₦airaland Forum

I have always said that the worst mistake anybody will make is to allow yourself be influenced by outside sources. Libya can no longer lay claim to the benefits they enjoyed while under the leadership of Gaddafi.

Contentment is a very important virtue in life. Once you start to exhibit discontent, you give room to insinuations, suggestions and negative thoughts.

If they had any issues, they should have had it thrashed out within themselves, no opening themselves up to outsiders/aliens to wrest control for them.

Respect is reciprocal.

Greet first na, if they don't greet back, smack them hard. I assure you they will greet you wella next time.

Abi na only small pikin must to first greet?

wildrose21:
Bro, based on Matt. 19:9 (KJV).... which stated that the only ground for putting away one's wife is fornication, I don't think your assertion is totally true, because once one is married, one can only commit adultery; so even for adultery, he still can't divorce her and remarry. If he does remarry, he too becomes an adulterer.The young maidens of Israel weren't permitted to have s3x before marriage (fornication). I believe whoever did and then got married could be put away (remember Joseph wanted to put away Mary until he was warned of God). My opinion though. The bible could be difficult to interpret at times. Happy Sunday y'all

@ wildrose, you couldn't have said it better. It's almost like we were thinking the same thing.

Point of correction to y'all who are saying ADULTERY is the only option for divorce.

The only reason in the bible given by Jesus Christ for divorce is FORNICATION.

Please understand that fornication cannot be committed by a married person. And if a person is married, it therefore means that he cannot use that as an excuse to divorce his wife or her husband.

I'll give a practical example.
Mary the mother of Jesus got pregnant out of wedlock; this would mean that she committed fornication. At this point, Joseph had all the right to say
'I'll no longer marry MARY as she has commited fornication'

The difference here is that the Holy Spirit came to him and told him not to worry because the child in mary's womb was not as a result of fornication.

Peradventure, knowing that she was pregnant and marrying her anyway, he will have no right in the near future to divorce her for that very same reason of fornication.

You're married, you're married. For sake of saving lives in cases of abuse, please separate but know that you may not remarry until your spouse is dead.

So, my dear Op, your pastor appears to be reading the bible to suit his selfish lusts, I suggest you leave that church before you become poisoned by such teachings.

Oooo, it's such a sorrowful sight. There was only 1 survivor. The container destroyed the passenger side of his car.

He narrowly escaped with his life. The guy is in shock.

O God! See the alhaji they brought out last. He was already folded like how do I even describe it.

This is a route I ply everyday because my office is just there on ojuelegba road.

My prayers are:
May the evil of the ember months not come near us and our families in Jesus name.

We will have no cause to weep and mourn for our loved ones in Jesus name.

Seriously, these trucks should just not be allowed to ply the roads during the day. They should have their transportation time. You should see the way they drive carelessly with no care for safety or human life.

You couldn't have said it any better

30 is the new 18...

One of the complications to life as u so succintly put it is really the economic situation in Nigeria, family life and pressure from friends.
Also, parents fear of letting their kids suffer because of their own past experiences.

I hope everyone who clamored for change are prepared for whatever they see.

As the saying goes, 'What you see is what you get-No complaints'.

All the major offices will soon be manned by the northerners.

Mine's Ubierokhwo. I was named by my grand dad - Meaning 'precious to his eye'

I've been on NL for 7 good years.

It was fun being a guest until I was compelled to make a comment and finally joined the NL community.

Cheers to Seun Osewa.

Hip Hip Hip Hurray!!!

This topic couldn't hv come at a more appropriate time.

Just yesterday, got into a heated discussion with a friend. On this same issue.

The men would leave all responsibilities for their wives to handle. And when the wife says anything, they tend to take it the wrong way.
Whether or not the wife earns more, the man should be able to take care of his home. Then, the woman would do all other stuff without complaints.

But expecting her to do evrytin? Just wait, your respect will be found in d dustbin.

Infact, I have no respect for any man who will not take care of his home. He shld hv remained a bachelor. The bible says such a man is worse than an infidel.

Wht worsens d situation is that this issues are more prevalent among so-called christians.

We no get light.

Just this morning, they claimed to have restored power at 4:17am and by 4:30am, the power supply had been interrupted.

It has not been restored till now.

Puhleezzeee, let him tell us something else.

Ooohhh! DJ, Rest in peace.

Such a painful exit but we know it's cos u've gone to a better place.

Olusanya333:
What is Gospel in this Trashes posted by the OP? Listen to Inspirational songs frm Don Moen instead of dis ur hip-hip song.

You're just an hypocrite. You believe you and you alone know the right way to worship God.

Remember when the disciples came to meet Jesus, complaining that some other people were casting out demons in Jesus name, Jesus rebuked them, telling them that anyone who prays to God is justified before God.

How do you know these songs are trash?? Because the songs are in native languages

Honestly, u tempt me, but I refuse to fall ...

God works with us in different ways.

He speaks to one using the firm fatherly voice, to another with the still small voice, to another with the message of love and yet to another with warnings of judgement.

The book of Revelation says the 24 angels have only one duty. That is to cry

HOLY HOLY IS THE LORD.

So before you spout your Trash, be careful to think.

Thank you

*Modified*

'Sides, Bro Paul the Apostle said,

I am become all things to all men to win them to Christ.

You cannot reach everyone with conservative methods. While I'm not saying Don Moen songs are not good, I'm simply saying don't underestimate the people these songs will reach.

You're not the Holy Spirit who will use the songs to touch their hearts. So, leave God to do His work and stop condemning songs.

A colleague said she didn't consider 'Twale by Flo' to make any sense but the truth is,

There is a sect of people who will understand the veracity of that song and attribute praises to God.

