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Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by michlins(m): 9:30am On Jan 28, 2018
collinometricx:
My pleasure u are welcome
now enjoy your pleasure but next time learn to mind your business if you want to live long like Abraham
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by BadBlaize(m): 9:30am On Jan 28, 2018
Theres a major diff between going to church and serving God..
In Nigeria we are more Religious than Spiritual

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Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by Bonapart(m): 9:31am On Jan 28, 2018
gmoney12:
emancipate yourselves from mental slavery none but ourselves can free our mind...Bob Nesta Marley

that's all I can say to this post
your chains can't be broken bro... You passed redemption... Bonapart
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by Nobody: 9:31am On Jan 28, 2018
Smh. undecided
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by gr8tone: 9:34am On Jan 28, 2018
otijah:
The pastor was quick to answer that question.

I asked my pastor why did God never gave his people signs that the devil was about to strike his church in calabar that led to many deaths of his children

I asked my pastor why were the survivors thanking and praising the same God that let others die. Is it that those ones are the devils themselves

Till date my pastor is still confused

And if u not ready to give me a befitting answer why God let such tragedy struck in his house then don't qoute me pls
come and beat me. I dey house.
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by collinometricx: 9:36am On Jan 28, 2018
michlins :
now enjoy your pleasure but next time learn to mind your business if you want to live long like Abraham
see this môñkéý na me u wan threaten?
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by safarigirl(f): 9:37am On Jan 28, 2018
It is easy to say this when you have never had a bad experience in church

Let the pastor remember that people are different, she didn't see anyone because she was focusing on the glass, in reality, someone would have bumped into her and the glass wouk have dropped anyway because she no dey look where she dey go.

People are different, so, one solution will not go for all an ibe answer will not work for everyone.

You cannot exempt the people from the church, the people make up the church, spiritual growth can be faster if those around you are equally spiritual. You cannot grow spiritually when you are surrounded by people of questionable character

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Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by michlins(m): 9:39am On Jan 28, 2018
collinometricx:
see this môñkéý na me u wan threaten?
I don't to join issues with barbaric person who resorts to insults instead of having a civil discussion
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by safetyInspector(m): 9:49am On Jan 28, 2018
Non of such happened in Calabar, it was Akwaibom State, something is telling me that you didn't ask your pastor any question. The ways of God is a mystery to man.
otijah:
The pastor was quick to answer that question.

I asked my pastor why did God never gave his people signs that the devil was about to strike his church in calabar that led to many deaths of his children

I asked my pastor why were the survivors thanking and praising the same God that let others die. Is it that those ones are the devils themselves

Till date my pastor is still confused

And if u not ready to give me a befitting answer why God let such tragedy struck in his house then don't qoute me pls
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by deebrownneymar: 9:51am On Jan 28, 2018
IjeleNwa:
A lady went to the Pastor and said... I won't be attending Church anymore..
He said, may I ask why??
She said, I see people on their cell phones during the service, some are gossiping, some just ain't living right, they are all just hypocrites...
The Pastor got silent, and he said, OK... But can I ask you to do something for me before you make your final decision?
She said, what's that?
He said, take a glass of water and walk around the Church 2 times and don't let any water fall out the glass.
She said, yes I can do that!
She came back and said it's done.

He asked her 3 questions:

1. Did you see anybody on their phone?
2. Did you see anybody gossiping?
3. Was anybody living wrong?

She said, I didn't see anything because I was so focused on this glass, so the water wouldn't fall.
He told her, when you come to Church , you should be just that focused on God , so that YOU don't fall.
THAT'S WHY JESUS SAID "FOLLOW ME,"!!!
He did not say follow Christians.
Don't let your relationship with God be determined by how others relate with God. Let it be determined by how focused you are with God.

#MessageDelivered



@OP I see your point but you shouldn't have used a childish excuse for the church member. Unless the person is not up to 15 years old.
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by hadow(m): 9:51am On Jan 28, 2018
otijah:
The pastor was quick to answer that question.

