I've something burning so strong in my heart, and I need to share it with us.
I'll try to communicate properly, with the hope that we'll learn something new.
First of all, let me define the church;
The church of Jesus Christ, is a foundation that was Spiritually instituted by God, (after the resurrection of Christ and commensurate release of the Holy Spirit), to nurture, sustain and equip believers, for a victorious earthly existence and in turn, prepare them for heaven at last.
Every born again Christian, is a part of the church of Jesus Christ!
Why should you insult or advance anything that undermines this Great Faith you're a part of?
Yes, the church has a definite supernatural role to play in reforming Nations, but at the same time, the church isn't responsible when a Nation fails to maximize her potentials.
Nations and systems fail because of bad governments and not because of churches.
If government haven't invested so much in education, enough to produce professionals at different levels, how should the church be blamed for that?
If a government do not have the intellectual infrastructure to develop vaccines and other health facilities for the benefit of her citizenry, how should the church be blamed?
From church history, we know that since the church was instituted, she has stopped at nothing, to ensure she adds value to society; right from the days of Peter the Apostle, until today.
Even before the church formally commenced, while Christ was on earth, He continuously added value to society, to the point he laid down His life for the world.
Now, can Jesus Christ be blamed for the ungodly nature of the people of Israel in those days?
Of course not.
Or would it be right to say, why was the educational index of students in Israel too low, during the time of Christ?
No it wouldn't.
Jesus wasn't leading the government empire of Israel, the Roman government was!
Yes in Nigeria and across the Nations of the world, we're Blessed to have globally successful churches of generational renouwn, as well as preachers, but the failure of Nigeria and those countries have nothing to do with neither the churches or the preachers.
It's wrong therefore, to advance any school of thought, that insults the church and undermines the anointing of the Holy Spirit; simply because Nigeria or any other Nation is a failed State.
Be warned precious people, the church is a rock of offence.
Defaming the church and preachers is doing that to Christ Himself, because He's the Head of the church.
And you'll answer to Him afterwards.
1 Peter 2:8
And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
Ephesians 1:
20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
Matthew 21:44
And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
The stone being referred to in the scripture above, is Jesus Christ, the Head of the church.
Yes churches are Blessed, pastors as well; that has nothing to do with why a country is failing.
Don't use your tongue to slay the church community because of how angry you're about the state of your Nation.
If you're tired of a government's administration, then vote them out, and leave the church out if it!
What role has any church or pastor played in the death of Christians in Northern Nigeria and around the world?
What role has the church or any pastor played in the state of the economy?
What role has the church or any pastor played in the misappropriation of funds and corruption we see every day?
None!!!
We're in a generation with little or no respect for the church!
Bad enough you find even born again Christians dragging the name of the church.
This is terrible and hypocritical!
Don't stay in any gathering where the church is defamed or lambasted, no matter what!
If there's anything you don't understand, keep quiet about it!
Respect and Honour Jesus Christ, (the Head of the church), enough, never to raise your voice against the church in any way; publicly or privately not even indirectly.
Like the Bible admonishes, let us be the light in our various spheres of life.
Matthew 5:
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
If not for the church of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, this world would've been long destroyed!
So rather than insult the church, the least you can do is pray for her and her leaders at different levels.
Beyond that, you're also a part of the church, because Christ (the head of the church) lives in you; so BE THE CHANGE THE CHURCH NEEDS!
What you've been doing as a Christian, since the year started, how is it adding to your Nation?
Instead of blaming church leaders flying private jets and living good lives (who by the way, are legitimately BLESSED by God), make contributions to your Nation where you're!
When everything is said and done, what will count is how much of the church you have in you, because after death, there's no scientist, professional, or businessman.
Make the most of your life by becoming the best you ever can.
Then contribute to the advancement of the church of Jesus Christ, and finally, when you're up there in your field of endeavour, develop your Nation the best you can.
Do you part!
Stop the blame game!!
Respect and Honour Jesus Christ enough to love and advance His Church!!!
