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anselm791:The truth here is that sex is nothing special to the defiled. And sex is very special to the pure. As we are is how we see the world. If you go through my threads especially my testimonies, you will know how defiled I was just a minute ago, even this time last year. But I repented and my life has never been the same again. I don't mean to be judgmental but the truth can really come off as judgmental. God bless you. |
paxonel:Guess I misunderstood you. Are you asking if marriage is scriptural? Of course. It is the formal declaration of a marital union. Until that is done, you're not husband and wife. And as you rightly quoted, he who finds a wife, not girlfriend. So boyfriend or girlfriend is not a time for sex. I actually do not advise such. Because adults will be adults and if care is not taken one or both will eventually fall. And once you start having sex, you might find it difficult to stop. Besides, it has a way of clouding your judgments of one another. Boyfriend or girlfriend relationship has a limit of commitment. You can break up at any time. Until you both become husband and wife, it is wrong to engage in sex. Rather focus on building yourself in Christ, knowing what you want in your husband or wife. When they come around, you'll know. The only thing that would be on your mind then is marriage, not even courtship. Did you hear of any courtship in the scriptures? Marriage is not a sensual affair, it is in fact, the most spiritual. I already know what to expect in my wife, if you study the stories of the marriage of Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Esther, Ruth and pray about it, it will be revealed to you. |
anselm791:You should know I was very sexually perverse even this time last year. Please don't only see the offense in the scripture below but choose to see the truth in it. To the pure all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but even their mind and conscience are defiled. Titus 1:15 |
paxonel:Lol OK. Even your societal laws dont support this. We are clearly not on the same page. Where does one start from? Repent first. |
paxonel:Sex is for married couples. Sex is so overwhelming, it has a way of consuming and controlling you once you start to engage in it. Stop living sexually immoral and see how focused your life will be. Is it easy? Certainly no. Is it possible? Certainly yes. Is it worth it? You wouldn't believe it even if I described the benefits. God bless you sir. |
MuttleyLaff:Thank you bro. Grace, Peace, Joy, Mercy, Love and Wisdom to us all. A Glorious 2019 to us all. |
If you would honestly evaluate what sex has destroyed in your life, you should soberly choose to sexually discipline your self this year. Sex is such a beautiful thing. So why is it bad? Because it should be done appropriately, honouably and in God's will. Because it is so special to God. Because it is the power of God given to man. The power to create life. It is the power of spiritual and intimate knowledge between a man and a woman. No wonder God refers to sex as "Knowing each other." Something particularly happens when a woman engages in sex. I do not understand it yet. But it is beyond the attachment and implication it has to a man, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. Same reason a woman could rather wish to die than be raped. If women come to know the power they wield in God, oh I long to see that day. If women knew what it meant to be a Woman before the fall of Eve. If a woman comes to the knowledge of what God means by creating her as a Helper. Perhaps, just perhaps... Creation would attain perfection again in no time. Everything good is worth waiting for. Everything right is worth doing right. Sex, which God gave us to create life, is today the cause of so many deaths (spiritually and physically). Choose sexual purity this year and instead channel the appetite and divert it to "knowing" Christ intimately. Nosce te ipsum. Know Thyself. |
anselm791:If you would honestly evaluate what sex has destroyed in your life, you should soberly choose to sexually discipline your self this year. Sex is such a beautiful thing. So why is it bad? Because it should be done appropriately, honouably and in God's will. Because it is so special to God. Because it is the power of God given to man. The power to create life. It is the power of spiritual and intimate knowledge between a man and a woman. No wonder God refers to sex as "Knowing each other." Something particularly happens when a woman engages in sex. I do not understand it yet. But it is beyond the attachment and implication it has to a man, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. Same reason a woman could rather wish to die than be raped. If women come to know the power they wield in God, oh I long to see that day. If women knew what it meant to be a Woman before the fall of Eve. If a woman comes to the knowledge of what God means by creating her as a Helper. Perhaps, just perhaps... Creation would attain perfection again in no time. Everything good is worth waiting for. Everything right is worth doing right. Sex, which God gave us to create life, is today the cause of so many deaths (spiritually and physically). Choose sexual purity this year and instead channel the appetite and divert it to "knowing" Christ intimately. Nosce te ipsum. Know Thyself. |
Jamesmatic:You should ask yourself, what does this man hope to gain from your celibacy? Absolutely nothing. Therefore ), it must be in your own interest. |
UceeGod:Yes, that's why I urge us to intercede for one another for the sake of those that can still be saved but blinded by the enemy and their own ignorant love for darkness. God help us all. |
