Several men of God in the Bible refused money and material gifts (especially from questionable people) to keep their motives pure, reputation intact and to honour God. Here are examples:
Abraham Refuse Sodom King Offer
•Context: After Abraham won a battle to rescue his nephew Lot, the King of Sodom offered him all the captured goods and wealth. Abraham refused to take even a thread or a sandal strap.
•Reason: He did not want anyone to say that the King of Sodom made Abraham rich; as he relied only on God (Genesis 14:21–23).
Elisha Refuses Naaman’s Gift
•Context: Naaman was a Syrian commander cured of his leprosy by the prophet Elisha through God's power. Naaman tried to give Elisha a rich gift of silver, gold, and clothes. Elisha firmly turned down the entire offering.
•Reason: He wanted to show that God's healing is a free gift and cannot be bought or sold (2 Kings 5:15–16).
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Daniel Refuses Belshazzar’s Rewards
•Context: The Babylonian king Belshazzar saw a mysterious handwriting on the wall and promised Daniel purple clothing, a gold chain, and a high government position if he could read it. Daniel told the king to keep his gifts or give them to someone else.
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•Reason: Daniel still interpreted the message, but he made it clear he did not work for a price because the gift of God cannot be bought or sold. (Daniel 5:17).
I just read this in an article and I thought to share. May our dearly beloved Nigerian pastors know when to say no to Greek gifts that will ruin their reputation and discredit the name of the God they represent- if indeed they truly know God.
@Hum_ble123@yabaleftonline If you parents are not your responsibility when you have the financial capacity to help them, who then are you leaving them for?.
More Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than anywhere else in the world.
Nigerian officials have, unfortunately, been complicit in facilitating these atrocities.
@instablog9ja They ain't smart as you claim is just that they know that if they are caught in the act they're most likely to go back to their Father's house.
FG hires lobbying firm for $9m to 'communicate Christians protection efforts' to US
The federal government has hired a lobbying firm in a $9 million contract to assist in communicating its actions on protecting Christians in Nigeria to the United States government.
According to the lobbying contract document filed with the US Department of Justice, Aster Legal, a law firm in Kaduna state, hired the services of DCI Group on behalf of Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser.
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@FinPlanKaluAja1 This one no be whether oyibo left us too early or not, our way of thinking is the issue otherwise why is it that we normally get almost everything wrong in this part of the world, why? And mind you the most stupid Nigerians are those Educated ones.
“The Christians, especially in Nigeria should be protected. In your efforts we back completely, bcos Christian communities are beleaguered around the world & especially in the Middle East, but in parts of Africa too. And we stand for the same thing.” — Benjamin Netanyahu.
FULL Video Footage Of The Attack: President Trump Designates Deadly Strike On ISIS In Nigeria As a “Christmas Gift” In Response To Attacks On Christians. Thank You POTUS🙏🏾
“Tonight, At My Direction As Commander In Chief, The United States Launched A Powerful And Deadly Strike Against ISIS Terrorist Scum In Northwest Nigeria, Who Have Been Targeting And Viciously Killing, Primarily, Innocent Christians…”- President Donald J. Trump.
I just returned from a Congressional delegation to Nigeria with @HouseAppropsGOP. While there, we visited Benue State.
We met with Bishops Anagbe and Dugu and Tor Tiv. We met with suffering IDPs who are all Christians. They are forced to live in camps that are regularly attacked by Fulani Islamic radicals.
We heard heartbreaking stories from survivors of this horrific genocidal campaign committed by the Fulani, including a woman who was forced to watch as five of her children were killed.
I've never seen anything like it. It will stay with me the rest of my life.
I am working on a report to @POTUS that will outline a path forward to work with the Nigerian government in a coordinated and cooperative manner to end the slaughter of innocent Christians in the Middle Belt and stop the ongoing terrorist threat in the Northeast.
We will brief the President soon. More to come.
More of my interview with @HarrisFaulkner on the @FaulknerFocus ⬇️