Religion

When one accepts a faith, it is for one to be submitted to the will of his or her creator for the purpose of destiny realization.

This is because in every religion there is always a mechanism to regulate and control all affairs, most especially in the area of personal rule, social and spiritual control for all activities to be duly regulated in the line with the upheld scripture which must be the supreme consultation by which adherents are supposed to live their lives because all scriptures are considered to have a divine construct, religious curriculum, therefore, is expected to be more superior in value and potency, than the social construct we call the nation's constitution.

Religion and those who symbolize its existence usually play the tertiary fiddle and are classified into the poor second to the fourth estate of the realm of the government-the Media, which is but equally abused into the poor state of a watchdog for the government to play around most of the time as a pun in the hands of the powerful.

1Corithians 6: 5-10 alludes to the above observations. ''I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren?

6But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers.

7Now, therefore there is utterly a fault among you because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?

8Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren.

9Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be Not Deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

10Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.''

This is why in clear terms the Almighty Allah admonished the Muslims not only to be true believers but to truly resolve conflicts through the process of Mediation, Conciliation, and Arbitration and at the utmost level to use the Scripture to adjudicate on any ensuing matters. The Holy Quran refers, ''To thee, we send the Scripture in truth, confirming the Scripture that came before it, and guarding it in safety: So judge between them by what Allah hath revealed(the Jews through the old Testament, the Christians through the New Testament and the Muslims through the Holy Quran to avoid sentiments or bias for a religion other than that of our faith, with a clear purpose to respect individual fundamental human rights), and follow not their vain desires diverging from the Truth that hath come today to each among you have we prescribed the law and an open way. If Allah has so willed, He would have made you a single person, but His plan is to test you in what He hath given you: So strive as in a race in all virtues. The goal of you all is to Allah. It is He that will show you the Truth of the matters in which He disputes.''

For the above reasons, let us all put on the armor of prayer and the virtue of patience, perseverance, and tolerance in our homes, large compounds, communities, and the society as adherents of our faiths that have learned sufficiently enough in the houses of God to the benefit of self and the society through settling conflicts without external intervention.

The best option to keep up with amity in the home and peaceful co-existence in the society is to live by the Scripture for the benefit of others. Do not allow sins to develop into crimes. They are preventable

Why on earth do you think that, for his disciples, Jesus Christ chose a group of fishermen?

What particular qualities could they have possessed to equip them to share his ministry?

They seem to have been a close-knit group whom Jesus Christ had possibly known for some time.

But clearly, the moment when they decided to leave everything and follow him was deeply etched in their memory.

When Jesus said he would make them ''fishers of men,'' what expertise and experience could they bring to such a task?

Only Phillip was called by Jesus directly. The others came at the bidding of their friends and families.

Yet, when they found Jesus for themselves, it was as if he had been searching for them all along.

Nathaniel eventually found Jesus Christ, only to discover that Christ found him long before he recognized who it was pulling at his heartstrings.

 Doing good now is better than doing good later. Read Luke 23:41

Prayers do not necessarily have to be long and eloquent.

However, it is important, that such prayers come from a sincere and humble heart.

In addition, it is also imperative that prayers are silent and straight because God hears even before we start our prayers. Read Psalm 102:17

Many Pharisees were good and upright people, who Jesus Christ counted among his friends.

But it was those who misused religion who angered him so much, particularly when they excused unjust actions and unfair attitudes with pious platitudes.

People might be scrupulous about small details of religious observance, giving to the temple a tenth of all their produce, even to the smallest herbs.

But if they were unscrupulous in their treatment of others, Jesus condemned them in no uncertain terms.

Which sins do religious people tend to condemn most readily today?

How much prominence do we give to justice, humility, and reverence as the most important values?

How often do we speak out against hypocrisy, greed and self-indulgence ?

Once you become born again, avoid the temptations of backsliding. 

In the present world, temptations abound; everywhere you go, it is now left for you as a true believer to resist such temptations.

