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I’ve struggled for a while with how to express this, but I’ll try.

In Nigeria, Christianity is everywhere. Churches line the streets, and nearly everyone identifies as a Christian, myself included. But I’ve come to realize that while many wear the name, our beliefs couldn’t be more different. I’d even dare to say that over 90% of the Christians around me are deeply rooted in prosperity theology — a version of Christianity that fixates on miracles, wealth, emotional experiences, and flashy events.

This kind of faith celebrates spiritual theatrics over personal transformation. It idolizes church programs like the Hallelujah Challenge, The Experience, Shiloh, and others. Many believe in things like “miracle money,” a false hope that has been used by certain preachers to manipulate and mislead. Sadly, this ideology has deeply shaped how people think, live, and relate with others, including their view of God.

But I don’t see God that way. I believe in His power and His ability to do the miraculous, but I also know He is a God of discipline, accountability, fatherhood, responsibility, and planning. He’s not just a God who answers, but a Father who trains, corrects, and builds character. And that understanding has fundamentally shaped my approach to life, relationships, and faith.

The result? On the surface, it might seem like I can easily connect with other Christians. But beneath that surface, we often don't share the same core beliefs. And that difference matters, deeply. It affects how we interpret Scripture, how we pray, how we handle suffering, money, purpose, and even how we choose life partners.

Because of this, I often find myself silent during spiritual conversations with friends. Not because I don’t have convictions, but because I know some discussions will only lead to unnecessary conflict. It’s hard watching people who genuinely believe they know God but are, in many ways, more familiar with hype than holiness.

So for me, the journey of faith feels a bit lonelier at times. It’s tough to find deep spiritual community because my convictions often set me apart. But I’ve come to embrace it. I’d rather walk in truth with a few than blend in with the crowd for the sake of comfort.

If you’ve ever felt the same tension, like you believe in Jesus, but not the cultural version of Him, I just want to say: you’re not alone. Stay grounded. Keep seeking. The narrow path is rarely crowded, but it’s always worth it.

Many are called, few are chosen.
By the way, are you kobojunki?

It is now you real eyes that you are the only one who is taking God seriously while those you know who call themselves Christians actually think that God is just the Juju God they should pray to so that they can be billionaires buying Teslas and Ferraris.

And it is now you real eyes that the walk of God is a very lonely and quiet route. But if you continue on diligently you would be surprised to find that this is the bestest and highestest decision you ever made

Are you ready to know the one and only true Christian organization?

tenderjunkie:
I’ve struggled for a while with how to express this, but I’ll try.

In Nigeria, Christianity is everywhere. Churches line the streets, and nearly everyone identifies as a Christian, myself included. But I’ve come to realize that while many wear the name, our beliefs couldn’t be more different. I’d even dare to say that over 90% of the Christians around me are deeply rooted in prosperity theology — a version of Christianity that fixates on miracles, wealth, emotional experiences, and flashy events.

This kind of faith celebrates spiritual theatrics over personal transformation. It idolizes church programs like the Hallelujah Challenge, The Experience, Shiloh, and others. Many believe in things like “miracle money,” a false hope that has been used by certain preachers to manipulate and mislead. Sadly, this ideology has deeply shaped how people think, live, and relate with others, including their view of God.

But I don’t see God that way. I believe in His power and His ability to do the miraculous, but I also know He is a God of discipline, accountability, fatherhood, responsibility, and planning. He’s not just a God who answers, but a Father who trains, corrects, and builds character. And that understanding has fundamentally shaped my approach to life, relationships, and faith.

The result? On the surface, it might seem like I can easily connect with other Christians. But beneath that surface, we often don't share the same core beliefs. And that difference matters, deeply. It affects how we interpret Scripture, how we pray, how we handle suffering, money, purpose, and even how we choose life partners.

Because of this, I often find myself silent during spiritual conversations with friends. Not because I don’t have convictions, but because I know some discussions will only lead to unnecessary conflict. It’s hard watching people who genuinely believe they know God but are, in many ways, more familiar with hype than holiness.

So for me, the journey of faith feels a bit lonelier at times. It’s tough to find deep spiritual community because my convictions often set me apart. But I’ve come to embrace it. I’d rather walk in truth with a few than blend in with the crowd for the sake of comfort.

If you’ve ever felt the same tension, like you believe in Jesus, but not the cultural version of Him, I just want to say: you’re not alone. Stay grounded. Keep seeking. The narrow path is rarely crowded, but it’s always worth it.

tenderjunkie🤔... Are you in anyway related to that other junkie👀? What a fascinating moniker for a Christian brother🤔... It must have been inspired by the Spirit 😁!

Well, I partly agree with your submissions; you have made some valid points. In this life, although prosperity is something that is biblical but the approach or method of execution by these is wrong!

Can we dare say that early christians didn't prosper? They did but by what standards🤔! Our modern system is unfortunately hinged upon "money" or the presumed substance of prosperity! But shouldn't it be like as it was in the early church when no christian lacked anything? 👀—Well, the contrast is evidently seen! The standards of prosperity are defined differently now, it's become a show of substance as opposed to a depiction of a "distributing hub"!

Dare anyone say, Christ didn't prosper? They can't, He did but his standard is different! It's by what you can do to others that judges how spiritually prosperous you are! Not the hoarding sentiments that has been indoctrinated into it!

They know the right thing to do but they are waiting for who will bell the cat! 🤔 Presumably, the cat of "implementing divine standards of prosperity"!

Gabrielshow24:
tenderjunkie🤔... Are you in anyway related to that other junkie👀? What a fascinating moniker for a Christian brother🤔... It must have been inspired by the Spirit 😁!

Well, I partly agree with your submissions; you have made some valid points. In this life, although prosperity is something that is biblical but the approach or method of execution by these is wrong!

Can we dare say that early christians didn't prosper? They did but by what standards🤔! Our modern system is unfortunately hinged upon "money" or the presumed substance of prosperity! But shouldn't it be like as it was in the early church when no christian lacked anything? 👀—Well, the contrast is evidently seen! The standards of prosperity are defined differently now, it's become a show of substance as opposed to a depiction of a "distributing hub"!

Dare anyone say, Christ didn't prosper? They can't, He did but his standard is different! It's by what you can do to others that judges how spiritually prosperous you are! Not the hoarding sentiments that has been indoctrinated into it!

They know the right thing to do but they are waiting for who will bell the cat! 🤔 Presumably, the cat of "implementing divine standards of prosperity"!

And this is what proves that they are not Christians for it is Written you can't serve God and Mormon.