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Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by jimotochukwuobi(m): 2:42pm On Jul 10, 2016
I certainly do not see anything wrong with a Pastor, a man of God or anybody whatsoever, using phone or any electronic devices to access the bible. We are in a world of technology which has made most things easier. The bible has different versions such as King James, Good news, English Translation, New King James, New International Version etc. When a Pastor is preaching, he may have cause to use these different versions of the bible for understanding purposes, technology makes it easier for him to access them and save time that would have make him carry maybe about 3 different bibles and start flipping through them. I conclusion, it nothing, even in many foreign churches these days, the pastors now rely on the projectors for bible references. [color=#006600][/color]

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Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by jericco1(m): 2:52pm On Jul 10, 2016
if I talk, some fucckers go dey form say na dem holy pass.
Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by Nobody: 2:53pm On Jul 10, 2016
refiner:
Good morning and merry Sunday friends...smiley

I don't seem to get a satisfactory answer to these...and I think here might be in a better position to give me the answers I crave for...

in my church,*name undisclosed*the pastor uses a phone to read bible....but I wish to ask if it's morally right for a pastor to use a phone to read bible while preaching...

it maybe ignored if it was being used by a member,but we are talking about a pastor here,who stands by the pulpit to preach the word of God...but instead of the bible,he uses a phone...




Paper bible,scrolls,e-bible.. Bible na bible oga so long as d message n word is undiluted i even hv a feeling God will be more pleased with him than u cos he's changing with d times in order to keep d word relevant while u remain in one spot n try to judge him for doing absolutely no wrong
Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by Dragonking: 2:53pm On Jul 10, 2016
gebest:
Dat is d soft copy nd d battery may run down anytime, nd it can get spoilt anytime too, but d hard copy remain kampe for ever.
So the Bible doesn't get eaten by rats and cockroaches? Abeg go sleep.
Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by CLASSMAN: 2:56pm On Jul 10, 2016
Nigeria and our over sabi, ehn oyinbo way bring is the religion always look at us and laugh, so what is wrong with reading the bible from phone us it not the same thing, in fact did u know that the bible u know today was merged together by someone, that it was once written in scrolls, tablet , stones, papyrus etc , that the original bible does not have the present chapters and verse, it was someone that did that, that there are other gospel of the Bible that were not included? Eg gospel if st Thomas, Judas , Mary magdalena etc , did u even know that it was once a crime to read the bible on ur own or even own one? Go to YouTube and search who wrote the bible

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Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by Dragonking: 3:02pm On Jul 10, 2016
oladipo322:
most people sees it as a normal thing, but I don't accept such style or whatever it is called. why can't he take the Bible and read directly from or is it too heavy...... let give God his respect when expected not doing the wrong thing in the name of TECHNOLOGY
Oga, if you really want to give God the respect, then you should go and look for the scrolls that the original word of God was written and start using not the Bible.. .After you have done this then you can open mouth to talk.

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Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by Dragonking: 3:13pm On Jul 10, 2016
Buikechukwu35:
Can you use phone or tablet to fight demon when it comes to spiritual aspect of it?.
So you use the physical Bible to fight demon and not the word of God that is written in both Bible and ebible abi? You deserve a dirty slap, no offense.

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Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by tonio2wo: 3:19pm On Jul 10, 2016
I see a lot of people here are very myopic in reasoning including d op.
What is wrong with a smart phone? Is it only porn that u people watch on it? Even if that's what u do, its not everybody that does that.
Did god write the first law on a paper book? For pete's sake it was on a tablet of stones. Things then upgraded to animal skins (scrolls) then to paper. Today we have electonic devices that we read books from. What is wrong with that?
Am a free thinker, not a churchy person but I can say 90% of those that claim christianity(especially africans) are lost! They dont know wat dey are even doing.

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Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by Greycious(m): 3:22pm On Jul 10, 2016
Sunnycliff:
Its not morally right. What if he received an SMS on the pulpit that can shatter his emotions while on stage?
Bros, have u heard anything like "airplane" mode?
Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by gebest: 3:29pm On Jul 10, 2016
Dragonking:
So the Bible doesn't get eaten by rats and cockroaches? Abeg go sleep.
i have bibles that ve spent over 20yrs, notin like rat or cockroaches eatin dem. In ur own case, well blood is thicker than water, same family.
Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by Charly68: 3:32pm On Jul 10, 2016
Why are many people full of critical spirits ..they see everything a man of God do as wrong,as long as it is a man of God. But if it were to be ordinary member of the church,there is nothing wrong .. Where is it written that it is a sin to read the word of God on phones or other tablets ? What God is concerned about is the spreading of his word. What of places whereby somebody can not carry the bible in the open to read it. Places where it is an offence to read the bible..will it be wrong also to read through the phones?

