Engr2016:
Politics is just like other secular activities or occupations like engineering, medicine, business etc. Do you ever ask if a Christian can be an engineer, doctor , businessman etc? The right question should be : should a Prophet , Pastor, Preacher or any man of GOD leave his Divine calling or assignment to go into politics? The answer is a big No. Our Lord JESUS knew His assignment and purpose and that was why he avoid anything that could derail it. A regular born again christian (not a minister) can go into politics
provided he can stand for the truth and avoid comprising godly standards. There are several good examples like that in the bible. Don't forget that even the most popular bible version today the KJV was supported by King James of England about 400 years ago. Before that time, ordinary citizens were not allowed to have a copy of the Hebrew/Greek/Latin bible versions which were mainly accessible by the clerics and elites. Tell me how it would have been possible if the king was a pagan that hate the gospel. The scriptures itself affirms that when the righteous rule, the people rejoice and vice versa. The problem we have in Nigeria is because majority of Christians that represented us failed woefully in standing for the truth . They easily blend with the evil trend. They aren't as bold as Daniel, Josep, Esther etc. President Obasanjo, Jonathan and even VP Osinbajo are all Christians o. Did they represent us well? Well , you can answer it yourself. Remember, even the first president/ head of state that ever declared war in Nigeria is a supposed christian - Gen Gowon. Ironically, he even declared it on a fellow Christian region of the South East. At the end, millions of lives were lost for the purpose of national ego. Is national ego or unity more than love for God and mankind ? How can a Christian president watch millions perish in war just like that? I hope Gowon has repented sha. We Christians should stop blaming non- Christians. The problem is with us. Let's fix it first. Remember Jesus said we are the light of the world and salt of the earth.

Omooba77:


Hmmmm, America constitution was like from Bible....

Kobojunkie:
1. Yes, we do. And the answer is No! A follower of Jesus Christ, one who lives in continuous submission to and obedience of the teachings( and commandments) of Jesus Christ ought not to work for perishable food aka daily bread, as commanded by Jesus Christ Himself in John 6 vs 25 - 33

2. I am afraid you delude your own self by pretending there exists some sort of separation in callings where Jesus Christ is concerned. There is no special divine callings separate from your regular born again Christian. Instead every single individual who believes in Jesus Christ is called to doing the exact same job, this by Jesus Christ, the one who calls all to Himself. And according to Jesus Christ, none of those who is called by Him is to rule over the others in much the same way as the leaders of the Gentiles aka politicians do - Matthew 20 vs 24 - 28.

3. So because King James translated the first Bible to a version owned the state and church of England, the translation then widely advertised and used by English missionaries even in Africa, that somehow means King James was called by God and his translation of scripture endorsed by God?

4. Wrong! The problem with the Nigerian Christian is you lot hold fast to the ways of this world this while pretending you do so for God's sake. You abandon God's Truth for the sake of the doctrines and traditions of men(and their churches/assemblies) all in your bid to attempt to hold hard that which is of this world while claiming you also have that which is of God. God is not an idiot.

MiraDonaz:




Then, you're a chronic sinnA. if you've voted for anyone before.
There's no way to participate in present day politics, than to exercise your franchise.

Kobojunkie:
1. Yes, we do. And the answer is No! A follower of Jesus Christ, one who lives in continuous submission to and obedience of the teachings( and commandments) of Jesus Christ ought not to work for perishable food aka daily bread, as commanded by Jesus Christ Himself in John 6 vs 25 - 33

2. I am afraid you delude your own self by pretending there exists some sort of separation in callings where Jesus Christ is concerned. There is no special divine callings separate from your regular born again Christian. Instead every single individual who believes in Jesus Christ is called to doing the exact same job, this by Jesus Christ, the one who calls all to Himself. And according to Jesus Christ, none of those who is called by Him is to rule over the others in much the same way as the leaders of the Gentiles aka politicians do - Matthew 20 vs 24 - 28.

3. So because King James translated the first Bible to a version owned the state and church of England, the translation then widely advertised and used by English missionaries even in Africa, that somehow means King James was called by God and his translation of scripture endorsed by God?

