? Which country spies on us more than the US? Google spies on every android. Huawei is for a private individual, not the Chinese government. The US should learn to accept the fact that they can't be leaders everyday in everything. Other people are also intelligent |
m140:What chips? If US can compete why ban Huawei? |
martineverest:I will use it. Why the unnecessary loyalty to US companies. The US is doing thus because they can't compete fairly with Huawei and you are sitting somewhere in sambisa saying things you don't understand |
blackaxe78:It seems you guys don't get it. If Huawei successfully launches it's OS, that marks the beginning of the end for Android. You all talking about Facebook, Twitter and stuff, don't forget Huawei is also leading in 5G technology which has applications like Internet of things (IoT), driverless cars etc. Imagine a social app backed by 5G with IoT applications, imagine your phone remotely communicating with your car or using your phone to drive your car, that's what we're talking about. With such applications, it won't be long before Facebook et al joins their big brother, yahoo messenger in oblivion. Huawei will still be the long term winner in this. |
valacious:Please don't remind me of my troubles ![]() |
Psoul:Exactly my thoughts. If this story is true then the lady is the most stupid person who ever lived. You went with a complete stranger and after your ordeal you still sat in his car. What if the car behind overtakes his car? We seriously need to donate money for a brain transplant for this lady. She's completely brainless. |
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RIP to one of the greatest physicist of our time |
Shankieboy:You mean you were sexual attracted to males when you were in nursery school? |
onuhabel1:What religion did Jesus practice on earth? Christianity or Judaism? Was Jesus talking to Christians or to Jews? Please stop taking the Scriptures out of context. Study the bible for yourself and stop following everything your pastor says.the bible is free. ..read! |
Article 593033SEARCHLOGIN Religion of Sun, 22 Oct 2017132 It is a sin to pay or receive tithes - Pastor Pastor Chris Orjibani Pastor Chris Ojigbani Pastor Chris Ojigbani is the founder and Senior Pastor of Covenant Singles and Married Ministries. And according to him, it is a sin for every Christian to pay or receive tithe. Read his full statement below: "For hundreds of years, Christians incur the wrath of God by paying and receiving tithe. Though the doctrine of a tithe is popular and generally accepted in Christianity, it’s a wrong doctrine. It’s actually a sin to pay tithe and it’s equally a sin to receive tithe in Christianity. The doctrine is generally accepted because of the misinterpretation of some tithe related scriptures. A misinterpretation of a scripture can lead many generations astray. In like manner, the misinterpretation of tithe related scriptures has led many Christian generations astray. Before explaining the true meaning of the scriptures, it’s important I first explain what tithe means. What is tithe? Tithe as an English word means one tenth or 10 percent. Tithe in the scripture means a mandatory 10 percent of one’s increase (Deuteronomy 14:22). How often did Israelites give Tithe? The tithe system had a seven-year cycle. The Israelites were mandated to give tithe on the first year, second year, third year, fourth year, fifth year and sixth year. They didn’t give tithe on the seventh year because they weren’t allowed to farm on the seventh year. It was called the Sabbath year or the sabbatical year. On that year, they would allow the land to lie fallow (Exodus 23:10-11) (Leviticus 25:1-7). So, because they used agricultural products as tithe, they never gave tithe on the Sabbath year. The Types of Tithe There were basically three types of tithe practiced by Israelites. First, was the Levitical tithe or the first tithe (Numbers18:21-24), and it was given yearly to the Levites. This first tithe is the doctrine of tithe practiced by Christians. The second tithe was called the tithe of feasts. In this kind of tithe, the person tithing would eat the tithe himself at a place the Lord will choose for him This tithe was done on the first year, second year, fourth year and fifth year of the seven-year cycle (Deuteronomy 14:22-27). The third tithe was the poor man’s tithe, which was done on the third and sixth year. In this kind of tithe, the person tithing would give the tithe to strangers, widows, fatherless and Levites to eat and be satisfied (Deuteronomy 14:28-29). Amongst the three kinds of tithe, Christians wrongly practice the first one, which is also called the Levitical tithe. I will quickly show you why it’s a sin to pay or receive tithe in this dispensation. Why It’s a Sin to Pay or Receive Tithe When God gave the commandment of tithe, He clearly stated who would pay the tithe; who would receive the tithe; and the purpose for receiving the tithe. He said the tithe would be paid by Israelites (except those from the tribe of Levi). He said that only the Levites were permitted to receive tithe and also said it was for their service in the tabernacle of the congregation. God actually gave them the tithe as an inheritance (Numbers18: 21-24). For you to be eligible to pay tithe, you have to come from any of the tribes of Israel, apart from the tribe of Levi. But the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offer as a heave offering unto the Lord, I have given to the Levites to inherit: therefore I have said unto them, Among the children of Israel they shall have no inheritance. Numbers 18:24 Though Gentile Christians are children of Abraham, we were not given any tribe. As long as you don’t have an Israeli’s international passport, you are not eligible to give tithe. The instruction was very specific. Second, if you are