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Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by ZARCCK(m): 11:13pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Amen.....May God help us nd revive our church in jesus na
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Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by Octaves(m): 11:18pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Lol. Ladies cant shake their bum bum to the glory of God any more.. Sings....shake that booty that Jesus gave you. Shake that booty in the name of the lord netizenbuzz: 1 Like |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by Nobody: 11:19pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Jagoon:It isn't unbiblical. It is stated in the bible that 10% of all your earnings belong to God ( tithes). What is unbiblical is forcing people to do it. God has given everyone a choice; to do or not to do, to be or not to be. The best thing is to tell people the benefits of giving to God and let them maake their choic instead of forcing them 1 Like |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by Coldfeet(f): 11:22pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Octaves:Didn't read yours too. My opinion is based on the fact that I am firstly and most importantly a Christian!!!! Not Catholic, Pentecost,Protestant or Babtist. read thru all of his post and you'd see why I qouted him on singling out Catholics. 1 Like
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Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by tomzman: 11:26pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
OP, while i agree with some of your points, on the larger scale, I'll conclude you lack understanding. When you read scripture, don't just extract doctrines from it and cram them in your head, seek to understand it and how it applies in a similar scenario today. I won't go ahead to debate with you, I don't have time for that but I'll touch on a few of your points. For example, what's wrong with a church organising excursions or camps? The concern should be the purpose of such an event. You said some people commit immorality at such events, agreed but immoralities occur in the choir as well as other groups in church. Should we now say the church should no longer have choristers because of that? You see where understanding comes in now? You also talk about music and here I ask you, what makes a song, the genre or the message you get from the song? You now see the importance of understanding over rules or doctrines? See, a little advice for you, before you condemn a thing, seek to know it's purpose or the reason behind it. This would help you not only in your spiritual life but also in your day-to-day living. Read your Bible with the help of the Holy spirit, invest in books and devotionals that would improve your understanding of the word. Even the Bible underscores the value of understanding. "...and in all thy getting, get understanding" (remember that scripture?) 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by Coldfeet(f): 11:29pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
salykely:Alhamdulilah indeed that you don't have to swear to accept Christianity before you post on a Christian topic. Halleluia I have and give freedom to all to make and say what they like about me as a Christian. 3 Likes
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Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by Octaves(m): 11:30pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
I think he does that because he doesnt know about other churches and cant speak for them. It depends on how u perceive his posts. To each, their own. Coldfeet: |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by Coldfeet(f): 11:34pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
iliyande:What is truth? That he called someone a deeeper life trash? 1 Like |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by iliyande(m): 11:36pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
tomzman: At bolded , brother may I ask you, what is excursion? It is unbibilical. Instead it should be substituted with evangelism which is the mean reason of Christianity. Remember Jesus spent his entire life on earth evangelizing, not going on excursion. Churches have more than enough work to do instead of westing so much time and human resources on earthly things while souls are westing away. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by iliyande(m): 11:40pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Coldfeet:Not really, iam in your support ma |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by GRENDO13: 11:52pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
all nice except 7 & 9. sporting events hv brought ppl together for centuries, it promotes love and brotherliness. and sigh seeing is also an awesome way to bond |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by Ola64(m): 11:52pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Swegzfreak: Swegzfreak: |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by Coldfeet(f): 11:53pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Octaves:Which was why I asked him to speak for his parish! Hr knows what happens in Saint John but does he know what Saint Theresa does in their excursions?(both parish mentioned are only for explanatory purposes only).the op did not mention any denomination in his writeup but brize was the first poster to name names by saying catholic churches don't do this or that. Most of what the op wrote don't happen where I worship but as a Christian I absorbed the whole labeling because some churches are indeed guilty of some if not all of what the op stated! We Christians are siblings belonging to same parent, the earlier we accept this and stop creating unnecessary division by claiming my "church" is better or holier than yours the better it will serve for our purpose here on earth in winning souls for Gods kingdom shalom. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by BlaqJew: 11:55pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Gombs: Your responses sound like they are from the pit of hell. Honestly. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by brize(m): 12:04am On Jun 15, 2015 |
Coldfeet:i spoke about what i know and will continue to say it, and who talks about being holier here?? Well if that what you sense of reasoning tells you then, you are on your own cos you wont hear it from my mouth..... Mind you my dear that all churches are not the same..... Have it in the back of your mind........ |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by glamz007(m): 12:04am On Jun 15, 2015 |
I Think the practise of statues n cross built in some churches should be added to this list. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by Originalsly: 12:05am On Jun 15, 2015 |
