Let The Bible Speak

Let The Bible Speak

Dealing with anger

Ephesians 4:26 "Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath"

Please, kindly explain in simple terms:
How can you be angry and yet not sin?

Meanwhile, Jesus Christ was once angry. Mark 3:5 "And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other."

Whereas, the same bible gave us commandments to PUT ANGER AWAY from among us.
Ephesians 4:31 "Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice."
Colossians 3:8 "But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth."
Psalms 37:8 "Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil."

Parents, the bible specifically asked you never to provoke your children to anger, otherwise they will get discouraged.
Colossians 3:21 "Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged."

Bible students, how do we reconcile this situation right now? Is the bible contradicting? Let the bible speak.

May the Holy Spirit teach us with divine understanding in Jesus name. Amen.

Shalom!

The PAMPERING Messages Of Our Pastors MUST STOP Now!!!

The PAMPERING Messages Of Our Pastors MUST STOP Now!!!

1 Samuel 3:10 "And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth. 11 And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle. 12 In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end. 13 For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not. 14 And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever."

Should I cry? Should I be sympathetic? Should I weep and wail? Should I mourn? Should I hide my head in a carton? What! What!! What!!! should I do now?

These are the questions in my mind now, as I am reflecting over an ugly incident that happened yesterday Monday, 31st March, 2014, at my place of work. This thing is very saddening and most regrettable, especially as it is happening to both Muslims and Christians at the same time.

What is it again this time now Mr. Lugard Ekhator?
Certificates forgery: Whether real or imaginary, it has been consuming people since 2013 in my place of work.

For the fact that Christians who are named after Christ are involved in this dirty behaviour, I am heaping the blame 100% on the doorsteps of our pastors, particularly motivational and prosperity preaching pastors. In as much as these pastors keep on hammering earthly prosperity, prosperity and prosperity messages to their members week-in, week-out, why will their members not consider involving in dubious activities to make ends meet? After all, what they are taught is how to make physical wealth every day by their pastors.

Well, if this wickedness had been affecting only Muslims and probably traditional worshippers, I would have said it is because they don't know Jesus Christ the TRUTH John 14:6 but, now that Christians are also involved in forging certificates for work, what do you want me to say or do?

The reason why these Christians involves themselves in all manner of shady deals today is due largely to the comforting messages of our pastors, which mostly live sinners to be very comfortable in their sins. Another reason is the fact that, as far as these prosperity preaching pastors keep encouraging their members to 'sow seed', 'partner' with them/church, 'maintain pastor' and 'give fat offerings', in return for promotion, job security, amassing wealth, favours, breakthroughs, divine visitation, etc, why wouldn't their members lie, do any funny stuff just to be blessed according to their pastor's sermon?

Pastors, Eli the Priest of the Almighty God had every opportunity to correct his children when they became sinner-priest in the house of the LORD but, Eli played ball with that golden opportunity. Result: Eli and his household earned unforgiveness from the LORD forever 1 Samuel 3:13-14. What a terrible way to end!

It is the same thing today. We have believers everywhere (sinner-Christians) but no worshipper of God John 4:23-24. May the LORD give us understanding today in Jesus name. Amen.

As Christians, we must continue to shine in the darkness of this world because, we are the light and the salt of the earth Matthew 5:13-16. Don't engage yourself in the unfruitful works of darkness, and touch no unclean thing so that Jesus Christ might received you to Himself Ephesians 5:11, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18.

Please my dear friend, if you know that you are working with a forged certificates, results and documents, go and confess to your employers now. If they forgive you, to God be the glory. If they choose to sack or even arrest you, to God be the glory.

Please, do the needful now and be acceptable by God because, should you harden your heart, your sin will surely find you out someday. Numbers 32:23 "But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out."

God bless you.
Shalom!

A Note To The Image Of God Called Woman (5) - In Conclusion; Drawing The Line Between Holiness And Legalism