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Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by solepager(m): 3:32pm On Jul 10, 2016
Sunnycliff:
Its not morally right. What if he received an SMS on the pulpit that can shatter his emotions while on stage?

What happens to silent mode/airplane mode etc. Which I conveniently do. Most Bibles are off-line. So nothing should be able to distract you unless unless you want to
Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by Bluffly: 3:33pm On Jul 10, 2016
Sunnycliff:
Its not morally right. What if he received an SMS on the pulpit that can shatter his emotions while on stage?
The device cam be in flight mode. It can also be on silent.
Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by Dragonking: 3:34pm On Jul 10, 2016
gebest:
i have bibles that ve spent over 20yrs, notin like rat or cockroaches eatin dem. In ur own case, well blood is thicker than water, same family.
There are phones that the battery can last longer than that before expiring so what is your point?
Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by tomquest: 3:37pm On Jul 10, 2016
refiner:
Good morning and merry Sunday friends...smiley

I don't seem to get a satisfactory answer to these...and I think here might be in a better position to give me the answers I crave for...

in my church,*name undisclosed*the pastor uses a phone to read bible....but I wish to ask if it's morally right for a pastor to use a phone to read bible while preaching...

it maybe ignored if it was being used by a member,but we are talking about a pastor here,who stands by the pulpit to preach the word of God...but instead of the bible,he uses a phone...

Do you require a bible or phone to quote john 3:16?

The word of God is spirit and whether you read it out from a stone, a book or a phone (of course the phone should at best be on airplane mode to avoid distacting calls) doesn't matter.


In fact if you can cram the entire bible and read passages by heart, that's awesome because God prefers His word to be written in your heart.
Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by Emeka71(m): 3:45pm On Jul 10, 2016
refiner:
Good morning and merry Sunday friends...smiley

I don't seem to get a satisfactory answer to these...and I think here might be in a better position to give me the answers I crave for...

in my church,*name undisclosed*the pastor uses a phone to read bible....but I wish to ask if it's morally right for a pastor to use a phone to read bible while preaching...

it maybe ignored if it was being used by a member,but we are talking about a pastor here,who stands by the pulpit to preach the word of God...but instead of the bible,he uses a phone...




The thing is morally wrong because as a pastor; he is not leading by example; do you know that the E-bible mis-quote some words to suit the devil?
Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by MCeeShort(m): 3:46pm On Jul 10, 2016
I don't just think it is wrong, I know it is wrong.
Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by solepager(m): 3:46pm On Jul 10, 2016
refiner:
Good morning and merry Sunday friends...smiley

I don't seem to get a satisfactory answer to these...and I think here might be in a better position to give me the answers I crave for...

in my church,*name undisclosed*the pastor uses a phone to read bible....but I wish to ask if it's morally right for a pastor to use a phone to read bible while preaching...

it maybe ignored if it was being used by a member,but we are talking about a pastor here,who stands by the pulpit to preach the word of God...but instead of the bible,he uses a phone...





CONVENIENCE..... Just because you physically step in a university premises does not mean you have pass out from the school. You have to go through the rigors and exercises the school has to offer. It doesn't matter the form. What you should has is....is the person preaching passing the right message across in accordance to God's words?
The whole world is a web now. New and old information can readily be access through apps by anyone despite their location. I find myself in places I didn't plan I have little excuse to attend meetings or prepare for since I have everything in the of my hands. Check out JW.ORG.
Every physical literature those guys that you can access through your phone. My brother na good thing o
Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by charlsecy(m): 3:51pm On Jul 10, 2016
Buikechukwu35:
Can you use phone or tablet to fight demon when it comes to spiritual aspect of it?.
I am tempted to conclude you are an idol worshipper. Your type will place Bible under your pillow and puts your faith in it for protection. Your question reveals who you really are. You may not know it or willingly be doing it, but you're worshipping an object, instead of GOD, and placing faith in it for protection.

Emeka71:
The thing is morally wrong because as a pastor; he is not leading by example; do you know that the E-bible mis-quote some words to suit the devil?
I don't like it when people mislead others. e-Bibles are electronic copies of already known translations such as King James, New International Version, and so forth. Can you please show me a portion of an e-Bible that is misquoted? I await screenshot.

oladipo322:
let give God his respect when expected not doing the wrong thing in the name of TECHNOLOGY
So paper is not technology? What exactly is wrong with out thought-process?

