That's CAN president, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor's wife coming out of her white stretch limo. Private jets, expensive homes, Limo rides...these men of God are really living the life. They need to start teaching pentecostal evangelism in universities, so more people can come out of the poverty trap. And no, I'm not taking back my words. *tongue out*
If the true meaning of christians means followers of Christ, then these our indigenous pastors are far from it, if you remember in the New Testament, Jesus was not born in an Inn but in a manger(stables corner),2ndly Jesus rejected material wealth and power when he was tempted by the devil.
ReplyDeleteIf true envangelism is not concerned for the state of your soul then I suggest you change church or solely dwell on the word of God.
Seek ye the kingdom of God and everything be added unto you.I rest my case.My opinion
No insults please.
Mr unegbu na u be dis,u don turn. LIB 2 facebook,u still in cov?
DeleteWho told u Jesus was poor? If he was poor how come he appointed Judas to be a purser (accountant)? Have u ever thought of d fact that Peter said where do we get the money but where do we get enough bread cos he knew d fact that d master was rich enough to buy bread only that there might not be enough bread to go round moreover if u say every other thing shall be added unto them that seek first d kingdom of God and these men of God buy jets with ease, is that not a clear indication that yes the word is working for them and their foreign counterparts. After all Copeland gave out 13 jets (not jeeps o) so kini big deal?
DeleteIt may surprise u to know that a very high percentage of these so-called pastors have their beginning rooted in juju practice and only use christianity to reach a wider audience and be more socially acceptable.Sort of like the way yemkem and the other herbalists repackage their products in capsules as herbal madicine which's more socially acceptable and reaches a wider audience.
DeleteAr D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ not seeking d kingdom or did dey kill 2 ve deir money? Dis is J̲̥̅̊u̶̲̥̅̊s̶̲̥̅̊t̲̥̅̊ pure ignorance! W̶̲̥̅̊h̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥n̶̲̥̅̊ christ wantd 2 enter galilee did he walk wif his bare foot? He entered wif 1 of d best means of transportation! 1 of d top perfumes waz used Τ̲̅ȍ even was his feet! As children of God Ώє̲̣̣ shld reign as kings dat Ώє̲̣̣ ar not poverty-tinkin fellow! #TS2J
DeleteIts not my business where and how these pastors get their money, that is between them and God, but read your bible Jesus was poor he never had material wealth, he was a poor carpenter, he could'nt afford to pay taxes he had to send peter (I think) to get the tax coin from the mouth of a fish. Men of God today have wealth, I'm not judging them but don't try to justify that by saying Jesus was rich He wasn't. The bible is written in plain english, pls read it. His simplicity and humility is the one thing that even non christians admire the most
DeleteThat's y I'l foreva remain catholic! (˘̯˘ ). (Viks)
DeleteU r so fucking wrong! Ur ignorance just gave me a migraine. Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem was on a donkey wch in those times was a humble means of transport! If he wanted to do otherwise, he wld hav rode on a white stallion or charger wch den was a symbol of power or affluence!!!
DeleteWell, come to think of it, if all members should come to church in LIMO or JETS, then Τ̲̅ђe church is in trouble of packing space. Just saying.
DeleteGod is watching us all oooo. We will soon give accounts ooo.
@ Anonymous 8:15pm: spoken like a true herbalist/juju priest! Repackaged jazz in capsule form kwa! Caplet nko? Is it just me or doesn't it seem like an info a herbalist or his customers will be privy to? I know d gist of endtime pastors getting all jazzed up has been making d rounds but in such specific details??? Hian! Excuse sir, aproko is a two edged weapon oh! Sometimes during d transmission of d aproks, u expose urself too! U knw, d 1 finger pointing out while 4 points back thingy. As 4 d limo, dis motor don dey almost a year naaa! Na d jet bring limo matter out? Wot's nexts? Mama's loubs n Rolex watches n diamonds n pearls or ipads(of which most techie christians n some wen nor even get a clue how to operate a calculator let alone an ipad, uses?) Trust me, if u r looking to criticise a person, christian, moslem, trad worshippers or free thinkers, u'll always find enof ansernals to launch an attack! Biko live n let live! (Btw dat limo toh baddddt gan!#okbye!)
DeleteNo need to take back your words dear, you said the truth!
ReplyDeleteI suppose the congregation bought this one as well.
ReplyDeleteChurch business in Nigeria is big business oh.
ReplyDeleteNo b small biz oh....chai!
DeleteThis church thing is becoming a business.If u find out,u will be surprised to know some of their members are suffering seriously and they the Men of God are living life to the fullest,what a World....Cosmas Pukuya
ReplyDeletelinda true talk what does she need a limo 4 abeg
ReplyDeleteIt pays to serve Jesus I tell u my friend.
ReplyDelete~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310
I tell u... It really does!
DeleteBona nwa jesus even created employment when he told peter to cast into the deep. Nwanne see azu ndu! I am waiting for these ministries to start mechanized poultries and farms that will b the answer to the prayers of just 300 faithfuls that come with arms raised to heaven
DeleteSo becoz they are christains they should live in poverty....rubbish
ReplyDeleteOpen ur eyes...dis is nt about pastors living in poverty...dis is extravagance...ow is dt commenserate with d doctrines of christianiy
DeleteDoctrines of christianity? I wud tell u! 1st, the bible says dt Jesus ws made poor dt we,thru His poverty myt b made rich! 2nd, Jesus himself said in John10:10...dt I Have Come dt they may av life and av it in abundance. These pple serve God with their lives! Am sure they hlp pple as well. If nt, God wunt bless them. The book of proverbs say, the Blessin of the Lord, it maketh Rich nd He addeth No sorrow with it. It was neva God's plan dt 1 wud serve Him nd live in penury. Linda, ur bin a vry funny pesin indeed. Bcux celebs nd politicians buy cozy rides and u celebrate dem...men of God prove that God remembers His own nd knows how to bless His children, u join in castigating them. Dts jus sad. I wud rather look on these rich men of God dan at celebs dt av notin to teach me. Av u askd urslf dis question...if a pastor preaches to u on 'making faith work' or 'God's financial plan for u' aw wud u bliv him if he wasn't prosperous on his own? Wen u see a man of God who God has blessed, if He tells u to grow ur faith,pray more, give alms to the poor, pay tithes etc....u can follow that path, bcux u see dt it worked for him. Linda, u sud really look inwards nd ask urslf if ur doing d ryt tin by blaspheming and leadin others to blaspheme as well. Thanks
DeleteDoctrines of christianity? I wud tell u! 1st, the bible says dt Jesus ws made poor dt we,thru His poverty myt b made rich! 2nd, Jesus himself said in John10:10...dt I Have Come dt they may av life and av it in abundance. These pple serve God with their lives! Am sure they hlp pple as well. If nt, God wunt bless them. The book of proverbs say, the Blessin of the Lord, it maketh Rich nd He addeth No sorrow with it. It was neva God's plan dt 1 wud serve Him nd live in penury. Linda, ur bin a vry funny pesin indeed. Bcux celebs nd politicians buy cozy rides and u celebrate dem...men of God prove that God remembers His own nd knows how to bless His children, u join in castigating them. Dts jus sad. I wud rather look on these rich men of God dan at celebs dt av notin to teach me. Av u askd urslf dis question...if a pastor preaches to u on 'making faith work' or 'God's financial plan for u' aw wud u bliv him if he wasn't prosperous on his own? Wen u see a man of God who God has blessed, if He tells u to grow ur faith,pray more, give alms to the poor, pay tithes etc....u can follow that path, bcux u see dt it worked for him. Linda, u sud really look inwards nd ask urslf if ur doing d ryt tin by blaspheming and leadin others to blaspheme as well. Thanks
DeleteWhen members of the church are dealing with serious poverty, their leaders will be living lavishly! I think people should open their eyes and their senses to STOP giving their hard earned money to these people! Go to church to listen to the word of God and worship Him, but keep your money! It is not by force to give your money away! God clearly doesn't need your money!!!!!