A NOTE TO THE IMAGE OF GOD CALLED WOMAN (5) - IN CONCLUSION; DRAWING THE LINE BETWEEN HOLINESS AND LEGALISM

By: Adom Ofori-Asenso

March 25, 2014 

Most believers in their desire to live holy lives end up entangling themselves with man-made rules other than the Word of God which is the Holy Bible. This may be as a result of misinterpretation of scriptures/revelations or the lack of knowledge/understanding in marrying the old and the new testaments (Hosea 4:6). In my own words, a life of Holiness is having the consciousness of living to please a Holy God by living according to His Word (the Holy Bible) under the inspiration and directions of the Holy Spirit. Legalism on the other hand is living out man-made rules which tend to add or subtract to the Word of God making one live under bondage other than the freedom Christ brings. Some acts of legalism I am aware of in some churches include ban on watching television, restricting the use drums and other instruments in the church except piano or guitar, the observance of the Sabbath in certain ways other than the direction of scriptures (e.g. never buy anything on the Sabbath, never light your stove or make a meal on the Sabbath, Sabbath must be observed only on Saturday etc), don’t wear earrings but you can wear engagement/wedding rings, restricting people on what they can eat by making them abstain from certain foods, forbidding priests to marry and preaching that the use of perfume and deodorant is a sin. I am sure the list goes on but these are just a few I am aware of.
Addressing the issue of legalism was and is a great concern of our savior Jesus Christ when He came on earth. For example, in the account of Matthew chapter 12, Jesus points out the issue of legalism as practiced by the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath. Also in Matthew’s account chapter 15, Jesus again rebukes the Pharisees of their acts of legalism and describes such legalistic teachings as ‘rules taught by men’ (Matthew 15:9 “9 They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men”). Apostle Paul also addresses the issue of legalism throughout his letters to the churches. I will address a few examples. In Romans chapter 14 for example, Paul talks about legalism concerning food. He makes the church understand that restrictions should not be placed on what one decides to eat. Paul further addresses the issue of legalism in Colossians 2: 6-23 and 2 Timothy 4. In short, Apostle Paul describes legalism in Colossians 2:8 “8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and basic principles of this world rather than on Christ”. That is why whatever you practice in your Christian faith should be scripturally aligned and based on Christ to produce sound doctrine.
Legalism is not godly living. After Paul raised the issue of legalism in Colossians 2, he further went on to Colossians 3 to clearly explain what it means to live holy and godly life pleasing to our Holy God. My NIV Bible gives the theme to this chapter as ‘Rules for Holy living’ which I strongly agree because the Christian walk is guided by scripturally aligned rules. Drawing our attention to legalism does not mean that the Christian walk is devoid of rules. That is the danger in most Christian teachings today. For the fear of legalism, the truth is totally silenced and not preached. Following the example of our Lord Jesus Christ and Apostle Paul, legalism can distinctively be addressed while preaching fellow believers to live Holy lives free from legalism. An example is seen in the charge or instruction Apostle Paul gave to Timothy in 1 Timothy 4: 7-11 “7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives tales; rather, train yourself to be GODLY. 8 For physical training is of some value, but GODLINESS has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 9 This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance 10 (and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. 11 Command and teach these things”.  Therefore, Paul was admonishing Timothy to hold on to sound doctrine by desisting from legalism whiles commanding, preaching and teaching godliness to his fellow believers.
As I conclude on ‘THE NOTE TO THE IMAGE OF GOD CALLED WOMAN’, I would encourage you to align everything discussed with scriptures and rely on the Holy Spirit to make your judgment. Throughout these notes, I have scripturally addressed and explained issues concerning fake/artificial hair, eye lashes and nails, face painting (make-up), skin bleaching, wearing of jewelries, indecent outfits etc  as not pleasing in the sight of our Holy and living God and as such will not have a place in the eternal kingdom of our Holy and living God. I thank God for extending His sufficient grace to me which has enabled me to understand these biblical truths which have changed my life. And most importantly to use me as a vessel to extend this message to everyone who have had the opportunity to read these notes. Shalom.

WHILES I TELL YOU THESE THINGS, I AM KEEPING MY OWN SELF IN THE LINE THROUGH THE SUFFICIENT GRACE AND MERCY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST LEST I MYSELF MISS HEAVEN.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/adom-ofori-asenso/a-note-to-the-image-of-god-called-woman-5-in-conclusion-drawing-the-line-between/712606835436753

A Note To The Image Of God Called Woman (4) - Part 5

A NOTE TO THE IMAGE OF GOD CALLED WOMAN (4)- Part 5

By: Adom Ofori-Asenso

March 25, 2014 

JEWELRIES (INCLUDING WEDDING RINGS) AND MAKE-UP

This final note will address the last four bullet points and I pray the Holy Spirit grants us divine wisdom, interpretation and understanding of the Holy Scriptures. The remaining points are as follows:

• In Song of Songs where Solomon wrote about the most beautiful of women having her cheeks beautiful with earrings and neck with strings of jewels (Song of Songs 1:10-11)

• In Ezekiel 16 where God gave an allegory of dressing Jerusalem in jewelry (Ezekiel 16:9-13)

• The parable Jesus gave on the prodigal son where his father put a ring on his finger upon his return (Luke 15: 22),