When you speak the truth and people say you're lying. Are you obligated to shout and make noises, 'That you're telling the truth'

You simply leave them to their own devices. As far as you're concerned, you've spoken the truth and owe them nothing whatsoever.

If you need a verification of the fact, I would urge you to take steps towards getting that verification.Why wait for others to make the verification for you.

If there was/is any verification, I'm almost certain you would have found a convincing counter argument.

And you really should stop your high horsing. You seem to be dancing to the sound of your voice. It's a pity.

@ Op,

I see you're all for being controversial.

The 2 passages you quoted are 2 entirely different scenarios.

For the purpose of simplifying what the Bible means, it means that he allowed him to move with his own will, his own mind.

As a father, when you leave your son/daughter to their own devices especially when you know that a negative consequence could result from their actions, then it is easy to say the same about you.

@ op,

It is understandable that with your lack of knowledge, you cannot be reasoned with to understand the book of 'The Songs of Solomon'. Why were there no other verses where it allowed to commit incestous relationships?

Infact, if you do have a bible, you can check it out.
Leveticus 18 verse 6.
Scientifically, inbreeding has been considered to have grave consequences.

So why will you up and say that the Bible advocates Incestous relationships.

Just 'The Olodo Game' on Cool fm - Sat 4 to 6pm.

It's been a while I listened to Rick Dees weekly top 40. I guess d show may not still be on.

My condolences.

God be with you and your kids.

Take heart.

Na now I knw say I get craze.

Ehhh! U wan kill my pikin. Me and you follow enter labour room?

Anyway sha, 5 mins is too small for me to deal with that maid.. I trust naija people. Na neigbours go first help u rearrange d maid before further talks.

She shld be thankful that she tried dt in Uganda o. Inside Nigeria, nahhh! She would hv been speaking to God by now.

Parents shld be mindful of the kind of pple their parents bring frm the village or anywhr for dt matter. I'm sure that girl always kneel to greet oga and madam upon their return frm work. And must hv been dealing mercilessly with the baby all dis time.

O ma se o!

There is only one acceptable reason for divorce according to what Jesus said. And that is fornication.

Fornication is sex between two unmarried people.

Adultery on the other hand is sex between a married man and a married woman or unmarried woman.

Here you could say the man is an adulterer while the unmarried woman is a fornicator.

Since the only reason acceptable by God is Fornication. It therefore means that once you're married to that person, he cannot divorce for that same reason.

An example was when Mary the mother of Jesus was with child. The angel of God had to go and tell Joseph that he should go ahead and marry her because she was pure.

At this point, Joseph had the right to cancel the wedding but chose to go ahead with it.

*In the same vein, it goes to say that there should be transparency between intending couples. If the groom to be is not comfortable with the sexual partners his wife to be may have had, that is the only time he can decide not to marry her.

If he goes ahead with the marriage. He has no justification anymore to divorce her.

Though i had already made payments to his personal account. I will send in some funds into this new account.

We have all agreed that NL is one family. As such, we should have a representative with the family, More or less a volunteer who would be on ground and be able to give us accurate, first hand and timely information as required.

@Caracta, Blessings yapa for you. Gboliwe, you don too try. More blessings.

To our able members, you will never see sorrow. As many that are ill, the healing hand of GOD will rest upon you and heal you. Those that are healthy, you will say, The Lord is my strength. Sickness will never come near you and yours.

Be calm, y'all. Haba!!! I seriously hated what that naughty witch for not taking Alaric across the border when he asked.

It was quite annoying. Plus, now that Alaric is no longer an original, it simply means Elena and Damon have to start a new relationship over again.

Awwww, my heart is pounding...

@Mzspread, I hv not been able to get ur handle on twitter.

I have said regarding the op's condition that the longer he delays, the more the deterioration. Some of which may be difficult to correct. Plus, the family members too may be bringing in so many suggestions that may also increase the delay.

Please Op, make up your mind. Be calm, strong. You will end in praise but money without getting proper treatment is similar to 'faith without works'.

If the money is available, try to commence some form of treatment.

Please, please, I repeat, please do not go to any herbalist. I found out last week sunday that someone I used to know went to a herbalist in Benin for treatment and died there. I am still filled with sorrow over his death because the proper treatment was available. I jst don't understand why he could not take advantage of it.

It is better to be with God than to die in the hands of the enemy.

On behalf of the Op, I say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has in one way or the other contributed to helping d op's condition get better.

Now that the issue of cash, though still lacking is, being resolved, I tink d op shld be advised to recommence treatment. Delay, at this point, could be dangerous.

With the way things are going currently, it is so hard to hang on.

Especially when it is a job in the private sector where you are at the mercies of the employers. Most people working for the government very rarely face the threat of loss of job and so are a bit relaxed.

Still, the points you raised are quite on point. That you were asked to leave your job doesn't make you less of a person. And if you are wise, you will carry along what you have learnt and shine brighter in a new place.

dhardline:
Hope those four youths know that there thousands of Nigerian youths more qualified than they are in degree and certifications.

I want to assume you're not blind, dumb or deaf. Because 3rd class and even pass graduates get jobs in oil companies and those with a 1st class still roam the streets looking for just any job. And you are talking abt qualifications.

Gosh! But people are dumb...

Nobody wants to fight, yet these people knowing the bureaucracy and red tape that abounds are yet willing to fight. And we are content to fold our arms, make laid back comments and still say 'no progress'

Yes, I agree with them. The Minister and the others should be held accountable.

Where is the money that was obtained from applicants?

Fela sang 'suffering and smiling' and all you posters above me who made snide comments are a direct representation of what he sang. Keep suffering o.

You see people willing to stand for justice, for fairness, for equality and you are just too eager to act as crabs and bring them down.

@ op, you dn't knw d half of it.