Pastor, teacher, television host, best-selling author, healing minister Chris Oyakhilome, popularly known as Pastor Chris has a heartfelt, undying passion borne of a divine commission to reach the peoples of the world with the divine Presence of Jesus Christ. This commisssion he fulfils through a thriving multifaceted ministry, targeted at reaching people all over the world with the liberating truths of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.



He is married to Pastor Anita, an anointed minister of God, whose passion for the gospel of Christ, coupled with several years of experience in ministry, has resulted in worldwide expansion of Believers' LoveWorld. Rev. Anita is the Director of the Christ Embassy International Office and also pastors Christ Embassy Churches in the United Kingdom.






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Pastor Chris is Really a great guy God is using to pass the mesaage across to people, i particularly enjoy his shows on Television.

My Question however, is about his hair.
I don't think it is right for a man to do that to his hair

what hapen to his hair.boy you need to take good care of your skin and look attractive not too spiritcoco.i love pastor chris

Im not arguing about that. But he's a man, he'd better have a haircut or just train afro, not making it look like a woman's hair.
Is he competing with his wife?
This has also affected the members of his church, almost all the guys do the same to their hair.

No Nigerian came to this world with coiled hair, so is not a taboo if he coils his hair. Relaxer, gel are not made for females only, he have to look like the gospel he preaches.

1 Samuel 16:7
But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."

The god you serve must be different from the one of the bible.

God looks at the Inside and the Outside if not we can all smoke hemp and drink hard drink.

At the hair of Pastor Chris. You must know that he is not born with a hair Like that and he is Emulating The white man.

I will ask a question The Chineese have a peculiar eye shape. Did they try to cut their eyes to make it look like others?

We black people have sinned against God. We have changed our bodies.

Ah! dont you know EMULATIONS IS A SIN?.

I'm sure you'd say I'm following you about but please forgive me.

Backslider:

At the hair of Pastor Chris. You must know that he is not born with a hair Like that and he is Emulating The white man.

I will ask a question The Chineese have a peculiar eye shape. Did they try to cut their eyes to make it look like others?

We black people have sinned against God. We have changed our bodies.

Ah! don't you know EMULATIONS IS A SIN?.

two questions;
(1) i changed my accent when i got to the US, in so doing, some can allege that i was 'emulating the white man'. Is that a sin?
(2) i also did some 'gymming' and thereby 'changed my body' (to become less 'lepa'). Do i also need to repent of that?

thanks.

what would be a more pertinent question is: What exactly is defined as 'Emulation'? Where are we told that it is a sin?

Backslider:

The god you serve must be different from the one of the bible.

Hmmm. . . Backslider don come again O!

@Ricadelide

It is a free world and you free to move anywhere you like.

If you Speak English that I can not Understand then we shall trace where you acquired it. Your intonation my be acquired by hearing. You my be born into it.

But there is a case where you never lived amongst these other people with different intonation and you are in Africa here you start Slanging who would understand you.

Speaking is for communication Simple and Short.

If a man looks at another TO DECIDE to be like others for the reason of trying to be like others only then there is EMULATION.

Why don't Americans Speak like us? Why don't Speak like the British? You see our sons speaking like Jamaicans after they have been influenced by all kinds of things. what is the Communication Value when you speak like an American or others to you own people that understand Native English?

As for "Gyming" it may be for health any other thing but health is vain and sinful.

@Debosky

I am honored to Show where it is written.

Galatians 5:20
Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

I refuse to comment!

@ backslider,
So to emulate the life of christ is a sin too?

This is serious!!!!

@ backslider,

I am too lazy to go find out which version of the bible you quoted from, but my NKJV says:

Galatians 5: 20
[center]idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, [/center]

Please try to get a balanced knowledge of the scripture before you post it out.

God Bless.

@Mr Pataki

The meaning of Emulation

em·u·la·tion (my-lshn)
n.
1. Effort or ambition to equal or surpass another.
2. Imitation of another.
3. Computer Science The process or technique of emulating.
4. Obsolete Jealous rivalry.

My Source http://www.thefreedictionary.com/emulations



When you try to equate yourself with Christ or you what to surpass Christ Subjectively that is emulation that is a Sin.