ReplyDelete...the Lord is good
ReplyDeleteAll the time
DeleteWhy is it that when musicians buy cars it shows that they are big boys,but when Christ ambassadors buy it everybody starts saying they should remember the poor? Have you guys taken time to ask their church members if they are blessed or not? At Abuja branch of Winners Chapel,over 5000 cars come there on sundays which are owned by members. Please we should always check our facts before we start throwing stones. Keep soaring!
ReplyDeleteWhat rubbish are u talking about. Artist sell cds and do concert and get paid. These are men of God for christs sake. Collecting money from hardworking nigerians and instead of helping d needy in our society, they live lavishly and buying all dis crap dat we will all leave behind when we die? Dats how d fool u guys in nigeria and make u pay for der crazy lifestyles. Nonsense
DeleteWhen musicians buy cars it is with their hard earned money. They get signed on, get paid royalties, performance fees, etc the money is theirs. Pastors collect other people's hard earned money (tithes and offerings) which the bible clearly states should be used to feed the poor, clothe the naked, for widows, orphans and for the sick. No basis for comparison. Pastors should not live in poverty but its the unecessary flamboyance that rubs the wrong way in such a poverty stricken land as ours
DeleteI dnt knoe y u choose to bliv dt dese men survive only on dier members! They av a God! God is their source! D members aint deir source! U dnt noe if they av investments and businesses! Nd no1 said its only men of God dt sud hlp d poor! Ur celebs can also do somtin wid dier money!
DeleteSo much worldliness!
ReplyDeleteMay God have mercy on u o..linda, watch your tongue. Stop talking about anointed Men of God o. They stand or fall before their master who is God himself..it not your call
ReplyDeleteokay like seriously have been mute about issues concerning men of God but abeg abeg abeg have had enough.....ki lo de??? is it the same church that is buying all these gifts abeg which kind lie be that??? sure i do not support the hypocrites who base erryfin on yeah help the poor and stuff because most of them should as well sell their expensive phones...jewelries...cars...outfits and give to the needy since they want to follow Jesus footsteps but honestly this is to luxurious for a ''family of God''....what am i wasting my time going to school for when i can as well open church and soon be on forbes richest women list?? na wa as in EFCC should investigate these peeps jor
ReplyDeleteIn this era of Social Media...everyone has someting to say, everyone has a voice
ReplyDeleteBe it wrong, false, misleading, twisted, ridiculous, abusive, racist, condescending or flat out stupid.
It's time to start preaching social media etiquette and mannerism...
1 Words hurt (whether spoken or typed)...if you won't take it, don't give it
2 The fact that people share a different view about a thing, doesn't make them fools...it's one of what makes us human
3 If you haven't confirmed it, don't forward it
4 Be careful of comments on pictures with people you don't know...even if your friend posted it/was tagged in it
5 Let your words be tender, don't just blurt things out...you may have to swallow them
6 If you claim to be a Born Again Christian, let your online personality be "Born Again" too
7 Above all, social media is one of the things we will give account of...don't think it doesn't concern God
I wish there was a like button. #onpoint#
DeleteI completly agree, You couldn't have said it any better.
DeleteVery well Said... I never knew people with a mind like urs existed on Linda's blog
DeleteWise words.. Learnt from this.
DeleteMan of god's wife or not,is this what Jesus preached to us.when there is so much poverty in the land.
ReplyDeleteQwal durun uwan nan!!!! This is beyond amazing...and dey will say it is d same God...*lips sealed*
ReplyDeleteLinda you are a fool, if they were living in poverty na you go still use your yeye amebo mouth talk am!!!
ReplyDeleteLinda you are a fool, if they were living in poverty na you go still use your yeye amebo mouth talk am!!!
ReplyDeleteSo your open ur mouth and calld a fellow person fool?!wow!on top of her own blog again dt she did nt force u to read or open.its time you go and av a re think about ur life.u might need help,bn dis rude won't get u anywhere.
DeleteThe whole Anglican church in Nigeria does not even have a private jet same with the whole catholic communion in Nigeria. And here a pastor has a private jet and a the wife has a limo. It is all good ooo. God will judge all men according to his deeds.
ReplyDeleteAnd all he has is a church in warri or sometin like dat. GOd is watching them all sha
DeleteSeek ye 1st d kingdom of God and hs righteousness and EVERYTHING shall be added unto you. For 40 yrs ds man has prayed, preached, touched lives, and we still thnk he doesn't deserve all he's gettin nw?
DeleteAmin ni oruko jesu
DeleteSome people just talk without thinking...are you blind can't you see that they are rubbing God and there congregations...how can you be buying what you don't need... rubbish...paste my msg oooo
ReplyDeleteAnd the pitiful followers are left to justify these callous acts of self-aggrandisements..."
ReplyDeletei am hugging you now Linda truth!!!
ReplyDeleteAm ashamed!!!more so ashamed of followers,who now worship dia pastors,,,and tell u not to touch d annointed...hypocrites....wat is dis?naija has everytin evil....now its private jet competition...and u wrap it up as a gift????like d writer...am not takin ma words bak...God will judge all dis WOLVES....
ReplyDeleteno more sunday offerings in church,nw we c were d money goes
ReplyDeleteExcuse me. Dt part is none of ur business. Whateva d money is used for is btw God and his servant. The word of God didn't enjoin us to verify how d church account is being managed before giving offerings. Get ur facts right. Search d scriptures abeg.
Deleteanon 6:21 PM alias Moses and the 7 commandments
ReplyDeleteIn other words u want to use this list to justify this lust for the worldly things of life. Open a bible sometime and see what it says about being unequally yoked with unbelievers...abegi,pls spare us the bible is supposed to guide our moral compass. Shouldn't a pastor show by example. The only example shown by these ministers is infinite wanton greed and lifestlyes reserved for the largerely opulent oppressive 1%. This is a dead argument.
2 Corinthians 8:9 (RSV) For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.
ReplyDeleteI don't think this passage excludes pastors and besides when they ere struggling building the ministry God gave them using their personal income nobody talked now that they are being blessed everyone has something to say. Yes i know this MOG should take caution but who made me their adviser. When i pay tithe i just obey God and if it is used for things not ordained by God, God will sort them out but it will still not make me disobey the word of God in Malachi 3:8-9
Linda you seem biased to pentecostal churches cos i have not seen one post about the accused reverend father for raping kids, or the pope aid being sentenced for giving secret info of the Vatican to the public. Questions like what secret should the Vatican have! In fact the pictures of the Vatican with gold and diamond should not be there at all after all Jesus did not have a horse.
My humble opinion; Christians should stop rubbishing fellow Christians. See our Muslim counterparts, they have different sects with diverse belief but you never hear about their discrepancies in public like ours.
Oh!!! God bless u in spades!!!
Deletelinda i am against all this show of flamboyance but i have to disagree with this post....what if someone hired it and she just entered it for a ride,i don't think she owns it.....linda you should verify stuff before you publish..so if Psquare flew on a private jet it means they bought it..Your blog is a powerful tool pls use it carefully...okbye
ReplyDeleteI am not suprised linda, am well aware of ur poverty stricken conditions b4 u began to c small money so it obviously affected ur way of reasoning, at least they labor in d lord's vineyard and are reaping d reward..u nko Wot v u done oda dan to mislead pple n lead them straight to hell. Have ever helped d poor in ur lyf. Atleast d money squandered during ur birthday party shld v bn given to d poor. Those designers shoes n bags u Have can get hundreds of clothes for d poor pple. And to ur disappointment, u v not heard anything yet God will continue to bless n prosper his servants yle u remain in ur state
ReplyDeleteNna na wa o! No be small thing! Did u just finish fighting Amadioha before writing this! I can even feel the vexation in ur words! Linda u get mind sha and real think skin to post some comments even when its about u too! Thumbs up for that dou. And u anon 6.39 may God help u too. Mschewww!!!
DeleteWn sm1 lives an extravagant life, u dnt nid to b told..*lipsealed*
DeleteU'r jst an unfortunate being, why won't u run ur mouth? After all its pple like u dt sleep wit ur pastors and if u'r a guy, u'r one of there errand boyz dt do there evil work for them.
