What really do our pastors mean when they say words like
? The fastest growing church
? The most read daily devotional
? The world largest church auditorium
? The most attended crusade ever
What do they have in mind?
Thursday 27 December 2018
Wednesday 26 December 2018
Understanding the parable of the Wheat and Tares
Watch your pastor
Many children of God are still blindly following their pastors in the spite of their glaring substandard lives because they feel if their pastors had actually done what was wrong, God should have acted. Such Christians say such things because they do not understand the parable of the wheat and tares in Matt 13:24-30. God is practically incapacitated, so to speak, when it comes to judging people who some very large number of people have taken as a man of God, even when the person is an anti-christian. God is incapacitated because some of his children who ignorantly take such pastors as model.
Look closely at the Lord response in verse 28, "he said unto them, an enemy must have done this." The Lord was quite aware that the enemy had planted the fake pastors, yet when the servants requested for the needful: to uproot it, the Lord said " nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, yet root up also the wheat with them."
The lord was more concerned about the wheat. How would he judge those fake pastors without offending some of the children. If your father is an ocult pastor and God decides to kill him without you knowing your father was occultic, won't you be offended?
That is why I say that God is handicapped. It was easier for God to destroy Pharaoh than it was to destroy Judas Iscariot.
Your pastors being allowed to live in spite of doing despite to the spirit of Grace could just be for you. So don't learn his evil ways. Remain saved
Many children of God are still blindly following their pastors in the spite of their glaring substandard lives because they feel if their pastors had actually done what was wrong, God should have acted. Such Christians say such things because they do not understand the parable of the wheat and tares in Matt 13:24-30. God is practically incapacitated, so to speak, when it comes to judging people who some very large number of people have taken as a man of God, even when the person is an anti-christian. God is incapacitated because some of his children who ignorantly take such pastors as model.
Look closely at the Lord response in verse 28, "he said unto them, an enemy must have done this." The Lord was quite aware that the enemy had planted the fake pastors, yet when the servants requested for the needful: to uproot it, the Lord said " nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, yet root up also the wheat with them."
The lord was more concerned about the wheat. How would he judge those fake pastors without offending some of the children. If your father is an ocult pastor and God decides to kill him without you knowing your father was occultic, won't you be offended?
That is why I say that God is handicapped. It was easier for God to destroy Pharaoh than it was to destroy Judas Iscariot.
Your pastors being allowed to live in spite of doing despite to the spirit of Grace could just be for you. So don't learn his evil ways. Remain saved
Our pastors need to do this
What more we need from our pastors
Whenever our pastors claim to teach the Kingdom principles, only one thing they majorly refer to. That is the principle of giving. But a close look at those who are actually successful among the church folk will reveal that the pastors actually told them more than he tells the congregation. Take for instance the pastor's child, if giving is the only thing needed to be rich while then does their fathers pay their school fees, and even send them to overseas for studies? If giving is truly all needed, pastor's children should simply make that a profession and forget education.
Even some times, pastors go to the extent of handing over a loved one to an employer for a good employment. Yet they sometimes tell their congratulations that where they work is not important.
Do I mean that giving is not a kingdom principle? Far be from it. What I mean to say is that pastors need to do more; they need to be more practical to their flocks. Sometimes they dwell so much on theory until the congregation is practically confused. Is that really how they handle their ward's carriers, education or mentorship? I don't think so.
Just last year, for instance, some churches were alleged to have lost millions in MMM. But assuming MMM was really a good investment opportunity, how many pastors who knew about it would tell openly their congratulations about it? The best many pastors would do was to tell a few of their close friends. Yet they are teaching prosperity principle.
Our pastors surely need to do more. Instead of gathering crowd every week for prayer and fasting, tell the brethren what to do. Tell them about the business you or your son is doing. How long did your own son had to fast to gain employment?
But quite pathetic, some pastors tell their congratulations about their business only when it is networking, the one they would benefit from. If we can't be truthful to our congregation, let's go home.
Whenever our pastors claim to teach the Kingdom principles, only one thing they majorly refer to. That is the principle of giving. But a close look at those who are actually successful among the church folk will reveal that the pastors actually told them more than he tells the congregation. Take for instance the pastor's child, if giving is the only thing needed to be rich while then does their fathers pay their school fees, and even send them to overseas for studies? If giving is truly all needed, pastor's children should simply make that a profession and forget education.
