@SeromoOkito@gideonodoma In the original Greek text, the verb for "sinning" (α̇μαρτάνω) is in the present active tense. Theologically, this denotes a continuous, ongoing action. Therefore, a true believer cannot continually live in uninterrupted, willful sin without ultimately facing spiritual conviction
@SeromoOkito@gideonodoma Since you read incomplete letters, let me complete it for you. You quoted 1 John 2:1-3.
This is what that same 1 John 3:9 says
9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
Written by @MatAshimolowo .official
WE WILL NOT BE SILENT
A Celebration of Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye
There comes a time when silence becomes ingratitude.
There comes a time when honour becomes a sacred duty.
There comes a time when sons and daughters must rise to celebrate the gifts that God has given to a generation.
This is such a time.
We refuse to be silent while men and women of eternal significance are reduced to headlines, controversies, and social media trends.
We refuse to stand by while those who have sacrificed decades in service to God and humanity are casually criticized by people who have built nothing, fathered nobody, planted no churches, and transformed no nations.
The sons and daughters of prophets must never be silent while cheap publicity seekers use great men as instruments for attention.
A generation that does not honour its fathers has no future.
A people who cannot recognize greatness in their midst will eventually suffer the tragedy of its absence.
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye is not merely a church leader.
He is not merely a denomination head.
He is not merely a respected minister.
He is one of the most significant Christian leaders of our generation and one of the greatest spiritual gifts God has given to Africa and the global Church.
We should never allow a man who chose humility to become the chewing stick of the uninformed.
We should never permit the noise of critics to drown out the voice of history.
We should never watch while modern-day Sauls seek to intimidate, discredit, or silence God's servants.
Scripture records how King Saul pursued David.
Scripture records how Doeg the Edomite became an instrument of destruction against the priests of God.
Throughout history, political power has often sought to suppress prophetic voices.
Yet God has always preserved His servants and vindicated His purpose.
The Church must never become indifferent when its fathers are unfairly attacked.
Nor should we wait until our prophets cross into eternity before we begin to celebrate them.
Too often, flowers are sent to funerals when they should have been delivered while the recipient was still alive.
Daddy Adeboye was President of PFN from 1992 to 1995. That was the last time he held a leadership position in PFN, and he has never been President of CAN.
There seems to be a lot of misunderstanding regarding his involvement in past national protests.
At the time in question, the nationwide protest was not called by Pastor Adeboye personally. It was a position taken by Christian leadership structures, particularly PFN and CAN, which serve as umbrella bodies representing many Christian ministries and denominations across Nigeria.
So when I come online and see many young people attacking Pastor Adeboye over a protest he joined many years ago, I honestly find it surprising.
Pastor Adeboye and his ministry are members of PFN and CAN, just as many churches and ministries across Nigeria are. Participating in an action endorsed by these bodies is not the same thing as personally calling for it.
So I am yet to understand why the blame is being directed at Papa Adeboye. Did he call for the protest? No. In fact, he was not even part of the leadership of CAN and therefore was not in a position to make such a decision on behalf of the organization.
Most importantly, Pastor Adeboye is now over 84 years old. One thing that concerns me about our generation is how quickly we abandon basic respect and civility. What exactly is the expectation here? That an 84-year-old man should be leading street protests today?
If you genuinely believe that is reasonable, would you make the same demand of your own father at that age? If another protest is called tomorrow, will you be comfortable asking your grandfather to stand on the frontlines?
Pastor Adeboye has also never instructed his church members to vote for any particular political party or candidate. Throughout the years, he has maintained an apolitical posture. If anyone has credible evidence of him openly endorsing a political candidate or directing members to vote for one, I'll bring down this post.
Pastor Adeboye is not your problem. The person you voted for to protect your life is in Aso Rock. You didn't elect Pastor Adeboye to provide security, electricity, jobs, roads, healthcare, or economic policies for you. Channel your energy toward the right source.
@Preacherrapper Based on this words of Jesus, I disagree. Iniquity (sin) makes love grow cold not obedience or endurance. We can see in verse 13 that he that endures to the end will be saved.
Imagine fishing for hours and not catching any fish. Not one.
Now it’s dark, cold.
You’re hungry, thirsty, tired, bones aching, disappointed, beating up on yourself, wishing you never came.
You’ve given up.
You know everyone’s back home depending on you and now you have to deliver disappointing news.
Then out of nowhere, your best friend appears.
You tell him you came in vain—
you caught no fish.
He tells you to try again on the right side.
You look at him like he’s gotta be crazy.
You’ve been there for hours, you know for a fact the net will be empty when it comes back up again.
You do it anyway…
and would ya look @ that…
Net full.
Do you realize that your best friend is the final boss?
The one who loves & adores you is in charge.
The ocean waves turn which ever way he commands.
The hearts of the Kings are in his hands.
My goodness, I love him so much.
🎼What a friend we have in Jesus🎶
🎼All our sins & griefs to bear🎶
🎼What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer🎶
Bible School 🏫 📖
All religions are welcome to join us and please feel free to give your own words of love or wisdom to the congregation.
Love you guys!!!
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