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Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by vicadex07(m): 4:19pm On Jul 10, 2016
Crixie:
NO...kukuma go and look for Ancient scrolls or better still the stones Moses carved the 10 commandments into and start reading to show how godly and right u are....

lol... best reply grin

Hypocrites forming holy holy every where... smh

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Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by folks4luv(f): 4:23pm On Jul 10, 2016
refiner:
Good morning and merry Sunday friends...smiley

I don't seem to get a satisfactory answer to these...and I think here might be in a better position to give me the answers I crave for...

in my church,*name undisclosed*the pastor uses a phone to read bible....but I wish to ask if it's morally right for a pastor to use a phone to read bible while preaching...

it maybe ignored if it was being used by a member,but we are talking about a pastor here,who stands by the pulpit to preach the word of God...but instead of the bible,he uses a phone...




I'll say it depends on the congregation, their level of exposure. in a local congregation, it may look wrong, people will just be looking at him like 'which kind pastor be this?' to them, its a big deal, but some congregation won't even notice a iPad, tablet or phone In the hand of the pastor, that's what Apostle Paul was talking about when he said 'if eating meat will make m brother sin, I will rather not eat meat.

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Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by prinxpalax(m): 4:23pm On Jul 10, 2016
the first scripture given to man by God was written in Tablet (10 commandment) u can imagine d difficulty man faced to carry the ARK from one place to anoda using cart.then d use of scroll and parchment later d bible. we are in 21 CENTURY. this world is evolving and d latest in town is d use of TABLET/IPAD. anybody can use it. in d next 5years and above,mark my words,everybody wl b usin it in d church
Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by NaWetinDey(m): 4:33pm On Jul 10, 2016
This is the religiosity in Christianity that needs to be checked.

The word:

It started from thought forms and inspirations.
It went into scrolls (only few read it out to others and then store it back)
It went into few books (only few had right over it, others read bulletins)
It went into more books (big and weighty but anyone could buy)
It went into more books (compressed and light to carry. Religiosity said small Bibles trivialize the gospel)
Then it went in smart devices for fastest search (Religiosity said it's insulting to carry and read Bible from smart devices. However, most part of their lives are in smart devices. Makes me wonder if religiosity really still believes that God lives in church buildings and not in faithfuls wherever they may be.

Oh, religiosity!

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Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by Reader530(m): 4:37pm On Jul 10, 2016
Reader530 : You are a liar. What do u mean by movement? There is great division in Islam that always lead to killing. Eg Sokoto. A Muslim can pray every where, a Christian too can say Amen to whosoever prays in Jesus Name. You are talking of prayer aspect. I am a Christian from Hausa Church, We can pray anywhere, Eg My mother doesn't understand English well, must she attend any church even English? Take it or leave it, all Christians service that are relevant to God and compulsory is one. Christians service include Prayers, Sermon, songs of praises, From Pentecostals to Catholics, you must find them. Christians service is longer than sallat which is 5 minutes. But Shites Imam can never preach in Izala, or Tijjaniya Imam in Salaf mosque. But in my Church Orthodox, we use to invite preachers from Pentecostal to preach for us. No Christian is against TB Joshua but all Imams are against Zakzaky. One of my shites friend insulted Sultan of Sokoto, they did not fast on Tuesday, but Majority fasted on Tuesday due to non sighting of moon. Shame even Boko Haram are claiming to be Muslim sects. I like Kala Katu Muslims, they are Muslims Jehovah's witness even worse because bthey don't believe in Islam books like Hadith, Tariqh and Fiqh. Shites members don't like Muhammad's wife because their members use to tell me that prophet Muhammad's wife was caught receiving joystick from different man . hahahaha How market?
Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by Dhotseal(m): 4:38pm On Jul 10, 2016
refiner:
Good morning and merry Sunday friends...smiley

I don't seem to get a satisfactory answer to these...and I think here might be in a better position to give me the answers I crave for...

in my church,*name undisclosed*the pastor uses a phone to read bible....but I wish to ask if it's morally right for a pastor to use a phone to read bible while preaching...

it maybe ignored if it was being used by a member,but we are talking about a pastor here,who stands by the pulpit to preach the word of God...but instead of the bible,he uses a phone...

Please stop this 'buffoonery' cos i want to believe you are smart enough to open better threads.




Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by oladipo322(m): 4:39pm On Jul 10, 2016
Dragonking:
Oga, if you really want to give God the respect, then you should go and look for the scrolls that the original word of God was written and start using not the Bible.. .After you have done this then you can open mouth to talk.
so will it b a crime on u if u carry ur Bible?
Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by tranxo(m): 4:39pm On Jul 10, 2016
refiner:
Good morning and merry Sunday friends...smiley

I don't seem to get a satisfactory answer to these...and I think here might be in a better position to give me the answers I crave for...

in my church,*name undisclosed*the pastor uses a phone to read bible....but I wish to ask if it's morally right for a pastor to use a phone to read bible while preaching...

it maybe ignored if it was being used by a member,but we are talking about a pastor here,who stands by the pulpit to preach the word of God...but instead of the bible,he uses a phone...