Even some times, pastors go to the extent of handing over a loved one to an employer for a good employment. Yet they sometimes tell their congratulations that where they work is not important.
Do I mean that giving is not a kingdom principle? Far be from it. What I mean to say is that pastors need to do more; they need to be more practical to their flocks. Sometimes they dwell so much on theory until the congregation is practically confused. Is that really how they handle their ward's carriers, education or mentorship? I don't think so.
Just last year, for instance, some churches were alleged to have lost millions in MMM. But assuming MMM was really a good investment opportunity, how many pastors who knew about it would tell openly their congratulations about it? The best many pastors would do was to tell a few of their close friends. Yet they are teaching prosperity principle.
Our pastors surely need to do more. Instead of gathering crowd every week for prayer and fasting, tell the brethren what to do. Tell them about the business you or your son is doing. How long did your own son had to fast to gain employment?
But quite pathetic, some pastors tell their congratulations about their business only when it is networking, the one they would benefit from. If we can't be truthful to our congregation, let's go home.
Reconciliation
'and he arose, and and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran , and fell on his neck, and kissed him.' (Lk 15:20)
The above scripture is clearly a reflection of the mind God expects of his true children. If the Bible says we are co-labourers with God, I think what that means is that we are in the same business with God. Every believer knows that God's number one agenda is to see those who do not love and honour him in the interim would one day return to become his friends
No wonder there is always joy in heaven when one sinner repents, when once an enemy of God suddenly becomes his friend.
Another peculiar thing about God is that he sees a potential friend in every 'enemy'. He doesn't take pleasure in a sinner who dies in sin (Ez 33:11).
For this I think also that the actual co- labourer with God ought to see a potential friend in every enemy. Also, the greatest desire of God's workmanship should be to see the eventual reconciliation with every elsewhile enemy.
In other words, any believe who rejoices over the death of an 'enemy' cannot be said to be a Christian. And any believer who refuses to make effort at reconciling with those that are meanwhile considered enemy cannot be true Christians.
This period is supposed to be utilised to reconcile with those we are not in talking term with. That is the reason for the season.
Monday 24 December 2018
The Bulldozer Adams!
Adams
The woe of the human race is traced, according to the Bible, to an Adam who allowed himself to be deceived by the Old Serpent called Satan. Today, the Adams of the APC is allowing himself to be used to truncate what remains of the party.
The Adams Oshiomhele I know is sagacious, brave, benevolent, but with some dictatorial tendencies. Many who focuses on his very good qualities may hardly see this other aspects of the former governor of Edo state.
Can any objective observer say that Adams Oshiomhele is being fair to the duo of governors Rochas Okorocha and Amosun of Imo and Ogun states respectively? No, he is not. Even if Rochas and Amosun desired to use their their cronies, who cares, as long as the electorates accept the candidates. What difference does it make to handover power to an in-law and a godson?
In America, for instance, Donald Trump appointed some of his family members into government, and that does not make him corrupt .
The truth, to me, is that Adams Oshiomhele hates the Like of Rochas and Amosun. If Oshiomhele does what he is doing in the interest of Nigeria, as he claims, he would have forbade Nasir El-rufai, the governor of Kaduna state from a Muslim-muslim tickets. That is a greater afront on Nigeria' ethno-religious mentality. But he cannot dare El-rufai.
It is quite painful to me that Rochas and Amosun are afraid of Buhari, reason why inspite of this injustice done them they still seem to stick to APC. Possibly, they have skeletons in their cupboards; or afraid of the possiblity of being rig out. Whichever hinged their fears, I want them to behave like the men they are. They have sacrificed so much for APC. If Oshiomhele decides to treat them this way, so be it. They must take a decisive action. And that now.
Like I pointed out earlier, Oshiomhele is averse to 'great people'. He likes being seen as all in all. He did all he could to silence a known Benin foremost labour unionist because he must be the only living trade union legend.
Like the Biblical Adam, Adams Aliu Oshiomhele may eventually be the undertaker of the APC. The earlier the presidency act, the better.
The woe of the human race is traced, according to the Bible, to an Adam who allowed himself to be deceived by the Old Serpent called Satan. Today, the Adams of the APC is allowing himself to be used to truncate what remains of the party.
The Adams Oshiomhele I know is sagacious, brave, benevolent, but with some dictatorial tendencies. Many who focuses on his very good qualities may hardly see this other aspects of the former governor of Edo state.