4. Wrong! The problem with the Nigerian Christian is you lot hold fast to the ways of this world this while pretending you do so for God's sake. You abandon God's Truth for the sake of the doctrines and traditions of men(and their churches/assemblies) all in your bid to attempt to hold hard that which is of this world while claiming you also have that which is of God. God is not an idiot.

yanabasee:
If you're a Tru christian... You can support the government. But getting involve in it will deter your relationship with God. And those who try to do same are like those priest listening to ashawo confessing their since . Their peniz will definitely get erected...

Engr2016:
Bro, what you need to realise is that not all disciples will become an apostle or any member of the 5 fold ministry (pastor, prophet, evangelist or teacher) . These are explicit divine calling (not for everyone) in addition to being a disciple(true christian ) first. This category of Christians should not leave their calling to go into politics unless JESUS explicitly told you so for a specific assignment and this must be confirmed by other Spirit filled prophets. Even with that your initial divine calling must still stand. Jesus never picked all the 120 disciples to become apostles or prophets. He simply wanted others (non ministers) to represent Him well anywhere they are as ambassadors of his Kingdom and also preach the gospel to all creations as commanded in the ending of Matthew. Which means, whether you are an engineer, doctor, programmer, businessman, politician or tax collector, stand for Christ and live a godly life. Jesus never commanded anyone to avoid a particular occupation in itself (except if it is explicitly wrong e.g robbery, fraudster etc) . What he commanded is for us to repent. The only one that is wrong is for an already called minister to leave his ministry for the things of this world. E.g Demas. 2Tim 4:10 . But the only problem is that majority of Christians that go into politics and in fact every other areas of human endeavour failed to stand for God. The easily compromise and join them. We have them in banking, IT, business, education and virtually every area of human human endeavour. This is not peculiar to politics alone.

kwasoly:
Is not true please, kindly be quite than saying what is not true.

cornelboy:

No that's outdated. Talk about Jesus (Christians model) and his disciples and the early church generally.
Did they participate in politics?
No they didn't.

Jesus said "my kingdom is not of this world".

yanabasee:


Original Olodo...


It's quiet and not quite... Baztard!

kwasoly:


We know them by their character, my sheep knows me voice.

Image123:


And how are we going to be salt of the earth and preserve our world from decay if we all stay inside camp ground praying?

Bmaster:
why would there rather a satanist rule them instead for them to direct their country's affairs through the wisdom God will be giving them ?

achimendy:


So believers should sit down and watch agents of the devil control the government, so when they legalise gay marriage, abortion, pampering of terrorists, and killing innocent people in the name of blasphemy etc you will start shouting they're killing Christians.

If not because you don't have brain, how do you expect people that don't have fear for God to do the right thing when they're in power.

yanabasee:


Original Olodo...


It's quiet and not quite... Baztard!

Kingofhoes:


This goes a long way to show why politics in Nigeria will never change, because of idiotic thinking like yours

yanabasee:


Olodo.... na you be your own mumu sheep oh.... go look for your shepherd....

MaxInDHouse:


[s]Joseph and Daniel both participated in the political affairs of foreign pagan nations, but they were slaves none of them raised any flag for the position, they were called to serve and they don't have any contrary opinion.
According to God's word nations choosing human rulers are doing what God hates most, that's why Samuel told the Israelites it's a crime against the Almighty God and that the Israelites will pay severely for it! 1Samuel 8:4-22

Do you notice how cruel human rulers will be? Ecclesiastes 4:1; 8:9

Well Samuel concluded by telling them:

When that day comes, you will cry out for relief from the king (ruler) you have chosen, but the LORD will not answer you in that day." 1Sameul 8:18

The reason is because Satan is the real overall ruler of the world today {1John 5:19} he gained this after the first human pair rebelled against the Creator so they passed all their unborn generations under Satan's rule {2Corinthians 4:4} Satan can't rule successfully because for LOVE, JOY and PEACE to reign in the human society all of us must be like humble children {Matthew 11:25} but Satan promised his own subjects that "they will be like God" {Genesis 3:4-5} each of them wants to rule as in dominate their fellowman.
So instead of the FRUIT of God's Holy Spirit to reign in the midst of the Creatures made in God's image {Galatians 5:22-23} it's the WORKS of the flesh that will continue ravaging mankind! Galatians 5:19-21

That's why Satan's system will all fail until God's Kingdom comes to wipe them all out! Daniel 2:44

Let the one who has ears listen! Matthew 13:9 [/s]

Rapht933:

twosquare:
crap....crap....mega-crap

MaxInDHouse:


The highlighted said it all!