eligible to give tithe, you are permitted to give the tithe only to one set of people called the Levites And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation. Neither must the children of Israel henceforth come nigh the tabernacle of the congregation, lest they bear sin, and die. But the Levites shall do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation, and they shall bear their iniquity: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations, that among the children of Israel they have no inheritance. But the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offer as a heave offering unto the Lord, I have given to the Levites to inherit: therefore I have said unto them, Among the children of Israel they shall have no inheritance. Numbers18: 21-24 The Levites are simply those from the tribe of Levi. Even in the New Testament of the Bible, the scripture clearly tells us that only the Levites are permitted to receive tithe (Hebrews 7:5). If you give your tithe to non-Levite, you are going against God’s instruction. And it will be counted against you as a sin. I will also like to state that there is nothing like spiritual Levites. We may have spiritual Israelites but not spiritual Levites or spiritual Benjaminite. I will also like to state here that priests did not receive tithe from the Israelites. The Israelites gave their tithe to Levites and Levites would then give 10 percent of the tithe to Priests (Numbers 18:26-28). Third, for you to be eligible to receive tithe, you must be a Levite. It’s very clear in the scripture. When a non-Levite receives tithe, the person has gone against the instruction of God. Such person has committed a sin. If you are not from the tribe of Levi, then you are not a Levite. There is nothing like a spiritual Levite. This explains why Jesus Christ, who was from the tribe of Judah, didn’t receive tithe from anyone. Apart from the fact that Jesus didn’t ask the Israelites to pay tithe to him, He still encouraged them to continue paying their tithe. In Matthew 22:23, He rebuked the Pharisees that they pay tithe, which is less important, and leave the more important things like justice, mercy and faithfulness. He then encouraged them to do both the less important ones and the more important ones. In other words, He encouraged them to continue paying tithe to the Levites. That was simply the law. Only Levites could receive tithe. If Jesus Christ who was from Israel couldn’t receive tithe because He didn’t come from the tribe of Levi, how then can a non-Israeli pastor from Africa or America be entitled to receive tithe? This also explains why Apostle Peter, Apostle Paul and the other apostles couldn’t receive tithe from anyone. Though they were men of God, they couldn’t receive tithe because they were not Levites. It will also interest you that presently we have some non-Levite Jewish Rabbis who are in charge of synagogues but do not receive tithe. Though they are Rabbis and are “physical” citizens of Israel, they don’t receive tithe because the law does not permit them. Any non-Levite who receives tithe sins grievously against God. ADVERTISEMENT Finally, tithe cannot be paid or received in this dispensation because the purpose of giving tithe to Levites can no longer be fulfilled now. Why did God command that tithe should be given to the Levites? And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation. Numbers18:21 Levites were given the tithe simply because they serve at the temple of congregation. But because the temple has been destroyed, the Levites can no longer serve at the temple. So, even if you are eligible to give or receive tithe, you cannot give or receive tithe now because the temple has been destroyed. Do you know that no Israelite pays or receives tithe today. Yes, they have stopped giving tithe until the temple is rebuilt. Please note that when the temple is rebuilt, Christians will still not join the Jews in paying and receiving tithe because the tithe system was not created to cater for Christians. Rather, it was created to cater for Levites. This explains why the early Christians who existed before the temple was destroyed never neither paid nor received tithe. As Abraham’s children, are we not Israelites? A person once asked, “If we are children of Abraham and also heir to his blessings, are we not Israelites? That you are a child of Abraham does not make you Jewish. You are still a Gentile, but because you have given your life to Christ, you receive his blessings. So, you don’t receive Abraham’s blessings because you pay tithe but because you have given your life to Christ. He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. (Galatians 3:14, NIV) The scripture above still calls us Gentiles. Even though we may be spiritual Israelites, we are still Gentiles and as such are not Levites. We are not permitted to pay or receive tithe. Understanding Abraham’s Tithe to Melchizedek Though Abraham once gave tithe to Melchizedek, the doctrine of tithe practiced in Christianity is different. While tithe is one tenth of one’s increase, Abraham didn’t give one tenth of his increase. Rather, he gave one tenth of the spoils he got from war. Though he was very rich, he didn’t touch his increase. Second, Abraham’s tithe was a one-time gift. He didn’t give it every month or every year unlike the monthly tithe practiced in Christianity. In addition, tithe in the scripture was mandatory while Abraham’s tithe was voluntary. Abraham didn’t pay the tithe because any law said he should pay it. He paid it of his own volition. This explains why his son Isaac didn’t pay tithe. Even his grand son Jacob didn’t pay tithe as well. Though Jacob vowed to give God one tenth, it wasn’t tithe. It was a personal vow he made that if God would protect and bless him, he would give Him one tenth of the