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Tillatalk:
Owning a house in places like Abuja or Lagos is a big achievement

My brother, anywhere you are capable of having it is a big achievement. Have you ever experienced not having any where to pass the night before specially in the city? Even in advance climes being homeless could take 20-30 years off your life. It's such a serious challenge not to have a settled place where you can retire after the days search whether rented or owned.

They started with Marriage is not an achievement, now it's house. By next year it might be the turn of car not been an achievement, then in 2022 it will be certificate and parenthood not been an achievement etc, till nothing will be left to count as achievement. Unfortunately bone hair, rich sugar daddy, artificial eye lashes, five children from five husbands or women will be celebrated as real achievement. Very shameless and confuse generation we have!

A lot of disguising demons crawling out of their holes to back at this golden post!

humilitypays:
Take it from me, op is an Igbo guy. Only Igbo guys reason soundly like this and that is why generational poverty is gradually reducing in Igbo land. It still exist but the current generation of Igbo guys are wiser and working hard to end that transfer of poverty from generation to generation, that is why typical Igbo guy marries late.



Born 1 child, they won't listen.


Nigerians really need a tough government to reset their brains.


You are jobless no business no handwork, no income and you went and impregnated a girl and some still go ahead and marry under such hungry situation.



If you want to enjoy this world, if you want to prosper here on earth and live a good life and still make heaven as a Christian, don't just embrace the person of Jesus, also embrace the life of Jesus.


The person of Jesus teaches you to live a Holy and righteous life, and the life principle of Jesus teaches you hardwork, how to create wealth from nothing and how to grow financially and also obey the authorities.



But many Christians only embrace the person of Jesus, they live holy, they pray, fast but they are poor, why They didn't embrace the principle of Jesus, which bothers around work, work, work.


Living holy and being righteous alone will never make you successful in life. Lazarus was a righteous man but he was poor. You can be righteous and poor, why If you fail to apply the principles of money and wealth creation.

Prayer without work is dead, no result.

Work and pray. Pray for God to bless the works of your hands, what does that mean You must have a work for God to bless you. You must sow a seed to reap a harvest. You dont have work, no business no hand work, but you spend your whole time praying and shouting i receive and hoping to jam riches, you are deceiving yourself. Pray for God to give you wisdom to identify the right business idea to invest in and the right financial decision to take.


As you pray also give.....thank God for the little He has done and then help others and watch your doors swing wide open.



Don't marry until you have stabilised your finances.


God created Adam first, before He created Eve, He created all the living creatures and garden where Adam would worlk. And yet He didn't create Eve the same day with Adam. He made sure Adam has mastered how to feed himself comfortably and noticed that Adam's major problem then was loneliness and someone to help him meet some household needs, He then created Eve for him.


But today, many guys can't afford to feed, but they want to marry. Their Pastor tell them it is God's will, how

But OP wasn't talking about Christian's, and are they even that guilty of this? I think you should know that Pastors don't force anyone into marriage who is unwilling to do so. Sometimes you see a lot of people who have done all they could to be comfortable before marrying but aren't just having it easy, and the lady too is saying let's go ahead time is not on our side, I believe it will turn out well, what do you want the pastor to do in such situation? Refuse their request and allow them burn with lust or get into fornication. If you are ever in that position at anytime that's when you'll know it's not an easy thing to be a pastor.

tunjilee003:
black man and superstition, me and my co-workers discussed about this during the afternoon, the guy is in his early thirty and un married, he feels when he marriage will bring him good fortune....

Meaning he's not idle, then there is not much to worry about if he choses to marry. Provided he gets someone who is also actively engaged doing something meaningful to support the home then they are good to go.

Interesting. A Muslim woman living in a strictly muslim country and hasn't been beheaded for not only keeping dogs a mile away but right inside her home.

