Bollinger:


The reason you are skeptical is that you are ignorant. Ask yourself; what has sport, in this case football, have anything to do with the bible?

the op asked a valid question . Some ppl are already labeling churches that have football teams as demonic and the op is just trying to seek a clarification.read through this thread and you will see where someone said God told him He detests tv station,football teams and etc.

just4now:
l plead with you in the name of the Lord to jettison your idea it is inspiration from hell. l used to love football until one day the Lord showed me how deep He detests football in the church or church getting involved. In addition He frown at TV stations own by churches from showing it. He said worldly news casting in these stations also infuriate Him. Please always ask Holy Spirit before you introduce anything to the church.

Shalom.

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just4now:
l plead with you in the name of the Lord to jettison your idea it is inspiration from hell. l used to love football until one day the Lord showed me how deep He detests football in the church or church getting involved. In addition He frown at TV stations own by churches from showing it. He said worldly news casting in these stations also infuriate Him. Please always ask Holy Spirit before you introduce anything to the church.

Shalom.

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Rubbish

just4now:
l plead with you in the name of the Lord to jettison your idea it is inspiration from hell. l used to love football until one day the Lord showed me how deep He detests football in the church or church getting involved. In addition He frown at TV stations own by churches from showing it. He said worldly news casting in these stations also infuriate Him. Please always ask Holy Spirit before you introduce anything to the church.
Shalom.

What are u doing using the internet?

Some people go just dey carry christianity for head like daddy shokey.been good in one sport or the other not a talent n who gives d talent.the church builds a team so that those talent won't be a waste or get manipulated by d devil.or the churches tell u dey don't pray b4 venturing into it.#ACE

Please don't hesitate.......God has called you !

@Op, what makes you different from others in your calling is your innovative acumen. There is nothing wrong with your vision for it is biblical. My Lord Bishop donated a cup to the youth wing for soccer tournament, even the priests in my province sometimes play provincial soccer tournament. I know that all those people condeming your vision does not know the bible better than these people i mentioned. The Book of Timothy justifies your stand by saying that, "Physical exercise is good....."

Guys,

I really begin to wonder how the bible would have looked like, felt like, sounded like if it was written by present day scholars.

During that era, there was nothing like sports talkless of football. Maybe if sports or technology was mentioned inside the bible, christians might have a different view of this matter.

just4now:
l plead with you in the name of the Lord to jettison your idea it is inspiration from hell. l used to love football until one day the Lord showed me how deep He detests football in the church or church getting involved. In addition He frown at TV stations own by churches from showing it. He said worldly news casting in these stations also infuriate Him. Please always ask Holy Spirit before you introduce anything to the church.

Shalom.

U had a fever!

just4now:
l plead with you in the name of the Lord to jettison your idea it is inspiration from hell. l used to love football until one day the Lord showed me how deep He detests football in the church or church getting involved. In addition He frown at TV stations own by churches from showing it. He said worldly news casting in these stations also infuriate Him. Please always ask Holy Spirit before you introduce anything to the church.

Shalom.

don't tell me you are more spiritual dan dose G.O or holyspirit don't tell dem wat to do.#ACE

What is wrong with that op? Did you not hear about the world church world cup that the team from a Nigerian church (I have forgotten it's name) won?

omakay:
Guys,

I really begin to wonder how the bible would have looked like, felt like, sounded like if it was written by present day scholars.

During that era, there was nothing like sports talkless of football. Maybe if sports or technology was mentioned inside the bible, christians might have a different view of this matter.

is it everytin dat happened during dose time that waz written in d bible and it is said use ur talent to glorify d lord,if I become a football star and I say it d lords doin n prayers won't I be winning souls for christ.#ACE

There is nothing bad about it, you can help some of the church youth with football talent actualize there dream

Kazrem:
What is wrong with that op? Did you not hear about the world church world cup that the team from a Nigerian church (I have forgotten it's name) won?

COZA or something like that. We even have a football match next Saturday in my church. Christianity is not a prison sentence.

just4now:
l plead with you in the name of the Lord to jettison your idea it is inspiration from hell. l used to love football until one day the Lord showed me how deep He detests football in the church or church getting involved. In addition He frown at TV stations own by churches from showing it. He said worldly news casting in these stations also infuriate Him. Please always ask Holy Spirit before you introduce anything to the church.

Shalom.

Oga before you start telling us what your spirit told you tell us what the bible says not your revelation,you are part of the people that mislead ignorant men,What does your bilbe say about cooperate responsibility,what does it say about exercise? Not one phony revelation.

Abi o

Pyrrho:
Na only you dey receive signals from heaven?
The Lord showed you
He detests football
He frowns at TV stations
He also gets infuriated

Guy you try.

Your god sounds more like a man.

just4now:
l plead with you in the name of the Lord to jettison your idea it is inspiration from hell. l used to love football until one day the Lord showed me how deep He detests football in the church or church getting involved. In addition He frown at TV stations own by churches from showing it. He said worldly news casting in these stations also infuriate Him. Please always ask Holy Spirit before you introduce anything to the church.

Shalom.

Over religious people

just4now:
l plead with you in the name of the Lord to jettison your idea it is inspiration from hell. l used to love football until one day the Lord showed me how deep He detests football in the church or church getting involved. In addition He frown at TV stations own by churches from showing it. He said worldly news casting in these stations also infuriate Him. Please always ask Holy Spirit before you introduce anything to the church.

Shalom.

I hope you have watched the movie "Facing the Giants" or you want to tell me the inspiration for that movie is from hell. That movie will win more souls to Christ than your myopic understanding of scriptures.