DeleteIn ur mind, u'll be like ds man oneday bt its a Lie. If u use 100yrs to build ur church wit evil thoughts like ds fake pastors, it wil collapse right b4 u nd if care is not takn uwill be inside..... Oloriburukku ole ole alapa mashishe
Anon 6:39, I feel d vibration in ur anger, its almost burning up my tablet...
DeleteAre u Oritshejiafor, his wife, child, loyalist or aspiring pastor hungry for insane opulence?
Pls mk sure u know what u worship as a member of christendom, is it d material thgs u hope to receive from God, d pastor, d church or God himself.
Men of God in d bible made their 'eye simple so dt their weight would be light'.
God will judge wicked men and impostors!
Linda post my coments o.
well........
ReplyDeleteΩ̴̩̩̩̥α wa Oo°˚˚˚ see my warri pastor ad wife Oo°˚˚˚ GOD my mouth dey pain ♍ε̲̣̣̣
ReplyDeleteI am not suprised linda, am well aware of ur poverty stricken conditions b4 u began to c small money so it obviously affected ur way of reasoning, at least they labor in d lord's vineyard and are reaping d reward..u nko Wot v u done oda dan to mislead pple n lead them straight to hell. Have ever helped d poor in ur lyf. Atleast d money squandered during ur birthday party shld v bn given to d poor. Those designers shoes n bags u Have can get hundreds of clothes for d poor pple. And to ur disappointment, u v not heard anything yet God will continue to bless n prosper his servants yle u remain in ur state
ReplyDeletei forgot to add i wont take back my words if u like dont post it *tongue out*
You are just a big fool. Ofcos she will post ur comment to show your level of stupidity
DeleteHahahahahaha..... Best comment ever ever! Linda ntorr
DeleteI agree wit U, Linda. Wetin concern U, where You Wen he had a humble Begining,His members bot it for him. That means dey are prosperous
DeleteDis is comment wld ve bin fantastic if only u didn't hide under Anonymous,cos d way u sound proves u ve personal beef with Linda plus she wld be disappointed once u mention ur real name n put ur pix so u decided 2hide ur identity.abeg sharrap,what is bad is bad,d lifestyle of dis pastors dosnt preach christ @ all.
DeleteJesus lived a life of poverty encouraging his followers to be servants among men. The Nigerian Evangelical ministry does the exact opposite with a majority of the leaders living extravagant lifestyles. What makes it worse is that some (Sign Fireman for example) even attempt to justify their lavish lifestyle. (Watch Nigeria's Millionaires Pastors on 4OD)
ReplyDeleteI blame Nigerians, we encourage this as far as im concerned.
Linda u just belittled yourself with that comment of yours. Ur just a bigoted hypocrite, I have been silent reading all your post and peoples comment about Men of God but the only thing am gonna say to you is keep on you hear but know that there is something called karma. What is your business if they are living the life, since when did you become a judge, u don't even know how much lifes dey have touched. In your own little corner wat have you done to ease the height of poverty in this nation. We nigerians our mindset is so backward that we tend to hide under the canopy of *poverty* without even knowing it. We always talk about giving the poor when we see someone spending their money but have you stoped to tink why would I always want to be at the receiving end, why can't I do something no matter how little instead of waiting for help from the rich. Untill we change our mindset and stop being lazy dis nation can't forge ahead. If you like post my comment or not, I won't b bothered.
ReplyDeleteU are the big fool not linda. Why can't u pray directly to. God. Cos u are one of those that constantly do evil n look for one pastor to pray for u.hell fire is waiting for u.
DeleteIf I may ask, have u paid ur house rent? Ok, lie dt u own a house,odeh. Jst keep ur mouth shut nd go nd Work so u will av enough to donate on sunday and aftr u get home to Drink garri n Kilishi.. Mumu.
DeleteThe thing is this....no one says men of God should be poor or live in poverty...but my point is...the things they buy are not necessity but luxury...it is not necessary to spend all that money that can go a long way saving lives.. My opinion..how may Muslim religious leaders do u hear own private jets and their wives drive around chauffeured in a limo...Christians pleassssssenwake up!
ReplyDeleteIs ur blackberry phone or iphone ǎ̜̣̍ necessity??? Must yu travel by air?? Since we're now "all-knowing". Mtscheeew
DeleteSo u r comparing phone to limo and air trips to private jet. U must be a very dull person.
DeleteAnon 7:25pm- how do you know she has a bb and travels by air? Even @ that, these 2 can be necessities depending on her lifestyle.
DeleteThats y i love my catholic preist. Take rev fada ejike mbaka as an example. He has got the money but what does he own in his name, absolutely nothin.
ReplyDeleteAnswer- The money.
DeleteLInda you are as SHALLOW minded as ur followers... ALways posting ...what have u done for ur society.. Mrs spread the news ..huh ... u r damn Crappy..get a life ...that involves husband and kids...
ReplyDeleteIf having husband nd kids is wat u call a life den u ar on alongthing looser.open ur eyes nd go bk to,ur bible dis ppl hv lost it
DeleteHmmmm. U are such a bitter person! Do get a life pls!
DeleteNo mind the stupid tin! If u have a lyf why r u reading ashiri on this blog? Holy sinner! The only tin u can eva achieve is to have the appendage of married man or woman to ur name. Go and do something to make a name for urself. Linda nwannem, I di ok! U will marry, u go born! I am a single lady like u trying to make a mark. All ppl see is that I am not narried while they go behind my back to say " na wa o this girl they do all this when so no get husband." Jealous
DeleteMadam abi oga go and face ur family and don't waste tym reading the blog of someone u clearly hate. Onye oma cy read religious txt all day, listen to religius music, watch religious programs and leave linda ikejis blog fir us "sinners". Nonsense
DeleteMarriage marriage marriage everything in naija. Does it make a man? I am 36 and singlr lady. My co workers yab me all the tym but I know I am the best. My fiance left me for anoda younger gal from a rich home who worked in a telecom firm. 3yrs after he is stalking me telling me he made a mistake. I pity him. Shebi I am single yet I am diamnond. Leave linda alone!!!!!!!!!
DeleteGerraway!!! Married idiots who sleep around. Apart from your crappy wedding what else have u sdone on earth? Its linda u wan fight. Oya go open ya own blog
DeleteKai! Why insult linda bcos she is single. Lindalicious I feel u o! I am 34 and just got my phd. Do u know ppls reaction? Not well don dear but " u no go marry?". I felt bad cos if I am single its not for lack of trying. I do want a family but if its not the lords will do I killmyself? I am from a simple but cerebral home. My last boyfriend just broke up with me and married dauta of a politician. All his friends were shocked. One came to consoleme and revealed that he told them that while its not his fault that his fada is poor he would be stupid to have a poor fada ib law. I don't blame gals that date rich men . I have only dated simple guys and they still leave to get moni thru marriage. Linda continue oooo. I am improving myself since I don't ve hubby or baby. I may never marry but I must make a mark on gods green earth. Support hard working single ladies so they r not tempted to folo a man that will throw dem out a balcony or get pregers for anod womans hubby just to get ur respect as a woman attached to a man.
Deletei have taken over from linda for the evening cos i aint gat nuthin better to do and i really think that in the interest of the Kingdom of Heaven and the Lord Jesus Christ, you apologetics need to reason and realise that the Household of God is not an investment bank. The Pastor sowed in the early years and so what. He is already extremely comfortable, well looked after with good cars and lifestyle. Private jet and Limo is just extreme...
ReplyDeleteSeriously how is this supposed to look to people of other faiths. The Dalai Lama does not know what a pizza is, Can u imagine Ghandi or mother Theresa owning a private Jet or accepting a present of it?
This equates to Jesus aspiring to move into Herod's palace or similar tpe of crib and lifestyle when he "Hammers"...Its not biblical
@LASTMA.
DeleteI hope all these bigots, brain washed members of pastor'preneurs' read you well.
