Christianity Etc › Re: What Does The Bible Say About Sex Before Marriage? by Toks2008(m): 4:12pm On May 07, 2017 |
UNIQUEISRAEL: What the Bible Says
There is no specific prohibition in the Bible against sex between an unmarried man and unmarried woman. However, "sexual immorality" is denounced in about 25 passages in the New Testament. The word translated as "sexual immorality" or "fornication" in English versions of the Bible is the Greek word porneia, which means "illicit sexual intercourse." Jesus said this:
[Jesus] said, "It is what comes out of a person that defiles. For it is from within, from the human heart, that evil intentions come: fornication, theft, murder, adultery, avarice, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride, folly. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person." (NRSV, Mark 7:20-23)
The apostle Paul wrote these verses:
The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. (NIV, Galatians 5:19-21)
Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins people commit are outside their bodies, but those who sin sexually sin against their own bodies. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. (TNIV, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20)
It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God; (TNIV, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5)
The Bible does not provide a specific list of acts that constitute "sexual immorality," but these verses, also written by Paul, seem to say that any sexual intercourse, except between husband and wife, would be wrong:
Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: "It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman." But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband. For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. (English Standard Version, 1 Corinthians 7:1-5)
Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I am. But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion. (NIV, 1 Corinthians 7:8-9)
Temptation In our sex-saturated culture, many unmarried people, especially teenagers, feel pressured to be sexually active. The temptations now may be greater than ever because people are delaying marriage until their late 20s or 30s. However, the Bible consistently teaches self-control rather than self-indulgence (Galatians 5:19-24, 1 Corinthians 10:13). In Biblical teachings, the privilege of having sex requires the commitment of marriage. Sexually-transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancy, and emotional pain are too often the price paid for sex without marriage. Related verses: Matthew 15:19-20, 1 Corinthians 5:1-2, 6:9-11, 6:16-20, 7:36-38, Ephesians 5:3-5, Colossians 3:5-6.
http://www.christianbiblereference.org/faq_premaritalsex.htm If you were a female,I would do all I can to have you as a wife...I love your contribution...you nailed it 100000000000% |
Christianity Etc › Re: Which is the Best Posture to take when we worship God? by Toks2008(op): 9:41am On May 07, 2017 |
Lalasticlala what do you think?
Happy sunday |
Celebrities › Re: Comedian Bovi Purchases G Wagon After His "Man On Fire" Show by Toks2008(m): 9:34am On May 07, 2017 |
JamieNaijaTeam: After his Sold Out "Man On Fire" show, Comedian Bovi has just gotten a new G-Wagon.
Elsie Okpocha, Basketmouth's wife, took to social media to congratulate Bovi and his wife, Kris, for purchasing a new G-Wagon.
See photos below
SOURCE: http://www.jamienaija.com/2017/05/comedian-bovi-purchases-g-wagon-after.html I'm happy for you Bovi but why is it that it is easier for you celebrities to invest in vanities rather than in human lives? I have lost count of the number of co-celebrities lives that have been lost to various ill health due to inability to fund their treatment... This is a sorry situation. |
Politics › Re: Nigerians Share Before-and-after Photos Of Buhari, Lament Frail Looks by Toks2008(m): 9:32am On May 07, 2017 |
technicallyrich: I can't wait for. The old vegetable to die infact that will be one of my happiest day on earth.let him die and go and burn in hell forever. I can't pity a man who starved children to death and killed my people. What ever you sow that is what you will reap Illiterate sick sick president that one na president. Suck the Truth Do you know that there is a huge possibility that you could die before him? Think before you write cos death can come to anyone at anytime...sick or healthy. |
Politics › Re: Nigerians Share Before-and-after Photos Of Buhari, Lament Frail Looks by Toks2008(m): 9:28am On May 07, 2017 |
Sometimes I wonder why some people want to play GOD in the lives of others...
Since this health story started,thousands of healthy people have died yet people can't just see that no one is immuned to death....furthermore ..Buhari is of age so what is the big deal if Allah decides to take him home?
