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The quest for fame and fortune (worldliness) drives us to ungodliness. It's unfortunate that no matter how much people hear and read this, they will still keep chasing fame and fortune. It's a paradoxical conundrum motivated by man's insatiability and egocentricity. What the scriptures aptly describes as Lust of the eyes, Lust of the flesh and Pride of Life. The force/spirit of Lust is the greatest force/spirit contending against the Spirit of God. Once one overcomes lust by submitting to Christ, you experience a Peace of Mind incomprehensible, that derives from being driven by the Spirit of Love (Agape) and Meekness. You experience Contentment. This is what gives Rest to the Soul. Until the human soul is at rest, the person may physically have it all but experience intermitent bouts of sadness and depression inexplicable, overtaken by heaviness of living. For it is only Christ who gives that Rest. Matthew 11:28-29 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. "I took a pill in Ibiza" by Mike Posner is one of my favorites songs. I loved it as an unbeliever and still find it interesting listening to it because it captures the fast life and its vanity. I used to chase that. It's not only entertainment industry but life generally. "I will always love you" simply captures the rollercoaster of love outside Love (God is Love.) Until one loves God wholeheartedly, you can't know how to love yourself and others. Unbelievably true. Which is why the golden and ultimate rule of the bible is Love. So he answered and said, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’ Luke 10:27 I pray for Unveiling and Grace to us all. |
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dollytino4real:This means a lot coming from a lady, thank you! |
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It's one thing to know and even agree that indecent dressing is bad. It's another thing to know what qualifies as indecent dressing. It's ultimately another thing to choose to dress decently. So many ladies agree that indecent dressing is bad. But unfortunately, perhaps due to "pop culture", they have no idea that their idea of decent dressing is in fact indecent dressing. It's become rather difficult to define decent dressing. But for anyone who has purposed to dress decently, she will find that thin fine line called "fashionable and decent." |
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Musings: It's difficult to explain to ladies how indecent dressing instigates sexual immorality, and even rape. How do you explain to a lady that Men speak Mars, but Women speak Venus. How do you explain that men are Visual-centric and women Audio-centric. We are wired different, hence we see things different. She says it's "just some skin." How does one explain to her? That the man is not seeing "just some skin" but the object of his lust! Yes, granted Men should have some measure of Self-Control, but all we ask is that you "Please, make it a little less difficult for us." -From the diary of a struggling man. |
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budaatum:It's a convoluted mess some times. 1 Like 1 Share |
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I later understood during my dealing on Judgment, that just like other words in the bible, a lot happens in translation. Judges are also leaders/rulers/teachers. We should be able to differentiate where the word "Judge" is used in the context of Leading/teaching/ruling and where it is used as Criticizing. 1 Like 1 Share |
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This is rather awkward for me to share in the middle of the trending rape allegation and the reaction of believers. However, it is my duty to share as I am led. I have been rather conflicted within me for the following reasons. -Every Rape victim deserves our support. -Alleged Rapists should however be given a fair hearing. -The Pastor in question truly looks the part and has a history, however unproven. -Sensitivity to distractive measures of the adversary. Hence, I have shared a somewhat middle stance in the course of this news, although condemning Rape and deification of Pastors, I have tried (difficult as it is) to avoid directly condemning the pastor in question. When God dealt with me on Judgment, It was a very humbling and unveiling season in my life. And it was primarily with the account of Miriam and Aaron judging Moses for what they perceived an error he committed. God's judgment was fearful and personal. Numbers 12. Just when I tried to brush it aside as being an old testament judgement "thing", the Holy Spirit led me further. He showed me how God frowns so hard on judgment, as Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ shares a deeper understanding of why God frowns on it and its direct impact on our lives whenever we judge one another. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. Matthew 7:2 I didn't understand it until I experienced it. The measure it was measured back to me for judging even a fellow brethren was humbling. It happened in a way that the situation I found myself, I could not but fall due to my illness. Thank God it was a relatively benign judgment. On Sunday, after a nap, I woke up with a name- Dinah. I had to go and study on it. She was the only daughter of Jacob. She was like wise a rape victim. Her brothers Simeon and Levi being vengeful took her course to hand and in retaliation they meted out judgment on both Shechem (the rapist) and His townsmen. Genesis 34. Great brothers right? Wrong. Their Father would later curse them for this action. A curse that Levi was only delivered from when they became Consecrated for God by choosing to stand on the LORD's side. When I probed further to search for the the meaning of the name Dinah, it intriguingly means Judgement. Shockingly amazing right? The ripple effect of judgment is unpredictable. A lot of problems people are facing may directly or indirectly be connected to judgement. Pastors judging brethren, brethren judging pastors, brethren judging fellow brethren, Parents judging children, children judging parents and intriguingly, Nigerians judging the President (our Kings/Masters). I will, if God permits share more details as time goes on. I will leave you to personally study on Judgment. Please don't just take my word for it. We should hold the Pastor accountable but be careful not to judge. More importantly, we should fearfully repent and ask for forgiveness, while we let the law take its course. It is a very thin line between Accountability and Judgment. 1 Like 1 Share |
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*Money-Wise* Money is a very important instrument to everyone, including believers. Sometimes one of the hardest part of a believer's faith is parting with our hard-earmed money. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves why we ought to give. -We do not give grudgingly. -We do not give selfishly. -We do not give by manipulation. -We give in obedience and faith. -We give in appreciation and understanding that all we have belongs to God and He is our Provider. -We give because we are saved to save others. -We give because God first gave to us- our Lives and our Salvation through Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, and He continues to give to us. Tithes & Offering- A Covenant Seed. Bring all the tithes into the storehouses, that there may be food in My house, and try me now in this, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it. Malachi 3:10 Liberality- Generosity is the nature of God. A closed hand can neither receive. We ought to cultivate a habit of giving, both to God's kingdom work and also to anyone in need. God makes His Grace abound when we do this. 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Hospitality- Entertain strangers. Who knows when even an Angel may visit. Abraham's hospitality to Angels, earned him God's promised child. Genesis 18:1-14, Matthew 25:37-40 Honour Leaders- A labourer is worthy of his reward. Give to those who sow sacrificially into the salvation of your soul. If you honour a prophet, you get a prophet's reward. Matthew 10:41-42 Fulfill Your Family Responsibilities- Your family should reflect and benefit of God's glory in your life. Don't be an infidel. 1 Timothy 5:8 Save And Invest- Give to yourself too. Cultivate a disciplined saving habit and investment also. Don't eat it all. Joseph became a father to Pharaoh in Egypt because of God's Grace on Him. One of which was his ingenuity in saving in the rainy day and having more than enough in the drought. Genesis 45:8 |
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Ttipsy: Let's be realistic, sir, when your side of the road is in a deplorable state, it might be difficult to be lawful. US and other developed countries work because they take their development seriously. Govt does her part so that it's easier for her citizens to be law-abiding. |
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Ttipsy: And One-way peddlers. But truly as commendable as this is, the roads also need major repairs. I think Sanwo-olu is serious-minded, I just hope he sees it to the end. Continuity is key. |
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valentineuwakwe: Some yahoo boys share the same testimony with you, it doesn't mean scamming is not a sin. I can't explain how gambling is a sin but when you see how several gamblers end up, maybe you will understand. it has to do with lust/love of money. It is simply not a good spirit. Choose either a career or a business and be diligent in it. I am not saying stop it immediately, but see it as something wrong. God will provide something right if he sees your heart is right. God bless you. 1 Like |
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valentineuwakwe: Lol ok, premarital sex too isn't so bad right? White lies too? Should we keep listing little evils that move the gospel of hell sir? |
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jesusjnr: Lol it happens. I appreciate your understanding bro. 1 Like |
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jesusjnr: Interesting, the way God works. I actually was carried away by the comment, I didn't pay attention to the poster. I didn't know it was you otherwise I wouldn't have said "you've abandoned your bible" knowing that you've been ministering daily. That said, I simply said the Truth according to the scrptures. My concern is not whose ox is gored. But I hope you will receive it and not find offense in it. Peace and Grace to you and us all. |