Can any objective observer say that Adams Oshiomhele is being fair to the duo of governors Rochas Okorocha and Amosun of Imo and Ogun states respectively? No, he is not. Even if Rochas and Amosun desired to use their their cronies, who cares, as long as the electorates accept the candidates. What difference does it make to handover power to an in-law and a godson?
In America, for instance, Donald Trump appointed some of his family members into government, and that does not make him corrupt .
The truth, to me, is that Adams Oshiomhele hates the Like of Rochas and Amosun. If Oshiomhele does what he is doing in the interest of Nigeria, as he claims, he would have forbade Nasir El-rufai, the governor of Kaduna state from a Muslim-muslim tickets. That is a greater afront on Nigeria' ethno-religious mentality. But he cannot dare El-rufai.
It is quite painful to me that Rochas and Amosun are afraid of Buhari, reason why inspite of this injustice done them they still seem to stick to APC. Possibly, they have skeletons in their cupboards; or afraid of the possiblity of being rig out. Whichever hinged their fears, I want them to behave like the men they are. They have sacrificed so much for APC. If Oshiomhele decides to treat them this way, so be it. They must take a decisive action. And that now.
Like I pointed out earlier, Oshiomhele is averse to 'great people'. He likes being seen as all in all. He did all he could to silence a known Benin foremost labour unionist because he must be the only living trade union legend.
Like the Biblical Adam, Adams Aliu Oshiomhele may eventually be the undertaker of the APC. The earlier the presidency act, the better.
Monday 10 December 2018
Dr. Paul Enenche's Dome and the Judaic spirit- a reflection
Dr. Paul Enieche' Dome and The Judaic Spirit
In Bethany, the Bible records that a Mary poured a very costly ointment on Jesus to the chagrin of Judah who exclaimed: 'why was not this oitment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?'' (Jn 12:1-6). John records that his statement was not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief (v 9)
This Judaic Spirit has become quite alarming. People hardly seen why good things should be given to God instead of the poor. Whereas in Ezra, people of God wept when they compared the glamour of Solomon's temple with the one just built. They cried because they knew God's house for glamour and beauty. But today people want God to be worshiped in shanties.
Besides how many of those who want money to be shared to the poor really bother about the poor? What have they done for the poor themselves?
Jesus told Judas, 'the poor you will always have among you". Do you know what that means? If you leave your life for the poor, you will never have them enough. Who will ever tell you he/ she is rich when it comes to parting with a sum. That is why the Bible says, those who are poor, even what they have will be taken from them and given to the rich.
Lastly, no Christian is considered poor by God. That is why Christians are enjoined to give not to receive. Any Christian who lives his life on give me is not fulfilling his Christian calling.
Let's appreciate those who make lots of personal sacrifice to see that God get the best
In Bethany, the Bible records that a Mary poured a very costly ointment on Jesus to the chagrin of Judah who exclaimed: 'why was not this oitment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?'' (Jn 12:1-6). John records that his statement was not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief (v 9)
This Judaic Spirit has become quite alarming. People hardly seen why good things should be given to God instead of the poor. Whereas in Ezra, people of God wept when they compared the glamour of Solomon's temple with the one just built. They cried because they knew God's house for glamour and beauty. But today people want God to be worshiped in shanties.
Besides how many of those who want money to be shared to the poor really bother about the poor? What have they done for the poor themselves?
Jesus told Judas, 'the poor you will always have among you". Do you know what that means? If you leave your life for the poor, you will never have them enough. Who will ever tell you he/ she is rich when it comes to parting with a sum. That is why the Bible says, those who are poor, even what they have will be taken from them and given to the rich.
Lastly, no Christian is considered poor by God. That is why Christians are enjoined to give not to receive. Any Christian who lives his life on give me is not fulfilling his Christian calling.
Let's appreciate those who make lots of personal sacrifice to see that God get the best
Tuesday 4 December 2018
In Defence of Nigerian 'flaboyant' pastors
In defence of Nigeria pastors
There seems to be love lost between Nigerian pastors and the populace. Many are quite not happy with what is termed the flamboyant life style of the Nigerian pastors. There might be some laudable reason upon which this criticism is based but most of the reasons branded by some people lack veracity.
1) pastors build school that members cannot attend. Even schools built by government, meant for every body, still can't be afforded by many people.
2) while should pastors build schools? If Atiku is been lauded by people just because they think he has employed many people, why then should pastors not be praised for employing people through their capitalist projects!