• The misinterpretation of 1 Timothy 2:9 and 1 Peter 3:3

Song of Songs in the Bible is credited to King Solomon. This book of the Bible is full of allegory (*1. a story, poem, or picture which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. 2. a symbol*)which calls for wisdom in its interpretation. In Song of Songs 1:10-11, Solomon writes; "10 Your cheeks are beautiful with earrings, your neck with strings of jewel. 11 We will make you earrings of gold, studded with silver". We need to understand the context and background to these two verses. First of all, verse 9 which precedes verses 10 and 11 reads: "9 I LIKEN you, my darling, to a mare harnessed to one of the chariots of Pharaoh (NIV). // 9 I have COMPARED thee, O my love, to the company of horses in Pharaoh's chariots (KJV)". This preceding verse gives us insight that the earrings and strings of jewels are symbolic. The mare (*female horse; NIV*) and company of horses (*KJV*) obviously does not mean the author was talking about a horse. He was likening this to a woman, bride or lover to the horse in Pharaoh chariot; meaning this woman, bride, or lover is bought at a price and set apart for noble use. To this effect, this woman, bride or lover is graced with wealth (spiritual or physical) which is symbolized with the earrings and chains on the 'MARE' (NIV) or 'COMPANY OF HORSES' (KJV). It will therefore be misleading to hook onto this verse to justify your use of jewelries.

Our next scripture is Ezekiel 16:11-13a which many teachers have also interpreted to justify the use of jewelries by Christian believers. The Bible is very explicit on Ezekiel 16 as being 'AN ALLEGORY OF UNFAITHFUL JERUSALEM'. The Oxford dictionary defines an ALLEGORY as 'a story, poem or picture which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one'. The dictionary goes further to give synonyms as; a parable, analogy, metaphor, symbol, emblem. Therefore Ezekiel 16 cannot be interpreted directly as God putting jewelry (bracelets, necklace, nose rings, earrings and crown; see Ezekiel 16:11-12, *NIV*) on His people and as such, a pleasing practice to God. Those who justify the use of Jewelries with this particular verse will even frown on christian believers adorning themselves with nose rings. A direct interpretation will also mean God is pleased with nose rings; but is this the case? Also this particular verse was addressing both males and females in Jerusalem and as such a direct interpretation should also justify the use of jewelries by men. Yet, most christian believers will allow women to wear jewelries using this verse and frown on men wearing jewelries. This indicates the inappropriateness to directly translate Ezekiel 16 to justify the use of jewelries. Bearing in mind that Ezekiel 16 is an allegory and a direct interpretation is quite misleading, it is therefore necessary to depend on the Holy Spirit to grant understanding to this particular chapter. The use of Jewelries in Ezekiel 16, was a figure of speech/metaphor/allegory God used in his message to the people of Jerusalem through the prophet Ezekiel to indicated how much he had blessed them with so much wealth in all dimension they can think of or imagine (*that is the meaning of the metaphor used : the pagan practice of putting on jewelry in any part of the body you can think of; from the arm to the neck, nose, and ears is synonymous to the full measure of the great wealth God had blessed His people*) . Yet they remain unfaithful to the Lord with their detestable practices (Ezekiel 16:1-2).Thus the jewelries used in Ezekiel 16 is a metaphor/allegory and does not mean the wearing of jewelries pleases the Lord.

Now we will look at the parable of the lost son in Luke 15: 11-31 where Jesus mentions the use of ring (Luke 15:22 "But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.'"). First of all, we should understand that a parable is "a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels (Online Oxford dictionaries)". Therefore, a parable is an illustration and as a such, a direct translation may be quite misleading. In this parable, Jesus was using the typical culture (though not pleasing to God) of the people he was ministering to, to translate a spiritual lesson to them. In the culture of his audience, the putting on of a ring from a father to a son signifies an everlasting bond or unity between them. Thus Jesus was using that scenario to imprint in the minds of his audience, the restoration of a relationship, bond or unity when a lost sinner genuinely repents of his wicked ways and returns to his maker (God). A synonymous scripture is spoken of by apostle Paul in the book of Hebrews 6:13-16 "13 When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, 14 saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.”[a] 15 And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.

16 People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument". In Hebrews 6:16, Paul's makes the statement; " People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all arguments." Hooking directly unto this verse will mean God approves of swearing but is this the case? Certainly not! That is why it is very much necessary to interpret scriptures in full context and not in isolation.The swearing mentioned here by apostle Paul was an illustration to depict the certainty of God's promise to Abraham (Hebrews 6:13-15). These verses also teach us that God can swear because there is none greater than Him but his creation cannot swear because God has commanded so (James 5:12 "Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear--not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple "Yes" or "No." Otherwise you will be condemned" and Matthew 5:34 "But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne".

