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youngchopper:My problem is that you can't exhaust the kind of money you deserve. Men like you are rare these days. Men who can with clear eyes take informed decisions. |
Chi59:I see no need to insult you. And frankly I can't fathom how this is an insult to you. Most ladies I have encountered say it is better for the man to love them more, as this puts them in the drivers seat of the relationship. Seeing someone who thinks otherwise would be such a breath of fresh air. I don't see how complimenting a supposedly mature school of thought is an insult. But anyways, my apologies if you feel slighted. |
Dottore:You are such a narrative-diverting expert. For starters, I don't need anyone's notice. But then, for you to make it about noticing me means the discourse got to you and you are so fixated on defending something with very shallow base. But like you said, she doesn't owe me explanation. The assertion would have been correct if I was referring to Daniella herself. But I was responding to someone who feels all it takes to attract blessings is to swallow from hook to sinker every tale and gravitate towards wealth regardless of the source. But ask yourself, do people make this kind of comments around Dangote? Otedola? Pat Utomi? Even Banky W? Don Jazzy? This is because these people are rich and their source of ostentation is glaring for all to see. We are a sentimental lot around here and its draining. |
Dottore:Leave that jealousy thing and let's be realistic for once. What does she do? What does she sell? What brand does she represent? I have only seen her in one movie- Lagos Cougars. She isn't married, we would have said it's her hubby's dough. What does she do? You only get visited with blessings when you rejoice with someone with genuine and verifiable source of wealth, not just wealth no one is sure of. I ask again, what does she do? These kind of comments show how decadent our society is today. I am not pandering to grapevine tales, but what does she do? |
SBL28:Coming from a lady, I Stan! |
@op, I want to assume this is the first time you are hitting that woman. That is what the validity of this comment depends on. Guy, you shit for altar. I no go hide mouth. 2am is way too irresponsible. That being said, you have begged and begged. It didn't change. Now that she has left, beg one more time. Be sure to word your apologies right and let it belly your remorse. Beg her, not her family. It is her you married. If she doesn't budge, lock up and watch things unfold. If she left because she wanted to show how intolerant she is of the abuse, she will come around. I am still believing it is the first time and you have no history of tingling digits. You were ready to explain, and apologise, but the fact of wanting to take advantage of your mistake to drive home her point got the better of her. Whoever told these women that yelling in that manner solves anything? In the dead of night, in front of their child? The bitter truth is, the way a woman wants her home to be, that's the way it wil be? Why do you imagine God shouldered her with that responsibility? He put an intrinsic adsorbed in her. This of course is no playing towards op's irresponsible behavior. So, like I said, beg her, in addition to the previous ones. She will rescind and return. |
Pavore9:The sperm in question, it fell from heaven abi? Do women produce sperms now? Make we dey fear God when arguing nau |
wirinet:1. Fornication is sexual relationship that involves an unmarried person. Adultery has to do with sexual relationship involving a married person. Except for fornication there means you cannot put your wife away for any cause except there is fornication. Does it click now? 2. If what is written there sounds misogynistic to you, then God is misogynistic. It is clear in Genesis 3: he shall rule over you, referring to the woman. Have you wondered why women were not included in head counts in those days? Why it is forbidden for a woman to preach till today? Why a woman has no business with the altar when she is in her cycle? Like I said at the beginning of my submission it hurts even me when I say this truth, because most laws in the Bible are more stringent on women. Adam was a direct product of God. Eve was a by-product. That is one, and she killed every hope of equality by allowing the serpent have carnal knowledge of her. As far as a man and a woman is involved there is no equality, regardless of how many feminists there are in the world today. 3. If my wife is pregnant for another man and I put her away, I remain a bachelor for life. But if she fornicated before I married her and I get to know later, I can divorce her. That portion is easy to grasp, Matthew 19. It looks unfair, the plight of women, but God knows exactly what He is doing. That's why the disciples said if it is so, then not every one can marry. Think about it. |
wirinet:I wonder what Bible you are quoting. Thats the problem we are having with all of these deliberate translations to suit people's whims, but God has no hand in. That portion says except for FORNICATION, not sexual immorality, in the KIng James that i know. Meaning that you can put away your wife for the things she did with her body before she met you, and she refused to disclose to you before the consummation of the marriage, not what she did after the both of you are married. That is why at repentance we confess our sins in our past life to Christ our husband, before He takes us in, and we take his surname in baptism, of course the correct way, by immersion in deep waters in the name of Jesus Christ. You put your wife away because she cheated on you, you become an adulterer. |