Enough of this madness abeg. |
Romance › Re: For Single Guys Above 30 And Single Ladies Above 25 by Toks2008(op): 9:23am On May 07, 2017 |
Happy Sunday to you all |
Celebrities › Re: Kunle Remi: Adesua Etomi Dated & Left Actor For Banky W (Photos) by Toks2008(m): 9:21am On May 07, 2017 |
Shortyy: Banky is a sissy. With his girly voice and pretty face. You again!
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Celebrities › Re: Kunle Remi: Adesua Etomi Dated & Left Actor For Banky W (Photos) by Toks2008(m): 9:19am On May 07, 2017 |
Shortyy: That face says it all Chaiyi! omo you must be talking from experience...
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Politics › Re: Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, Nnamdi Kanu's Wife In Nigeria To See Her Husband (Photos) by Toks2008(m): 9:06am On May 07, 2017 |
Olu20090: Afonja and sexxx. Everything to them is sexxxxx, fuccck. Lol. Can't your men for once learn from white and Igbo men...to do something meaning with your time? What about fight for a cause or invent something? Everything in life is not about sexxx. I know you won't want to cross that line trying to compare south west to the east in terms of achievement...please don't dare...I support the movement of Biafra but when it comes to achievements in all spheres of life. the yorubas come first in Nigeria.....quote me anywhere. |
Celebrities › Re: Kunle Remi: Adesua Etomi Dated & Left Actor For Banky W (Photos) by Toks2008(m): 9:00am On May 07, 2017 |
Dem neva marry but media don dey spoil Matta for them....
The media is one of the reasons many celebrity marriages break. .
It's no longer news that 98% of Brides are used brides so kini big deal? |
Celebrities › Re: Kunle Remi: Adesua Etomi Dated & Left Actor For Banky W (Photos) by Toks2008(m): 8:55am On May 07, 2017 |
Shortyy: Truth be told, this guy is better than Banky. Banky just has a good face, but this guy right here, he's got looks and also skills. *if you know what I mean How you take know sey he get skills...abi you don...
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Christianity Etc › Re: Which is the Best Posture to take when we worship God? by Toks2008(op): 8:30am On May 07, 2017 |
ElsonMorali: That's not quite true.
Prayer is an act of worship when directed towards the Supreme Being. I won't argue this. |
Romance › Re: 'Why Good Girls Don't Marry First' - Nigerian Lady Explains by Toks2008(m): 7:33am On May 07, 2017 |
MissCuppy: She nailed it.
If you give these men much attention, they take you for granted, that's why I give them little or no attention, they come running like little baby. Yinmu ...keep deceiving yourself until mongo park discover you |
Romance › Re: 'Why Good Girls Don't Marry First' - Nigerian Lady Explains by Toks2008(m): 7:29am On May 07, 2017 |
mhizminna: When I saw d description of Aunty B, I was like chai!! See me ooo! I sacrifice too much yet get little or nothing in return. Anyways am trying to live without him now, I pray someone better walks into my life otherwise na rev sister things oo lolz I canor come and go and kill myself I don tire jare Hmmmm! 1.Are you financially independent? 2.Do you love God? 3.Are you a great cook? 4. Are you humble and we'll mannered? 5. Are you physically attractive? 6.Are you too picky? If your answer is yes to the first 5 and no to #6 and you are still single then I don't know what to say... |
Romance › Re: 'Why Good Girls Don't Marry First' - Nigerian Lady Explains by Toks2008(m): 7:23am On May 07, 2017 |
auntysimbiat: Good girl like me oo... I need a good guy too oo #TeamAuntyB |
Christianity Etc › Re: Which is the Best Posture to take when we worship God? by Toks2008(op): 7:11am On May 07, 2017 |
menxer: Worshiping is like having sex, the position you take doesn't matter in as much as you enjoy it.