Be Thoroughly Discipled And Baptised. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. Matthew 28:19-20 Baptism is to soak completely in water (not sprinkle). Baptism also means to be thoroughly taught and experienced. To interprete the above verse hence is to be thoroughly soaked in the knowledge of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. A good chef not only knows her onions, but knows how important it is to marinate. To let the ingredients soak in thoroughly to bring out the richness of the flavour. Many are baptised in the name of the Father. Many are baptised in the name of the Son. Most have not been baptised in the name of the Holy Spirit. So many don't know how important the Holy Spirit is besides being the 3rd person of the Trinity. There in lies the disparity and discongruency in the interpretation of the gospel. There in lies the genesis of the differences in our revelations. There in lies the disembodiment of the Body of Christ. Without the Holy Spirit, there can be no true understanding of the Word. John 14:26,John 16:12-13 For the Letter kills, only the Spirit gives Life. 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 Exegesis vs Eisegesis. |
jesusjnr:Thank you sir. Always a pleasure going through your threads too. More Grace, Humility, Patience, Love and Wisdom to us all. |
I lament for the Body of Christ. I am very concerned about what we have made out of this our precious faith. No different than unbelievers, Christians today no longer live in love but despise one another. Denominations and personal interests have divided the Body of Christ. But worse still is an evil that has insidiously eaten deep into the church- Religious standards, Judgemenralism and Self-righteousness. The Jews are, according to God's plan, the rightful owners of Christianity. Yet when the Messiah they were expecting for centuries finally came, they were so blinded by their religiousity, expected standards and judgmentalism that not only did they not recognise and accept Jesus Christ but rebuked Him and ultimately crucified Him. Why was Jesus Christ crucified by the Jews? Because of the same habit that has overtaken Christians today- Religious Standardization, Self-righteousness and Judgementalism. We have created expectations of how men of God should look like. We have become so prosperity-conscious and ostentation-driven that a poor person can't even preach to us. We don't want to hear his poor man's gospel. We expect the person that will preach to us to be rich since we want to be rich. Can't a man of God also be poor? Does it even matter his social status? Is it not His knowledge of the gospel and fruit that are His testimony? The Move and Manifestation of God some times especially when important cannot be religiously analysed. They have to be spiritually discerned. Examples abound in the scriptures. The death of Christ was shocking and depressing to the disciples because they didn't understand that was His mission. Even the call of Paul was questioned and resisted by the early disciples if not for Barnabas who pleaded on His behalf. When Moses married an Ethiopian (a black) wife, it shook the Israelites, that even his own family/priests Aaron and Miriam questioned his calling had God not quickly come to his defense. I just want us to be sensitive to the move of the Spirit and not be quick to assume we know things and end up misjudging things, especially at this crucial last days. Perhaps the most worrisome is how we are so judgmental and critical of one another. If we don't agree on the same thing, should it lead to abusing one another? Should we hurl insults at one another? Should it lead to cursing one another? It is a shameful thing, when unbelievers are repelled by our behaviours as we bear even worse fruits that are not even spoken of among unbelievers. Christianity is not just spirituality. It is bearing of good fruit. If all you can do is pray in tongues and preach the gospel but you have no love, you will be very shocked on judgment day. Even before judgment day, you will have your reward and it won't be a good one. Because of the souls you have caused to stumble by your bad fruits. I believe every one who calls themselves a Christian and still manifests pride is not of the Kingdom of God. And I believe every Christian should be familiar with the fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23. Please rate your own self daily and know how far away or how much of the Light you are. God will certainly unite His church again with or without you. I hope when the Bridegroom comes, we all make a suitable bride. Peace, Grace, Wisdom, Discernment and Love to the church. |
Mikefrik:Good day and Happy new year to you Mike. I didn't feel the need to add my opinion on this issue since I believe a lot of the contributions have done justice on the matter. I want to particularly recommend the advice of Anas09 and Jesusjnr We don't overcome by hate, we overcome by Love. For God is Love. Just keep loving Him. His love will soon overwhelm you to make necessary sactifices to overcome and consume all your sins. Genuinely choose to follow Christ, continue to know and grow in Christ and Love of God. You're already delivered in Jesus name. Amen. |
VICOiheaka:Lol it was a time of ignorance. I know better now. Be nicer in correction next time pls. Thanks all the same. |
gisthabit:Well said op. Most importantly pray too. |
Remman:I love this. But we also have a part to play, to vote wisely. |
obembet:Quite much. My birthday this year was awesome. So much love and support. Perhaps the most memorable was when I shared the testimony of my transformation during a week-day service and it was inspiring. I thought that was it only for the pastor's wife to call me out during a larger iservice to share my testimony to the whole congregation. It was so unexpected and I was so nervous but it was really an honour to become a testimony of God's faithfulness and transformative power. And of course work-wise, my department went from the most ridiculed to the most celebrated. Even my boss went from being the most difficult and feared to being understanding and respected. 2018 I also stopped falling sick which used to be regular. If I exposed myself to mosquitoes, I just pray and I get healed the next day. I stopped needing my HMO. I can't wait for what God is going to do with us all in 2019. |