Finally, we will look at the last two similar scriptures; 1 Peter 3:3 "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes" and 1 Timothy 2:9-10 "I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate, hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes". These scriptures teaches women to exhibit modesty or moderation in adorning themselves. The misinterpretation of these scriptures lies in the fact that this modesty or moderation does not cut across all the highlights made (hairstyle, jewelries and clothing). Interpreting these scriptures in full context, the moderation or modesty is not applicable to the jewelries because God has made it known to His children that the putting on of jewelries is an adornment that is displeasing in His sight (Kindly refer to previous notes for scriptural references). Let me give you a real life example to broaden our understanding. For example, a mother advises her daughter entering the university not to make dressing, partying and chasing after married men her way of life on campus. This statement does not mean the daughter cannot dress or put on clothing or attend parties. Of course she will. However, the caution is with the choice of clothing which she is being encouraged to be decent. She can also attend parties but is being cautioned to avoid wild ones. However, chasing after married men is a big NO! NO!

So we realise that, she can engage in the other two with modesty or moderation whiles this modesty or moderation is not applicable to the third advice which is 'chasing after married men'. Also, the fine/expensive clothes mentioned in both scriptures does not mean it is a sin to wear beautiful or costly clothes if one can afford them. Modesty in clothing simply means decency and should not be equated to haphazard dressing or clothing. Women can also style/braid their own hair. Elaborating one's hair style is what is seen in going beyond stying/braiding one's own hair by adding extensions in braiding to exhibit that which is not or changing one's hair type through perming, weave-ons among others. It is my prayer that God opens our eyes to grasp this divine understanding of His word.

The final note on this series will be delivered to draw the line between LEGALISM and HOLINESS/GODLINESS.

All glory to God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.

WHILES I TELL YOU THESE THINGS, I AM KEEPING MY OWN SELF IN THE LINE THROUGH THE SUFFICIENT GRACE AND MERCY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST LEST I MYSELF MISS HEAVEN.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/adom-ofori-asenso/a-note-to-the-image-of-god-called-woman-4-part-5/684502994913804

Are You Of Christ's?

Are You Of Christ's?

Galatians 5:24 "And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts."
Romans 8:9 "But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his."

Is flesh still the ruler of your life after your several years in the church?
Do you still find the teachings and sermons of total holiness, truth and righteousness strange?
Do you still argue on the word of God?

Then, it means flesh is your master, and sin is your companion. Romans 6:16 "Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?"

Christ know those that are HIS. And if you are of Christ's, you must depart from iniquity. 2 Timothy 2:19 "Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity."

So, are you Christ's?
Good morning from Nigeria.
Brother Lugard Ekhator

Sexual Immorality: The Gravest Of All Sin Before The LORD God Almighty - Bro Lugard Ekhator

Sexual Immorality: The Gravest Of All Sin Before The LORD God Almighty - Bro Lugard Ekhator

Sex is made for married couples ONLY.
If you therefore are having sexual intercourse when you are not married, you committing a great sin before God, and it will take you to hell fire if you fail to repent out of it before your death.
If Brother Joseph Israel could overcome it, you too can overcome it today with the help of the Holy Spirit, if only you are sincere with yourself.
God bless you.

Genesis 39:7 "And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.
8 But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;
9 There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?
10 And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her.
11 And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.
12 And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out."

Benson Idahosa Of Church of God Mission In Hell Fire - Bro Ogenetega Samuel Emmanuel

Benson Idahosa Of Church of God Mission In Hell Fire - Bro Ogenetega Samuel Emmanuel

Late Archbishop Benson Idahosa, was the founder of Church of God Mission Int. Inc (CGM), with headquarters at Upper Adesuwa Road, GRA, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
He was a great evangelist for the LORD, ho went across the whole world to preach Jesus Christ, but yet he himself couldn't make it to heaven. May this never be your portion today in Jesus name. Amen.
He was the founder of Idahosa World Outreach Television (IWO TV).
He was the founder of Word of Faith Group of Schools.
He was the founder of Benson Idahosa University (BIU), Benin City, Edo State.
Dear Christians, upon all the wonderful works that Benson Idahosa did for the LORD while he was alive, he still make it to hell fire. What a lost!!!
Please friend, repent of your sins now before it is too late.

Love Of The World: Majority Of Christians Are Heading To Hell Fire With It

Love Of The World: Majority Of Christians Are Heading To Hell Fire With It

1 John 2:15 "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him."
James 4:4 "Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God."

I just want to ask:
Why are there so much believers in the church of Jesus Christ today and yet, no children (sons and daughters) of God?

Before you pounce on me, ask yourself this question: Now that I claimed to be a child of God, should death knock at my door right now, and with the things of the world on my body, will I ever make it to heaven?
You see, the consciousness of the place you will spend your eternity either in heaven, or in hell fire (God forbids though) will help you to live right according to the standard of the word of God as a Christian i.e if you are one anyway.

If you therefore call yourself a child of God, how then are you decorating your body (which is not your own 1 Corinthians 6:19-20) with the things of the world and you expect the Holy Spirit of God to reside in you? This is the deceit of the highest order.

For the avoidance of doubt, sons and daughters of God are led by the Holy Spirit of God. Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

Sons of God does not yield their members (body) as instruments of unrighteousness. Romans 6:13  "Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God."