I asked my pastor why did God never gave his people signs that the devil was about to strike his church in calabar that led to many deaths of his children

I asked my pastor why were the survivors thanking and praising the same God that let others die. Is it that those ones are the devils themselves

Till date my pastor is still confused

And if u not ready to give me a befitting answer why God let such tragedy struck in his house then don't qoute me pls

Go on fb search for tehilla outreach ministries read through the posts you are sure to find your answers there
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by otijah(m): 9:55am On Jan 28, 2018
safetyInspector:
Non of such happened in Calabar, it was Akwaibom State, something is telling me that you didn't ask your pastor any question. The ways of God is a mystery to man.
U think I ass lick pastors d way u do, either calabar or Akwaibom at least u knew it happened

Yet u never answer my questions
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by perryy(m): 9:56am On Jan 28, 2018
HeyCorleone:
I don't see the purpose of this message.

I mean there are more hypocrites in the Church than elsewhere.

You go to Church and see renowned prostitutes and yahoo boys who would judge you for not going to Church. Like attending church is a criterion for going to Heaven.

Rather than telling people to always come to church without minding how they live their lives after, tell them to live good lives. Church attendance is not compulsory. Never was. Isn't. Never would be.

Absolutely. I like your reasoning, brother. They would always advise that you ensure you go to church. They would ask, hope you are going to church ? They never ask, hope you are living a good life ? They will never. All is about religion . Going to church is just a matter of idiosyncrasy . Wale might be an armed robber and yet a type that love going to church. Will going to church makes him repent ? No. The only thing that can make him repent is the truth. Let them know the truth, let them know that nobody died for thier sins, that they would be held accountable for their sins. Let them know this , sing it to them every Sunday, the way you sing tithe and offerings, it will hold them spell bound to doing good. If you can hoodwink somebody to be giving 10% of their income , plus the whole first salary of the year to you, why can't you also use the same method to preach them the truth? Oh, you know the truth will scare them away. Now you preach prosperity and the whole church is filled up. That business has no connection with God. That is pure business of the pastor. He needs you to continue paying him money for doing nothing for you. They programmed you to think they are the pillar of your life , your life anchor.


Now, if I don't attend such a place described above , such business centres ,some clowns would be seeing me as a bad person who doesn't believe in God . They would be calling me an ogboni man, or even an illuminatie member . So, the whole thing is annoying. But I don't see myself going back to church. Yes, some of those pastors actually have some spiritual power, power like that of babalawo, but that doesn't make them holy before god, that doesn't make them servants of God. They could be servants of Satan,sent for special mission , while others are just mere con artists. They play on the gullibility of the people . This really proves that the percentage of people with ability of critical thinking, is not up to 10% of the people in the world. Otherwise, how would tricks as cheap as those ones being employed by those pastors have really capture the mind of a thinking man? To me, before you show me the front of the church, I have already seen the back. It all boils down to personal gain of the 'spiritual' entrepreneur.

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Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by Josephamstrong1(m): 10:01am On Jan 28, 2018
I'm blessed with this today.
Heb 12:2
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by collinometricx: 10:03am On Jan 28, 2018
michlins :
I don't to join issues with barbaric person who resorts to insults instead of having a civil discussion
yhur english is confusing!
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by Saintmary(f): 10:07am On Jan 28, 2018
otijah:
The pastor was quick to answer that question.

I asked my pastor why did God never gave his people signs that the devil was about to strike his church in calabar that led to many deaths of his children

I asked my pastor why were the survivors thanking and praising the same God that let others die. Is it that those ones are the devils themselves

Till date my pastor is still confused

And if u not ready to give me a befitting answer why God let such tragedy struck in his house then don't qoute me pls
I'm quoting you right now

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Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by CandidSeeker(m): 10:13am On Jan 28, 2018
ohosi4real:
You copy from groups message, am I right OP

He made the message available to millions on NL who are not in your group.
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by EverGlorious(m): 10:15am On Jan 28, 2018
otijah:
The pastor was quick to answer that question.

I asked my pastor why did God never gave his people signs that the devil was about to strike his church in calabar that led to many deaths of his children

I asked my pastor why were the survivors thanking and praising the same God that let others die. Is it that those ones are the devils themselves

Till date my pastor is still confused

And if u not ready to give me a befitting answer why God let such tragedy struck in his house then don't qoute me pls

I will.

You think earth is your home abi?

You think this is the final bus stop abi?

Abi you don't know you're on a journey bah?