Moreover, Paul said physical exercise profiteth little not that it does not profit at all. Holy Spirit does not contradict the word of God. So you are telling me God does not want his children to participate in journalism or sports. So who is going to win over the sportsmen who live a vain life as celebrities because they never have opportunity to hear the truth. The great commission includes preaching to ALL PROFESSIONS.

You my friend should be the one careful of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit by saying He told you what he didn't say. He might convict you personally not to participate in sport because it is detrimental to or affecting your spiritual growth, it does not mean you turn it into a doctrine that others must follow your own personal conviction. This kind of mentality has done a lot of damage to the body of Christ.

Thanks

@Op....your thing is football ... what about the other youths that do not like football?...what about the females? I think you should try to introduce a sports programme where all youths in the church can participate. You also need to be clear on the purpose of the programme.....is the objective of the football team to be the best among churches? or to produce players for major league?....if so you would eventually be recruiting the best players available irrespective of their beliefs and therefore undermining the moral standing of the church. A sports programme is needed in the church to hold and attract youths....but most importantly to gather youths of the same faith, let them bond as a family and enable them to be each other's keeper so they would not easily go astray. Doesn't the Bible preach this?....then you shouldn't have doubts as to if a sports programme is godly. Just be clear of the objective....and stick to it.

playboy99:
is it everytin dat happened during dose time that waz written in d bible and it is said use ur talent to glorify d lord,if I become a football star and I say it d lords doin n prayers won't I be winning souls for christ.#ACE

Bros, i am actually supporting the OP's quest for a sports unit.

What i am only trying to say is that christians might have a different view of this matter if things like sports and technology were DIRECTLY mentioned or quoted in the bible.

If every actions must be biblical, then can u point out where the thythe is slated in the bible?
Abeg nothing bad in having a football unit

The main question is who is leading you,what is the aim or motive,if it is to foster peace and unity,football is not the right tool due to its competitive nature but if it is to help the less fortunate. Like the MFM FC,it is laudable but if it is for just fun or as a mean of recreation then you are missing the point.Note football is not a sin: All things are lawful but not all things are expedient,all things are lawful but not all things are helpful.

blueto:
I have the privilege of being a Youth executive in my Church. And since I enamour football, I have been thinking of initiating and establishing a football group, were we can train and organise friendly matches with other Churches as well.

But I feel skeptical about this innovation because it is unbiblical. Thus, it may be unacceptable to God.

So I am don't know if it is really right to proceed with the idea.

Please I need your advise. Your contributions will be well appreciated.

MFM football team are already playing in nigeria premier league next season....so?

just4now:
l plead with you in the name of the Lord to jettison your idea it is inspiration from hell. l used to love football until one day the Lord showed me how deep He detests football in the church or church getting involved. In addition He frown at TV stations own by churches from showing it. He said worldly news casting in these stations also infuriate Him. Please always ask Holy Spirit before you introduce anything to the church.

Shalom.

absolute rubbish. God loves football stop spewing bullshiiiiit

drey076:

Over religious people

no mind him,too churchious for my liking,even God and him angels dey laugh am

Pyrrho:
Na only you dey receive signals from heaven?
The Lord showed you
He detests football
He frowns at TV stations
He also gets infuriated

Guy you try.

Your god sounds more like a man.

I know I'm not suppose to laugh but I can't help myself not to

Nothing wrong..I'm in full support of a football unit in the church..U can also win souls from there too mehn..

My brother, this is the best way to unite the youth and preach to them. It can be a Tact's for evangelism.
Football is good and it is the fastest growing sports in the world. God can use you to identify a talent in your church and establish him.
It can bring the youths of other churches and non Christians to your church.
Go ahead and do it bro. We have a church football club that will play in NPL next season. Thanks and God bless you

onatisi:
the op asked a valid question . Some ppl are already labeling churches that have football teams as demonic and the op is just trying to seek a clarification.read through this thread and you will see where someone said God told him He detests tv station,football teams and etc.

Did you read what you just wrote? boko haram is saying education is blasphemy, so are you going to hold credence to Bh's line of thought. Back in the day twins used to killed in calabar. Some things should not even be a topic of discussion. Only an ignorant person would even consider it.

blueto:
I have the privilege of being a Youth executive in my Church. And since I enamour football, I have been thinking of initiating and establishing a football group, were we can train and organise friendly matches with other Churches as well.

But I feel skeptical about this innovation because it is unbiblical. Thus, it may be unacceptable to God.

So I am don't know if it is really right to proceed with the idea.

Please I need your advise. Your contributions will be well appreciated.

since its for recreational purpose then its fine.

Football has been uniting the people than religion! Take it or leave it

just4now:
l plead with you in the name of the Lord to jettison your idea it is inspiration from hell. l used to love football until one day the Lord showed me how deep He detests football in the church or church getting involved. In addition He frown at TV stations own by churches from showing it. He said worldly news casting in these stations also infuriate Him. Please always ask Holy Spirit before you introduce anything to the church.

Shalom.

Ordeh but ur God did not detest the Internet and nairaland. .. Some of u ehn

God2man:
If we say Football is demonic, we may be right, we may be wrong, but what else do you want the youth to do especially if they have the talent of playing football.

Would you allow the talent to waste away?

Play soccer or be addicted to crime. Which one is better. Think about it.

I may not have answer to your questions.

Any youth that want to play football should prayerfully seek the face of God for direction.

What they should do is study the word of God together. Simple!