Instead, they mortify (kill) the works of flesh, which they once lived under. Romans 8:13 "For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live."
Colossians 3:5 "Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: 7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them."

The Holy Spirit is holy, and He is the seal of your redemption.
Psalms 51:11 "Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me."
Ephesians 4:30 "And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption."

How can the Holy Spirit of God therefore dwell in an unholy and unclean vessel with all manner of defilement of the body? This had never happened, neither will it start to happen now. Reconsider your earlier claims of being called a child of God before today, and make amends where necessary.
Revelation 2:5 "Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent."

Your body must therefore be holy, before the Holy Spirit can dwell in it. If you however defile it with the worldliness of jewelries, make up, tattoos, weaveon, attachment and other satanic materials, behold, destruction in hell fire awaits you except you repent.
1 Corinthians 3:16 "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are."

To conclude, I would like you to know that the holy bible was written by holy men, with the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:20 "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost."

So, how can you therefore fit into a holy empire, a holy setup, a holy expectation and a holy kingdom designed for holiness, with your unholy attitudes of dressing, speech, conduct,  lifestyle, action and inaction? Don't you see that this is impossibility? Please repent now before it's too late.

May the LORD Jesus Christ deliver you from the demon of worldliness today in Jesus name. Amen.
I pray, may your soul be deliver from the journey to hell fire through the evil spirit of worldliness in Jesus name. Amen.
Let the light of God Almighty, beam into your life now and purify your body, soul and spirit with the precious blood of Jesus Christ today in Jesus name. Amen.
Receive the grace to overcome all forms of worldliness today in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
I cover your body, soul and spirit with the blood of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Thank you O Wonderful God, for answers to our prayers, in Jesus most Holy name we have prayed. Amen.

Shalom!

Let The Bible Speak!

Let The Bible Speak!

Dear Christians,
Please, what do you understand by the teachings of the bible passage below?
Let your answer be firm and precise. God bless you.

Luke 12:47-48
47 "And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. 48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more."

You Too Can Fall To The Trap Of The Devil

YOU TOO CAN FALL TO THE TRAP OF THE DEVIL

1 Corinthians 10:12 “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.”

2 Corinthians 11:3 “But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.”

Luke 22: 31 “And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.”

Proverbs 4:23 “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”

Men and brethren, looking at the rate at which men that started well with the LORD are ending up with the devil, it becomes very pertinent that we put ourselves on the line by resolving to stand firm to the sayings of Christ till the end Matthew 7:24. Let us remember that temptation is one of the measures that the Almighty God uses to determine our stand on HIS word, if truly you were ever saved by HIM. This is because God cannot tempt any man but HE is able to make a way of escape when you are being tempted so that it will not overcome you. James 1:13 “Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”

However, should you fall on the day of your test, the bible says “your strength is small.” Proverbs 24:10 “If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.”

To this end, most people always see some pastors as God i.e they can never fall from grace no matter whatever situation they may find themselves in, and therefore, they will pounce on you like wounded lions when you dare mention their ‘god’ (pastor) name, no matter the situation. Isn’t this ridiculous? These pastors, no matter the level of their anointing and years of service in the things of God, they are still ordinary men and so they will remain till they will die. This is why we must always pray for them because when the devil lay hold on them, their members (sheep of the LORD) will be in great trouble. Matthew 26:31 “Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.”

Brothers and sisters, the devil is a respecter of nobody. If he cannot respect his own maker by rebelling against HIM in heaven which led to his expulsion from there, and then cast down to the earth, he again staged a war against his creator here on earth in the wilderness, is it you that the devil will respect?

Isaiah 14:13 “For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.”

Luke 4: 1 “And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.”

 Look, none of us can defeat the devil ordinarily. The victory will have over him is the victory of Jesus over the devil on the cross that he handed over to us (HIS true followers) by faith. 1 John 5:4 “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”

Colossians 2: 13 “And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.”

So, as far as you remain in this sandy flesh of yours, the devil can tempt you and you can fall like any other man because, he is furious and with great wrath did he came out of heaven to this earth. Revelation 12:12 “Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.”

If you are therefore not saved and washed in the blood of Jesus Christ, you are in hot soup with the devil. If you are also using the properties of the devil on your body and in your heart, no matter how long you speak in tongues, how much of the bible you can quote, how much members you have in your denominational church, the devil is your father and certainly, you are going to spend your eternity in his kingdom (hell fire.) Repent or you shall likewise perish. Luke 13:3 “I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.”

Are you greater than these people that the devil tempted one way or the other in the scriptures?

1. JESUS CHRIST

Although HE created the devil and being God John 1:3, Colossians 1:16, his creature (devil) tempted HIM 3 times while here on earth in flesh and blood as a human being Matthew 4:1-11. The bible says “For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.” Hebrews 4:15. Pastor, can you compare yourself with God? If the devil with his stubbornness could tempt God HIMSELF, who are you before the devil?

