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Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by Akell(m): 1:49am On Jan 31, 2021
Love of the world
The words of the Holy Spirit, through the Apostle John, to “love not the world, neither the things that are in the world” are not just idle words. They were the inspired command of God to all men, everywhere, who entertained any hopes or desires of dwelling in eternal peace with Him. To love the world is to hate God! In the Epistle of James we read, “Know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God” (James 4:4). That man or woman who dares ignore such warnings does so at his own peril. There are many religions of the present day whose philosophy, precepts, and tenets permit and encourage fellowship and association with the world. Those religions are of the world. The lives, desires, affections, and the very being of those who accept them are part and parcel of the world, and cannot be separated from it. The Gospel of Jesus Christ gives no license for worldly associations and fellowship. The follower of Jesus Christ keeps the commands of his Master, and separates himself from the world.

When a soul harbours affection for the world, and the things it affords and promises, he cannot be a disciple of Jesus Christ. The Bible draws a picture of the world in its true colour; and declares in many ways, and in many places, that it is gaudy, sensual, devilish, and doomed to a soon and certain destruction. (James 3:15 15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
1 John 2:17 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Luke 21:34 34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

Matthew 24:38 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark.


Many people think that if a majority of their neighbours indulge in some sinful passion or vice they are justified in doing likewise. Though all the world goes contrary to the will of God, there is not one single person who can justify his action in doing likewise. God is capable of bringing the whole human race to the bar of judgement for an accounting for sin, and He has promised man that He will do it in the proper time. To indulge in sin and be a partaker of worldly appetites will cause one to suffer the wrath of God for his wickedness.

The world has by a large majority rejected Christ and remained indifferent to His cause. These are the people who make up the world. Their actions, their thoughts, their deeds are a continual and constant digression from God, and the end of their lives is the opposite of holiness and righteousness. Their friendships, clubs, businesses, their every movement of life are toward the satisfying of themselves through sinful desires and pleasures. One must, then, either live a life that is pleasing to God, or be adjudged part of the world, whose end is everlasting damnation.

Not of the World
The Christian is in the world, but not of it. He does not hide himself away in a monastery, away from the vices and evils that are in the world; for men need to be told of the Gospel and the power of God to save men from sin. A Christian can work and live a life pleasing to God in the midst of a perverse and wicked generation, and be a testimony for God. There is no excuse for men to say they cannot live a Christian life at their work or in everyday life, because it is the testimony of God’s people everywhere that they can and do live a victorious life. In the armed forces, in business, at home, anywhere and everywhere, God’s people live for Him.

Daniel 1:8 8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

Hebrews 11:24-26 24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; 25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; 26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth” (Colossians 3:1, 2).


If our affection is on godly things, on the Kingdom of God, we can rest assured we are not of the world. Those in the world have their treasure in the world, and Jesus said that where a man’s treasure is, there is his heart also.
Matthew 6:21 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Lovers of Pleasure
One of the signs of the last days is that men shall be “lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God” (II Timothy 3:4). The widespread seeking after pleasure, which is so universally accepted, has become one of the worst forms of worldliness and ungodliness. Without question, God wants His people to be happy and to have true pleasure. And within the pages of the Word of God is the proper place to find its source. “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Psalm 16:11).

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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by Abboki: 4:28am On Jan 31, 2021
cool
Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by AntiChristian: 6:50am On Jan 31, 2021
Satan has taken over the other gender. It sure exposes our lack of parental care and closeness to our wards.

Aye ti baje!

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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by Righteousness2(m): 8:20am On Jan 31, 2021
God bless you Op!
The devil is desperately out for this Generation,
If there was Ever a time we needed to be addicted to GOD and HIS Word, it is in the last lap of the race..

Everything to Distract, Confuse and cage Humanity is being Poured out.
The Agents of darkness have been unleashed everywhere.

We need an Overdose of GOD and HIS Word to be Victorious..
There is no more time!

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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by NwaNimo1(m): 10:21am On Jan 31, 2021

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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by Prayfortheworld: 10:21am On Jan 31, 2021
Due to the high rate of unemployment in this country i couldn't be the first to comment cry

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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by Stateoforigin: 10:22am On Jan 31, 2021
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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by OdogwuBlog: 10:22am On Jan 31, 2021
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These Pastors Go condemn this challenge tire !!!!

Na them Go Buy earpiece dey watch am on low key .....

No be to write stuffs about it be the koookoooo , check your next tab xxVideoss dey On for it ...

We know una naaaa ....

The man weah dey talk say he no fit marry chubby girls .... don cheat on his wifee ..... his reason was ... I LOVE CHUBBY GIRLS ON COLD NIGHT ... BUT I NO FIT MARRY THEM !!!

Tunde Give me my kpooo make i smoke ...

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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by Goldbw122(m): 10:22am On Jan 31, 2021
The end is near

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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by osejie17(m): 10:22am On Jan 31, 2021
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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by milkyworld(m): 10:22am On Jan 31, 2021
Human beings - the only creature that condemns the very essence of happiness in this short but real life in exchange for an imaginary eternal life.

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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by Abboki: 10:22am On Jan 31, 2021
Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by blinking001(m): 10:22am On Jan 31, 2021
Make una rest na...this particular topic has been on front page already....nawah for una oo....its time Christians focus on more important issues abeg.

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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by braine(m): 10:22am On Jan 31, 2021
Abeg, the hypocrisy of us Christians is too much!