Trouble is with differentiating luxury from wealth. No one grudges men of God from being wealthy. A plane is a luxury. Maintenance is heavy cost. How won't Pastor AY service such costs with Church funds? When has our big Pastors - Adeboye, Oyedepo etc condemned any corrupt church spender? Let Nigerians know the 'few' church members dat bought plane for Pastor AY! Looters of our economy launder monies at our church altars. Hmmmnn.. Sad indeed. Remember, Cain offering was rejected by God. Have you noticed how penticostals horned on donations? 'Sunday offering, mid week offering, new month, end month, daddy pastor birthday, family day, Prophetic offering etc..we don't need Akpos to work out summation- greed! I work in a bank. In those days of InterContinental, its ertswhile MD would halt a meeting and put all invitees in buses to Camp-for prayers. To what end? Our pastors all claim to be educated, but they won't ask where or how a member keep upping tithes or offerings?
God bless you. When Cecilia Ibru was dishing out money to Pentecostal churches who questioned her about where she got her wealth? She sat in front of church. She was GO favorite. God is watching.
Deleteok seriously.. i get that people are concerned and all.. i dont know about pastor oritsejafor but as of a few others this is what i think.. many of this peole started from nothing.. they where broke with the vision to serve God.. Bishop Oyedepo for one i know paid a very heavy price.. hes old beetle car and other stories of struggles in the beggining. i also know of pastor chris in his school days..now that God is blessing them u r complaining..see, i know of various schemes that some of these preachers have setup to help the needy.. Bishop Oyedepo has the David Oyedepo foundation where he gives..it has different segments.. i know of one of such called i-fund which enables students with bright ideas and invention bring such dreams to reality through funding front his foundation.. and i have witnessed people who have benefited from this foundation.. A man of God most not be poor besides most of them have side businesses.. so please Linda try and research into this..Some men of God have side businesses that they run.. at least this would help prove the source of their income rather than just tear them down as money hungry thieves cos it isn't fair to me. have facts to justify them as thieves before we go about calling them that....
ReplyDeleteI just believe a pastor can ride in a 2012 range rover. Limousine is too much, next thing now a pastor will soon buy a rolls Royce ghost, that is if they haven't already. A first- class trip is also fine. A private jet is too much, do u knw how much the maintenance of this thing costs? Plus other expenses dt come with it dt am too lazy to type. You have to get a pilot, foreign most likely, pay for parking space at the hanger which is like 2kdols a day or more. Nobody is saying a pastor shouldn't be well to do or very rich. Am just saying, cut down on the too much show of luxury. You are God's servant and you are his voice to us the people of the world. If u can't reject some things of the flesh, then how will you preach to the thieving politicians or fraudsters, drug barons, runs girls. All I hear about these days is prosperity by pastors, when do they now have time to preach about the 2nd coming of the lord? abi Christ is not coming again? What good example r they showing to upcoming pastors?
DeleteOlodo the pope lives in luxury, and drives one of the best cars in the world,if u wan criticise by wat Men of God posess then all are guilty, Jesus rode on an ass that has never been ridden before (like a private jet of those days).. JESUS was sent to earth to minister to the poor.. WHY? So they can't be poor again, so y be a man of God and live in poverty? The same tunde bakare's church is worth almost N500million. Abegii
ReplyDeleteLinda, you are very quick to point accusing finger without realizing that the remaining four are pointing to you. How many girls of your age can hop into a plane and organized a birthday party in London? Oh lest I forget, you deserve it abi?
ReplyDeleteYou are always quick to forward posts about one celebrity or the other whose 'well deserved' fleet of latest cars, houses, brings, babe's etc have been earned but not men that have spent years toiling in God's vineyard.
I assume your Catholic faith makes excuses for all the wealth the Vatican has accumulated over the years also because they've 'earned' it. Just Google the 'wealth of the Vatican read for yourself.
Did linda take moni from u for her bday? Ga kpoka !!!!
Deletethunder fire anybody that insult linda for this post///u guys re blinded by greedy people rulling u guys..where ave u seen a priest that has a private jet...rubish people..linda i support u 100%...nono
ReplyDeleteLinda Ikeji!!!!. Don't challenge God and don't be a God's lawyer!!. You can simply stop going to church or stop paying your tithes and offerings. Period.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, he who draws closer to God like these men of God must also receive from God. Running a church is not a child's play!!! I am not a Pastor but what happens in church can discourage one from being a servant in church to talk of Pastor.
At the close of church service every sunday you hundreds of people's way back home. Fuel Generator, pay some hired choristers, maintain building, make changes here and there. Pay junior pastors salaries, house rent etc. Some church members are ejected from house and you pay the rent. When you draw closer to these men of God you will cry. I am very close to my Pastor. Sometimes he will take loans from banks to run his programes on air, radio, newspaper etc.
Common people. Stop these criticisms. These blessings you see them with has never been easy. Sometimes 30 days fasting, 7 hours non stop prayers a day, evangelism etc. Why wouldn't God bless them? Nigeria should have seen worst crises or even war without these men of God. Think twice!!!!
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ReplyDeletefake pastors everywhere
ReplyDeleteSome of us the rich ones bought the latest Prado for our Pastor because He has been a blessing to us and we felt he deserves a good ride. If God could bless God through him and we (members)own good cars, can't our Pastor drive one
ReplyDeleteSome of us are always quick at condemning these ministers saying there are poor ones in their churches. Don't we have the poor in our neighborhood who can't have 3 square meal does that stop stop us from driving our big cars, wear designers watch, shirts, suits etc.
ReplyDeleteMa ministry must move forward too..check out yelnatsfashion.blogspot.com to see ow u can be apart of d ministry.
ReplyDeletethey are using people..poor people who ar truly hungry for spiritual light...these religious leaders and so called men of God are exploiting people for financial gain...SMH
ReplyDeleteNow,Linda u are getting annoying this days.Did they tell you they also bought the Limo for her.And for your information,U aint seen nothing yet.The story of prosperity has always been God's desire for his people.He even said we will lend to nations.Maybe u shud also start questioning the wealth of Abraham,Jacob,Issac,Joseph,Solomon in the bible.Till date,King Solomon holds d record of the richest man that will ever be in d history of Man.Attention has always been on Men of God becos of the spot-light they are in,why are you not focusing on their wealthy members that are blessing them.And Yes,not everyone of them are involved in dubious means of survival,we have those that are into legit biz blessed by God.I know of one popular Redemmed Church off ligali Ayorinde str in V.I that compete with all this rich multinational firm in delivery CSR.You will be amazed at how this people have sold theirselves out just to be a blessings to d less priviledged ones yet U won't find them blowing their trumpet.And if their Pastors are doin well,it is because God has been blessed the members.So,get that! Instead of u goin to London to spend your birthday,why dint u go to orphanages around and donate food items and toiletries to them,then u come here and upload d pix for us to see.
ReplyDeleteNigerians,are d most hypocritical yet puritanical people on earth.
I don't noe d best way to put dis...but I love yuh!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kai!
DeleteThat is rubish Linda,so when u serve God u should live in poverty and ur naughty ritualist politicians and careless musicians should live in wealth. Remember God created this world for his own and not ur devil
ReplyDeletePls dont misinterpret the scriptures, jesus wasn't poor just humble, he fed five thousand men, he had 12 men following whereever and it was never written that he begged for food. Bottomline he suffered so that we wont suffer, it's written that He wishes above all things that we prosper and be in health... One major issue point we shd always put at heart is that we are not in position to judge others, take david as an xample he murdered.committed adultery, had many wives, was convectious and even abused power and yet he was the man after God's heart, a soldier killed saul so as to be praised by david, but david killed him saying it's not in is place to touch an anointed man of God despite the fact that saul was utterly bad at the time. We shd be cautious...
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He fed 5,000 poor from two loaves of bread not because he had money. God, why are you belittling the miracles Jesus did! If a pastor wants to buy limos and private jets that his choice!
Deletepls but why would someone insult linda.........what has she done to be insulted the way some of you are doing...........
ReplyDeleteshe only wanted us to see and air our opinion....that does not mean that she is against men of God........
as a matter of fact i think that she is happy for them
my problem with linda is that i think that she wants to marry a rich man which i am not happy with as a guy .....but on the other hand i think linda has helped in blessing the poor in many ways
one of the things about linda is her openess towards loving oral sex......
