Dearly Beloved,

SHOULD CHRISTIANSBE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN POLITICS? (A Rejoinder)

“Therefore, tohim who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin” (James 4:17NKJV).

I am so gratefulto everyone that reacted to my weekly message last week. Expectedly, somepeople reacted negatively, but majority reacted positively. Those that reactednegatively have their reasons, though not convincing to me. Out of theresponses, some issues were raised that are worthy of…

Dearly Beloved,

SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN POLITICS?

“Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm” (Daniel 6:3 NKJV).

Undoubtedly, my devotional message this week is controversial and I want your candid opinion about this issue: Should Christians be actively involved in politics? My answer is YES. However, two incidents made me…

Dearly Beloved,

WHY THANKING GOD?

“Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will]” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 AMP).

The Yorubas and many other tribes in Africa are fond of saying “Thank God” whenever they are been appreciated for anything they do. I am greatly influenced by this practice and it reflects in my chat with…

Dearly Beloved,

THINGS OFFERED TO IDOLS

"Therefore concerning the eating of things offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one" (1 Corinthians 8:4 NKJV).

The ancient city of Corinth was a cosmopolitan city. This made the young church in the city to have many socio-cultural problems. Paul had to write many letters to them to address some of the problems that confronted the church. One of such problems addressed by Paul…