post=73825911:While I agree "How was your night?" is not necessarily for strangers, I don't believe it is wrong either. Don't let angry people change you. You are to change them. That's why you're a Light. How do I mean? Even "Good Morning" provokes an angry person. Haven't you heard responses such as "What's good about the morning?" Does that mean you should also delete that from your greeting? By the time you're done satisfying every angry person, you will be left with Body Language which can also be misinterpreted. Please if you really genuinely care about someone's night perhaps because you sense their countenance, please it's OK to ask. You might be able to bring a smile on their face at the end of the conversation and make their day and maybe even the rest of their nights. All the best. |
post=74312023:Yesss. Thank you. |
Mobilia:Amen Thanks. I was richly blessed going through your threads too. More Grace to you. I can't wait to see what He'll accomplish with us all in 2019. |
This year has been Extraordinary for me. And God has been so Wonderful to me. Where do I even start? In just a moment in time before 2018, I went from being a Believer to an Apostate to Freethinker then Atheist then Freethinker again. Who would have thought I could ever be a Believer again? How did He do it! I literally went from being King Saul to King David. I literally went from being Persecutor Saul to Apostle Paul. I literally went from being Animal Nebuchadnezzar to King Nebuchadnezzar. I literally went from being Legion Possessed to preaching to the Decapolis. I literally went from being the Prodigal son to being Reunited with my Father. Who would have thunk! Oh my year has been Profound. I went from so lost to so found. I went from confused to enthused. I went from being toxic to being a tonic I went from the pessimistic critic and realistic cynic to becoming optimistic. I went from so hopeless to so hopeful. I went from being indifferent to being the difference. Oh I went from disbelieving miracles to walking in miracles. And went from disproving testimonies to Becoming A Testimony!!! I went from the Valley of Shadow of death to Living in the Realm of Glory. Baba! You Are Awesome! In just a moment and a split decision, I strongly am a confirmation that a life could turn 180, just turn around, change your mind, Repent and Everything would never be the same. Oh My God of Salvation, My God of Transformation, My God of Restoration. What is man that you are so mindful of him?? You are a God of New Beginnings. Oh How I anticipate and salivate for this New Beginnings you are Starting in your Creation. My Hallelujah Belongs To You All Of The Glory Belongs To You You Deserve It For Only You Are Worthy Only You are the Word from the very Beginning of Time! All things are Created Through You and For You! I will Worship You Forever, Love You Forever Because, Baba You're Too Good Oh! Thank you Father. Thank you Jesus Christ Thank you Holy Spirit For Everything and For EveryOne you have made an Angel to me this year. Please to ask me to name names, my thumbs couldn't handle it. From my Pastors, Teachers, Ministers, Brethren, Family, Bosses, Colleagues, Online Connects and Influencers. You are all appreciated from the bottom of my Renewed Heart. 2019, Our Year Of New Beginnings!!! Isaiah 43:19 |
alBHAGDADI:The challenge is you still believe heaven is only a place you go after death. Heaven and hell start on earth. Seeing the kingdom of heaven is accessing and walking in the spiritual revelations of God. And yes, you can lose your salvation. No need to look far, just ask the atheists and apostates. But He's a merciful God. Any one who humbles himself and seeks repentance will be saved. Peace, Grace and Wisdom to you and us all. |
Discernment is so vital. Thanks for this. Compliments of the season Mobilia. More Grace, Wisdom and Discernment to you and us all. |
bloodofthelamb:A very sensitive one. May God give us all His understanding. |
Immorttal:That's deep. I pray we all experience God as personally as possible. Have the best year of your life so far in 2019. God bless you. |
Immorttal:I had to be sure I didn't entirely jump into conclusion. You clearly denounce religion, perhaps not God. Anyway, all the best. |
Immorttal:Go to a church and Compare how far your reason has brought you this year with some Christians accessing kingdom blessings. While you were here debating as pessimists and realists that you are, optimists and opportunist are living and prospering. Yes you're a realist because you only believe what is tangible and a pessimist because you discountenance the intangible. Where as the reverse is truly the case. Faith is for the hopeful, the optimist. Success is for the opportunist who is not questioning how, where, why but doing the needful. The best way I can try to explain spiritual matters to an unbeliever is for you to watch the movie, The Matrix. Your reality is like the Matrix world. You don't know your spiritual reality. I hope you unplug yourself soon. I used to think religion was the matrix so I unplugged myself. Unfortunately I unplugged from religion but still didn't plug in to the spiritual. I became a freethinker, an atheist eventually. It's amazing how most Nigerians believe in evil spirits but fail to accept and live life with the Holy spirit. Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour and receive the Holy spirit. Why am I going to this length to explain to you? Atheists have unplugged from Religion. But fail to operate in the spirit realm. You're in a limbo. Neither here nor there. It is a risky realm to be in. |
Moreoffaith:Lol OK. I didn't watch it till the end. The guys laugh was just too infectious. |
KikBuhari2Daura: |
Olamsoh:Are you not the same person organising a "7-day Power Routine"? Please be guided. You will either love light and hate darkness. Or love darkness and hate light. It doesn't happen overnight but there should be intentional will to overcome darkness and walk in light. You already have Grace to overcome it. You just need to apply your Faith. Unless of course you're still enjoying it. Then you need to check yourself. God bless you. |
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