Do not become an enemy of yourself; meditate on the word regularly when you notice you are treading the wrong path.

Look up to God, and painstakingly avoid looking up to man.

Resist any attempt to backslide by anyone; it could be your friends, your colleagues at your place of work, your relations, or anyone close to you.

Be steadfast. Hosea 11:7

You have to realize that the people you pay to keep watch over you and your property can only function to the maximum of their human ability.

Their watchcare is not absolute, and therefore you must look to the greater Guardian, God, who is your keeper and your helper.

If you are lying down in your home, you will sleep securely because the God who keeps you will not slumber, nor will He allow anyone to move your feet from their resting place.

In these times, out of envy, jealousy, and hatred, men attempt to dig a pit under your feet in order to cause you to fall or in order to make you lose your position, your balance, your honor, or your office; but if you look up to God who dwells in heaven, if you trust in Him through Christ, no one will ever be able to move your feet away from security to destruction.

He will keep you as the shepherd keeps his sheep so that you do not become the prey of wolves.

Read 2 Kings 9:17

We want our heroes to remain on their pedestals so that we who aspire to be like them may hope one day to share in the honor and privilege they enjoy.

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Jesus Christ's humility shows itself in his readiness to serve us. Ours shows in our readiness to receive His service.

It is said that it is better to give than to receive.

But it is sometimes harder to receive; it puts us in debt to the one who gives and robs us of the pride of being in the position of giving to others. Read Porverbs 18:12

You must always pray fervently to God to come to your aid, by giving you the strength, courage, and means by which you will meet all the burdens of this life.

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If you are burdened by an unconfessed sin, then your life will bring forth fruits of sin. 

And to regain joy and happiness, the sin must be confessed to God.

For if you confess your sins, God is faithful and just to forgive you and cleanse you from all unrighteousness.

As you shoulder your burdens, give your heart to Christ, for it is when you truly do this that your heart will know peace, in your home, society, church, and wherever you worship God. Read Isaiah 30:6

There is hope that sustains you.

In these times, the only thing that sustains you as a believer is the hope in the living Lord.

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Regardless of the  damaging activities of those with evil intentions, you must keep hope alive.

There a lot the Lord has in stock for you that will keep you going through the journey of life.

When your hope is yet to be fulfilled, do not despair; you must keep your hope in Him until He executes it in a way that is in accordance with His own will for you.

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Your hope must be strengthened by your faith in the living Lord, who stands by His own at all times.

Hope sustains you in the crises of threats and adversities. Read Lamentations 3:24

We can sometimes harbor romantic illusions about what the Church should be like, a company of saints in shining armor!

But then we meet some local congregation, and we become disillusioned.

It is never a good thing to live with illusions.

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The reality about the Church is much more splendid.

It is among this frail, struggling, sinful community of folk that we find heroes and heroines of the faith who outshine and outshame those whom the world admires for their power, their wealth, and their strength.

The gospel speaks its word of liberation, not through the powerful but through the oppressed. May God make us humble enough to receive it from them. Read Hebrews 11:7

Your little action goes a long way in revealing the will of God in your life.

Limitless opportunities abound in little responsibilities.

God puts together little actions here and there to make something big out of it for you.

Those little actions, which are not noticeable, pave the way for the fulfillment of great accomplishments.

It is now left for you to identify these great opportunities that abound in the little responsibilities you carry out day by day.

Be painstaking in all you do and take responsibilities with all seriousness. Read  Nehemiah 4:14

Be vigilant detractors are everywhere.

People react to the pressure of  events and never to the changes of their character and attitude.

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Make it a duty to examine yourself periodically and spiritually, to determine your closeness to the Lord or distance from Him.

Most Christians live on the surface of life.

Once you expose your heart and life to Jesus Christ, who is the light, then all illusions will be  stripped away, and the gate will open for the healing and redeeming power of Christ in your  life.

Accepting Christ will give you a direction and make you to know yourself.

Knowing yourself will prevent you from committing sins, while if you don't allow God in you, you will never discover God.