The price of †h♌† limo alone can change †ђξ story of some unborn generatns.. ђy would so called men of God ßξ living such extravagant life ђen der ℓ̊s so much life out der needin just an ounce of comfort. Only God кησωs ђo ℓ̊s serving him oo! Abi U̶̲̥̅̊ wan †e̲̅ℓℓ ♏ε limo ℓ̊s Ƒσя evangelism!! #Godiswatchinyou
ReplyDeleteU̶̲̥̅̊ wan tell ♏ε say limo ₪ǻ Ƒσя evangelism!! Are U̶̲̥̅̊ a learner?!
ReplyDeletelinda...which one is "stretch-limo"? is limo already not a stretched car abi u don start on "stretch-limo" manufacturing plant in ur villa wif all this millions u get from corporate adverts...
ReplyDeleteand nne,pls employ someone who wld handle the posting of comments. you obviously cant and shldnt run this blog along...get a nigger off the streets or i wld alert NLC and LIRS on ur ass...(if u like dont post this comment.ill post it on twitter)
dis pastor are so selfish,they wil come to church wit their sweet coated mouth,making fool out of d people,y there are a lot of people subjected to abject poverty,is dis what bible teach.may God forgive dem
ReplyDeletelinda are you sure it her stretch limo? if yes, im trying to understand what purpose the limo serves... seems like sheer extravagance - Niger style -
ReplyDeletebesides the fact that limos can seem a bit tacky! olden days mentality of showing wealth.... God bless Nigeria!
all this private jet /limo story is going to start an era of fake pastors cos everyone is going to think its faster to get rich being a pastor that working hard..... Nigeria and all the antecedent moral hazards...
ReplyDeleteIdol worshippers the LOT of those that follow Big Pastors..Remember what happened to the Israelites after being freed from bondage in Egypt..lost all sense and purpose..and we all know what they lusted after..to think Pentecostalism was meant to be the answer to the extravagance and excesses of the Catholic church..now who has got their house in order???
ReplyDeleteno1 said these men of God shud be poor bt there is a different between need and want and these pastors are feeding their WANT and not Need!! a pastor wife does nt need a limo u be Obama???? linda i love u...ur biggest fan...please dnt fall into the hands of these blind followers of pastors than God
ReplyDeleteat anon 6:48, if your idea of a christian life is that of 'necessity', keep buying your N10 ijebu garri, while those who are rooted in Christ enjoy a life 'in abundance, to the full, till it overflows' just like Christ promised.When they were sold out to Christ, you were playing 'church'.Now the time to identify the authentic from the fake is here and we know them by their fruit, they are fruitful, u are fruitless.if you desire such fruit, key into the prophetic blessing and maybe, you will achieve something in life that is more than commenting on LIB.No apologies here... b
ReplyDeleteanon 6:52, thanks for inspiring us to be like your reverend father ejike and achieve NOTHING in life.You are simply on your own with your sad scope in life. smh for u. b
ReplyDeleteI am not suprised linda, am well aware of ur poverty stricken conditions b4 u began to c small money so it obviously affected ur way of reasoning, at least they labor in d lord's vineyard and are reaping d reward..u nko Wot v u done oda dan to mislead pple n lead them straight to hell. Have ever helped d poor in ur lyf. Atleast d money squandered during ur birthday party shld v bn given to d poor. Those designers shoes n bags u Have can get hundreds of clothes for d poor pple. And to ur disappointment, u v not heard anything yet God will continue to bless n prosper his servants yle u remain in ur state
ReplyDeleteNovember 12, 2012 6:39
Sorry,but does the word extravegance mean anything to you? if yes,does the lifestyle of our pastors fall into that definition/
Warren buffet, one of the worlds richest billionairs has also been blessed and he lives the humblest of lives and i doubt if he preaches the gospel...go figure!
If a pastor drives a good car, lives in a comfy house, and dresses well it Ȋ̝̊̅§ ok. But if he owns a private jet and his wife a limo...dat Ȋ̝̊̅§ worldly and vain. For crying out loud Ȋ̝̊̅§ it really necessary? How does that help the spiritual growth of his congregation? I'm a catholic, and even the pope doesn't own a private jet. Iv said M̶̲̥̅γ̲̣̣̥ own. Anyone who wants to insult M̶̲̥̅ε̲̣̣̣̥ can go ahead
ReplyDelete*effizy*
anon 6:43 and 6:47... i love you guyz
ReplyDelete@ chinedu mcanthony...thanks for exhibiting your dumb and hallow nature, cos its only pitiful dummies like you that would presume that the followers are PITIFUL. Go to sleep jare, u blind dummy.b
ReplyDeleteHmmm linda I wanted to keep mute bout this whole thing,but I have to make some points obvious here,I do not understand what this whole christainity is turning into,I swear,most of this millionaires and billionaires pastors go and look at half of their congregation,they r living in abject poverty!!! The last I know jesus didn't live an extravagant life,he shared with poor,I'm not saying because this people are men of God they shuldnt live well,but the way they flaunt their wealth and spend money,one is forced to raise an eyebrow..hmmm well like the holy bible said at the end time,most people will call God God buh not everyone of them truly worships him.. I leave all this pastors to the most high..
ReplyDeleteNobody should disturb them abeg. Did they force anybody to give them money? People carried their hard earned (and in some cases, possibly stolen) cash and delivered with their two korokoro legs trying to buy salvation, then they'll be asking questions when the woman rolls up in a limo. LOL
ReplyDeleteAs a Christian, One thing I can't do is condemn a man of God, we know there are fake prophets around but I am not God to know which is for real, so I better not say rubbish and have the wrath of God on me. Linda, honestly I think you are crossing your boundaries here.
ReplyDeleteborn in a manger ? read your bible well. it said there was no place in the inn. in otherwords they could afford one but it was fully booked. the question is,is God against prosperity? lets avoid all tis sentiment.
ReplyDeleteIf the first coming of Jesus Christ,should be in this our generation, what kind of lifestyle should He be living? do we think,He will be riding in Air Force One.or Limo to get He's message to the poor.
ReplyDeleteIf the first coming of Jesus Christ,should be in this our generation, what kind of lifestyle should He be living? do we think,He will be riding in Air Force One.or Limo to get He's message to the poor.
ReplyDeleteit is so upsetting to see these pastors live highly luxurious lives. The life of luxury in itself is not whats is upsetting it is the fact that they do it so lavishly and openly without shame that makes me very annoyed. As a man/woman of God, I understand doing Gods work you are entitled, for lack of better term, some perks. But a stretch limo and private jet is out right disrespectful to the people are you suppose to lead. You cannot tell me the money used isnt from the congregations tithe and offering--the money did not fall from the sky to their lap or show up from a vision. Its one thing to live a comfortable life where all your basic needs are met, its another thing shit and flush down the hard earned money of your followers. What makes you as a pastor different from the other people in power in Nigeria stealing public funds? NOTHING. Return the limo and buy a nice beamer or benz. Use the remaining money to set up a foundation to support education for women and children. Return the jet, even if it was the church that bought it for you, do an honorable deed, set yourself up for first class on all your flights and use the big chunk left and give back to your people. Im trying not to judge, even though I may already have but the culture of selfishness in Nigeria is sickening. We, all of us are in some way guilty of it. Hey, what do i know--na talk i dey talk
ReplyDeleteListen people. When you compare your pastor owing all these stuff to musicians and business men you make yourself and your pastor look even sillier. Listen a church is a non profit organization, whereas musicians are business men and in it for the profit. Their aim is to maximize profit. If your pastor is maximizing profit by buying jets and cars “his business man" Finish!
ReplyDeleteIf the first coming of Jesus Christ,should be in this our generation, what kind of lifestyle should He be living? do we think,He will be riding in Air Force One.or Limo to get He's message to the poor.