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Christianity Etc › Re: Which is the Best Posture to take when we worship God? by Toks2008(op): 7:02am On May 07, 2017*. Modified: 9:39am On May 07, 2017 |
hezy4real01: For me I don't have a specific position, as the spirit leads, I fit sit down for ground sef, it's nobody's business na me and God I agree but there is always an ideal way. |
Romance › Re: Why Are Guys Scared Of Dating Cele Babes? by Toks2008(m): 6:44am On May 07, 2017 |
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Christianity Etc › Re: Which is the Best Posture to take when we worship God? by Toks2008(op): 6:43am On May 07, 2017 |
Joseid: I usually don't comment very often, but I followed your comment on a thread only to see you have created a thread for it. It will interest you that Jesus attached no importance to positions. In the garden, we read thus: Luke 22:41 And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and He KNELT down and began to pray, Luke 22:42 saying, “Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done.” But did you know the position of prayer Jesus used as an example was standing, not even the kneeling position? Mark 11:25 And when you STAND praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins." Why the variation? Because your position does not matter with God! The content of your worship is paramount to God than posture. What matters is where the worship comes from and the nature of the worship. John 4:24 " God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” They will not worship God standing or kneeling or prostrate. Those are outward signs of worship in the Old Covenant. The New Covenant is based on the Spirit and Truth. I better stop here before I type stuffs that some may not understand. But sir, it is worship in spirit, not worship while kneeling. In fact, you can worship God on your bed and enjoy his mighty presence right there on your bed. Jesus has shown us -by his life and teachings- that the Father is not complex like we have imagined. We have liberty in his presence forevermore!
Praying to God and worshipping God are not exactly the same. |
Christianity Etc › Which is the Best Posture to take when we worship God? by Toks2008(op): 12:19am On May 07, 2017*. Modified: 9:40am On May 07, 2017 |
It is no longer news that Muslims take various postures that leads to bowing down their heads to touch the ground while praying to Allah (GOD) and this can also be taken as worship.
However, in the christiandom there are many ways Christians worship God but I tend to wonder which posture is best for worshipping God so let's take a quick reference from the Bible...
Which is the Best Posture for Worshipping God:
The bible does not specifically instruct us to worship God in a certain position and they vary widely among different congregations and nations but in many instances where the bible mention "worship", bowing down is usually attributed to it and amazingly there are over 70 verses in the scripture that suggests bowing and kneeling down for worship.
We can worship in words and in song but the Bible never clearly commands any particular posture to worship but it says those who want to worship must do so in spirit and in truth. (John 4:24)
Nevertheless,i believe that the posture we take when we worship God is very vital and the Bible clearly points us to the best and most ideal way to worship God which can be found in Revelation 4:8-11which reads;
“Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under his wings. Day and night they never stop saying: “HOLY, HOLY, HOLY IS THE Lord GOD ALMIGHTY, WHO WAS, AND IS, AND IS TO COME.”
Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne, and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say: “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”
That is all that these four living creatures do, night and day. Even the elders fall down before God and cast their crowns at His feet for indeed, He is “worthy."
These elders may represent the church in general which clearly suggests that even if we worship in the spirit,as mortal beings,the best and most ideal posture to worship GOD is to go down on our kneels or go flat on the ground cos as the lord prayers suggests.."Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven"
Psalm 95:6..." Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the LORD our maker"
As for me, as long as I am physically able, I will worship God on my face, kneeling or lying flat on the ground just as it is done in heaven....
If the eternal host of heaven worships in spirit and in truth yet fall flat to worship God then I see no reason why a mortal being like me will not do same.
Happy Sunday to you all.
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Celebrities › Re: Fans Go Gaga As Regina Daniels Shares New Photos by Toks2008(m): 7:24pm On May 06, 2017 |
At 16 she is posing seductively....at 26 she will be posing nude...iranu!. |
Romance › Re: For Single Guys Above 30 And Single Ladies Above 25 by Toks2008(op): 7:18pm On May 06, 2017 |
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Romance › Re: For Single Guys Above 30 And Single Ladies Above 25 by Toks2008(op): 2:44pm On May 06, 2017 |
uncolonised: October 10 Same as October 1...check previous page. |
Romance › Re: For Single Guys Above 30 And Single Ladies Above 25 by Toks2008(op): 2:42pm On May 06, 2017 |
ronald4lif: Toks2008, saw your tags.