Or don't you know your journey can end at any time ni?

If God say oya come home you don do well, you go home.

If God say oga your cup don full, go meet the red dragon, you go meet am. Shekina!

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Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by Themandator: 10:16am On Jan 28, 2018
Where did it happen in Calabar?

otijah:
The pastor was quick to answer that question.

I asked my pastor why did God never gave his people signs that the devil was about to strike his church in calabar that led to many deaths of his children

I asked my pastor why were the survivors thanking and praising the same God that let others die. Is it that those ones are the devils themselves

Till date my pastor is still confused

And if u not ready to give me a befitting answer why God let such tragedy struck in his house then don't qoute me pls
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by Oluwaseyi00(m): 10:17am On Jan 28, 2018
otijah:
The pastor was quick to answer that question.

I asked my pastor why did God never gave his people signs that the devil was about to strike his church in calabar that led to many deaths of his children

I asked my pastor why were the survivors thanking and praising the same God that let others die. Is it that those ones are the devils themselves

Till date my pastor is still confused

And if u not ready to give me a befitting answer why God let such tragedy struck in his house then don't qoute me pls

Isaiah 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by safetyInspector(m): 10:23am On Jan 28, 2018
Certainly you can't question God. He has the power to make and mar. Why not go asking your Pastor why did Jesus Christ died at 33? God is God, that is the answer to your question.
otijah:
U think I ass lick pastors d way u do, either calabar or Akwaibom at least u knew it happened

Yet u never answer my questions
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by Chetimah(m): 10:24am On Jan 28, 2018
otijah:
The pastor was quick to answer that question.

I asked my pastor why did God never gave his people signs that the devil was about to strike his church in calabar that led to many deaths of his children

I asked my pastor why were the survivors thanking and praising the same God that let others die. Is it that those ones are the devils themselves

Till date my pastor is still confused

And if u not ready to give me a befitting answer why God let such tragedy struck in his house then don't qoute me pls
God is not blind nor deaf to see or hear us,don't for the same God that brought the Israelite out of Egypt,his still the same that deal with them in the wilderness,and don't forget that same God allow JESUS CHRIST TO BE CRUCIFY..NO man CAN UNDERSTAND HIM WHY HE ALLOWED IT TO HAPPEN GOD IS NOT A MAN..SEE THE DISCIPLES OF JESUS..THEY SERVED GOD,AND GOD KNOWS HOW THEIR LIVES WILL END....TO YOUR QUESTION TO THE PASTOR OF YOUR CHURCH....DID U KNOW WHEN YOU'RE BORN If you don't know then....NO ONE KNOWS WHEN HE OR SHE WILL DIE OR HOW HE OR SHE WILL DIE...WHAT IS IMPORTANT IS WE SHALL DIE ONE DAY EARLIER OR LATER....SO DON'T LET THAT STOP YOU FROM SERVING GOD,OR CALL ON HIM FOR GRACE....WE LIVE BECAUSE OF HIS GRACE...HAPPY SUNDAY.
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by holluphemydavid(m): 10:25am On Jan 28, 2018
Nice thread
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by fSociety: 10:28am On Jan 28, 2018
Where was the Christian God during all the years of slavery?
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by Nolongthing88(m): 10:38am On Jan 28, 2018
[s][/s]A great post n a food for thought for all born again Christians of nowadays.
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by CandidSeeker(m): 10:50am On Jan 28, 2018
otijah:
The pastor was quick to answer that question.

I asked my pastor why did God never gave his people signs that the devil was about to strike his church in calabar that led to many deaths of his children

I asked my pastor why were the survivors thanking and praising the same God that let others die. Is it that those ones are the devils themselves

Till date my pastor is still confused

And if u not ready to give me a befitting answer why God let such tragedy struck in his house then don't qoute me pls

Before you blame God for such misfortune, kindly find out the 'motive' & the 'planning'.

That collapsed uncompleted building is the Pastor's personal project, and the program is his own personal agenda.

Acts 17:24 NKJV
"God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands.


God is inside us, not in the buildings. We bring His presence wherever & whenever we come together for fellowship. Once again motive & content of such gathering is important.

1 Corinthians 3:16-17 NKJV
Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?

If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.