3) Why should pastors use private jet? What is private jet to a soul? Do you know a soul is more important to God than the whole world?
4) pastors are over -rich. Tell me while they should not. How much do sinners spend on beer, women monthly? Why should a man who mentors one hundred successful men and women not be a rich man? How do pastor spend their money, anyhow? Has that occur to you?
The major problem with those critizing pastors is envy. The church and pastors deserve to be rich.
There seems to be love lost between Nigerian pastors and the populace. Many are quite not happy with what is termed the flamboyant life style of the Nigerian pastors. There might be some laudable reason upon which this criticism is based but most of the reasons branded by some people lack veracity.
1) pastors build school that members cannot attend. Even schools built by government, meant for every body, still can't be afforded by many people.
2) while should pastors build schools? If Atiku is been lauded by people just because they think he has employed many people, why then should pastors not be praised for employing people through their capitalist projects!
3) Why should pastors use private jet? What is private jet to a soul? Do you know a soul is more important to God than the whole world?
4) pastors are over -rich. Tell me while they should not. How much do sinners spend on beer, women monthly? Why should a man who mentors one hundred successful men and women not be a rich man? How do pastor spend their money, anyhow? Has that occur to you?
The major problem with those critizing pastors is envy. The church and pastors deserve to be rich.
Friday 30 November 2018
Pastor Paul Enenche's DOME: matters arising.
A big congratulations to the Dunamis pastor, Paul Enieche, for building such a magnificent building for the service of God.
My only worry is, seeing how massively politicians attended the dedication, did the pastor, and the visiting pastors, use the opportunity to tell the politicians that the money that they have stollen from the Nigeria coffer must be restituted before they can obtain God's mercy; did they use the opportunity to tell the politicians that stealing and ritual must be punished by God; that whatever religious disharmony they try to cause among Nigerians for their selfish reason must receive adequate punishment in here and hereafter?
I am not very sure any of them did. If they did, lightly, I suppose. No much seriousness much attached.
As for the building, quite commendable. More grace sir.
My only worry is, seeing how massively politicians attended the dedication, did the pastor, and the visiting pastors, use the opportunity to tell the politicians that the money that they have stollen from the Nigeria coffer must be restituted before they can obtain God's mercy; did they use the opportunity to tell the politicians that stealing and ritual must be punished by God; that whatever religious disharmony they try to cause among Nigerians for their selfish reason must receive adequate punishment in here and hereafter?
I am not very sure any of them did. If they did, lightly, I suppose. No much seriousness much attached.
As for the building, quite commendable. More grace sir.
Thursday 29 November 2018
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Sunday 25 November 2018
The test of a true pastor
Every message of the Bible is almost a familiar terrain. Until your pastor has preached the messages of Salvation, Santification, and Holyghost baptism successfully, don't take him for a man of God.
The test for a true pastor
Every message of the Bible is almost a familiar terrain. Until your pastor has preached the messages of Salvation, Santification, and Holyghost baptism successfully, don't take him for a man of God.
Thursday 22 November 2018
'My mother cooks better than my wife'
My mother's food is sweeter than my wife's
In Africa, this is ue usually what almost all married men believe. Just today, I overheard a young man relieving how delicious his mum's food used to taste nicely. When I heard that compared to my own experience which is quite the same plus many of such tales, I considered and discover the following
1) you were born into your mother's food. Whatever she cooked was what you eat whether sweet or not
2) your tongue taste buds became used to that food
3) what ever anybody cooks nomatter how good would not taste in your mouth like your mum's
4) the only food you enjoy must be your mum's or the one cooked like your mum's.
So stop thinking your mum is the best cook. Her food is only best to your taste. Appreciate your wife's food.
Share your thoughts
In Africa, this is ue usually what almost all married men believe. Just today, I overheard a young man relieving how delicious his mum's food used to taste nicely. When I heard that compared to my own experience which is quite the same plus many of such tales, I considered and discover the following
1) you were born into your mother's food. Whatever she cooked was what you eat whether sweet or not
2) your tongue taste buds became used to that food
3) what ever anybody cooks nomatter how good would not taste in your mouth like your mum's
4) the only food you enjoy must be your mum's or the one cooked like your mum's.
So stop thinking your mum is the best cook. Her food is only best to your taste. Appreciate your wife's food.
Share your thoughts
Monday 19 November 2018
What Kenneth Hangin told me
Has your pastor ever told you this?