Jesus was invited to participate in politics by the overall master in politics, but there's one thing he demanded from Jesus {Luke 4:6-7} do you notice what Satan (the ruler of the world) asked in return? John 14:30; 1John 5:19
Well the Bible is not just a story book Sir, it's meant to enlighten us about sacred secrets of things that befell unwise people in ancient times! 1Corinthians 10:6, 11
Whoever participate in politics anywhere on this planet is serving Satan, that's why Jesus said he came to expose all the secret of the devil for his own disciples, politicians themselves often confess that politics is a dirty game which means it's not meant for sheep but goats.
So it's not for Jesus' disciples to participate in the works of the devil: POLITICS!

MaxInDHouse:


The highlighted said it all!

Jesus was invited to participate in politics by the overall master in politics, but there's one thing he demanded from Jesus {Luke 4:6-7} do you notice what Satan (the ruler of the world) asked in return? John 14:30; 1John 5:19
Well the Bible is not just a story book Sir, it's meant to enlighten us about sacred secrets of things that befell unwise people in ancient times! 1Corinthians 10:6, 11
Whoever participate in politics anywhere on this planet is serving Satan, that's why Jesus said he came to expose all the secret of the devil for his own disciples, politicians themselves often confess that politics is a dirty game which means it's not meant for sheep but goats.
So it's not for Jesus' disciples to participate in the works of the devil: POLITICS!

yanabasee:
If you're a Tru christian... You can support the government. But getting involve in it will deter your relationship with God. And those who try to do same are like those priest listening to ashawo confessing their since . Their peniz will definitely get erected...

Omooba77:
Can A True Christian be Actively involved in Nigeria politics as it is today?

cornelboy:

What's osinbajo doing up there?

Did Jesus (Christians model) and his disciples and the early church generally participate in politics?
No they didn't.
Jesus said "my kingdom is not of this world".
Politics is really a dirty game, you know that right?

Anakazo22:

You are not serious at all, you are just confusing people by taking scriptures out of context. Daniel was a politician and served as a senator under four different King in Babylon and he was not corrupt.. take note that Babylon was very corrupt but Daniel was faithful and blameless. Politics is not meant for some certain people, infact God expect christains who by destiny are called to politics to go there and change it for good and not leave it in the hands of these evil and corrupt men.
This is where the church has been missing it for a long time,they think involving in politics is a sin and worldly. How can you change a system if you don't get involved.

MaxInDHouse:
The OP asked a simple question and it was for true Christians i think that should mean people trusting (believing) in the teachings of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. The OP wants to know Jesus' viewpoints not what people think Jesus should have said! Mark 7:6-7
So instead of condemning other people's comments why not let's focus on Jesus as each commentator backs up his or her comments with what Jesus himself said? Hebrews 12:2

May you have PEACE!

Newton2024:


If you out of ignorance, you decide to demonize politics and run away from it, muslim terr-orists will rule over you forever and no amount of prayer will save you. Islam'ic terr-orists will not only enslave you, but they will also collect your house, car, money, wife, job and kill you thereafter.

If you love your generation, go and join politics today. Start from your ward.

MaxInDHouse:
The OP asked a simple question and it was for true Christians i think that should mean people trusting (believing) in the teachings of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. The OP wants to know Jesus' viewpoints not what people think Jesus should have said! Mark 7:6-7
So instead of condemning other people's comments why not let's focus on Jesus as each commentator backs up his or her comments with what Jesus himself said? Hebrews 12:2

May you have PEACE!