I do agree with most of the points but totally disagree with points 7 and 9.....organizing sports/competitions and excursions/sightseeing trips. These serve as social events for the brothers and sisters to know and interact with each other... to bring a bond among those that share the same beliefs.....to increase the number of people who can help keep you from backsliding and if you do....bring you back on track. To not have social events is to set the stage for the young people to be unequally yoked. The bond formed at camps and such events are usually the longest and strongest.....don't ask me how I know! |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by Octaves(m): 12:07am On Jun 15, 2015 |
Actually what happens in st Theresa happens in St John. Thats the catholic church for u. When i read his posts, i didnt perceive any diss to other churches. I only saw sb replying from his own perspective. He said the points that are observable in the catholic church and how excursions organised by the Catholic boys organistion have helped him. I dont see anything in that Coldfeet: |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by brize(m): 12:10am On Jun 15, 2015 |
Octaves:nna menh see me see trouble o, i dont think he knows the Catholic am talking about....... Always in Unison...... Just like you made it clearer, what happens here, happens there....... 1 Like |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by 0866ma081: 12:13am On Jun 15, 2015 |
Rendez I dnt understand what you mean by we should get it outside a church. So church can not organise excursion again by the time they go and get it outside the church that is what will now increase them spiritually noo I dnt Agree |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by tomzman: 12:26am On Jun 15, 2015 |
iliyande:I said I wasn't gonna debate on this but let me give you a little response. First of all, organising evangelism is not the only duty of the church-Yes, you read right. When Jesus gave the commandment "Go ye into the world..." he was talking to everyone of us, as well as the church. In other words evangelism is much a duty of the church as it is a personal duty of every christian. The church has other duties which includes creating an avenue for fellowship and spiritual growth of believers, making believers discover and live according to God's purpose for their lives, seeing to the welfare of believers and so on. Some churches organise programmes in fulfilment of these other duties. Now, like I said before, before you condemn a thing, seek to know its purpose. A church might organise an excursion to strengthen the bond among its members (you might not count that as anything but I tell you it is important). Also during the excursion, there might be discussion sessions where members are exposed to deep secrets of the word that might transform their lives and shape their destiny (I am talking from experience). See, the church has gone past rigidity, Christianity is not a static religion, it's dynamic. Even the evangelism you are talking about, do you know people are discovering new ways to go about it? These are things your eyes will be opened to when you allow the Holy Spirit to direct your life instead of a list of doctrines and 'dos and don'ts'. Bro, Christianity is more than what you think. Sit down, study the word, understand it and let it reflect in your day-to-day activities. That alone is a powerful means of evangelism afterall the people that first called the disciples 'christians' saw (note the bolded) something in them before giving them that name. Shallom. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by macof(m): 12:26am On Jun 15, 2015 |
Op are you just getting to know that churches are business centers? |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by Ayocharles(m): 12:57am On Jun 15, 2015 |
twoondei:LOL.... |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by Nobody: 12:58am On Jun 15, 2015 |
Robots parading themselves as children of god. Robots been told and commanded on what to do with their own freewill. Robots keep been a robot while others are waking up taking control of their lives some are still telling me the do's and don'ts in the church. While won't the church scam u of your hard earned money? Why are u even complaining? Are they not for your god. Am referring to all xtians supporting what the op said. This church life of urs is it what god actually created u to be doing? Acting like robots been remote controlled. Our fellow men are controlling u all in the name of religion and u think u r serving a real god? U all are serving man which is a terrible sin. Know thyself black man and woman My siggy 1 Like |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by Nobody: 1:20am On Jun 15, 2015 |
ok.... we have heard. |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by gamyy(m): 2:00am On Jun 15, 2015 |
@op, what kind of dance glorifies God ohhh we shud dance like David.. buh du u knw d kinda dance...anyways i feel u free to dance anyway u like as long as u not causin any one to sin n u knw for whom u dancing also, uv bn sayin hip hop pls b specific..we av gospel hip hop wch m involvd him...love Jesus, honor him wt wateva u do..av herd pple say dy cried frm listening to gospel hip hop...singin slow song gospel(wch s same pattern wt secular RNB) s not d only way to worship God..evn me hittin a spoon against a glass n singin in pidgin can b usd to glorify God...happy monday |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by akoaki(m): 2:27am On Jun 15, 2015 |
twoondei: Yes, things are bad here because ignorance is ruling the lives of our people . |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by Billygee2u: 2:49am On Jun 15, 2015 |
Rendezvou:AMEN,AMEN and AMEN 1 Like |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by NobleG1(m): 3:20am On Jun 15, 2015 |
What did you expect? Don't you know that church is a business venture? |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by Gboliwe: 4:24am On Jun 15, 2015 |
Pamcrest: Hmmm. See how sure you are "you MUST be a catholic". I have never been a Catholic at any point in my life. I am just reading for the first time here that Pastors charge money for consultation! this is so strange to me I have never heard this. That parts of a church building are leased out to make money and it doesn't matter who it is rented out to. Hian! and the rest of the stuff is strange. |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by bugzbunny: 4:49am On Jun 15, 2015 |
There is only one church The catholic church Others are private business empires Where owners rob shoulders with dangote Deceiving gullible nigerians since 1890 1 Like |
Re: 10 Unbiblical/unspiritual Practices Thriving In The Church by focus7: 5:12am On Jun 15, 2015 |
LaRoyalHighness:for your third and fifth points you sound as a boko agent, I am suspecting you o. |
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