The Spirit of Emulation is an evil spirit and that is the one that is in the Church today and that is why you see this or that Church Emulating each other and trying to out do each other.

The Spirit of God LEADS you dont Emulate(This means you know what to do and you don't need God)

Remember we are LED by the Spirit.

Remember that Satan Only wanted to move his throne above Gods own it looked harmless at the beginning but God Warned Satan but Satan refused.

Now look at Jesus washing the Feet of the Disciples can you see the difference.

But remember Satan told Jesus to worship him Some people think that Satan does not have the heart that he could still exalt his throne over Gods own. Satan is at war with God always.

Trying to out do someone with a Jealous heart is more like witch craft.

We follow Jesus we don't emulate him.

And you are trying to use the NKJV Why not the KJV anyway you see that the root word can be linked to each other.

My brother I hope I have balanced the Scripture.

Let me tell you my brother I am very happy when any one quote the scripture.

Backslider:

@Mr Pataki

@ Bro Backslider,

Backslider:

The meaning of Emulation

em·u·la·tion (my-lshn)
n.
1. Effort or ambition to equal or surpass another.
2. Imitation of another.
3. Computer Science The process or technique of emulating.
4. Obsolete Jealous rivalry.

My Source http://www.thefreedictionary.com/emulations

Many thanks for the information.

Backslider:

When you try to equate yourself with Christ or you what to surpass Christ Subjectively that is emulation that is a Sin.

hmmmm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I think we are beginning to loose the point here. You started this emulation thing here:

Backslider:

If a man looks at another TO DECIDE to be like others for the reason of trying to be like others only then there is EMULATION.

So please backslider, if I see a good Givenchy suit on  you, well fitted and good for me to wear, and I decide to buy it in the stores with my own money am I committing the sin of emulation. Or rather I decide I want to be better than what my Professors are teaching me, is that emulation too?

Ok back to christianity now, have you not read in the scriptures that ''we are joint heirs with Christ?'' Or better still when Jesus said greater works than this shall ye do, is that another form of emulation? Why would Christ tell us that we shall perform more miracles than what he had already done? If Jesus knew that we were going to have ''emulations'' with him, would he have granted us access to the Father, which now makes us cry Haba Father alongside with Jesus! I think we would have been far better as slaves for God than partakers as Sons of God now.

Backslider:

The Spirit of Emulation is an evil spirit and that is the one that is in the Church today and that is why you see this or that Church Emulating each other and trying to out do each other.

I agree with you on that. And I think this what the issue Paul was addressing when he wrote the letter to the church in Galatians.

Backslider:

The Spirit of God LEADS you don't Emulate(This means you know what to do and you don't need God)

Please with all humbleness of mind, I don't understand you here. On  one hand you are saying that the Spirit of God would lead, and on the other I know what to do and I don't need God

Backslider:

Remember we are LED by the Spirit.

As many are led by the Spirit of God they are the sons of God.

Backslider:

Remember that Satan Only wanted to move his throne above Gods own it looked harmless at the beginning but God Warned Satan but Satan refused.

Ezekiel 28:12-15
[center]"You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. You were in the Garden of Eden, the garden of God; Every precious stone was your covering: The sardius, topaz, and diamond, Beryl, onyx, and jasper, Sapphire, turquoise, and emerald with gold. The workmanship of your timbrels and pipes was prepared for you on the day you were created. You were the anointed cherub who covers; I established you; You were on the holy mountain of God; You walked back and forth in the midst of fiery stones."[/center]

Vs 17
[center]Your heart was lifted up because of your beauty; You corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor; I cast you to the ground. . . . . . . . . . . [/center]

Isa. 14:12-14
[center] "How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, You who weakened the nations! For you have said in your heart: I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the congregation on the farthest side of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High." [/center]

Please carefully take note of Verse 17 that I highlighted above in Ezekiel 28. The fall of Lucifer did not start from thinking of emulations. It started with a proud attitude, which then generated into jealousy and strife for the Kingdom.

Backslider:

Now look at Jesus washing the Feet of the Disciples can you see the difference.

Jesus's washing of the feet of the disciples as read in John 13:1-17, was basically nothing but an act of humility which Jesus wanted us to learn as well.