To start with a govt that's not responsible to it's citizen have no moral compass to determine how many kids they can have. When govt is ready to take up the responsibility of one or two children per home then this can become a thing to consider. As for your friend, are you sure he's not trying to cash out on you because of your closeness, that's how some people will be scorting in people's house and before you know they are abroad. For your generalization, if I may ask is it every married people you meet or come across that have come to solicit for help from you and at what rate? remember being broke does not equate poverty. Also worthy of note is the fact that although some people don't have the business of going into marriage at the time they did it doesn't mean all those begging now were like that initially, sometimes bad government policy, unstable economy or even some misguided decisions can turn a once sprawling millionaire to a street hustler. What you saw therefore is not enough reason to advocate for general birth control, if the economy is well positioned everyone can have as many as they chose without disturbing the other, when this is done the government can then come in and say look, if we see your underage child hawking or out of school for whatever reason you will go to jail. Laws are not made arbitrarily just to curtail people's excesses alone but to guide them in taking a right and informed decision.

Urged? Do they need to be urged or flushed and replaced with new heads. Govt cannot claim not to know what to do to stop this senseless killings, they sure know what to do, but are simply unwilling and unready to do it.

If not for the vast land mass and lack of resources at his disposal, at this juncture I would have advice Gov. Zulum to start the erection of a massive wall around those porous borders serving as easy inlets for this wicked fellow possessed with evil spirits from the pit of hell. This will definitely go a long way to reduce the activities of this demonic fellows. I believe if it's started on a good note, aid towards it's successful completion will be received from different quarters, home and abroad. This will be a very laudable project, if undertaken by a sincere leader like Zulum!

This has gone beyond party affiliation, in a saner clime all the security chiefs would have been fired by now or the president resigned himself.
If you swore an oath to protect life and property of your citizen, failure to carry out this primary assignment means you are no longer able to discharge your constitutional duty and should therefore resign.
Look at Peru where the president resigned from office due to a protest that led to the death of two of it's citizen, after just five days in office.
Why do our leaders enjoy the perks of office but disdain the pain attached with doing their Job effectively?
We have become more like a country built on blood and sustained by bloodshed!


https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/11/15/peru-interim-president-manuel-merino-resigns-after-deadly-protest

thesicilian:
Religion is one of the greatest setbacks to the development of a nation

Religion you said, seems you don't understand Nigeria politicians and their gimmicks. Group like this are usually set up as a political tool to whittle down the influence of perceived political enemies, they are giving a religious coloration since that's the language best understood by their people. You think Ganduje and all this elites have any religion in them, religion should make people godlike if truly embraced. What they are doing is more like a teaching practice, by 2023 they will be brutal in carrying out any order that will prevent any group with cult following like kwakashiyya or others like it who will intend to oppose or create difficulty for Ganduje's anointed candidate from having an easy ride. They are doing it gradually so that when the time comes it will look like a pattern that's already in existence. Those occupying the lower wrong of the ladder are hardly privy to this kind of game plan, that's how the elite role.

Never felt so disgusted. Hatred hiding behind whatever is of the devil, if you hate your parents whether they deserve it or not is not the best, for God is love. Kindly ask God for his mercy to forgive those who offend you, you'll always find forgiveness easy to practice when you do in the light of your many evil for which the Lord did not immediately strike you dead but still had mercy on you when you pleaded for his mercy.

Canih28:
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Know your history and stop wiping J*sus's arse

What history do you have aside that from your creator. If you were dead at infant you wouldn't be here to type this against your maker, but his mercy kept you believing you will be an instrument for his glory. Aside God your man made identity is mere illusion. Humble yourself before your maker and pass your short time here with grace, so that when you see him after death you will not be ashamed.

Not a new thing, Read what the word of God said thousands of years ago about Ishmael who is the progenitor of Islam.

Genesis 16:11-12

11 The Angel of the Lord continued,
“Behold, you are with child,
And you will bear a son;
And you shall name him Ishmael (God hears),
Because the Lord has heard and paid attention to your persecution (suffering).

12 “He (Ishmael) will be a wild donkey of a man;
His hand will be against every man [continually fighting]
And every man’s hand against him;
And he will dwell in defiance of all his brothers.”

This implies that he will always lie directly opposite in every matter, whether good or bad.
So funny then that in writing it's same from right to left instead of the other way round, even circumambulation during pilgrimage is done in an anticlockwise direction around the Kaaba.

tempex88:
This definitely is a paid advert to be on FP

So you don't want Seun to eat and pay his workers?

Sleekfingers:
but u can use God for the jew man called jesus abi?

