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Career / Re: I Want To Quit My Job Of 72,000, ADVISE PLEASE by wiseone1111: 2:23pm On Sep 22, 2020
Jarvis22:





THANK YOU VERY MUCH SIR, I appreciate your detailed advise and you really hit the nail on the head. I am a very resourceful person and truly he cannot afford to train another employee from scratch. Under him, I have trained a total of 13 people, they all left before the main work even started. That is to show you how tedious it is. But Thank You sir, I will politely negotiate with him at the close of work today. Thank you once again Sir.
please sir, can you also train me on the job; I am in need of one. I promise not to disappoint you sir.
Family / Re: Mum Of 2 Who Married A Tree Celebrates First Wedding Anniversary In England by wiseone1111: 9:27am On Sep 13, 2020
if you have seen Agara nla and shackles part 2 movie; you will understand why she married that tree
Religion / The False God Of Money by wiseone1111: 2:11pm On Sep 08, 2020
The False God of Money"

Every age has had those individuals who falsely elevated the economic means by which they lived to the status of ends for which they lived.

We have been attempting to stress throughout this series that a man's God is not his theory about God, picked up on the surface of his mind because he happens to live in the twentieth century, but a man's real God is that to which he gives his ultimate devotion, that unifying loyalty which draws his life together and gives it centrality and singleness of aim.

As soon as the matter is so stated, it becomes clear that millions today have made a god of money. Daily within our lives, altars smoke with sacrifices to this idol god. We attribute to the almighty dollar an omnipotence equal to that of the eternal God of the universe. We are always on the verge of rewriting the Scriptures to read, “Seek ye first money and its power and all these other things will be added unto you,” or “Money is my light and my salvation, what shall I fear.”14

The temptation to worship this money god is one that faces us all. To resist it we need to take high ground. This god of money is forever standing before us saying, “Worship me, I'll be your god. I'll teach you how to get rich quick; I'll teach you the shrewd methods of exploitation; I'll show you how to get a cadillac car or a Buick convertible with little effort. Just worship me.” Oh how many have responded to the call of this god of money. Millions today are dutifully worshipping at the shrine of the god of money.

We do not have to look very far to see the tragic consequences which develop when men worship the almighty dollar. First it causes men to be more concerned about making a living than making a life. This is the danger forever threatening our capitalistic economy which places so much emphasis on the profit motive under more or less competitive conditions. There is the danger in such a system that men will become so involved in the money getting process that they will unconsciously forget to pursue those great eternal values which make life worth living. When men arrive at the point of making money a God they become more concerned with what they can get out of society than with what they can give to society in terms of service. How many individuals do we find entering important professions more concerned about the money they can make than the service they can render? How many young people do we find entering colleges and universities more concerned with gaining methods and techniques for making money than gaining methods and techniques for living a worth while life? When men bow down and worship at the shrine of money they are being deprived of their most precious endowment—the possibility of living life in its fullness and its endless beauty.

Another tragic attitude which the worship of money leads to is that of selfishness. The individual who really worships money will seek to get it at any cost. It might come through exploitation, cheating, or even robbery; the how is unimportant. The aim is to get rich. The person who accepts this philosophy has no concern for the welfare of others. Other people become mere depersonalized means by which he exploits his economic ends.

A third tragedy that results from the deification of money is that it causes men to surrender their ideals. Who can doubt that the mad desire of gaining money and the fear of losing it are our chief breeders of moral cowardice and corruption. When men worship money they will compromise with honour and principle, keep silent when they should speakout, and engage in sharp practices that are morally degrading and socially pernicious; for money, mothers will constrain their daughters into loveless marriages; for money, public officials will sanction crime; for money, men will live their lives in the deep valleys of racketeering and gambling; for money, there are those who will sell their bodies and corrupt their souls. What will men not do for money when it becomes an object of worship? “The love of money,” as Paul said to Timothy, “is the root of all evil.”15

Doubtless some one has been saying, but are you minimizing the importance of money? Are you saying that we must not pursue economic goals? To which I would answer, of course not. No one can really minimize the importance of money. Even if he minimizes money in theory, he cannot do it in fact, for it is necessary for survival itself. Without it men are deprived not only of luxuries, but also of necessities. So it would be sheer nonsense to attempt to minimize the importance of money. It is not the possession of money that I am condemning; rather it is the inordinate worship of it that I am condemning. Money in its proper place is a worthwhile and necessary instrument for a well rounded life; but when it is projected to the status of a god it becomes a power that corrupts and an instrument of exploitation. Man is more than a dog to be satisfied with a few economic bones. Man is a child of God born to have communion with that which transcends the material. Man cannot live by bread alone.16