There is absolutely nothing wrong with it but let me explain.

This is an issue that comes up frequently in my Church. The chaplain discourages this but several other members, including the assistant chaplain (preaches with an iPad) still make use of their mobile devices to access Bibles. I think it is simply a personal issue. I have assessed those in my Church that are openly averse to the use of phones to read the Bible, and they all fall into what I would describe as the old school brigade. Not really because of their ages, but because they are not technologically in tune with the present day. Other reasons may be to avoid getting distracted by other apps in the phone.

So, it is a matter of what gives one a clear conscience. If it bothers you, use the book Bible. But as long as your mind is not accusing you, you are free.

In Bible study classes, we were told to study different versions of the Bible to have a better understanding of the scripture and you will agree that mobile devices are the cheapest and most effective means of having access to any number of Bible versions.

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Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by Reader530(m): 4:39pm On Jul 10, 2016
Reader530 : You are a liar. What do u mean by movement? There is great division in Islam that always lead to killing. Eg Sokoto. A Muslim can pray every where, a Christian too can say Amen to whosoever prays in Jesus Name. You are talking of prayer aspect. I am a Christian from Hausa Church, We can pray anywhere, Eg My mother doesn't understand English well, must she attend any church even English? Take it or leave it, all Christians service that are relevant to God and compulsory is one. Christians service include Prayers, Sermon, songs of praises, From Pentecostals to Catholics, you must find them. Christians service is longer than sallat which is 5 minutes. But Shites Imam can never preach in Izala, or Tijjaniya Imam in Salaf mosque. But in my Church Orthodox, we use to invite preachers from Pentecostal to preach for us. No Christian is against TB Joshua but all Imams are against Zakzaky. One of my shites friend insulted Sultan of Sokoto, they did not fast on Tuesday, but Majority fasted on Tuesday due to non sighting of moon. Shame even Boko Haram are claiming to be Muslim sects. I like Kala Katu Muslims, they are Muslims Jehovah's witness even worse because bthey don't believe in Islam books like Hadith, Tariqh and Fiqh. Shites members don't like Muhammad's wife because their members use to tell me that prophet Muhammad's wife was caught receiving joystick from different man . hahahaha How market?
Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by canDy4eva(f): 4:45pm On Jul 10, 2016
elkonS:
i dont understand u pple oo...is it like the pastor is going to different heaven from u..no wonder folks believe there pastor this days more than scriptures.

the question shld be is it validated by scriptures..not weather a pastor does it or not..thats how pastors turn to demi gods.

In this case it is legally right,scripturally right,leave morals to moralists...cc:refiner
gbam! U said it all... Ppl rili dnt knw hw it works! Weda it b written on a stone, paper or electronics doz nt mata! All dat mataz is d word of God in us!

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Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by fuckerholic(m): 4:46pm On Jul 10, 2016
eph12:
I don't see anything wrong with using a phone or tablet as your Bible. The medium you use is of no importance. What is important there is the undiluted word of God. As long as it has not been tampered with there is no problem. We worry too much over wrong things. Bible was not initially written like as we have it now in paper. The printing innovation came and it was fully made used of and now this (e-bible) is the new innovation. I will say embrace it.
You said it all,exactly what I wanted to say..bible was originally written on a scroll not printed as it is now.the printing was a result of technological advancement.I don't know why people can't think and research..all their data subscription is for social network and porns etc
Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by canDy4eva(f): 4:47pm On Jul 10, 2016
folks4luv:

I'll say it depends on the congregation, their level of exposure. in a local congregation, it may look wrong, people will just be looking at him like 'which kind pastor be this?' to them, its a big deal, but some congregation won't even notice a iPad, tablet or phone In the hand of the pastor, that's what Apostle Paul was talking about when he said 'if eating meat will make m brother sin, I will rather not eat meat.
true talk!
Re: Is It Morally Right For A Pastor To Use A Phone To Read Out Bible? by canDy4eva(f): 4:50pm On Jul 10, 2016
fuckerholic:

You said it all,exactly what I wanted to say..bible was originally written on a scroll not printed as it is now.the printing was a result of technological advancement.I don't know why people can't think and research..all their data subscription is for social network and porns etc
hv u nt noticed dat d ppl dat judge r d ones dat dnt knw any tin abt d subject?

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