Read Daniel 12:1, John 4:25

The judgment of God shall always come upon parents who fail to bring up their children in the Lord's way.

Indeed, a sizable number of fathers and mothers do very well in guiding other people's children towards the right path, but this is not so for their biological children.

Even though the children of this category of parents are lacking and deficient in several aspects of life, their parents see all the goodness and perfection in them.

Today, most parents have failed to instill moral discipline in their children.

It is imperative for all to care for their vineyards, as they also care for the vineyards of others. Read 2 Kings 16:3

Dreams are planned, pursued, and achieved.

Dreams don't come true on their own unless they are made to happen.

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Steps to Take Towards Achieving Your Dreams:

1) Identify a dream

Without doubt, the journey to success starts with a dream. The dreams become a purpose and driving force to the destination.

Once a dream is identified, an individual now has an objective and is purposeful; life becomes meaningful while the journey towards actualizing your dream is on track.

2) Your goals must be realistic ;

It is quite convenient and realistic to set up goals with a six-month and 24-month accomplishment target.

Make a mental vision and evaluation of these goals, and give each of the goals a critical thought.

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3) Diligence : Regardless of your desire or aspiration, diligence is a prerequisite. This is the secret behind success. Genuine successes never happen suddenly, accidentally, or by wish.

4)Determination :

Be determined in the pursuit of your dreams. Determination is the inner power embedded in you by God that enables you to defy any form of obstacle.

Without it, success is not certain.

In confronting your challenges, be determined.

5) Opportunities:

Identify opportunities and make good use of them.

In whatever form opportunities come, recognize them and fulfill your dreams. Read Jeremiah 23:28

We want our heroes to remain on their pedestals, so that we who aspire to be like them may hope one day to share in the honor and privilege they enjoy.

Jesus Christ's humility shows itself in his readiness to serve us. Ours shows in our readiness to receive His service.

It is said that it is better to give than to receive.

But it is sometimes harder to receive; it puts us in debt to the one who gives and robs us of the pride of being in the position of giving to others. Read Joshua 1:6

Titus 2:11-14

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,

12Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

13Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

14Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

Hold on to the teaching and commandment of God. When you embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, then you are already with the power of God unto salvation.

It is mandatory that you grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ so as to 

to be able to ward off false doctrines.

You can only grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ when you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour.

The word Christian means people who believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. 

Therefore, a true believer is a christian you who practices and does the will of God.

Psalm 55-22

Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.''

Discouragement is a life threatening state of mind, as it renders an individual vulnerable to attacks by enemies of the soul.

In most situations, discouragment is inevitable in the life of a believer, however, Jesus Christ is the solution.

It destroys the faith of a believer and wrecks havoc on an individual's will power to live.

The enemy always makes use of the weapon of discouragement, but it is left for you to ward off same, by having a mindset devoid of resentment and bitterness.

The devil makes use of discouragement to destroy initiative and render an individual useless and disillusioned. For these reasons, you must be strong in faith and reassure yourself that all things will continue to be good.

We want our heroes to remain on their pedestals, so that we who aspire to be like them may hope one day to share in the honor and privilege they enjoy.

Jesus Christ's humility shows itself in his readiness to serve us.

Ours shows our readiness to receive His service.

It is said that it is better to give than to receive.

But it is sometimes harder to receive, it puts us in debt to the one who gives and robs us of the pride of being in the position of giving to others.

Read-Luke 16:13, Joshua 24:15

There is no distinction between the vine and its branches. From the moment it emerges from the soil, the vine begins to spread.

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It is its branch.

To belong to Jesus Christ is to be part of the true vine.

For this reason, we can pray in complete confidence, because when our wills are united with his, we will pray as part of the living vine.

The image of Jesus Christ is all about growth, which happens organically, from within the very substance of the vine.

Nourished by the sun, by rain and chemicals which feed it from the soil in which it is planted, the vine forces its way into the light.

We have here an image of growth which gives us a powerful understanding of what it means to belong to Jesus Christ.