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jesusjnr: You apparently have abandoned your bible for far too long. Everywhere the devil tempted man, he sounded nice and innocent. Study from the temptation of Eve, compare with the temptations of Christ both in the Wilderness and through Apostle Peter. Then come to our present age, the Grace gospel that has been made to entice men that there's nothing like sin anymore as Christ destroyed sin once and for all. You should be very sensitive to the modus operandi and wiles of Satan. Because that's the only way you can help yourself by identifying wolves in sheep clothing. I hope this meets you well. |
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valentineuwakwe: Don't abuse Grace sir. Gambling is wrong. It's a spirit that might lead you to sell your valuables. Be diligent and trust God to prosper you. 1 Like 1 Share |
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FirePower1: Well said. God's part is Grace. Our part is Faith. More Grace and Faith to you and us all. 2 Likes 1 Share |
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NobleAngell: Thanks for this. You summed it all succinctly. More Grace to you. 2 Likes 1 Share |
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Joshmodest: Intelligent analysis. |
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jesusjnr: Well said, that's also right. Everything we have in Grace is supplied through the Spirit of God and is another chance given to us undeservedly. My definitions were also derived from the different contexts Grace is used scripturally. Do check the scriptures I referenced. 2 Likes 1 Share |
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Maximus69: How Satan corrupted the gospel of Grace is astounding. He truly is crafty and divisive. Thanks for sharing. |
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orisa37: What do you mean by incrimination? |
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jesusjnr: You're welcome brother. More Grace and Understanding and Capacity to us all. 1 Like |
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jesusjnr: Amen. Same to you. Welcome to the glorious month of June. 1 Like |
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Identity Crisis- Know Thyself =========================== Before my salvation or rededication to Christ, I became an atheist. I operated my life on a mishmash of principles and ideologies. Some scientific, some philosophical, some psychological, some Hollywood, some horoscopical and some cultural. The hardest part was I had to start extenuating myself from these belief systems. I had to begin to renew my mind by replacing them and transforming my mindset with the Word of God. Why did I bring this up? Even as an unbeliever, something helped me a lot. An understanding of my identity as a terrestrial being (flesh). Because I came to understand myself as a man, I could operate without religion. The most significant part of it was knowing my dual nature as a Cusp. Also an understanding of my Temperaments. It helped me manage myself and to understand and manage others too. Where am I getting at? Until a believer understands His Identity as a New Creation, he would be tossed to and fro. Until you understand that you're a triune being (3 in 1) in Christ, you won't be able to Develop your Spirit, Renew your Mind and Discipline your Flesh. That the WHOLE of you may be presented blameless before God. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Please, Christianity is Discipleship of Christ. Join the Foundation Classes in your church. Without a good foundation, there's nothing strong to build the structure upon. It is also a test of Humility. And Grace abounds in Humility. |
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Knowledge with Understanding is Power and Deliverance. That is what produces the Wisdom of God in Man. Our definition/understanding of Grace determines what it can make out of us. Grace, like every other identity of God is multifaceted. -There's a dimension of Grace that is defined as God's Unmerited Favour. Ephesians 2:8 -There's another dimension of Grace that is defined as Access to God's unlimited provisions and supplies. 2 Corinthians 9:8 -There's yet another dimension of Grace which is defined as the Enablement of God to become like Christ. Titus 2:11-12 Those who only define Grace as Unmerited Favour can easily be misled to think they can continue in sin as Grace abounds. But in the words of Apostle Paul, God Forbid. Those who define Grace as Access to God's unlimited provisions and supplies tend to be easily misled with the gospel of prosperity (financial, money) Those who define Grace as Enablement for Christ-likeness more often than not tend to be self-righteous. But those who define Grace in the Light of all three definitions walk in the Wholeness of the Manifestation of Grace. Grace truly is the Unmerited Favour of God that gives us Access to the All-sufficiency of God through the blood of Jesus Christ and supplies us with the enablement to be like Christ for the establishment of God's Kingdom and Righteousness. Grace and Understanding to us all. 19 Likes 5 Shares |