I was surprised to hear for the first time in my life that God can ask his child not to spend money on crusades and Christian programs in other to avoid future financial crisis. It was strange. I thought God should be happy that his servant was spending his last kobo to promote the kingdom. I thought God would commend his faithful child for putting his wife and children at the mercy of hunger just to promote the kingdom.
Dear pastor, what do you think? Is it true that God would tell his servant to reduce spending on church activities in other to avoid future emberrasment financially? It can't be, I hear you say. You might not be far from the truth. But that is what Pastor Kenneth Hangin said God told him in his book 'following God's Purpose for your life'. It was a surprise to me, but my recent experience seems to confirm it.
I recently gave my house rent money for a church program thinking God would see my love and fire me with more than I need. But to my chargrin, nothing of such happened.
What do think the problem was?
Share your own experience.
I was surprised to hear for the first time in my life that God can ask his child not to spend money on crusades and Christian programs in other to avoid future financial crisis. It was strange. I thought God should be happy that his servant was spending his last kobo to promote the kingdom. I thought God would commend his faithful child for putting his wife and children at the mercy of hunger just to promote the kingdom.
Dear pastor, what do you think? Is it true that God would tell his servant to reduce spending on church activities in other to avoid future emberrasment financially? It can't be, I hear you say. You might not be far from the truth. But that is what Pastor Kenneth Hangin said God told him in his book 'following God's Purpose for your life'. It was a surprise to me, but my recent experience seems to confirm it.
I recently gave my house rent money for a church program thinking God would see my love and fire me with more than I need. But to my chargrin, nothing of such happened.
What do think the problem was?
Share your own experience.
Saturday 17 November 2018
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Doing business at death's noose
This is Ikotun-igando junction, Lagos
I was here one day this transformer sparked. See how people scamper for safety. I wish the government would do something about this attitude of doing business under a high tension wire.
I was here one day this transformer sparked. See how people scamper for safety. I wish the government would do something about this attitude of doing business under a high tension wire.
What Nigerian government do with tax payers money
This is Igando Bus Stop in Lagos.
For more than twice now, the Lagos state government had planted grasses with a fence at this lawn. Yet they could not protect it from these Almajaris who continue to plunder it.
For more than twice now, the Lagos state government had planted grasses with a fence at this lawn. Yet they could not protect it from these Almajaris who continue to plunder it.
Thursday 15 November 2018
The Real Reason Ambode was not Returned as Lagos state Governor
The real reason Ambode was not returned as Lagos state governor.
A close source from the Lagos state government House told this reporter that the incubent governor Akinwumi Ambode attracted the wrath of the Lagos state leadership of the APC when he openly declared support for the opening of seaports in other states of the federation. According to him, ''nobody has ever ply that road.''
On 25th July 2018, Governor Akinwumi Ambode had urged the federal government of Nigeria to open up seaports in other states. This was sequel to the traffic gridlock caused by tankers and trailers along mile-Apapa road.
According to our source, ''Lagos state, being the ultimate benefitiary of the monopoly of seaports in Nigeria, would not tolerate anybody who walks against that interest, including governor Ambode.''
But when our source was asked to comment on the APC' s national leader's claim that Governor Akinwumi Ambode deviated from the Lagos state master plan, he only said rhetorically: ''how can Ambode deviate from the Lagos state master plan when the Leader (Asiwaju Bola Ammed TINUBU) himself is still alive.''
A close source from the Lagos state government House told this reporter that the incubent governor Akinwumi Ambode attracted the wrath of the Lagos state leadership of the APC when he openly declared support for the opening of seaports in other states of the federation. According to him, ''nobody has ever ply that road.''
On 25th July 2018, Governor Akinwumi Ambode had urged the federal government of Nigeria to open up seaports in other states. This was sequel to the traffic gridlock caused by tankers and trailers along mile-Apapa road.
According to our source, ''Lagos state, being the ultimate benefitiary of the monopoly of seaports in Nigeria, would not tolerate anybody who walks against that interest, including governor Ambode.''
But when our source was asked to comment on the APC' s national leader's claim that Governor Akinwumi Ambode deviated from the Lagos state master plan, he only said rhetorically: ''how can Ambode deviate from the Lagos state master plan when the Leader (Asiwaju Bola Ammed TINUBU) himself is still alive.''