If Jesus was born a Nigerian would you have believed in him? Notwistanding whether or not you believe in him one thing is sure he died and rose again as he rightly predicted it of himself. While no human being down through history have been able to replicate this feat, it therefore implies that the one who have the power of life in him can also raise up with him those who believe and trust in him. Maradona like MJ enjoyed cult followership but none of them have life in themselves reason they are unable to help any of their followers to live again.

If all we had to live for is this world and no afterlife then little would there have been energy wasted on talks like this. But how Have we become so depraved to the extent we no longer have an atom of regard or the fear of God in our heart again? What exactly will he give in eternity as an excuse for engaging in an act of profanity such as this. No wonder the scripture said, if they were wise they would consider their end. We will all give account of our lives to God and Christ at the end of our race here on earth, we may escape the judgement of an earthly judge because they are limited by space and time but nothing of such in heaven. Annyone whose name is not found written in the book of life shall be cast into the lake of fire prepared for the devil and his Angel's and shall be tormented forever. Let's flee the wrath of God like the city of Nineveh did at the warning of Jonah and were saved, God will not be mercy to anyone in heaven who trample on his mercy here on earth.

He excel in his choosing career no doubt, but did he surrender his life to Christ while on earth this is usually where the problem lies with many greats. They feel ashamed to be associated with Christ because of the clique they belong to and their status in the society, but those things don't last. Our primary purpose on earth is to be genuinely reconciled to God, all other breathtaking achievement are nothing but addition. With the grandiose and flattery of beleaguer fanatical fans a church was even build in his name with himself as the object of worship. We should be careful who we worship and where we worship, this is because after death it doesn't take much time before reality dawn on us of what really matters and the sovereignty of Christ over all. Even adherents of Islam and other deviant religious sects all over the world will be dazed after death to see that Jesus is the only way to salvation and none else.

The funny thing is that our law lawmakers, proclaimers and enforcers break the law they make seamlessly. Just watch as some of their wards will be aided into the country even if clandestinely against this announcement. Their apathy and selfishness actually prevented the early closure of the airport that led to influx of coronavirus cases in the country, they were bent on letting in their wards before the closure not minding the consequence.

They did the right thing but the wicked leaders who like an irresponsible father continue to steal the peoples common wealth, storing it for their unborn children and sharing others among their cliques and cronies will face the greater judgement who ever they may be and whatever position they hold. Once God entrust you with power and you refuse to use it well, whether as a president, senator, governor, judge, local govt chairman, you will be severely judged. Instead of spending the security vote, ecological fund and constituency allowances on what it is meant for they steal and starch it away, leaving electricity in a state of coma and the roads for a death trap. They will all give account for every kobo spent unjustly or stolen on the day of Judgement; while looters, hoodlums, kidnappers all will receive their own judgement too separately, but the one entrusted with power who steal away the future and hope of the masses they are meant to protect will receive the greater judgement.

Winning accolades from the enemies camp. This is what he would have been using his talent to achieve winning souls for God if he had decided for Christ in the days of opportunity, may be another Billy Sunday would have been born. Alas!worldly accolades don't last, it begins to fade even before you leave the world, our best bet is serving Gods original purpose with our talent from his kingdom.


Rev 20:10-15

10 The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. The Great White Throne Judgment
11 Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them.
12 And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books.
13 The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works.
14 Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
15 And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

Secondary school relationship is nothing but immorality and lust in active display. Even most relationship contracted in higher institution ends up in immorality and abortion, only sizable or negligible few end up in marriage. The reason is that academic environment is suppose to be a launch pad for all round self development and character building in preparation for the real bigger world ahead. Most relationship in any of this places often constitute a lot of distraction and where unnecessary feelings has been invested leads to needless heart break. The truth about life is that there is time for everything under the sun, once a man or woman is fully formed under God's leadership and begins to feel the need for a partner, most definitely you will always find someone suitable for you. We always want to play smarter than God reason we delve into some relationship too early thinking if we start cultivating it early it will produce better fruit which is a big lie, instead it rubs us of our mental, spiritual stability and sometimes our attainment. Go to school and succeed first before talking of relationship, there are true and loyal people everywhere. The infinitesimally dismissible few who seems to succeed at it doesn't make it a good measurable yard stick for developing a healthy, dependable, lovely and loyal relationship..