ReplyDeleteonly plane he world and limo the world of ignorant pple are complaining,becos the owners ar xtians.so wen i buy my space rocket,wetin una go talk? so if Job or Abraham was to be in our time,wetin una go talk? conclusion,during their time pple talked and if you trace tis ones talking without direction the could come out of those lineage in Job,s time. the question is,does God want you to be p.o.o.r?wat u should rather say is that,dont allow wealth to have you.God does not operate as a poverty mentality being. stop all this orthodox attitude
ReplyDeleteCan't believe Ʋ all thought d church members got all these. Hell N☺. ♍ε̲̣̣̣̥ think GEJ had to lift him up as a CAN president considering other pastors get jet Απϑ ℓ̊ thought he would reject it as per with all these boko haram issues Απϑ flood. Na wa ooh. Vanity upon Vanity
ReplyDelete@bonario lmao,,,,,,,,nice1
ReplyDeleteAs if u guys dont worship ur reverend fathers... i wonder how i will begin to xplain d word to a catholic dat worships mary n Doesnt read bible or sm pagans here. Repent ist and knw Gods words b4 we will strt talking abt renewing ur poverty stricken mentality
ReplyDelete..religion na politics....(Majek Fashek song),make una dey dere dey insult linda Mr annonymous..open ur eyes and do not be fools! shikenah
ReplyDeletethe lord wil always lift d rightoues up.bt alwaz remenba,dat d bible acknownledged dat on d last days men wil b lovers of themselves,d lov 4 God wil wax cold.wen u are 2 comfortable u may think u are uncomfortable wit God.
ReplyDeleteIf you so much believe that your pastor or religious leader needs your money to cater for himself and his family then don't pay your tithes again or give offerings. I don't know what you take God for, like He can't take care of His owns? Like He needs you to feed His flocks? Like He is happy that sinners can ride in Jets but His children that are supposed to be Head and Not tails shouldn't be able to afford them? Like He is a loser?
ReplyDelete"My people die because of lack of knowledge" - God
Chukwumere and Wot r u doing in uk or woteva place u are, y r u even hustling or u r nt a christain? U fink ur epistle is 4 Pastor only cos dey r nt humans, once u labour for God n serve him whole heartedly wit ol u v, ur tym inclusive, he will certainly reward U. Pls read ur bible well if u Have one. You cant expect God to overlook pple dat v bn faithful to him, being source inspiration to odas preaching his word. He will surely bless and multiply his sons and daughters. So i'm hustling n looking unto as well tapping into blessings lyk ds. I sure will get there. We will tk dominion lyk he rightly said.. Repent first so God will open ur eyes to understand d mystery in his words
ReplyDeleteY ar people hating? are u tryin to say she should not drive the kinda car she likes?? der are sooo many people in Nigeria that are driving big carz... so stop hating nd plz get a LIFE.
ReplyDeleteOh please Linda! You show a picture, with no context. We dont know if it was as part of a wedding, or anything. You now assume its hers! Come off it, you are too grown and educated to just throw stuff for controversy sake.
ReplyDeleteI'm sick n tired of people ( esp christians) running down pastor. Have u read your Bible ( seek 1st d kingdom of God n His righteousness n ALL thing shall b added unto you) . Wen d Bible say's U r Abraham's seed n an heir according 2 d promise do u knw what dat mean's? Go and study d life of Abraham ( there r lots of study Bibles get1).
ReplyDeleteN for d ppl sayin Jesus was a poor man plz go and study d life of Jesus properly. Jesus was not a poor man, He was rich, he dined with tax collectors(who were among d rich), if he was poor could he have done that. How many poor people in our time dine with the rich. How many of u dine @ ur C.E.O's house?
Yes, there r poor people in church, but there r also rich people. There r many people who came 2 church with nothing n 2day r very rich, they didn't steal, they just accepted d good news of Jesus and applied the Word of God 2 their lives. YES its that simple.
Poverty is a thing of the mind. You have 2 decide to get out of it, cus no matter what your Pastor preaches 2 u, if u dnt make d decision u will remain where u r.
Any1 who serves God n is still poor should go an d examine his life.
but seriously what s MamaO doing wt this ride? i admire her a lot bu what d heck is this? this is not a car that u wanna get somewhere quickly and u'll jump into except for show-off
ReplyDeleteoga o
I used to defend men of God on this issue but please, even a blind man can see that Christ is no longer at the centre of their messages. It's good to be wealthy but I would ask for God's will every time ove any material wealth, besides a lot of these so called things pertaining to abundant life oes not gratify the soul but the very flesh that we Christians are called to reign over by the power of the Cross. God is not asleep, may his mercy touch all our lives. Amen.
ReplyDeleteThat's Linda Ikeji coming out with her free hair, bag, free jand bday celebration...these bloggers are really living the life. They need to start teaching bloggingin universities, so more people can come out of the poverty trap. And no, I'm not taking back my words. *tongue out*
ReplyDeletehere's my 5 kobo. What job does she and/or her husband do? If their work/business (other than church donations) makes enough money to pay for all these, more power to them. But if it doesn't, then they are ROGUES!!! I don't care if they call themselves MOG or not, if they do call themselves that, and the means of acquiring all these is not through honourable means then they are not MOG so i will insult away. As for the Jet issue, what beats me is...what do those people who contributed the so called $4.9million for the Jet do? If they stole the money, then I'm sorry our dear MOG is a thief...yes I said it, so shoot me...Mscheew
ReplyDeleteits all about been allowed to be brainwashed because people are poor and vulnerable.
ReplyDeleteJesus was more or less a street man if they are Christ like as christians may be Jesus could have been the richest man that lived
ReplyDeleteJesus was more or less a street man if they are Christ like as christians may be Jesus could have been the richest man that lived
ReplyDeleteFolks Jesus used the best transportation back then, YES!! a donkey was the best!!
ReplyDeleteLuke 19: 29-31
29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’”
A colt,no one had ever ridden before! Ignorant ITKs here are saying Jesus never rode a plane or a car, when those werent around then, best believe if they were, He would have used the best to make His entrance into Jerusalem.
Why isnt the pope using a donkey then??? The prob is you guys (ignorantly commenting) practice religion but you dont know God. You know how to go to church like Sunday sunday medicine, but have a hard time hearing from God. Nigeria is full of religion but lacking intimacy with God.
Folks should focus on their salvation and not worry about others. Other than this sensationalized journalism, which isnt the woman's limo, Linda ask yourself if you died today, where would you go?? Will the free wigs/weaves, trips, bags, shoes, phones etc take you to heaven? What exactly will your legacy be? Pull the log out of your eyes, and focus on running the race God has placed before you. It seems like you are veering off track nowadays.
Yes I said it! Publish it!
linda, the Lord is your strength. After receiving all these insults, you can pick one or two things from what they are all saying ( we never stop learning :)
ReplyDeletein the days of Jesus riding on horses,donkeys and camels was their own range rover, Lr3, limos would be horses attached to carriages. yet Jesus didnt own any of those. i wont judge but i know i cant be fooled. bella
ReplyDelete"Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
ReplyDeletematthew 19:24
those were the exact words of Christ himself.
do you know why he said that? because man came up to him and said he was doing everything right and true to make it to heaven, Jesus told him to sell all he had and give it to the poor.
..,it is really sad to see a lot of people being brainwashed. it shows we all lack Christ, only if we read our bibles regularly and prayerfully. alot of things will be understood. enough said.
Why do you need an ipad? It's extravagant. Manage desktop na.
ReplyDeleteGreen eye 9jarians. Everybody is wishing they are the ones with the jet and limo.
JEALOUSY!
Me i wan open church o!!
ReplyDeleteCos me no wan suffer ni!
Jaykaduru
Thanks for being the only blogger brave enough to call out these money making pastorpreneurs. Nigerian people shine una eyes abeg.
ReplyDeletePeople talking about how people should sell their watches and phones to give the money to the poor are so dumb. Comparing apples and oranges? How can you compare a middle class worker that worked hard for his or her phone to a pastor with no skills showing off with money taken from their congregation? If you are for God, why be flamboyant? They do not work for the money and have no right to buy private jets with the widow's mites of poor people. They also shouldn't take money from criminals but trust our pastors. If they wwork hard for their money, then let them spend it how they want. Afterall nobody complains about Adenuga and Dangote keeping private jets.
ReplyDeleteHow does she feel knowing she has no substantial source of income other than fleecing the "congregation"?
ReplyDeleteA lot of people are sticking their mouths up about pastors and their lifestyles, if u were in their shoes you might even do worse. Linda u need to be careful how u put things up about men of God. Let God be the judge of their lifestyle not you. God is not against wealth and riches at all. So let them be and do ur research well.