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Wednesday 14 November 2018
Factors that would determine 2019 presidential elections
The Factors for Buhari
1) he is honest
2) he is more equipped to fight corruption
3) he is less of a capitalist
4) he has some good unfinished business
The Factors Against Buhari
1) he has dictatorial tendencies
2) he is tribalistic
3) he is averse to rule of law
4) he is averse to restructuring
5) he has poor economic skills
6) he is "holier than all"
Factors for Atiku
1) he is a fresh candidate
2) he is a successful business man
3) he believes in restructuring
4) he is a liberal Fulani man
Factors against Atiku
1) he is a capitalist
2) he may have sympathy for the looters
3) his several cross carpeting between parties
Factors Against other Parties
1) they are unknown
Factors For other parties
1) they will all have votes
1) he is honest
2) he is more equipped to fight corruption
3) he is less of a capitalist
4) he has some good unfinished business
The Factors Against Buhari
1) he has dictatorial tendencies
2) he is tribalistic
3) he is averse to rule of law
4) he is averse to restructuring
5) he has poor economic skills
6) he is "holier than all"
Factors for Atiku
1) he is a fresh candidate
2) he is a successful business man
3) he believes in restructuring
4) he is a liberal Fulani man
Factors against Atiku
1) he is a capitalist
2) he may have sympathy for the looters
3) his several cross carpeting between parties
Factors Against other Parties
1) they are unknown
Factors For other parties
1) they will all have votes
Have you ever considered this?
In Lagos state are over 500,000 keke napep. Each of these napep riders pay over N1000 daily. Can you calculate how much that amounts at a month? Then talk about the yellow buses. What about heavy duty vehicles? How much really is lagos making from transportation daily?
Tuesday 13 November 2018
Saturday 3 November 2018
Friday 26 October 2018
OVER CROWDED CHURCH
It is quite naturally to feel happier when you think you command a greater audience than your competitors. It gives some inward satisfaction. But such satisfaction could not be termed spiritual but canal. Such so large congregation hardly meetbthe yearnings of worshippers
This is why it bothers me when I think of why pastors like large congratulations that they virtually cannot relate with individually.
Who is a pastor? The best anology in the Bible is that of a Sheppard. If a pastor is a shepherd, then he is supposed to have very intimate relationship with his flock. But very unfortunately the large crowd pastor is only seen in the pulpit. When a member of the flock needs private prayers or counseling, the supposed pastor send a church worker. Then how is the pastor truly a Sheppard?
Jesus said a true Sheppard knows the voice of the sheep. But today how many of the large crowd pastors actually know where their sheep stay? How many know their problems?
Pastoring is not a one man show, neither is it measures by crowd. A true pastor is one who knows and shares in the problem of the sheep. To do this, a hundred members is enough for any local church. Involve more hands, and get the congregation the benefits of a Sheppard--sheep relationship.
Be true to the end.
It is quite naturally to feel happier when you think you command a greater audience than your competitors. It gives some inward satisfaction. But such satisfaction could not be termed spiritual but canal. Such so large congregation hardly meetbthe yearnings of worshippers
This is why it bothers me when I think of why pastors like large congratulations that they virtually cannot relate with individually.
Who is a pastor? The best anology in the Bible is that of a Sheppard. If a pastor is a shepherd, then he is supposed to have very intimate relationship with his flock. But very unfortunately the large crowd pastor is only seen in the pulpit. When a member of the flock needs private prayers or counseling, the supposed pastor send a church worker. Then how is the pastor truly a Sheppard?
Jesus said a true Sheppard knows the voice of the sheep. But today how many of the large crowd pastors actually know where their sheep stay? How many know their problems?
Pastoring is not a one man show, neither is it measures by crowd. A true pastor is one who knows and shares in the problem of the sheep. To do this, a hundred members is enough for any local church. Involve more hands, and get the congregation the benefits of a Sheppard--sheep relationship.
Be true to the end.
Saturday 20 October 2018
Those who don't believe in miracles may not make heaven
To be qualify for heaven, the believer must believe the Father, the Son and the Holy ghost in the same proportion. This means none must be honoured less than the other.
