Do not judge for if you do to you it is counted as SIN

The very first verse of Matthew chapter seven goes directly to this instruction from the Lord Jesus Christ. How then do you condemn sin committed by others without judging them?

It is safe to mention sin or even point at it, but don’t attach a face into it. Even when you do point at it, try by all means to be general and not be suggestive to avoid your name listed under the sin of judging others. Jesus says judging others puts you on the line for being judged yourself. The same measure you judge others, you also will be judged the same way (Matthew 7:2).

I like the attitude of loving the sinner but hating the sin. Similarly, mention the sin but not the sinner and you will have not judged anyone.

Impress men with your charity works and rewarded on Earth!

It may be known to man what you do for God but your motive will count to God. The words of Jesus in Matthew 6 from verse 1, ‘take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them’. You will know that if you do what God does not want you commit sin. Some people may argue that Jesus did not say it is sin but only that the reward for such practice in on earth. That is true but our focus should be to please God.

If you do charitable deeds in secrete, not letting the world know about it, you will be rewarded openly. Churches need to do some introspection in this area.

Share with everyone that asks so that to you it is not SIN

Giving or borrowing someone? Read the Bible and consider my comments then do the will of the Father. Matthew 5: 42 says, 'Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away'. Giving is a sacrifice because you expect nothing in return at all. When it comes to borrowing, the Bible forbids charging interest, just be willing to borrow the person that request from you interest free.

 

Sometimes you become reluctant to give for many humanly justifiable reasons yet the instruction Jesus Christ gave was none negotiable. Sometimes you don't want to give because you assume that the person will use the money to serve the devil, yet each time you give, God is at work. You therefore don't want to disturb God at work because you shall be accountable to God one day.

 

Someone may argue that what s/he has is just enough for himself and his household, yet its not even a matter of having or not having but to do what Jesus has instructed. This means that even the poor can give because the rich may approach them for assistance in one way or the other.  When you give with a pure heart the volume or value of the items don't matter at all. God delights in a cheerful giver.

 

Thanks be to God for America, Asia and some countries that are willing to give to Africa and other poor countries. I want to believe that that gesture makes God move and bless the giving countries. God has blessed America and we believe it will be so in many years to come.

 

 

If you swear you SIN!

 

Swearing is making a promise or an oath on something not yet manifested. Swearing is common and there are people that promote it such as the website yourswear.com. It does not matter whether your swearing is intentionally false or not, but the expression itself is an abomination to God. Remember that God is a judge even for your thoughts. Even if you stop at swearing in your heart, you have committed the sin of swearing and you have to repent for doing that.

The Bible is clear on the act of swearing, ‘don’t do it!’ In the Gospel of Matthew 5:33 – 37, Jesus Christ addresses the issue of swearing. All you have to say is a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’. If you are called to swear, don’t because you will be going against the will of God.

 

What more can I say, 'Jesus Christ has said it!'

Tempting God to prove Him in your situation is Sin!

God is not answerable to any person, neither a king, a pastor or whoever. As a church leader or pastor, you watch yourself not to encourage people to proof the existence of God by tempting Him. It is not strange today to hear a national sermon encouraging citizens to tempt God or rather challenging God as if He were not real nor the creator.

 

Jesus warns, '...you shall not tempt the LORD your God' Matthew 4:7. Don't therefore put yourself in risk for any reason and brag that God is your protector. You might not get the protection you claim because you are putting God at a test. Shun from doing this because its not biblical.
 

Pay tax and be approved free from this sin

Tax to all must be paid by all. If you are not legally exempted, make it your favourable point to pay tax. Many governments do their part trying to collect yet some work at cheating the system and end up not paying, and they go away with it. The government may put up severe penalties but many still want to take the risk.

In my country, any person that is involved in any form of economic activity must pay tax. From the street vendor to the multi million player, get down to your accounts and pay the government portion.