2. APOSTLE PETER

Peter was the chief among the disciples of Jesus Christ which earned him to be called the rock John 1:42, Matthew 16:18. But, this couldn’t stop the devil from planning to mess him up even when Jesus was right there Luke 22:31. In fact, the devil took hold of him once and thank God Jesus rebuked the devil that possessed him at that time. Matthew 16:23 “But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.” Didn’t Peter even backslided until Apostle Paul pulled him back to the ford? Galatians 2:11-14. So, what are you talking about?

3. MOSES

Moses was the one that God gave the commandment and was highly used of God. He spoke with God face to face as a man does with his friend. Exodus 33:11 “And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.” But the day Moses fell out from grace when he allowed the devil to through anger override him, he could only see the coveted promise land with his eyes, but he couldn’t enter Deuteronomy 32:50-51. Deuteronomy 34:4 “And the LORD said unto him, This is the land which I sware unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, saying, I will give it unto thy seed: I have caused thee to see it with thine eyes, but thou shalt not go over thither.” Are you greater than Moses?

4. KING SAUL

Saul was the first king of Israel, who was anointed by Prophet Samuel to lead the people of God when they asked for a king 1 Samuel 11:15. When Satan finished with him by encouraging him to disobey the word of God, he lost the kingdom and even his place in the heavenly kingdom 1 Samuel 15:35. Are you better than King Saul of old?

5. SAMSON

Samson was born a Nazarite so that his life will be used for the service of God forever to deliver the people of God from their enemies Judges 13:5. When Satan however through the harlot Delilah finished with him, he ended up a common prisoner in the camp of the enemy grinding corn Judges 16:21. Are you tougher than Samson?

6. PROPHET ELIJAH

As tough as Prophet Elijah was in the matters of heaven and godliness, an ordinary woman put him to flight and he ran panting for life 1 Kings 19:1-3. A man that could call fire to rain down from heaven and it will be so 1 Kings 18:36-38, 2 Kings 1:9-12. When the devil faced him, he instead requested that God should kill him 1 Kings 19:4. Are you better than Elijah?

7. JUDAS ISCARIOT

He was a disciple of Jesus Christ and was numbered among the twelve. Luke 22:3 “Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.”  By the time the devil was through with him, he makes sure he hanged himself to avoid repentance Matthew 27:5. Do you know better than Judas Iscariot?

8. ADAM

The man that God molded by HIMSELF with HIS own hands Genesis 1:7. When the devil through his wife got him, he could longer withstand the holy presence of God because the fellowship was broken Genesis 3:8-10. Today, everyone one of us is having physical death hanging on us as a result of Adam’s fall to the trick of the devil Romans 5:12. Can you compare yourself with Adam in terms of having fellowship and hearing the voice of God today?

9. THE MAN OF GOD FROM JUDAH

He received clear and specific instructions from the Almighty God regarding the altar in Bethel 1 Kings 13:1, 9. He was a great man of God in all ramifications. But when the devil got hold of him through a false prophet (like we have in our generation now) he died miserably 1 Kings 13:21-24. Do you think you can be placed in the same level with this man of God?

10. THE DEVIL HIMSELF

He was called the anointed cherub that walks on stones of fire. Ezekiel 28:14 “Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire.”

He was called perfect before he fell. Ezekiel 28:15 “Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee.”

He was called son of the morning. Isa 14:12 “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations.”

So, if the devil who was called Lucifer could from grace in heaven, how much more you mere mortal man? Paul says “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.” 1 Corinthians 10:12.

Remember, until you die and finally enter heaven by the grace of God, the devil is all out to ensure that you fall from the grace of God. Many people have long backslided but they are not aware of it in as much as they can still perform miracles in the name of Jesus. Don’t be carried away because magicians can do and perform miracles like God at times Exodus 7:10-12, 22.

Wouldn’t you rather allow Jesus to help you today? Those who have ears to hear, let them hear. God bless you.

Shalom!

Why Are You Proud In Lying??

Why Are You Proud In Lying??

Revelation 21:8 “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”

Mystery About Lying:
If you are a liar, you must carry the brother and sister of lie along by default, which are -stealing and immorality. Remember, whenever you lied, you will look for another lie cover your previous lie and you will thereby become a professional liar in no distant time. Beware!!!

Preamble:
Truth may appear deadly when it is being said Mark 6:17-28. However the day truth will pay you, it will be more than your comprehension, and its worth and value can never be quantify Esther 6:1-11.
Lie may succeed in building a 10 storey edifice in one week, but it will take just one stone thrown by truth to crush it down in few seconds. Please, it pays to be truthful but, it is ill to be a liar. God bless you.