blessing. And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on, So that I come again to my father’s house in peace; then shall the Lord be my God: And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God’s house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee. Genesis 28:20-22 Jacob’s vow was also a one-time one and voluntary. It wasn’t every month or every year. Finally, Abraham didn’t give the tithe to Melchizedek for us to emulate him and start giving tithe. And even if we are to emulate him, then you can only give tithe from spoils you get from war. That means for you to give tithe, you would need to go for a war, win the war and bring the spoil. Abraham’s tithe cannot be used to teach people to pay tithe. Understanding Malachi 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. Malachi 3:10 Many people have asked me questions regarding Malachi 3:10. One person once asked me “If we are not supposed to pay tithe, what does Malachi 3:10 mean?” The answer is very simple. Malachi 3:10 doesn’t refer to the congregation. It rather refers to priests. Yes, the scripture speaks to priests. For better understanding, I will take you to the Book of Numbers. In Chapter 18 of the Book, verses 25-29, the Bible says that when the Levites receive the tithe of the people, they should also take a tithe of the tithe and give to priests. In verse 32, the Bible say that when they present the best part, they will not be guilty and they will not defile the holy offerings. Also in Nehemiah 10:38, the Bible also says that priests and Levites should bring the tithe of tithe to the storeroom of God. A priest descended from Aaron is to accompany the Levites when they receive the tithes, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of the tithes up to the house of our God, to the storerooms of the treasury. Nehemiah 10:38, NIV So, it happened that the priests in those days were not taking the tithe of tithe to the storehouse of God. And God was angry and warned them in Malachi 3:10. To really know who God spoke to in Malachi 3:10, it’s better to go to Chapter 2:1 where the instruction started. And now, you priests, this warning is for you. Malachi 2:1, NIV The warning continued from Chapter 2 until it got to Chapter 3, verse 10. So, the scripture was a warning to priests and not a warning to the congregation. Conclusion It’s a sin to pay or receive tithe. If you are a Christian do not pay tithe again so that you don’t incur the wrath of God. If Israelites do not pay tithe now, then why should you, a non-Israelite pay tithe. Even if you are a spiritual Israelite, why should you pay tithe whereas the physical Israelites don’t? If you are a man of God, please do not receive tithe again so that you don’t incur the wrath of God. If Jesus Christ, Apostle Paul, Apostle Peter, and co didn’t receive tithe, why then should you receive tithe? There are many other kinds of offering you can receive. You can receive the regular offering, partnership offering, sacrificial offering, but not tithe. The tithe system is against the poor. Yes, the tithe system takes from the poor to take care of the rich. But we are supposed to take from the rich and take care of the poor. You must stop now! Why am I telling you this? It is an instruction from the Lord. Can the instruction be found in the Bible? Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. – 2Timothy4:2 The above scripture clearly says rebuke and correct wrong doctrines. A revival has actually started. Yes, it has started. And because it’s of God, no one can stop it. I encourage you to join the revival. A true revival is not gathering together to pray but identifying errors, recognizing the truth, and start practicing the truth. He who has ears, let him hear. God bless Christians. And God bless you! Shalom! https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/religion/It-is-a-sin-to-pay-or-receive-tithes-Pastor-593033 |
Where are those delusioned atheists that doubt the crossing of the red sea by Moses and the Isrealites? This is a replica of what transpired. A strong wind pushed back the sea and created dry land. |
Oga Femtopford, please what is the problem with the 2013 Ford Escape 1.6L overheating issue? It never seems to be resolved. It keeps occurring even after many attempted solutions. And I'm not the only one, I know people who have similar issues. Do you think it's a problem from the manufacturer or my mechanics are not doing something right? |
hedonistic:Impressive use of the English language is not a measurement for intelligence. |
Icon4s:If you stopped studying maths in level 100 then you've not done any mathematics. Truth be told, the subject is tough though at secondary school level, it only requires concentration and hard work. But when you go higher to study pure mathematics even prof will admit say no be beans at all |
olaboy1:Thank you, my mechanic did this a few days ago and said there's nothing wrong with the CHT |
Thank God for this thread. I'm currently having serious issues with my 2013 ford escape 1.6L. I have an OBD II scanner which I used to diagnose it and got the DTC P01299. After looking it up on the Internet, I saw it means a cylinder head temperature sensor malfunction. The car overheats every time and when it does, the codes have to be cleared else it won't move at all. I've gone to various technicians and they tell me different things. Some say I have to change the gasket, another said it has to do with the water pump, another said it's a wiring problem. They are just adding to the confusion. The car overheats such that I have to fill the coolant reservoir at least twice a day! Please have you encountered this problem before or can you help me know what to do. I'll really appreciate. Thank you |