Great6Pack:My problem, if you ask me, is that statement 'if you know she isn't promiscuous.' It actually isn't about forgiving. There is a way we are wired as men. If a woman who bedded a stranger four times in the car isn't promiscuous, what then is? Even the tongue and teeth clash in the mouth. The matter that made her vulnerable surely won't be the last. So at every semblance of a fight, she goes whining to a third party, and one thing will lead to another? Think about it. Don't also forget this confession is coming because the nigga got suspicious. Matter of fact, his God is alive, else he would have caught them red handed. It hurts me each time I have to say this, because I really feel for women who don't understand the way Elohim moulded this world. If Eve did not roll in the hay with Satan to produce Cain, equality of the sexes would have held sway. But because it happened that way, the punishment is subjugation to the male gender. A woman cannot have two living husbands and make heaven, but a man can, by the Bible. Note that this is the unapologetic truth, and it is in no way supporting male philandering. Men should strive to be faithful too. But I will not fail as well to inject that a man has no right to put away his WIFE because she cheated. I'm talking Scripture now. What God values in practical terms is MARRIAGE and not this excuse to fornicate called dating. |
queensnow:location? Any issues? |
bethyz:Omotola Jalade married at 18. Leave that age matter. Who good, good. |
motionarena:Jewellery on its own is anti-faith..for Christians |
naijacentric:This not all entirely religion. If this part of life is gotten right, a lot more things will take shape. |
MasterRahl:If you solve all of the problems in the country and still get this wrong, there is still a problem. A big one at that. Sexual perversion is the mother of all troubles. only very few people know the weight and effect of it not just on an individual, but a nation at large. |
In my short stint with Christianity, i have had cause to review certain Bible characters and place them side by side our current walk with God as present day Christians. The substance of reading the Bible should spur us on to learning salient lessons from areas where these heroes of faith failed. The Bible was written 'for correction, instruction and reproof in righteousness', as we all know. David. Woow. The approved of God. The man after God's own heart. The man people love to make reference to. The divine inspiration behind the all-important book of Psalms in the Bible. The role model of a lot of Christians today. That's okay. But do you want to know my role model? Anyone but David. I want to bring this to the fore because we have a lot to learn from the areas he fell short of Gods standards. You see, a lot of the time, we Christians groan and whine from self-inflicted trouble, expecting God to show His omnipotence and where He doesn't, we go braying like overloaded donkeys, at how God has failed us and all of that talk. It is true that even the lawful captives will be delivered, according to the Bible, but also remember the admonition that says we should suffer persecution, for righteousness, and not for being a busybody in other men's matters, and such like circumstances. There are times God chooses to rise to someone's help simply because there is a divine purpose, or His sovereignty wills it that way. It is NOT a standard. The fact that Jacob was a cheat does not in any way excuse a Christian cheating in the name of the Lord. I would bring up two instances in David's life to support my position. David was what you would call in today's parlance, from the 'streets'. His mother was not loved, and some unconfirmed accounts claimed that he came as a result of an adulterous affair. Some quarters believe the statement 'In sin did my mother conceive me' in Psalms 51 was directly referring to that fact. There was little or no domestication about him. He was a man of the field. Little wonder he, by the grace of God, was able to defeat the bear and the lion. But he was still wild in his ways, and it played out in a lot of ways in his life. It was time for war, and when kings go to war, he chose to remain at home, for whatever reason. He saw a woman bathing, while lounging in his penthouse. lust took the better of him, and he was hooked. Now, the Bible says that he inquired after who she was. I believe they must have told him this girl was related to his razor-sharp counsellor, Ahitophel. But no, he was past caring at this stage. He went ahead to bed her, and when she became pregnant, he made plans to kill her husband and actually did. All this while, Ahitophel was watching and could do nothing about it. This was the king we are talking about, who could challenge the king? By the way, if Ahitopel was David's adviser, they were approximately the same age, and for Bathsheba to be Ahitophel's granddaughter, David must have been at least two decades older than Bathsheba. But that is besides the point, if paedophilia isn't the issue here. After all, towards David's demise, a thirteen year old virgin was sent to keep him warm. A 13 year old virgin! Why this dizzying craving for women? But a time came when Ahitophel would have his pound of flesh. His son Absalom