These are rules of the land and a Christian should know that it pleases God to follow and obey the rules of the land. If you work from home, from the back yard, online, and everywhere in someone's land, comply. What would make you fail to pay because you are only taxed on your profits? Just have the courage and take time to do things right - and it will amount to peace.

Jesus Himself encouraged people to pay tax (Mark 12:17). Hallo, did you get that? If you do not pay tax you are actually violating a commandment from Jesus Christ. If you don't do as required, you will not only be punished by the law enforcers but God Himself will put you hell fire if you die while you do not comply.

picture taken from: http://beechwoodcross.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-and-why-did-coin-get-in-fish.html

Obvious sin of fornication - Sex before marriage!

Sexual intercourse between people not married to each other is called fornication. Some say its primitive not to go to bed with the person you believe you love, whether you intend to marry them or not. Sad but true, God hates such practice and finds it an abomination to Him. It is sin and one that will lead those that commit to hell should they die in such practice.





God loves the person but not the sin they do (Love the rapist but hate rape). Many will disagree with me, giving all sorts of reasons for their disagreement. Some say its natural to desire some sexual intimacy soon as someone has passed puberty, and they feel such desire should be fulfilled. God guides us in His word, the Bible, that such is not acceptable until marriage.”Marriage is honorable in all and the bed undefiled, but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge” Hebrews 13:4. Paul writes in I Corinthians 6:9-11, “Know you 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, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners shall inherit the Kingdom of God”.

 

Nollywood's Yoruba actress Ronke Oshodi has got it all wrong when she said premarital sex is okay - reports the website: kaynaija in this link http://www.kaynaija.com/2014/10/ronke-oshodi.html

What's your view on Premarital sex?

"Sex is a normal part of life just like money. I know I am a Yoruba ambassador but personally I believe any body above 18 and has a serious relationship can have sex even outside marriage. The couple should know what they have underneath their clothes
before they get committed to each other for life. What if I do not like the size as a lady? Frankly, it is one of the reasons why many go into extra marital affairs. Even when a man has everything in the world and does not satisfy me sexually, there is serious trouble. I cannot go into a marriage and start regretting, besides, you won’t be able to tell your family members what you are going through in the name of marriage. I can not manage sex, it is either I enjoy it or disapprove it." 

False prophets are sinners

Who am I to judge and separate true prophets from the wrong? What guards would someone like me have to say so and so is false but so and so is true. Yet it still is a warning to believers that false prophets are on the loose (Matthew 7:15).  

I have however, in my own willing heart, followed many of the prophecies that have flooded the internet and bookshops in our time today. I know many are genuine while some are false. The devil himself is at work to confuse even the elect.

What then do you do when you meet someone, are handed a testimony that looks genuine, when you browse online and land on a website that tell stories of the after life? How do you respond. I have done so much of belief on many that I think are genuine yet sometimes I feel I was quick to believe, especially when a contradictory testimony comes up. I have taken time to listen, read and rewrite some of the testimonies I felt were genuine and come from God. I detailed these at  holinessadvocate.com. 

What can I say, 'if you are a false prophet, thinking you get information from God yet you get it from the devil who disguise himself as an angel of light sometimes, you are doing yourself great harm than good. Repent and turn to God'. You will know its not true if those spirits that give you the message fail to call upon the name of Jesus and declare love for Him. Ask each spirit that visits you to confess Jesus Christ. I agree that sometimes you may not even be aware that you are being used by the devil. Be careful what you take from the spiritual world and others to spread to people around you because by so doing, you own these messages. If they are false, you remain the owner and may later be labeled a false prophet. 

Just today I came across one website that confused me to the core, http://prophesiesofthelordupdated.blogspot.com/2013/06/31-not-yet-fulfilled-prophesies-of-lord.html. Very specific prophesies are shared in this blog and I need to confirm with my God if these are indeed from Him.

Sin is not Relative - its the same in Europe, America, Africa, etc

How devastating to know this one thing that sin is measure in one standard globally. Whether its done behind closed doors or in public, it still is sin. Done by a poor person, a rich one, it still is sin. Shun sin - for your own benefit.