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Question: But How can I forgive someone who has done so much evil to me? How can I forgive someone who continues to hate me and plan evil against me? Answer: I have come to know through scriptures and preachings, that no, it is not that person that is hurting you, it is not that person that is doing this evil against you. It is the devil. It is the evil inside man that makes him commit evil. It is the sinful nature that has overtaken the person. Your enemy is that Devil, that evil spirit. Your enemy is Satan. Stop fighting the wrong enemy. That person you have taken as your enemy is a potential evangelist, a potential child of God, a potential brother and sister, a potential agent of light. He only needs to encounter Christ or re-encounter Christ afresh. When this mindset is formed in you. You will become enburdened to fight the good fight of faith. You will receive the spirit of an intercessor. Instead of anger, you will love your so called "enemies" And you will begin to pray for the salvation of their souls. If and only if you yourself have encountered the Salvation of Christ. However, beware of Tares, some people are agents of Satan himself planted to pull you out from Christ. Be sensitive. Let God guide you. Let Love Lead you. Love wins always. Even if it seems that Love does not win physically, it wins spiritually and ultimately. The death of Christ which seemed like a colossal loss to the disciples initially, was ultimately for them and us all to receive the Holy Spirit and Experience the Salvation Power of God as Christ now lives through us, as many who believe. Halleluyah! Forgive and be Forgiven. Live, Love and Worship. Happy New Month of June friends. |
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I urge us to each let go of every national anger, racial, tribal and religious hatred and family feuds. Some of us have to forgive our parents. Some of us have to forgive our children. Some of us have to forgive our spouses. Some of us have to forgive our exes and friends that betrayed us. Some of us have to forgive our bosses. Some of us have to forgive our colleagues and subordinates. Some of us have to forgive our pastors. Some of us have to forgive our congregation. Some of us have to forgive the Church as a Body of Christ and return to the gathering of saints. Some of us have to forgive ourselves personally by experiencing the Power of the Mercies of God. When God forgives you, no matter what you may have done, no matter the seemingly unforgivable evil you committed, because of the Blood of Jesus Christ, you will be forgiven. Unforgiveness will only continue to make us bitter and it steals our joy and peace of mind. To Forgive is one of the hardest things to do. It is not simply a confession of the mouth. It is from the heart. You must relive the memory that hurt you and then choose to let it go. True Forgiveness feels like surgery, you will feel a part of you literally leave you. Let go and Let God win in your heart. Let Love Lead. |
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All over the scriptures, Christ points at unforgiveness as the major obstacle to our prayers. Let us search ourselves, let us search our hearts, search our past, our present and future (plans to revenge). Every grudges and malice, every hurt we have failed to let go of, is a weight that has continued to drag us back. It is a poison that's eating our souls. Let us enter this month of June on a clean slate. Let us start this new season conscious and intentional that we will not allow any seed of unforgiveness, bitterness, hardened heart, envy and hatred that the enemy has sown in our hearts to impede our growth, our peace, our joy and our blessing. I release myself from every anger, every envy, every grudge, every person that has hurt me. I repent and pray for forgiveness from everyone that I've hurt. I repent from every sin and iniquity that I have committed and associated with, and I pray for the grace, strength and mindset not to go back to sin. And I pray for forgiveness from God through the blood of Jesus Christ, My Lord and Saviour, My Redeemer. I ask for God's Mercy to extend to me and every repentant heart in Jesus name. We choose your ways LORD, we live by your Righteousness LORD, we choose to delight and obey your commands for only you have the Word of Eternal Life. Teach us to live according to Your Will, for your Kingdom and Righteousness to be established on earth as it is in Heaven. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. |
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What's the truth in all these? This is why we need a sound police force and investigators. |
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Sex is for married people alone for a lot of reasons, another is that sex is a major distraction in life. The day you have sex, you make yourself vulnerable to the other gender. Sex begins to drive you instead of being driven by purpose. Also before you had sex, you had some measure of self control. After you've had sex, you lose it. It's just a matter of meeting your type or having urges and you lose your senses again. Please do not stir up nor awaken love until it pleases. Songs of Solomon 2:7b 4 Likes |
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Good points. Lack of contentment due to comparisons. 2 Likes |
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