rebelled, and Ahitophel quickly jumped ship. Imagine what would have happened had God decided not to answer David's plea for his counsel not to be taken. This obsession with the female specie was to play out in his son Solomon, who held the world record at the time for sampling vanity and being the 'big god' to one thousand women in his lifetime. Haba! Another ocassion worthy of mention was the encounter with Nabal. Now the Bible described Nabal as churlish, rude and uncouth. But let us examine objectively, and with Christian, peaceful mindset, what went down between the both of them. Nabal’s shepherds were herding sheep around the area where David and his men were camped. After the day’s job, they left, only for David’s soldiers to come to Nabal to demand sheep. Nabal, in a fit of rage, answered them roughly, and David took up arms immediately to charge towards him, but was accosted by his wife along the line. The question is, what right had David to demand sheep from Nabal? Absolutely none. There was no contractual agreement that David should offer his men protection in exchange for sheep. So, what was the basis of David’s anger at his refusal to avail them of his livestock, to the point of wanting to kill him? Absolutely none. To tie maters up, the minute Nabal dropped dead, boom! Abigail became his wife instantly. Some of the things that happened to David were self inflicted, others were just circumstantial, and the book of Psalms is full of David’s cries for deliverance. Is it little wonder then that God refused him the homour of building Him house, on account of his stained hands? There are a lot of lessons we can draw from this shining light of God, in the person of David. Where applicable, and as much as possible, let us refrain from doing evil and feeding our deadly cravings. |
Prettyjanet1:Depends on how you look at it. For me, i choose to see it from the lens of Gods ultimate purpose for man. The degree to which God has use for man varies. For example, Samson had a destiny which, despite his flouting of instruction, still held sway. Through Abraham, the world was to be blessed, and despite the fact that he got a child the wrong way, the promise still came through his loins. No decision man makes can shock God. I believe that man's path has been decided from the word go. God isn't worthy of worship and reverence if things can go outside of His pre-designed will at some point, and it means he is no longer omniscient. Some achievements and fulfillment of destinies come with specific instructions come with instructions, and when man disobeys it, God cannot be held liable. I believe this is the juncture where man's destiny lies in his hands. The destiny of the children of Israel was to make the promised land, but Moses placed a set of instructions before them, urging them to choose life. They didn't, and that generation perished in the wilderness. |
MGab25:Yes. GOD confirms the word of His servant and performs the counsel of His messenger. A real servant of God would not abuse authority. The God we are talking about is just. He is not man. Unless there is more to this story, the lady has nothing to fear. |
Sterope:I'm willing to bet this is NOT the first approach. His submission may reek of some obtuse intentions but, he has her number and they have obviously been talking. It's a simple case of offer and acceptance, to which each party has a franchise. |
I think there is nothing wrong with the man expressing his feelings, but then it was poorly worded or he didn't say exactly what he wanted. It's wrong, his approach. There are better ways he could have made his mind known. But if he really liked her and wanted something with her, I see nothing wrong with it, only that artificial 'class barrier'. But, is the lady a celebrity? I don't know her. |
Too many times these days, the question ‘so you do not trust me?’ becomes a regular feature of relationships, business associations, and even platonic friendships. Indeed, it has become so commonplace that any kind of deviation away from that norm is viewed with dissent, and is even grounds to begin a fight or a quarrel with far-reaching potentials. A man with history of philandering suddenly expects his partner to hand him trust on a platter. A nascent business deal which brings two people together, one person is making doubly sure that he is not putting his money in the wrong place or dealing with a dubious person, and suddenly all blazes are ignited under that veil of ‘distrust’. Why do people expect trust to be something to be surrendered to by mere word of mouth and face value? Why is trust perceived to be free and unquestionable? Why is it such an important ingredient in a relationship, yet something that is hardly scrutinized and put to the test? Truthfully, a lot of people who have doled out trust undeservedly have always had finger-burning stories to tell. What is more dramatic about the matter is that people who scream at the first evidence of trust questioning are the ones who have a trust Achilles heel. Be that as it may, do not be afraid to drill an associate or friend before reposing trust in the person. Do not get intimidated or overly emotional when that reverse psychology is used on you, to let down your guard when you should not, or to someone you should not. In fact, people who should be handed such privileges are usually not afraid of scrutiny. At any rate, it does not matter how they take your prying questions and your peripheral attempts at analyzing their motives and actions. Trust is earned; let them work for it. On the other side of the divide, do not forget that it is a two-way thing, and we attract like energies. It is a universal law. You should also be a trustworthy person yourself. In a relationship, of whatever colouration, do all you can to be transparent in your words and actions. Based on precedence, you may not need to employ all the methods in the book to ascertain what your friend weighs on your trust scale, if you cultivate transparency and truthfulness. You earn trust; let someone also earn yours. |