ReplyDeleteContradictions upon contradictions! I rest my case ooo
ReplyDeletei have read most of the comment here and i have come to d conclusion that there are church goers and born agian christians.if u all cast ur mind to what u knw about the bible, u will find out that from old to new testament. no carrier of GODS words were rich excluding kings and individuals that had a personal relationship with God.elijah, elisha, and so many prophets in old were NOT excessively rich even aaron that was collecting tithes and offering wasn't wealthy materially but God always provided their needs. all d disciples were not poor but was comfortable because God provided. what i am saying is when u work 4 God ur reward is in heaven and as a pastor or reverend e.t.c should focus more on their heavenly reward. enough said he that has ear let him hear.
ReplyDeleteDis days pastorial skuls has much intake than universities.....ex agerating thou,Same God would cal husband and wife together....am not judging but most pastors were educated through missionary skuls but dis days u v got to live luxurious to be able to send ur kid to skuls owned by them....dere s limit to evrithin
ReplyDeleteBefore na calling but now I fink pastorial skul go mak sense for me+swit mouth
ReplyDeleteWhat is she trying to prove roaming around with a strecth Limo when poverty is making most of their members mentaly unwell?
ReplyDeleteThese same Pastors see many cases of members who come to them revealing their atrocous state of poverty,these ppl come to them with all sorts of needs.
What dO they do? They roam around in unnecessary affluence and opulence just cos they get tax free money to splurg on! God will surely judge them!
FOOLISH PEOPLE! HOW THERE YOU SPEAK AGAINST A MAN OF GOD'S WEALTH. YOU ARE PRIVILEGED YOU LIVE IN THE DISPENSATION OF "GRACE". WILL YOU EVER TRY THIS TO PROPHET ELIJAH AND NOT BE CONSUMED. GOD SAYS THE CHURCH IS GOING TO BE THE WORLDS FINANCIAL FORTRESS>>> HEY! PASTORS HAVE MADE MANY RICH THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD! IF YOU ARE AN UNBELIEVER SAYING THIS, YOU ARE DEAD ALIVE> THIS PASTORS PRAY FOR YOU FOR YOUR SALVATION. SO SHUT UP!
ReplyDeleteLinda thanks for dis post, country ppl let's look at it dis way, It is not abt d poverty level of d congregation or whether its church offerings or tithes spent. Its abt the wanton lust for material things and extreme luxury. Wat sort of example is being set for d future generations? How can such a pastor criticize thieving politicians? They r driving by d same greed. Jesus clearly said in d bible dat it easier for a camel to pass thru the eye of a needle dan for a rich man to enter heaven! Yet every1 wants a private jet!
ReplyDeleteLinda Ifeoma Ikeji...I'm going to go off on a tangent here and advice you as a sister.It is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
ReplyDeleteWhen you were trekking from VI to Unilag,when you were struggling with this blog,who do you think came to your aid?It's God.
Now that he has rescued you from the shackles of poverty,you don get mouth abi?This your matter is a typical example of God is watching you.Once again Linda,it is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the Living God!!!
Agree or disagree with Linda, that's your opinion, my wish for Nigerian Christians is that they will look into the bible and discover this Jesus for themselves. Many of these men of God issues can be resolved by simply finding out what the bible says, (and I don't mean interpreting it to suite your opinion, but rather let the holy spirit direct you). Most Nigerian Christian's no longer believe in God, but rather they believe in their pastors. He that works in the vineyard of God must enjoy the fruit of their labor, but lets take a second look at that... What did the bible say again about the first church Pls Read Acts 2 : 42 - 43 and Acts4 32 - 35? What am I trying to say, I don't now if these lifestyle is justified or not but from what my bible tells me, there should not be such 2 extremes in the house of God, it doesn't matter if the rich is the preacher or a member... First commandment love God and the 2nd is much like the first love thy neighbor... Who is they neighbor then if you can go to church with people that can barely afford 3square meals (people living in raw poverty) while others in the same house of God are living extreme flamboyant life? Who are we really deceiving here? I cannot judge anyone, but both members, men of God and general public should use their tongue to count their teeth. No one can take from you what you don't give them. The bible admonishes us in Proverbs 7:4 in all thy getting, get...(fill in the blank peeps)!
ReplyDeleteAm not a judge nor am I a saint, just another sinner expressing my 2cents so please save your attacks!
In short, thanks to Linda, all lib/readers don become pastors o....see as dem dey quote bible left and write.....Lol
ReplyDeleteGod is watching with 3d technology...
A lot of people are not getting the point......at least I can say that going through the comments on this blog.
ReplyDeleteNo one is saying the pastors should be poor or pretend to be poor, the point is they should be sensitive enogh to live an humble life style. Luxury is not the way of God....I mean people look up to them as role models, how do u preach humility when ur life style is extravagant....I don't get.
Linda, pls since u all talking about pastors not helping the poor. Which day have u ever given people around ur area in Surulere some of ur old clothes. Am sure u have girls who have nothing to wear, why can't u buy clothes for them or give out some of ur shoes. Have u also helped the poor around you ????
ReplyDeletethey are selfish nd greedy
ReplyDeleteNa Wao. Different bible quotations. Which of them are we to believe?? Christianity has failed again. *ntooor*
ReplyDeleteleave men men god alone
ReplyDeleteGodliness with contentment is great gain!
ReplyDeleteHmmm,all these wahala 4 private jet n limo,my own is if all these will cause Nigerians to sin ie lead ppl astray they should berra return d jet n limo if it'll cause fake pastors to spring all over d place since d aim is to lead pole to Christ. As 4 b. whoever u r, u dont know anything abt mbaka's ministry so don't assume he hasn't touched many people's lives or dat he's poor so shut ur trap!
ReplyDeleteat Anonymous Nov 12, 2012 6: 39pm: That's the most harsh statement I've seen on this blog. U took this too far and too personal.
ReplyDeleteLinda, I think its time you really sensor all comments, pictures, videos, etc pasted on this blog. God will make u hear something, God will make u smile and make u happy to the extent that Anonymous Nov 12, 2012 6: 39pm will rejoice with u
U people should leave this men of God alone abeg.How many of you will they give a limo to and u will reject it. How many of you can go through the sacrifices,time and energy these people have gone through in the past.We only see their present and you are all jealous of their success.His there not suppose to be a reward for labour.If you haters have labored enough and discovered your vision on tine u won't be here talking about other people's success,people will rather be talking about you now also.Most of you hater don't even know your purpose and vision in life ur just following after the world blindly from one job to another.Abeg me sef go drive my own Limo for this life and naa all of you go contribute the money for me.At least u wil pay me good money when i offer irresistible service for you. Linda weldone jare
ReplyDeleteWhom God has bless no one can cause ... The have set deri life apart for God and they are working in God vainyard so God will wrk in deri own vainyard don't be jealous don't critisize they all have their convant with God u were not dere when God called them . He is the rewarder of those who deligently seek him ... What do u people expect musician nd politician are the only one that is allowed to live a good life ? Am sorry for you people because you don't read your bible .. Didn't hear that he said good measure sharken over nd runing down shall men give to your bossom .
ReplyDeleteBeauty whomever u r, I am yet to see ur bible quotation here trashing this woman ohhh and calling her sinful ohhh, yet u saw people adoring and acknowledging the mother of Jesus and u carried ur bible and started telling us why we should not acknowledge her. If I call ur mother sinful in public will u like it? The anger of God must visit u for that statement watch out, people ar praising u for ur stupidity and u ar happy. Stupid fool, worshipping pastors and their wives.
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ReplyDeleteu are just a bastard, read ur bible. What does it say about the rich man that came to jesus for advice, what did jesus tell him.
Follow Blindly, Heavenly race is a personal race, i will leave u to ur opinion but stop posting useless comments.
Idiot
its very obvious now that the church is one of the most lucrative business as such I support u jare linda, a course on it shld be introduced in our universities. However, they should start paying tax o if they've not started before.
ReplyDeleteseriously why are we all hypocrites? why do we all keep on rooting for all these so called men of God? is it because we know deep down in our minds that we will all do worse than the so called men of God are doing now or have done?..... that should still not stop us from telling the truth and we should all keep in mind that we do not worship these people but God. are they not mere mortals like us? why do we give them so much credit for doing nothing other than taking our hard earned cash?