In Nig. of today all things being equal, you should be in either of 300L,400L or just a fresh grad. In terms of physical acquisition not much is expected of you, infact to own a car at that age means you are from a well to do background.

Entering marriage with the mindset of doing your partner favor always make it herculean, prison-like, frustrating and most unenjoyable. It's a mutual trust shared between two people to look after each others welfare with each watching over their clearly defined God given role. Once you Pray, make your choice, work at it and make it's outcome enjoyable; that won't make you a simpleton.
For the cost, no amount will be enough and no reasonable amount will be too small. Once you know your financial capacity try iron out things with your partner, don't go above your budget or borrow unnecessarily to fund a one day ceremony while you suffer or struggle to rise thereafter. Go for marriage counselling from seasoned bible based marriage counselor, they'll open you up to some secret you are unaware of.
Marriage is indeed honorable and it is not good for a man to be alone, reason for your sense of need.

Then the border shouldn't be closed if we truly want to be committed to this regional or sub-regional trade agreement. What's the essence of locking border against Ghana and Cotonou who will pay to bring in their goods through the southern border but open door for Niger at the Northern border to import fuel we are most likely going to shoulder the cost of logistics.

We are not so organised and our monitoring system is also very poor. If you replicate this here, it wont take a month before a 20/30/40ft container truck cruise through the lanes bringing down the pillars of those houses or malls nearing the roads thereby sending multitude to their untimely death.

Ours is a society devoid of organisation. If you replicate this here, it wont take a month before a 20/30/40ft container truck cruise through the lanes bringing down the pillars of those houses or malls nearing the roads thereby sending multitude to their untimely death.

writeprof:
Thank you!

You are welcome.

Rollingstones86:
Uprightness 100, you are talking none sense,what about father abraham that lied in Egypt just to safe her wife Sarah,and what about David that lied in the territories of the Philistiains that he was insane,etc they are in heaven my friend.

Romans 6:1
Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of his wonderful grace?

Remember God told Abraham in Gen 17:1, Walk before me and be perfect. The more a believer continues to indulge in sin after repentance the harder it becomes to enjoy true freedom that comes from believing in Christ and the easier it is to become a prey to the adversary.

Moreover the Bible said we should look up to Jesus, that some people failed doesn't mean we should copy them. Will you want God to take you through the test and trials of Abraham and David, if you count it worthy to revel in the mistakes?

saajus:
Heaven's Gatekeeper, how do you know she didn't confess her sins before she died? We don't know what happened at the last moment. She's dead, let's just leave the judgement to God.

Heaven is not America where you can be deported for wrongdoing, whatever you have to know please take time to know it here and now before exiting this side. Moreover I'm not sure he's judging her, just letting the living know what the mind of God is about lies, and many of this awkward human behavior that sets us against ourselves and the maker.

writeprof:
How should they restitute all they have acquired and still acquiring after repentance?

write to the appropriate authority or get in touch with individuals who have been affected by your past actions, let them know of your new found faith in Christ and willingness to make your ways right before men. Explain your willingness to make restitution and wait for their answer. If it is cheating or impersonation in an exam like WAEC, definitely they'll ask you to return the certificate. Just make the move and see God back you up, in any case once the affected party has been notified even if you don't have all to pay back, you must pay back as much as you can especially where the affected person stand their ground and demand a recompense.

Modified: Restitution is for people who are genuinely saved from sin. Moreover after salvation no one go on sinning except backslid-den sets in, and if in the cause of this dangerous departure some serious wrong doing have been committed against another, of course same process applies as God's word remains forever the same.

Luke 19:18
But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Look, I’ll give half of my possessions to the poor, Lord. And if I have extorted anything from anyone, I’ll pay back four times as much.”

Acts 24:16
In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.

MyVILLAGEpeople:
Oga STFU please. Age is just a freaking number. Infact with God, age is nothing as God doesn't work with the earthly time... U are just too over religious.

That's not true, every unrighteousness is sin and no one who aid or abet lies in any form will cross the pearly gate of heaven. The right thing to do is to repent and make amend where necessary, otherwise we'll be shock to know that most of the things we think don't matter here are damn taken seriously at the other-side.

Rev 22.15
Outside are the dogs and the sorcerers and the immoral persons and the murderers and the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices lying.