Too many times these days, the question ‘so you do not trust me?’ becomes a regular feature of relationships, business associations, and even platonic friendships. Indeed, it has become so commonplace that any kind of deviation away from that norm is viewed with dissent, and is even grounds to begin a fight or a quarrel with far-reaching potentials. A man with history of philandering suddenly expects his partner to hand him trust on a platter. A nascent business deal which brings two people together, one person is making doubly sure that he is not putting his money in the wrong place or dealing with a dubious person, and suddenly all blazes are ignited under that veil of ‘distrust’. Why do people expect trust to be something to be surrendered to by mere word of mouth and face value? Why is trust perceived to be free and unquestionable? Why is it such an important ingredient in a relationship, yet something that is hardly scrutinized and put to the test? Truthfully, a lot of people who have doled out trust undeservedly have always had finger-burning stories to tell. What is more dramatic about the matter is that people who scream at the first evidence of trust questioning are the ones who have a trust Achilles heel. Be that as it may, do not be afraid to drill an associate or friend before reposing trust in the person. Do not get intimidated or overly emotional when that reverse psychology is used on you, to let down your guard when you should not, or to someone you should not. In fact, people who should be handed such privileges are usually not afraid of scrutiny. At any rate, it does not matter how they take your prying questions and your peripheral attempts at analyzing their motives and actions. Trust is earned; let them work for it. On the other side of the divide, do not forget that it is a two-way thing, and we attract like energies. It is a universal law. You should also be a trustworthy person yourself. In a relationship, of whatever colouration, do all you can to be transparent in your words and actions. Based on precedence, you may not need to employ all the methods in the book to ascertain what your friend weighs on your trust scale, if you cultivate transparency and truthfulness. You earn trust; let someone also earn yours. |
Nice writeup bro. We just all need to repent. My concern is not just the actors. The question is we the watchers. Especially those who are Christians.. Wetin we dey find there? God have mercy. |
safarigirl:So this is all you got from the writeup abi |
Mrcomedimatic:Catholicism created Islam na. There is no conversion here |
Gistring:hoeboss? this woman well so? |
nlPoster:No. Singing is not recognized in the Bible as a ministry in the sense you are looking at it. It was not really a special thing that required deftness and skill, never mind mordernity and civilization. You don't need special skill or calling to please God with singing, contrary to other forms of ministrations. Singing was for everyone. Bible says clap your hands all ye people and sing with triumph. |
Makschinchin:I don't think so. In Acts 3, the apostles were going into the temple at the hour of prayer. the gate Beautiful was near the temple. |
The entire idea of having separate people who are dressed differently to sing to God is no feature of the Bible. Choir isn't a Scriptural derivative. Worship according to the Bible is for everyone together, not a select, fashion-seeking group. Choir was introduced by politicians some years after Rome took over the first church. It wasn't in the original template for worship, as right as it seems today. |
rossovu:God will not allow a female to manipulate me thus. When they want to eat their cake and have it they come with that guilt tripping tale of let the saint cast the first stone. Guy, if the confession does not sit well with you, bail out. Conception issues due to multiple abortions is a real issue. Forgiveness is different from foolhardiness. Thing is, for those saying she was honest enough to tell him and should be appreciated, if she deceived him, it will come out one way or the other, and it will be worse then. |
Mrcashman87:The second I saw 'lazy', I knew it would just be a matter of time before trouble will brew. She is just a bad woman, period. In as much as I hate external interference, you may have to resort to this. |
babyfaceafrica:To me, I believe the things we see are only a fraction of what goes on in the spirit realm. A lot of forces are at work to cause the things that play out before our eyes. Someone can be manipulated to steal. Others can be the effect of a generational curse. I do not have all the answers, but I strongly believe that what one sows will come back to him or her, sometimes in a different form or size. The doer is not in control of the measure or size. The fact that one gets a negative effect from immediately doing good does not mean that is Karma. |