So long as we worship this false god of money, we will not be true worshippers of the One eternal God. Would today there were another Elijah to summons the peoples of the earth to meet him on the crest of some Mount Carmel, confronting them there with the choice between their baals and the true God. For still that ancient word might well ring across this modern world: “How long go ye limping between two sides? If the Lord be God, follow Him; but if Baal, then follow him.”17 So today man does stand between the god of money and the eternal God of the universe. Choose which ye will serve.18 Will you serve the transitory god of money which is here today and gone tomorrow or will you serve the eternal God of the universe who is the same yesterday, today and forever.19 Will you serve the god who is with us only in moments of prosperity or will you serve the God who walks with us through the valley of the shadow of death and causes us to fear no evil.20 Will you serve the god whose power is limited to stacking up stocks and bonds or will you serve the God whose creative power stacked up the gigantic mountains as if to kiss the skies and set forth the stars to bedect the heavens like swinging lanterns of eternity. Choose ye this day whom ye shall serve, the god of money or the eternal God of the universe.

Preached July 19, 1953. By Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Having Difficult Times Securing A Job, Or Need A Side Hustle? Check This Out! by wiseone1111: 2:59pm On Aug 14, 2020
please house has latinhaire started employing
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Would N9000 Online Monthly Be Worth It? Yes! it would. Now even better at N14000 by wiseone1111: 12:00pm On Jul 30, 2020
interested

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Investment / Re: Should I Give My House To A Developer Or Should I Borrow Money From A Bank by wiseone1111: 9:20am On Jul 28, 2020
emmanuelewumi:



He should avoid getting a developer, be either gets a loan if his cash flow can conveniently pay up the loan or he builds in phases
thank you for the advice
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Would N9000 Online Monthly Be Worth It? Yes! it would. Now even better at N14000 by wiseone1111: 7:46am On Jul 28, 2020
Lagos. N9000 is not too small for me for a month. I'm interested if it's legit
Religion / Re: Pornography & Masturbation: A Struggling Christian Needs Help by wiseone1111: 11:49am On Jul 26, 2020
DestinyGlory:
I did a detailed post on this topic. https://www.nairaland.com/5980211/conquering-masturbation-pornography

So I decided to write an article on how I was able to conquer masturbation and pornography through God’s help. With my will power, I have battled with this addiction for over 15 years without victory. This experience has made me appreciate the scripture that says “My people perish through lack of knowledge”. When you apply the keys, addictions and problems that plague us will literally melt away.

I tried so many things to stop but nothing worked permanently. For me, my masturbation addiction was fueled by watching pornography. Hence if I could cut off pornography, I had won 70% of the battle. I show you a more excellent way - Here are the practical steps I took:

1. Covenant Eyes: I installed the mobile app “Covenant Eyes” and I literally felt the urge to watch porn melt away. The app works by installing a VPN on your phone that prevents you from accessing explicit sites. When my mind knows that I cannot physically access those sites – the urge to watch those materials significantly reduces. Another thing I did was to stay within the boundaries that this app created for me. This means that I never tried to circumvent or bypass the app. The app charges $15.99 monthly. Paying for this month is also part of the discipline. You also get an accountability partner that keeps you straight.

2. Cutting Time on Social Media: Social media (IG in particular) was another trigger for me. I have intentional cut down my time on social media to 1hr 30 mins daily. Do yourself a favor and track the amount of time spent on social media and you’ll realize how much time is wasted on surfing the internet aimlessly. I set a timer on my phone and strictly followed this restriction. This helped me a lot with discipline. If I could discipline myself with addictive social media then I can cut out other vices.

3. I am Sober: I installed the mobile app “I am Sober” to help me track my daily sobriety progress. I daily pledge to stay sober and logged my progress. The more days I accumulated, the more I didn’t want to go back. They give you rewards for each milestone you achieve and there is a community of people that post their experiences. I’ve currently exceeded the 70 days mark. On days I feel low, I read comments of people who have been sober for 6 months, 1 year and more. This serves as a huge motivation. This app is free.

4. Better Habits: I picked up more productive habits like exercising daily and reading Christian books. I read a book on “Regions of Captivity” by Anna Farrell and I got to appreciate the spiritual dimension of masturbation and addictions in general. Anything that tries to dominate your will power is certainly demonic because even God gave us our will power freely.

5. Praying Daily and Praying in the Spirit: We can do all things through Christ that strengthens us – including conquering masturbation. Praying daily has given me Grace and strengthened me to fight and conquer the addiction on a daily basis. My motivation to break this addiction was my love for God.