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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by Nicklaus619(m): 10:22am On Jan 31, 2021
Am I the only one that finds this disgusting and demonic, i have seen that challenge and it's nothing short of devilish act and a way of initiating souls to the devil, I wonder what this generation has turn into when things like this seems normal to people.

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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by bigdammyj: 10:23am On Jan 31, 2021
Noted
Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by Gwagone: 10:23am On Jan 31, 2021
I am so sorry for next generation

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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by Makavelli25: 10:24am On Jan 31, 2021
Nicklaus619:
I have seen that challenge and it's nothing short of devilish act and a way of initiating souls to the devil
Exactly

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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by Juell(m): 10:24am On Jan 31, 2021
undecided and after they'll be crying that men are seeing women as "Sex objects"

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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by kushercain: 10:25am On Jan 31, 2021
na wa, you "christians" are even more involved with the challenge than the world gaan. Everywhere silhuottechallenge make una chill small naw

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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by Kolojadeen: 10:26am On Jan 31, 2021
Goldbw122:
The end is near
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We are not near to the END.
These are just the tip of the ice
Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by Uchenaija: 10:26am On Jan 31, 2021
You're preaching the word of God with pornography

Things we see in the name of the ministry

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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by oluwaseyi0: 10:27am On Jan 31, 2021
No one is forcing anyone to watch the challenge

How many threads on top one challenge, stop disturbing us who like the challenge

Go and form your own Bible challenge and make millions of people participate rather than convulsing over other people own

Live and let live

Even though we know it's your fellow Christians and Muslims that watch the challenge most in Nigeria

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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by AwesomeStormy00(m): 10:28am On Jan 31, 2021
Akell:
 

Love of the world
The words of the Holy Spirit, through the Apostle John, to “love not the world, neither the things that are in the world” are not just idle words. They were the inspired command of God to all men, everywhere, who entertained any hopes or desires of dwelling in eternal peace with Him. To love the world is to hate God! In the Epistle of James we read, “Know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God” (James 4:4). That man or woman who dares ignore such warnings does so at his own peril. There are many religions of the present day whose philosophy, precepts, and tenets permit and encourage fellowship and association with the world. Those religions are of the world. The lives, desires, affections, and the very being of those who accept them are part and parcel of the world, and cannot be separated from it. The Gospel of Jesus Christ gives no license for worldly associations and fellowship. The follower of Jesus Christ keeps the commands of his Master, and separates himself from the world.

When a soul harbours affection for the world, and the things it affords and promises, he cannot be a disciple of Jesus Christ. The Bible draws a picture of the world in its true colour; and declares in many ways, and in many places, that it is gaudy, sensual, devilish, and doomed to a soon and certain destruction. (James 3:15 15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
1 John 2:17 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Luke 21:34 34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

Matthew 24:38 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark.


Many people think that if a majority of their neighbours indulge in some sinful passion or vice they are justified in doing likewise. Though all the world goes contrary to the will of God, there is not one single person who can justify his action in doing likewise. God is capable of bringing the whole human race to the bar of judgement for an accounting for sin, and He has promised man that He will do it in the proper time. To indulge in sin and be a partaker of worldly appetites will cause one to suffer the wrath of God for his wickedness.

The world has by a large majority rejected Christ and remained indifferent to His cause. These are the people who make up the world. Their actions, their thoughts, their deeds are a continual and constant digression from God, and the end of their lives is the opposite of holiness and righteousness. Their friendships, clubs, businesses, their every movement of life are toward the satisfying of themselves through sinful desires and pleasures. One must, then, either live a life that is pleasing to God, or be adjudged part of the world, whose end is everlasting damnation.

Not of the World
The Christian is in the world, but not of it. He does not hide himself away in a monastery, away from the vices and evils that are in the world; for men need to be told of the Gospel and the power of God to save men from sin. A Christian can work and live a life pleasing to God in the midst of a perverse and wicked generation, and be a testimony for God. There is no excuse for men to say they cannot live a Christian life at their work or in everyday life, because it is the testimony of God’s people everywhere that they can and do live a victorious life. In the armed forces, in business, at home, anywhere and everywhere, God’s people live for Him.

Daniel 1:8 8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

Hebrews 11:24-26 24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; 25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; 26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth” (Colossians 3:1, 2).


If our affection is on godly things, on the Kingdom of God, we can rest assured we are not of the world. Those in the world have their treasure in the world, and Jesus said that where a man’s treasure is, there is his heart also.
Matthew 6:21 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Lovers of Pleasure
One of the signs of the last days is that men shall be “lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God” (II Timothy 3:4). The widespread seeking after pleasure, which is so universally accepted, has become one of the worst forms of worldliness and ungodliness. Without question, God wants His people to be happy and to have true pleasure. And within the pages of the Word of God is the proper place to find its source. “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Psalm 16:11).

Thank you op. Satani is ruling the world and technology now. All we can do is pray to God have mercy on us all.

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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by BlowYourMind: 10:28am On Jan 31, 2021
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Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by MrNipplesLover(m): 10:29am On Jan 31, 2021
Thank you, Jesus.


❤❤❤
Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by YakubuAugust: 10:29am On Jan 31, 2021
Re: Worldliness And Worldly Amusements: The Silhouette Challenge by wellsaid2: 10:31am On Jan 31, 2021
Una Neva see anything.. Idiots

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