In the Old convenant only the Father was revealed to the sons of men. And every worshipper of God was expected to believe only in the Father (Ex. 20)
While Jesus was here, His major duty was to tell the Israelites that apart from believing in the Father, they needed to believe also in him the Son. Believing in Son was important because he is the one that addresses the issue of sin. Though the Israelites believed the Father, yet they were unable to refrain from sin. Until they believe in the Son, they could not get the benefit of the Son (matt 1:21; jn 1:1)
Also believing also means that the believer would honour him the same way they honour the Father ( jn 5:23)
Before Jesus left, he gave a promise of the Holy ghost (jn 16: 7-15), and categorically stated that the Christians of the last day must all be baptized in the name of the Father, Son and the Holy ghost. To baptized means to be emersed in, to have fellowship with, and to honour. Besides Jesus categorically stated also that the Christians must manifest some signs which only the Holy ghost gives ( Matt 28:19; mk 16:17). Any believer who lacks these signs does not believe in the Holy ghost. Apart from preaching, healing, raising the dead, etc are things every believer must do ( Matt 10:7)
Remember how Jesus commended those who believed in what he could do. That is the same way the Holy ghost will recommend those who believe in him by confirming their words with miracles and helping them make the rapture. in fact Jesus said sin against the Son could be forgiven but not sin against the Holy ghost. Sin here is unbelief. remember without faith it is impossible to please God ( Matt 12: 25-37; Heb 11:6)
Conclusively, those who take the Son or the Holy ghost as inferior to the Father may miss heaven. Your constructive comments are welcome.
To be qualify for heaven, the believer must believe the Father, the Son and the Holy ghost in the same proportion. This means none must be honoured less than the other.
In the Old convenant only the Father was revealed to the sons of men. And every worshipper of God was expected to believe only in the Father (Ex. 20)
While Jesus was here, His major duty was to tell the Israelites that apart from believing in the Father, they needed to believe also in him the Son. Believing in Son was important because he is the one that addresses the issue of sin. Though the Israelites believed the Father, yet they were unable to refrain from sin. Until they believe in the Son, they could not get the benefit of the Son (matt 1:21; jn 1:1)
Also believing also means that the believer would honour him the same way they honour the Father ( jn 5:23)
Before Jesus left, he gave a promise of the Holy ghost (jn 16: 7-15), and categorically stated that the Christians of the last day must all be baptized in the name of the Father, Son and the Holy ghost. To baptized means to be emersed in, to have fellowship with, and to honour. Besides Jesus categorically stated also that the Christians must manifest some signs which only the Holy ghost gives ( Matt 28:19; mk 16:17). Any believer who lacks these signs does not believe in the Holy ghost. Apart from preaching, healing, raising the dead, etc are things every believer must do ( Matt 10:7)
Remember how Jesus commended those who believed in what he could do. That is the same way the Holy ghost will recommend those who believe in him by confirming their words with miracles and helping them make the rapture. in fact Jesus said sin against the Son could be forgiven but not sin against the Holy ghost. Sin here is unbelief. remember without faith it is impossible to please God ( Matt 12: 25-37; Heb 11:6)
Conclusively, those who take the Son or the Holy ghost as inferior to the Father may miss heaven. Your constructive comments are welcome.
Thursday 18 October 2018
Stop blessing sinners
'they say still unto them that despise me, the Lord hath said, ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you.' (jer 23:17)
The mistake most pastor make today is the assumption that everyone in church is a child of God, and particular the so called grace pastors. Whenever they try to disapprove the people the call sin conscious pastors, they turn to their members and say to them ''yoy are the righteousness of God. I am not a sinner. Say it.' and the members will echo same. Yet in that congregation are ritual killers, armed robbers, prostitutes, etc.
When a pastor preaches any message, he/ she is supposed to clarify who the message are meant for. Everyone in church did not come to worship. Some are there to steal, snatch people's wives/ husbands. Even child stealers are there to. Don't be over interested in tithe and offering because God does not major in those. Learn to say the hard truth, and stop blessings sinners.
'they say still unto them that despise me, the Lord hath said, ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you.' (jer 23:17)
The mistake most pastor make today is the assumption that everyone in church is a child of God, and particular the so called grace pastors. Whenever they try to disapprove the people the call sin conscious pastors, they turn to their members and say to them ''yoy are the righteousness of God. I am not a sinner. Say it.' and the members will echo same. Yet in that congregation are ritual killers, armed robbers, prostitutes, etc.
When a pastor preaches any message, he/ she is supposed to clarify who the message are meant for. Everyone in church did not come to worship. Some are there to steal, snatch people's wives/ husbands. Even child stealers are there to. Don't be over interested in tithe and offering because God does not major in those. Learn to say the hard truth, and stop blessings sinners.
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