These steps greatly reduced the urge to the point that my will power could easily overcome. Please know that this is a daily fight but it gets easier each passing day.

I know a couple of people will comment that there is nothing wrong with masturbation or the post is too long but this message is not for them. This message is for people serious about breaking these chains. Please try the steps above – you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.
I’ve realized that masturbation is one of the perfect tools that enemy uses to keep souls bound. For masturbation, the victim is in a perpetual helpless cycle that gives the enemy legal right to afflict.

If you are currently battling with this addiction, please know that it is a battle you can surely win. Try these steps I’ve listed above and by the Power in the Blood of Jesus, you will be set free.
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Career / Re: Which Job Can A Student Do. Pending School Resumption by wiseone1111: 2:26pm On Jul 16, 2020
you could work in a factory. I am currently working in hypo factory, due to the covid 19 break

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Career / Re: Share Your Dreams And The Holyspirit Will Help Interpret by wiseone1111: 11:31am On Jul 01, 2020
I dreamt of seeing two men having sex. what does it mean sir
Politics / Peter Obi: I Have Never Collected One Kobo As Pension, As A Former Governor by wiseone1111: 11:13am On Jun 19, 2020
Peter obi said he has never collected one Kobo as pension as the former governor of Anambra state. He said these on Lagos Talk 91:3 fm while attending to question these morning on Lagos Talks 91:3 fm.
Religion / Is It A Sin When A Christian Sister Don't Tie Scarf On Her Head To Church by wiseone1111: 11:05am On Jun 14, 2020
please house help me with this issue poundering my heart. I want to know why some church sister tie scarf on their heads to church, while others don't.
Religion / Re: FG Relaxes Restriction On Churches, Mosques by wiseone1111: 6:09pm On Jun 01, 2020
the church is alive
Career / Re: Well Meaning Nigerians, Please Help Me With A Job by wiseone1111: 1:05pm On May 30, 2020
Jokerman:
Animal science??

Why would you agree to study such a stupid course in Nigeria of all places? It would have been better you read education or Yoruba language.

Learn skills bro or apply in secondary schools to teach biology for the main time
I am very sure whoever typed these is uneducated. How will you insult a professional course like animal science. My brother, there are many opportunities for you especially in animal science. contact me and I will link you up
Politics / Re: Black People Will Soon Outnumbered Whites In America by wiseone1111: 12:15pm On May 30, 2020
ModestGal:

I love the Black People so much, they have this very strong spirit, they fought so many battles and won, they fought for their rights.
This has made me believe that the slave trade took the best of the best from Africans.
you love them because they are cowards. why are back people not protesting in Africa, where there is so much injustice? you will only see their power in societies where the law is working. let them come and try that nonsense in Africa!
Business / Re: Clubkonnect The High Ranking Scammer Website Partnered By This Forum by wiseone1111: 3:30pm On May 20, 2020
please what is clubkonnet WhatsApp number
Business / Re: Clubkonnect The High Ranking Scammer Website Partnered By This Forum by wiseone1111: 3:00pm On May 20, 2020
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can I integrate my new application with clubkonnet. i.e can clubkonnet integrate an APIU in my new app that will feach me data, which I will pay for?
Religion / Re: The Train: Movie On Mike Bamiloye's True Story by wiseone1111: 10:00am On May 17, 2020
please were can I download these movie from
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Having Difficult Times Securing A Job, Or Need A Side Hustle? Check This Out! by wiseone1111: 12:59pm On May 02, 2020
Cakephp:

They are contracting for Brainly .

The proper question should be; How does brainly make profit? .

Short answer: through paid subscriptions.
Initially, Brainly was a free website for students, where they meet and solve their homework problems but recently its been upgraded to include paid subscriptions with premium benefits hence, the reason they are contracting experts to answer questions and boost their premium subscriptions.
ok thanks so much much for the clarification. I was wondering how they get money to pay their tutors.
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Having Difficult Times Securing A Job, Or Need A Side Hustle? Check This Out! by wiseone1111: 12:32pm On May 02, 2020
please house how does latinhire make profits
Agriculture / Re: Groundnut Farming At Abeokuta by wiseone1111: 12:53pm On Apr 28, 2020
emmaodet:


Lagos
Which area? And how many plots?
About beans, i don't know if our ecological and climatic system encourages it because have not seen any farmer doing it on a medium or large scale in Nigeria
in ikorodu Lagos, I plan cultivating on half a plot. just to keep myself busy during these lockdown.will the beans do well

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