ReplyDeletePAY UR TITHES IN THE MOTHERLESS BABY HOMES.
ReplyDeleteIgnorant and illiterate idiots insulting Linda Ikeji, how many times has Linda posted pix of people seriously ill here and needing money to go abroad? So many times and how many of these pastors hve really helped? Is it not musicians and celebrity that come to their rescue? Heaven knows Linda that u have tried in ur own little way to help the poor, a friend of mine died of a whole in the heart, cos she cldnt afford 5million to go for operation, I knw how her family rallied around looking for this money to no avail, even the church cldnt help cos of protocols, the rich ones closed their eyes to d dying, yet a pastor will be celebrating his bday, only one man will buy him a car of 18million, and this pastor will gladly accept these gifts and live the high life. Money stolen from our economy. God is not sleeping ohh, u who collect series of gift from a thief without asking him where the money is coming from is equally a thief. The aftermath of all this sacrilege happening in both the church and all is what is causing this mayhem in Nigeria. We do not know nor worship God in Nigeria, everyone is after their selfish aims. An average Whiteman who dose not even believe in going to church is 10times better than even some of these men of God in Nigeria, yes I said so. Nigeria, a country filled with so many greedy, selfish and corrupt souls yet there ar churches in every nooks and corner. God help Nigeria.
ReplyDeletepoverty will CONTINUE to kill ignorant people.
ReplyDeleteWHY SHOULDN'T MEN OF GOD BE PROSPEROUS?
IF SATANIC-WORSHIPERS ARE RICH(90% of celebrates you idolize),WHAT MORE GOD'S CHILDREN?
No I'm not a Pastor but I AM VERY RICH!AND I DON'T FEEL BAD ABOUT IT.
whether you like it or not God wants his children(born again)to be prosperous in all things,so if you say your a christian(born again) and still struggling/envying the rich then something is clearly wrong with YOU. you need the Word to deliver you into your inheritance
The world is over. they will come soon and say, Jesus was made poor so that they can be rich. i'm thinking... i'm going to stop paying my tithe to the Church, i will rather give it to those that need it.
ReplyDeleteI am really amazed by the way we believed that anything religion is not to touched. What is wrong in what Linda said? You see don't let us we Nigerians believed we worship GOD, what we worship is prosperity. I just want to ask one simple question. How many of this so-called men of GOD have ever establish anything, whether in Naija or outside that is free for suffering masses like an Hospital or health center that will benefit a community? Except schools that even the majority of there members cannot afford to send there children to. PLEASE DONT BE SPREADING THE FEAR THAT THIS "MEN OF GOD" ARE NOT TO BE TALKED ABOUT BECAUSE THEY ARE SPENDING MONEY CONTRIBUTED BY THEIR CONGREGATION. What have they done for flood victims?
ReplyDeletethere is nothing wrong if she drives a regular nice car and if they fly business class BUT THIS?driving on a limo to church and having jets *shakingmyhead*
ReplyDeletewhat does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and suffer the loss of his own soul.
I KNOW MANY CHURCHES THAT ARE INTO CHARITY WORK,MANY DONATE TO ORPHANAGE HOMES AND TO THE POOR IN OUR SOCIETY THERE ARE MANY FAMILIES THAT ARE BEEN SUPPORTED BY THE CHURCH.WE CANNOT LEAVE THE RESPONSIBLITY OF THE GVOVERNMENT TO THE CHURCH.IF THE GOVT HAVE FAILED IN THERE RESPONSIBLITY THEN BLAME THE GOVERNMENT AND NOT THE CHURCH.WE LEAVE IN A COUNTRY WERE EVERYONE IS SELFISH.JESUS SAID "THE POOR WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US"THIS SAME COMMENT CAME UP DURING JESUS TIME WHEN MARY MARGARLENE BROUGH AN EXPENSIVE OIL TO ANOINT JESUS FEET PEOPLE COMPLAIN AND G THE GRUMBLE THAT IT SHOULD HAVE THE SOLD AND THE MONEY GIVEN TO THE POOR.SO IN LIFE PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS COMPLAIN
ReplyDeleteIf our father in heaven is a King, then we the children on earth are princes and princess. He said we should ask and we shall be given..... All u need do is ask, not to judge people that have asked and were given. Stop hating.
ReplyDelete@anon, Nov 12,2012 6.39, it's either ur an unsuccessful blogger or u have a personal crush on Linda. Why on earth will you insult someone's family for a mere comment c'mon, you can still make your point without insulting her. Besides,you hide under being ''anonymous'', why don't you show us your identity: name and picture, then we will know you are talking. ''Linda'' has an identity, WHO ARE YOU? Is that what they teach you in your religion? Remember great people today came from a ''poverty stricken background'' and where are they today? Please watch your utterances, not because of the consequences now but in the future.
ReplyDeleteIt's obvious a lot of people commenting here have been brainwashed....how dare you try to justify such nonsense, asking Linda why she does not give to the poor, even if she does not the point is she does not present herself as a representative of God on earth and since these men have they should set good examples and not spend money on frivolous unnecessary things. It's all VANITY....they seriously need to check themselves.
ReplyDeleteLinda post my comments o!!
ReplyDeleteHello people, pls study the bible and obey Gods word.do not be deceived Jesus is coming soon, u will answer for urself.God knows those who are his.u live ur life, do ur part in ur own little corner. The poor will forever be in our midst.some of these MOG have truly paid the price,so when God blesses them,dont beef.we are supposed to lend to nations and do great exploits for the Lord. Run the race and see God bless you.U can choose btw being poor and being wealthy. As for me and my house we will serve the Lord do His will,pay my tithes, give offerings, bless my pastors,my parents, and the poor, then i will look to God who rewards to increase me.if u have been giving pls dont stop, do not allow agents of darkness talk u out of giving else ur heavens will close. Free men of God, live ur life the way the bible admonishes,then face God on the judgement day and receive ur crown. Stay blessed.
ReplyDeleteLinda yu didn't post my comment abt U̶̲̥̅̊ selling ur iphone5 and use the proceeds to help flood victims. Am glad I hit yu real hard. **tongue out**
ReplyDeleteMEN OF GOD ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO PARADE THEIR ACTS OF CHARITY IN PUBLIC COS D BIBLE SAYS "EVEN UR LEFT HAND SHOULDN'T KNOW WHAT UR RIGHT HAND HAS GIVEN TO D POOR".
ReplyDeleteU CAN GO TO ORPHANAGES N PRISONS FOR A START TO VERIFY THE ACTS OF THESE MEN DAT U ALWAYS CASTIGATE.
HOW MANY OF U GAVE TO D BEGGER ON UR STREET TODAY ? IF U CAN'T BE FAITHFUL WIT LITTLE THEN U CAN'T BE FAITHFUL WIT MUCH, DATS WHY SOME OF U WILL ALWAYS BE POOR. NOR BE CURSE.
BY D WAY, D POOR WILL ALWAYS BE AMONGST US, NA BIBLE TALK AM !
Nigerians, stop using the name of God in vain. There is not a country, a race or even a tribe in this world that shouts out the name of God more than Nigerians. Nigerians, you pray and curse in the name of God. Heaven or Hell is how you live your life now.
ReplyDeleteShame on the so called Christians that are insulting Linda. How does that make you feel? You cannot even have a logical discussion because you are high on religious Opium. However, hear this, money is man's creation it means nothing to God. How your so called self anointed "men of god" can go around deceiving people with your persmission is shocking. Properity does not determine who makes Heaven but genuine love for fellow man is the ultimate religion. How can you love your neighbour and ignore his hunger? Alass people our nation has lost all values. We have become a Sodom and Gomorrah of sorts. Don't worry keep giving and supporting this greed at the expense of the poor which consitutes over 80% of our population. One day the poor will have nothing to eat but the RICH!!!! Your Pastors will fly away in their jets leaving you to roast in a burning nation. We lack the ability to think critically. Common sense has been blinded by don't judge! This religious boom will bust like all things that are not sustainable economics.
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