This past Wednesday, 19th March, 2014, I learnt that 13 staff members of the organization I’m working were shown the way out (sacked), as a result of forging their certificates and credentials used in securing their jobs, or which they submitted later to upgrade and update their records in the HR files.

This sacking was enforced by the HR department as a result of the investigation carried out on staff records where these forgeries were discovered. Now that these people have lost their jobs, how did their lies helped them?

Brethren, lie may have gone past 1,000 kilometers but truth will surely overtake it. It's just a matter of time. Why not rather say the truth and be set free? John 8:32 says “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

When I was growing up in the village, something happened to my father. That was around 1988-90 (about 26 years ago). A witch woman was confessing her witchcraft and then, she mentioned my father as a member of their witchcraft coven.

When this was done, my grandfather stepped out and declared before the whole community that he was not witch, neither any of his 6 children as far as he was concerned. He vowed that he will go to the extreme to defend his son's innocence in witchcraft practice.

As time went by, they now took my father and the other people this witch woman mentioned to a place where they usually proved a person if he/she was a witch or not traditionally, in another community entirely. Before this time, the whole village turned us into ‘the children of a witch’. Brethren, shame and reproach was our clothing. Whenever we were walking in the street, they will be winking at us calling us children of a witch. Friends, it was very terrible. I was just around 13 years old by then.

So to the glory of God, they went and by grace of God, my father didn't fall because he was not a witch. The owner of the shrine gave him a native chalk to go and celebrate his innocence. When he returned in peace, we hired a local musician to celebrate my father's innocence and to dance away the shame and reproach that we were visited by our community people.

Why do I relate this past event in my family here?
This is dedicated to my grandfather, Pa Ekhator Onabor, almost 130 years old now, who surrendered his life to Christ and got baptized at over 110 years of his life. Praise God.

My grandfather told us. In fact, he warned us during that ugly period, that we should never use lie to rub ourselves even if it is as sweet as salt mixed with native chalk. He told us that if someone lied against us, we must make every effort to prove our innocence no matter the place we may find ourselves. Thank you very much grandfather, for inculcating discipline into our lives even though we were lost in sin at the time.

Therefore, having been taught this way by my grandfather, I dreaded lying, and I developed total hatred to anything called lie. Although I still told lies as time goes on but I actually hated lie with passion, even as an idol worshipper at the time.

Today, why do men take pleasure in lying, even though they are abreast with the consequences of lying which is going to hell fire at the end of their existence on earth? Friend, why not choose to die for the truth now than to be humiliated when truth catches up with your lies? The bible says “For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.” 2 Corinthians 13:8.

If you are therefore a liar today, the devil is your father and both of you will end up in hell fire. Please repent and confess your lies now before it is too late. John 8:44 “Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.”

LIE IS LIE NO MATTER THE LEVEL OR CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVED

Some people today think that lie has levels and therefore it can be categorized into small and or big lie. No! No!! No!!! Lie is lie, and no matter the circumstances involved before you speak it, they all carries the same punishment of death Revelation 21:8.

Consider these lies and repent of them now. Make all necessary restitution where applicable and it shall be well with you.

- You were going to attend a job interview in another company, and you told your boss in your current job that your father/mother was admitted in the hospital and so, you couldn't make it to work. What a lie!
Consequences: Death in hell fire unless you repent, confess and forsake your lies/sins Revelation 21:8.

- A sex partner of yours gave you money, and you used the money to cook for your poor husband, and telling him that your mother gave you the money. What a lie!
Consequences: Death in hell fire unless you repent, confess and forsake your lies/sins Revelation 21:8.

- You were going to meet up with a sex date, and you told your wife that you have official engagement to Abuja. What a lie!
Consequences: Death in hell fire unless you repent, confess and forsake your lies/sins Revelation 21:8.

- You were sent a message to buy something, and change was given to you but, you went back to inform the person that sent you the message that they have increased the price so that you can keep the change. What a lie!
Consequences: Death in hell fire unless you repent, confess and forsake your lies/sins Revelation 21:8.

- You enrolled for an exam and present a result with distinctions, but you never wrote the exams yourself, as you paid for someone else to write them for you. What a lie!
Consequences: Death in hell fire unless you repent, confess and forsake your lies/sins Revelation 21:8.

- You were already 35 years and above before graduation from the college, but because you made up your mind to wear the NYSC Uniform, you went and swear affidavit saying your birth records was destroyed by fire. What a lie!
Consequences: Death in hell fire unless you repent, confess and forsake your lies/sins Revelation 21:8.

- You impersonated another person with higher and better results, so that you can be paid a good salary in your place of work. What a lie!
Consequences: Death in hell fire unless you repent, confess and forsake your lies/sins Revelation 21:8.