Hopefully it isn't so late, happy new month brother. God bless I appreciate bro...better late than never. |
Romance › Re: For Single Guys Above 30 And Single Ladies Above 25 by Toks2008(op): 2:42pm On May 06, 2017 |
trueanalyst: I only logged in after several months to comment on this post. I am not up to 25 and will leave the thread after this post,but i must commend the OP. This is a great and thoughtful post,completely occupied and introverted persons may find it beneficial. Thank you and thank you. I hope all works out well for those who seek stability and sincere friendships on here. Good work. Thanks for dropping by...being an introvert is what I hate about myself but too bad I'm used to it. GOD HELP US |
Romance › Re: Why Are Guys Scared Of Dating Cele Babes? by Toks2008(m): 1:55pm On May 06, 2017 |
SuperSuave: they should lie down or eat sand because they wantu worship God abi?  I can rubb myself in the mud to worship my maker...the giver and sustainer of life,the maker of the entire universe.... |
Romance › Re: Why Are Guys Scared Of Dating Cele Babes? by Toks2008(m): 12:59pm On May 06, 2017 |
Holludharyor: Funny comments all through. But not all of you are right. Let me tell you the categories of celestial (or any white garment church) members 1. The ignorants. They are too ignorant of the proper ways of worship and having good relationship with God. Hence, they see nothing wrong in what goes on in their church. Such members can't even tell you five books in the new testaments, all they know is psalm, proverbs and Isaiah. 2. The lazy, dirty and greedy. These ones know the right thing but will never dare doing it. Why? Because their personal ways are not pure and therefore prefer meeting their shepherds and prophets for spiritual (there kind of spiritual) help to praying and waiting on GOD. Eg, olósho, Yahoo boys, drivers, market women(bleached and sharp mouthed ones), politicians etc 3. The change agents. These ones know the truth and they are free indeed but they are still in the church because they've taken it upon themselves to make a change and this has given birth to new white garment churches that are now doing it right.
Before you come for me, ensure you have your facts coz I'm writing from experience. Nonetheless, I take no part in condemning churches because only God knows His own. I don't know about the first two but I belong to the third group I joined celestial church in 1983 and left in 1992...I have been to Christ embassy,Redeem and many pentecostal but realized their mediocrity. now after 20 years of surjourn, I'm back to C.C.C and I'm loving it expecially their mode of worship which is the true way GOD should be worshiped. I belong to the new celestial church where things are done the right way. I wonder how pentecostal churches worship God in a standing position..a whole GOD.
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Romance › Re: Why Are Guys Scared Of Dating Cele Babes? by Toks2008(m): 12:51pm On May 06, 2017 |
Nogodye: I remember when my ex-girlfriend(Celestian member) will told me that she will only need one white candle stick to destroy a life...I quickly run for my life.She's nice though. She was only threatening you...lol!
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Romance › Re: Why Are Guys Scared Of Dating Cele Babes? by Toks2008(m): 12:48pm On May 06, 2017 |
I'm proudly celestian. ..if I woo you no gree for me ..your headache |
Romance › Re: Why Are Guys Scared Of Dating Cele Babes? by Toks2008(m): 12:45pm On May 06, 2017 |
mykel25: A Cele attending female friend of mine gave me d advice n m heeding to it...i remember she told me Cele girls can go to any length to get what dey want from u.... Even if it's to marry you. ..once d olusho (pastor) (Sheperd) is involved then d guy is finished.... She fit do fetish things to get money from u or marry u..... Most of runs babe do Cele stuffs n Alfa stuffs to get money from u easily Just negodu there and stop spreading falsehood
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Romance › Re: For Single Guys Above 30 And Single Ladies Above 25 by Toks2008(op): 12:25pm On May 06, 2017 |
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Romance › Re: For Single Guys Above 30 And Single Ladies Above 25 by Toks2008(op): 11:47am On May 06, 2017 |
Juliearth: I am more of a left-brained person than right,so your first paragraph might not suit me. But the second paragraph should. |