Backslider:
But remember Satan told Jesus to worship him Some people think that Satan does not have the heart that he could still exalt his throne over Gods own. Satan is at war with God always.

You are right there.

Backslider:
Trying to out do someone with a Jealous heart is more like witch craft.

hmmm. . . . . . . . . . You are very wrong there backslider

Meaning of Witchcraft:

–noun

1. the art or practices of a witch; sorcery; magic. 
2. magical influence; witchery. 

Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/witchcraft

No way does the definition suggest that outdoing someone with a jealous heart = Witchcraft.

Backslider:
We follow Jesus we don't emulate him.

I hear you oh

Backslider:
And you are trying to use the NKJV Why not the KJV anyway you see that the root word can be linked to each other.

It makes me understand the bible very well sir

Backslider:
My brother I hope I have balanced the Scripture.

No sir, you only twisted it to suit your fittings the more sir.

Backslider:
Let me tell you my brother I am very happy when any one quote the scripture.

Same goes with me

May God help us the more.

Back to the topic,

However Pastor Chris wants to do his hair or his style of preaching, am not bothered. But to now start glorfying the human messenger more than the message, definitely something is wrong somewhere!

Quote from: Backslider on Today at 04:08:57 PM
The Spirit of God LEADS you don't Emulate(This means you know what to do and you don't need God)
Please with all humbleness of mind, I don't understand you here. On one hand you are saying that the Spirit of God would lead, and on the other I know what to do and I don't need God Undecided Undecided


Oh Well The Bracket ? I was Only Explaining further. I was trying to tell you what Emulation means in relation to Following God.

Wearing a Cloth is Subjective
Learning is a Job.

If you are wearing a Cloth to out do someone you have erred.

You see learning to out do someone is a great evil. In nigeria there is more than 40 universities and the students I know very well are in a class struggle.

People want to be educated to out do people. The true learning for the betterment of humanity is not there.

Someone that spent his time learning 40 languages and does not use it to help God's creation is complete vain.

Jesus washed the feet of his disciple Out of humiliation

The question is now Why did Jesus not Bowed to Satan Out of Humility?

[i]Chei[/i]!! Bros. . . . . . . . . . .

Backslider:

Oh Well The Bracket ? I was Only Explaining further. I was trying to tell you what Emulation means in relation to Following God.

Ok I will follow with your explanations now

Backslider:

Wearing a Cloth is Subjective

Not for all humans beings though. There are some people who don't believe in cloth wearing.

Backslider:

Learning is a Job.

Ok. So if I strive to learn, how is it similar to emulations? 

Backslider:

If you are wearing a Cloth to out do someone you have erred.

Not totally true there, let me give you an example, I have a job interview with an Oil firm, and I know that definitely good dressing will play a major role in my securing the job, would you tell me that I should strive not to out do my fellow interview applicants all in the name of emulations?

Backslider:

You see learning to out do someone is a great evil. In nigeria there is more than 40 universities and the students I know very well are in a class struggle.

People want to be educated to out do people. The true learning for the betterment of humanity is not there.

Paul who wrote the letter to the church in Galatians, in his time was a brilliant scholar, would you tell me there was no emulations present in his time, in his period of studying the law? How come the scholars were dazzled with the excellent knowledge of Jesus at the age of 12, and he was discussing matters of the law with them in the temple

Backslider:

Someone that spent his time learning 40 languages and does not use it to help God's creation is complete vain.

What would it profit a man if he gains the whole worrld and looses his soul? You are right on that too.

Backslider:

Jesus washed the feet of his disciple Out of humiliation

The question is now Why did Jesus not Bowed to Satan Out of Humility?

Haba!!!!!!
I am sure you meant Jesus washed the feet of his disciples to show the humility in the Son of God.
As to your other question, while I have the answer to it, I am yet puzzled as to how you can come up with such a question

my problem is not with him, my problem is with his "folowers", y sld all of them want to b like him? they "palm" dia hair try to speak like him and even try to be him, Na wa oooo

@ Brother Mr Pataki

mrpataki:

Not for all humans beings though. There are some people who don't believe in cloth wearing.

The Humans we are Discussing are Christians Not pagans!!!!

mrpataki:

Ok. So if I strive to learn, how is it similar to emulations?