- You are in the University and your friends have much money to spend on rubbish clothes, but in order to buy one yourself, you told your poor parents that a certain amount is urgent required for a course registration. What a lie!
Consequences: Death in hell fire unless you repent, confess and forsake your lies/sins Revelation 21:8.

- You were sent on an official assignment outside the location of your work environment, and your company gave you accommodation allow for 5 days. You however returned with a receipt to your company for the 5 days hotel accommodation but you actually spent a day in a hotel, while the remaining 4 days were spent in a friend’s place. What a lie!
Consequences: Death in hell fire unless you repent, confess and forsake your lies/sins Revelation 21:8.

- You executed a project for your company, you actually spent far less than what you were given, but you returned with a receipt that all the money were duly spent. What a lie!
Consequences: Death in hell fire unless you repent, confess and forsake your lies/sins Revelation 21:8.

- You were going to play a pool game, and you told your son to please help you with some money to assist you in hiring some labourers for your farm. What a lie!
Consequences: Death in hell fire unless you repent, confess and forsake your lies/sins Revelation 21:8.

- You are a prostitute, and you went to your pastor and told him that, your brother in USA just sent you $2,000, and that you want to pay your tithe immediately, whereas, it was a Nigerian Senator you slept with last night that gave you the money. What a lie!
Consequences: Death in hell fire unless you repent, confess and forsake your lies/sins Revelation 21:8.

- You are a pastor and your members always believe and obey your instructions. Therefore, to get money out of their hands by force, you spoke to them that the Lord say sow a seed if you want to see the end of year 2014. Pastor, which God spoke to you? What a lie!
Consequences: Death in hell fire unless you repent, confess and forsake your lies/sins Revelation 21:8.

- You are a judge in the Law Court, and you know the real truth over the case you are handling, but because you were given money by the guilty party, you diverted your judgment by pronouncing the guilty fellow innocent, and the innocent fellow guilty. What a lie!
Consequences: Death in hell fire unless you repent, confess and forsake your lies/sins Revelation 21:8.

- You are just been wicked generally. So, whatever evil you do, you always blame the devil for it whereas you were 100% conscious before you committed it. What a lie!
Consequences: Death in hell fire unless you repent, confess and forsake your lies/sins Revelation 21:8.
And the list goes on and on.

We cannot exhaust the trick(s) that people used to lie today. Please for the sake of your soul, stop lying now. Your soul will be damned in hell fire if you fail repent. This warning is for me and you today so that we can make our ways right with God.

With the help of the Holy Spirit, we can overcome any sinful habit(s) we may have mastered in the past. Embrace Him today.

God bless you.
Shalom!

And What If He/She Amend His/Her Way With God Behind Your Back???

And What If He/She Amend His/Her Way With God Behind Your Back???

Matthew 21:28 “But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. 29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. 30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. 31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.”

Men and brethren, I want you to pause now, and reason this within you: What if your pastor, who is telling you that God is not against women wearing trousers, people using jewelries and makeup, and other things in the church today and you keep on using them but, him/herself went and make peace with God behind your back? What do you think will happen to you in the hereafter when you have been deceived and no more chance to repent or amend your ways with God?

You see, such a pastor will make heaven but you that him/her has deceived will make hell fire. This is the true state of some Christians today. They will not make hell fire because of their sins or wickedness but, they will do so based on the lies their pastors told them which they believe by swallowing line, sink and hook. May this never be your portion today in Jesus name. Amen.

In the circumstance above, we discovered that the son who happily told his father that ‘I will obey as you have commanded sir’ never obeyed at all but, the disobedience and stubborn son, who chided back at his father that ‘I will not obey you sir’, later repented and obeyed the commandment of his father with confession and forsaking of his sins Proverbs 28:13. In the end, the former who appeared selfish, disobedient and wayward, made it to eternity in heaven, while the later who was known to accept responsibility but with pretence couldn’t make it to eternity in heaven, because he was wearing a form of godliness but he denied the power thereof 2 Timothy 3:5. I pray you will learn from the prodigal son and make all necessary amends now before it will be too late in Jesus name. Amen. Luke 15:11-32.

Brothers and sisters, have you really taken time to examine, evaluate, consider and weigh the sayings of Christ when He declared “That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you?” Matthew 21:31. Friend, do you think Christ will be telling you lies as your pastor is doing to you?

Consider these sayings of Jesus, learn and repent, if at all you want to make it to eternity in heaven by the grace of God. Matthew 7:24 “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand”

“I tell you, Nay: but except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish” Luke 13:3, 5.

“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven” Matthew 7:21.

11 “And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. 12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Matthew 8:11-12.

“So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen” Matthew 20:16.

“Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come” John 7:34.

“Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it” Matthew 7:14.

“Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able” Luke 13:24.

“Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven” Luke 10:20.

“And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell” Matthew 10:28.

4 “And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. 5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.” Luke 12:4-5.

God bless you.

Shalom!