Call him what you may; a soothsayer, a pastor, a politician on a pulpit, or a prophet of doom. Isaac Owusu Bempah, founder and leader of the Glorious Word Ministry International continues to dominate the headlines in Ghana, often for reasons other than right. The pastor, who has courted controversy in Ghana for several years appears to have a trigger that sparks such discussions about him. The 31st of December 2016 was one such day he decided to make use of that trigger. As is now custom at his church, hundreds of Ghanaians showed up for a 'taste of what to expect' in 2017 and Rev Owusu Bempah was sure to stay the course of not disappointing. However, some of his utterances on new year's eve seem to have gotten Ghanaians more worried than excited. The controversial man of God is predicting the deaths of a former president, a former first lady as well as a 'great king' in Ghana. He's also predicting a terrorist attack in the country, a coup d'etat as well as more clashes between Christians and Muslims in the country. The prophecies, though intriguing to the several who hear them, have left many pondering what really a 2017 Ghana will look like. But Rev Owusu Bempah could not be bothered about how his prophecies are interpreted. His message is simple: Pray to avert them. As you engage in the debate of how accurate Rev Owusu Bempah's predictions are, have been and will continue to be in the future, here are 17 prophecies to mull over for the next 12 months. - Death of a former president - Death of a former first lady - Coup d'etat in Ghana - Death of Nigeria's president - Terrorist attack in Ghana ADVERTISEMENT - Death of several young men and women - Important personalities in parliament will die - Many people will be kidnapped - Innocent blood will be shed in a particular political party - Increase in occult practices - Americans will go for war - More Muslim/Christian clashes this year - A great king will die - Another plane crash in Ghana - Fire outbreaks in important offices in Ghana - More celebrities(Actors,musicians and media practitioners) in Ghana to die Source: - NDC to stay in opposition for 16 years http://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Owusu-Bempah-s-17-prophecies-for-2017-498078 |
justwise:No I think you're completely misinformed! Tell me, if Assad steps down which of the over 50 rebel groups in Syria should take over. Syria was peaceful until some power hungry people hijacked the Arab spring. When the US deliberately targeted and bombed a hospital in Iraq I guess no civilians died. Seriously I'm surprised how in a country with so many terrorist groups including the isis all civilian death is blamed on the the military. For your information, military institutions are one of the most disciplined and trained institutions you can ever get. They know the rules of engagement and abide by it. Can you say the same for those rebels? Yet you're quick to point to professional military personnel for every civilian death and free the terrorists of all blames. A little advice for you, don't just believe everything you hear in the media. The international media is as bias as our local media here. Listen to both sides and apply reason before coming to conclusions. |
cstr19:Step down for the 'violent opposition'? Bro reason up na. Tell me why he should step down because some disgruntled people are having wet dreams over a useless 'democracy' or because the US wants a regime change? With so many rebel groups in Syria just tell me who will take over if Assad steps down. Just tell me. Mind you, there are millions of Syrians who still support the legitimate government. You can get a million people to match on the streets of Abuja asking for Buhari to step down but does that mean he should step down? I wonder why people still take the western media seriously, same cnn who lied and reported just last week that Ghanaians queue for food and other stuff. Same media houses who had so many documentaries to 'prove' saddam had weapons of mass destruction? I remember those days so many experts on bbc and cnn claiming Iraq had weapons of mass destruction and unfortunately then, I believed. I supported the war! Now with the benefit of hindsight, I can only conclude that those media houses are doing the bidden of their governments and unfortunately, they have large followership around the world and can shape one's opinions. They can get you to believe whatever they want you to believe. But come to think of it, does the US ever learn? Or are they deliberately causing trouble everywhere? This strategy of regime change left Iraq in shambles, it left Libya in tatters, Libya currently have three different governments as we speak and they are enforcing same strategy in Syria when it's obvious syria will be worse without Assad. There are so many rebel groups and terrorist groups. How many different governments will be formed after Assad? Lastly, if you really believe the 'civilian protesters' in 2011 are the same people engaging the Syrian and Russian army in a long war then you need your head checked asap! |
Ask4Info:So what is the US and the coalition forces doing in Syria? A city have just been liberated from rebel forces and the inhabitants return to normal life and you're here talking absolute rubbish. I'm surprised how suddenly some dimwits like this one above blame russia for every civilian death in Syria. Weren't civilians dying before the Russians went there? The same 'moderate rebels' for which you're displaying your stupidity online burnt busses which were meant to evacuate civilians from the city. My friend God gave you a brain for a reason, it's not meant to decorate your head. Use it!! |
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Actuarial science because it opens you up to a very wide range of opportunities. |
Which camera dem use snap this picture in the 1930s? Abeg make we hear word joor |
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Booyakasha:You just described me |

