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Cleaning Up Businesses and Worship Centres One moment that deeply stirred Jesus’ emotions was when the synagogue was turned into a marketplace. Jesus drove out the traders with a whip, emphasizing that his Father's house was meant for worship, not business. It's essential to maintain a clear separation between business centers and places of worship. Consider the reverse scenario: a businessman expelling gospel preachers from a place of business. If the first scenario doesn’t highlight the seriousness, the second certainly does. Keeping this distinction is crucial. In a place of worship, "God bless you" is a blessing, but after working for 21 days a month, being told "God bless you" instead of receiving wages can provoke anger and indicate unfair compensation. The principles from personal worship that lead to business success and excellence should be applied in business without bringing in worship rituals. A business free from fraud thrives on honesty, fairne...

  On Bright Political Prospects Something that characterizes impractical politics is often the excessive praise of people who have shown superficial expressions of leadership, oratory, and charisma. At best, this leads to flattery, and at worst, it results in whining. The most practical move for someone with these skills would be to be guided by someone with a realistic understanding of these traits—in our culture, we call these people godfathers. However, the most appropriate solution is to become a genuine politician who digs deep to find the methods and styles that suit the culture of their state and country. On Protests Protests have always occurred throughout history. The Children of Israel protested against the harsh conditions Pharaoh imposed on them while building Egypt. Initially, he provided the raw materials for their construction, but later he withdrew this provision, demanding they source the materials themselves. Their legitimate protests reached God, who sent Moses t...

Selfless Giving. The abundant mindset sees continuity in all things, as abundance fosters ongoing prosperity, while the mindset of lack sees an end to everything, as scarcity leads to cessation. Misers live in the consciousness of scarcity and fear that circumstances may one day not favor wealth and prosperity, so they prepare for that possibility. On the other hand, those with an abundant mindset live in the consciousness of plenty and sufficiency; as long as there is oxygen to breathe and life to live, there will always be enough to sustain the needs of someone with an abundant mindset. Becoming a Cheerful Giver Cheerful giving from the heart is one of the best things that can happen to anyone in life. The cost of cheerful giving is high, but whoever pays it enjoys immense blessings. The blessings of Abraham are still evident today. His willingness to offer his beloved son Isaac back to the one who gave him is a testament to this. Similarly, Jesus offered his entire life as a ransom,...

Why is it Only God's Wealth That Adds Joy and Not Sorrow? Wealth, in its essence, serves the purpose of furthering God's essence, acting as a vehicle to do so. God's essence is diverse; He resides in a beautiful city with streets made of gold, symbolizing wealth. Down to Earth In the earthly realm, wealth is the natural order of life. In the Garden of Eden, Adam had access to everything created for his use. However, after his departure from God's way of doing things to the human way, that access was restricted, and mankind has been seeking ways to regain it. Wealth Managing wealth requires a lot of effort from a human perspective, involving sweat and toil. Acquiring wealth, however, demands more than human effort; it requires significant qualities from a person, including aspects of their physicality and soul. When God empowers someone to acquire wealth, He equips them spiritually to obtain it without sacrifices beyond their capability. For example, Abraham's willin...

 Affirmations, Professions, Confessions: How Potent Are They? Affirmations, professions, and confessions are as effective as the person saying them. Phrases like "I'm strong," "I'm rich," or "I'm powerful" are often used to downplay a tough reality or to boost our mood during an inspiring Sunday service. When I was younger and less informed about the world, much of what I believed came from what I watched. In movies, traditional worshippers would chant spells that seemed to alter reality. This made me see their power over reality, and I was fearful because the outcomes were often negative. I wanted good things to happen to me, but my own confessions didn’t seem to work, so I abandoned the practice. However, I eventually realized that confessions and professions do impact our reality as much as our words do. The lack of immediate results often discourages us, but consider: A) A confession that produces instant results might have been made when t...

Happiness and Fulfillment of Purpose True happiness lies in fulfilling one's purpose, which is also the ultimate state of well-being. It’s reassuring to know that actions taken to fulfill one's purpose are usually justified. A purpose is not just a job; it is one's essence and contributes to society's overall well-being. Actions aligned with one’s purpose are justified, and there is no shame in fulfilling it. Every purpose comes with its own set of blessings. For example, Bezaleel is skilled in craftsmanship, and his purpose involves creating sculptures that beautify a place where God can dwell. Within his purpose lies his fame, wealth, and romantic attractions. David, on the other hand, is skilled in warfare, royalty, and poetry. His purpose involves using all his skills to govern his people according to God's standards. Within his purpose are his kingship, victories, romantic affiliations, and family joys. Bezaleel is not a fighter; if he decides to fight and wins...

 How Purposes Shape the Past and Present: David and Jesus The truth is that every generation has its own way of doing things. Sometimes I wonder about the truth behind David's massacre of the Philistines and why it happened. I've come to understand that in the battle of good vs. evil, those who cannot be reformed and choose evil must be eliminated, the prevailing mantra in that era being "kill or be killed." Centuries later, Jesus, a direct descendant of David, taught about turning the other cheek even after one has been slapped. It seems unwise to make oneself a perpetual victim unless there is a purpose behind it. A boxer might temporarily act as a punching bag in the ring to study his opponent's strategy, but beyond that, it leads to never-ending suffering. Humans, in general, see one as he sees himself, so one who makes himself a punching bag to the whole world will find the world gladly obliging. The presence of a purpose defines actions. Jesus aimed to save ...

Does Lagos Turn Paupers into Megamillionaires? Paupers are people with undeveloped abilities to add value, while megamillionaires have well-developed abilities to contribute to the economy. While we evaluate megamillionaires based on the amount of money they have amassed—tens and hundreds of millions in United States Dollars—the true assessment of megamillionaires is usually based on their contributions to the economy. The richer you are, the more you have contributed to the economy. Humans can contribute their time, gifts, talents, intelligence, and ingenuity. Humans can also give lands, houses, and other tangible things, but these are usually based on the intangible offerings highlighted above. Various factors that contribute to wealth accumulation typically work together. Lagos is one of the states in Nigeria that fosters a friendly environment for economic activities; the environment naturally supports every activity that leads to significant financial gains. The caliber of people ...