2 Corinthians 13:5 NKJV
Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?-unless indeed you are disqualified.


Most religious gathering have nothing to do with the message of The Kingdom & It's advancement.

Fellowship of the body of Christ doesn't require the types of structures that members are belabored with.

Matthew 18:20 NKJV
For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them."


Romans 16:5 NKJV
Likewise greet the church that is in their house.....

Philemon 1:2 NKJV
to the beloved Apphia, Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house:


Colossians 4:15 NKJV
Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church that is in his house.


1 Corinthians 16:19 NKJV
The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.


Every believer must come together for Kingdom based fellowship at home and other convenient venues. Not only in established 'church buildings'.

-Peace.
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by twilliamx(m): 11:13am On Jan 28, 2018
otijah:
The pastor was quick to answer that question.

I asked my pastor why did God never gave his people signs that the devil was about to strike his church in calabar that led to many deaths of his children

I asked my pastor why were the survivors thanking and praising the same God that let others die. Is it that those ones are the devils themselves

Till date my pastor is still confused


And if u not ready to give me a befitting answer why God let such tragedy struck in his house then don't qoute me pls

1:How do u know that a sign was not given? But the pastor chose to ignore it because probably the governor said that was the only day he would be available for the launch, so they sped off on construction ignoring major engineering defects just because he didn't want to miss the launch date.

2: what if that was a blood sacrifice needed to establish the real church.( An assumption not actual cause) we know all sort we read and hear about nowadays.

3: for those giving thanks. The bible says in all situation we should give thanks. Yoruba people will say "Dupe to ee" meaning give thanks for your own


Remember we only see things on the surface

My late dad use to call God olofofo in yoruba meaning someone that can't keep secrets. He will always reveal things to you but it now your choice to adhere to the revelation.

Accept or not. God is good.
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by Jhymrod(f): 11:47am On Jan 28, 2018
otijah:
The pastor was quick to answer that question.

I asked my pastor why did God never gave his people signs that the devil was about to strike his church in calabar that led to many deaths of his children

I asked my pastor why were the survivors thanking and praising the same God that let others die. Is it that those ones are the devils themselves

Till date my pastor is still confused

And if u not ready to give me a befitting answer why God let such tragedy struck in his house then don't qoute me pls
Well.... I'm not a Christian but I believe every soul shall taste death, this life is not forever. Those that dead, it's definitely their time.
Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by sixtus3606(m): 12:03pm On Jan 28, 2018
IjeleNwa:
A lady went to the Pastor and said... I won't be attending Church anymore..
He said, may I ask why??
She said, I see people on their cell phones during the service, some are gossiping, some just ain't living right, they are all just hypocrites...
The Pastor got silent, and he said, OK... But can I ask you to do something for me before you make your final decision?
She said, what's that?
He said, take a glass of water and walk around the Church 2 times and don't let any water fall out the glass.
She said, yes I can do that!
She came back and said it's done.

He asked her 3 questions:

1. Did you see anybody on their phone?
2. Did you see anybody gossiping?
3. Was anybody living wrong?

She said, I didn't see anything because I was so focused on this glass, so the water wouldn't fall.
He told her, when you come to Church , you should be just that focused on God , so that YOU don't fall.
THAT'S WHY JESUS SAID "FOLLOW ME,"!!!
He did not say follow Christians.
Don't let your relationship with God be determined by how others relate with God. Let it be determined by how focused you are with God.

#MessageDelivered

wow! I love this!!

I didn't go to church today for so many reasons. But this very article has actually propelled me to have every reason to be in church and focus on the gospel of Christ Jesus every now and then.

Hallelujah!!!

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Re: Faith Is A Race, Run Your Own by TIDDOLL(m): 12:04pm On Jan 28, 2018
otijah:
The pastor was quick to answer that question.

I asked my pastor why did God never gave his people signs that the devil was about to strike his church in calabar that led to many deaths of his children

I asked my pastor why were the survivors thanking and praising the same God that let others die. Is it that those ones are the devils themselves

Till date my pastor is still confused

And if u not ready to give me a befitting answer why God let such tragedy struck in his house then don't qoute me pls




You probably should ask God this questions not humans, as you think yourself wise enough to question God's judgement!

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