Learning is not Emulation. knowing how to drive a car is not emulation. Emulation is different from learning.

mrpataki:

Not totally true there, let me give you an example, I have a job interview with an Oil firm, and I know that definitely good dressing will play a major role in my securing the job, would you tell me that I should strive not to out do my fellow interview applicants all in the name of emulations?

If in your heart is to out do your follow man then your reason for getting the Job is Mainly to out do all you may well be living in you own world.

Look at Nigerians in their big houses after they have outdone themselves and others they are afraid and begin to protect themselves(still outdoing people)

Now I know you will question me and say is it wrong to have a property? You see many nigerians are building houses with blocks and not love.

I will tell you a story, There was once a robber that went into the house of a CHRISTIAN FAMILY and he asked the victims where the most precious was in the house they asked the child to get it, the child went and brought a bible and the armed men were astonished.

You see the men are amassing wealth for the sake to say I am wealthy alone. The wealth that is shared OUT OF LOVE is the true wealth.

EMULATION IS A FUTURISTIC JEALOUSY THAT IS DESTROYING MANY A GOOD HOME.


For example you have a child and you provide for the child and your child has a friend that he is fond of. He comes home one day to tell you that his friend has something that he also wants what will you call that? Now turn that to God and you.

mrpataki:

Paul who wrote the letter to the church in Galatians, in his time was a brilliant scholar, would you tell me there was no emulations present in his time, in his period of studying the law?

Paul learnt the law to be a good person but he thought he was doing the will of God when he was persecuting Christ. To learn is not emulation. Learning is very tough. Can you Emulate how to work maths or be a doctor? However I do not dispute that People try to "emulate" good or bad behaviour.

THE WORD EMULATE HAS A ROUTE MEANING AND THAT MEANS TO COPY SOMEONE IN OTHER TO OUTDO THE FELLOW

mrpataki:

How come the scholars were dazzled with the excellent knowledge of Jesus at the age of 12, and he was discussing matters of the law with them in the temple

JESUS WAS FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT OF MOST HIGH GOD. You cannot know how Jesus got his wisdom? he STUDIED THE WORD AND THE BIBLE SAYS HE GREW IN IT. JESUS CAN NEVER EMULATE ANYONE. HE IS GOD AND MAN.

mrpataki:

Haba!!!!!!
I am sure you meant Jesus washed the feet of his disciples to show the humility in the Son of God.

Yes My brother It was a slip of type.

mrpataki:

As to your other question, while I have the answer to it, I am yet puzzled as to how you can come up with such a question

I am still waiting for the answer to the question.

Hmm,

When will all this reloigiousity end? The time is short, quit analysing and examining men of God; rather examine yourself to see if you are still in the faith and walking in love through the Spirit.

If you think the man is emulating anyone i dare say you do not know Pastor Chris. From what i know, he would do only what the Spirit permits him to.

Simple!

I know I am saying I listen to pastor. Infact I am listening to him on my radio phone. He is on Sunny FM now in Ghana.

There many false prohpets and I am not moved by nothing only God.

ma people,how long will u shower special favors on d wicked?(psalms 82:2b),instead of a great n handsome(its clear) man as pst chris.,afterall d bible says "i ve called u "gods" and "sons of d Most High"(verse 6, TLB).If God has declared him not guilty(Romans 5:9).who can?

Again,"for from d very beginning God decided dat dose who came 2 him-and all along He knew who would-should become like His son,so dat His son wuld be d first,with many brodas(Romans 8:29).for moi,i desire a husby as ma pst chris.MA PEOPLE,WAKE UP,OK?

Reference:TLB translation

Watch all the men with the Eye of scripture.

I have listened to pastor Chris and some other preachers and I have some problems with their doctrine. They quote one verse or portion of the bible and they make a doctrine out of it.

This is very dangerous.

Mrpataki, i think you deserved to be honored. And you are honoured. Backslider Sir, come out of the dark, it's already light, out hereoooooooooo. Emula,   Find out the origin of the word and work at the meaning some, maybe you need a brain surgery

ploduwa:

maybe you need a brain surgery

chris oyakhilome
that PROSPERITY P.I.M.P , HIM, CREFLO, poppoff,hinn etc all went to thesame prosperity pimping school of theology
NEXT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bored already.




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