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GOLD COAST 12 years ago

They're a curse on Ghana and Africa.

PEACE

They're a curse on Ghana and Africa.

PEACE
Akadu Mensema 12 years ago

Listen to this guys,
Before the U21 hockey world cup, the Ghana team went to Royalhouse Chapel for prayers.
I hope these girls went back to the church to collect back the money they put into the offering!!
Reverend John ...
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Listen to this guys,
Before the U21 hockey world cup, the Ghana team went to Royalhouse Chapel for prayers.
I hope these girls went back to the church to collect back the money they put into the offering!!
Reverend Johnny Appiah Korang said “the Lord was ready to move them a step higher.’
Well, these were the results:
Ghana v Netherlands - Lost, 10 nil
Ghana v South Korea - Lost, 9 nil
Ghana v USA – Lost, 6 nil
Ha ha ha, if this is the lord's step higher then we better forget about him!!
Associate reverend, Johnny Appiah Korang made prophetic statements for a good tournament.
Did his prophetic statements come true? We lost all 3 matches and shipped 25 goals. ….... has the stupid management of the U21 team who took the girls to the church gone back to ask the pastor why? Have they gone to ask him what happened to his prophesies?!
If you want to read the full story, search Ghanaweb for
“Female hockey team at Royalhouse Chapel for prayers”
LOL, Ghanaians always allow these con artists who call themselves pastors to deceive them. JOKE
K. Boateng 12 years ago

Akadu, did any "prophet" in Ghana prophesized to any presidential candidate before the 2012 elections that he was going to win a one-touch victory? Did he win? What do you think this candidate should do to this prophet?

Akadu, did any "prophet" in Ghana prophesized to any presidential candidate before the 2012 elections that he was going to win a one-touch victory? Did he win? What do you think this candidate should do to this prophet?
Akadu Mensema 12 years ago

Yes the top two presidential candidates were both promised by prophets ,malams, and traditional priests that they were going to win.
But one won by stealing and the other won only two regions as usual and thinks he was robbe ...
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Yes the top two presidential candidates were both promised by prophets ,malams, and traditional priests that they were going to win.
But one won by stealing and the other won only two regions as usual and thinks he was robbed. The loser can castrate the spiritual predictors.
K. Boateng 12 years ago

Please name the prophets and the malams and assign them to the so-called top two presidential candidates that you've mentioned.

Please name the prophets and the malams and assign them to the so-called top two presidential candidates that you've mentioned.
Ibi 'im 12 years ago

...........simply for her personal security reasons!
Don't expect any better more comment answers from this so-called...................

...........simply for her personal security reasons!
Don't expect any better more comment answers from this so-called...................
ILLITERATE APONKYI SARPONG 12 years ago

You wrote in English, that is fine because about 5% of educated Ghanaians who visit Ghanaweb can learn something from this article however, not forgetting the over 60% of illiterate Ghanaians who hardly can speak, read or wri ...
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You wrote in English, that is fine because about 5% of educated Ghanaians who visit Ghanaweb can learn something from this article however, not forgetting the over 60% of illiterate Ghanaians who hardly can speak, read or write English would be missed out.

So the question now is, How do you convey your message to the over 60%? Have had a talk show in Twi,Ewe,Fante, Ahanta, Nzema, Krobo,Dagati,Ga,etc on any FM station yet?

Good start but take note if the above is not taken then it is absolutely a waste of time writing this article.

Then also, your article did not focus on those churches who are actually going by the bible. The widows mite was more acceptable than the Gargantuan contributions and I can tell you that many congregation don't ask anyone to donate but as postulated already in the bible, 'bring 10% of your proceeds to the church that there might be food'.

I think this has been hijacked by some men of God to make themselves rich. But if you are a man of God, the bible teaches that only God can judge, vengeance is my.Leave to God to Judge though does not mean we should not point out corrupt men of God.

At the end of the day, we worship God from within our heart.
Moira 12 years ago

Illiterate APONKYI, your name said it all. I'll save my comment to myself.

Illiterate APONKYI, your name said it all. I'll save my comment to myself.
PASTOR OSEI 12 years ago

Tithing is robbing and stealing from god's people !
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This is the second and hopefully the concluding part of our discussion on tithing. And let me begin by saying that this article is ...
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Tithing is robbing and stealing from god's people !
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This is the second and hopefully the concluding part of our discussion on tithing. And let me begin by saying that this article is intended for those who want to know the truth according to the Bible, and are willing to search the Scriptures to see whether these things are so. Acts 17:10-11. In the first part, many were enlightened and some burdens were lifted off many shoulders that have been groaning under the yoke of this bondage brought into the church by greedy or ignorant preachers. Others were mad because their false doctrines and greed and love for money have been exposed. Others were simply ignorant and behaved like the proverbial ostrich that would rather hide its head in the sand than confront error. And some were very indignant, insulting and cursing instead of proving their position by the Scriptures.

As said in the previous post, I used to teach and preach tithing, and when I did, the people just got up and parted with their money. One time, at a church here in Atlanta, Georgia, a pastor friend complained bitterly about the low financial position of his church and invited me to come and speak on tithing, saying his congregation didn't like tithing, and that even weekly offerings were very low. I told him, " Well, it's going to be different on Sunday." Then he asked me, " How ? " I said, " You wait and see ! " As you can imagine, the offering was over and above by about 1000 % the next Sunday. Those who didn't have cash wrote cheques like crazy, and I was proud to coerce them to bring out their money, telling them how they've robbed God and denied themselves blessings, using the "curse" of Malachi 3:9, for good measure ! Finally, I exhorted and commanded them, " Bring all the tithes into the storehouse.....! " I could see the terror on some faces and a lady was literally shaking as she wrote her cheque !

Lord, be merciful to us and forgive us for our many transgressions, twisting Your Word, misapplying Scriptures and abusing Your congregation with our greed and love for money ! Thank You for Your mercy and for Your blood which cleanses us from all sin ! I have repented and cannot in all good conscience preach or teach tithing again, because it is not for the New Testament church ! After carefully studying the Scriptures, I realized that Malachi was talking about corrupt priests in the Old Testament and not the New Testament believers, but these Scriptures in Malachi 3:8-12, have been used for generations to "scam" the Lord's people into parting with their money. Certainly, there are preachers who have been speaking against this abuse of Scriptures and "scamming" the Lord's people, but they have been looked upon with disdain and scorn and venom, but it is better for us to be scorned by mortal men than to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10:31. " Woe to the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture, saith the Lord." Jeremiah 23:1.

AM I UNDER A CURSE IF I DON'T TITHE ?

No, my beloved, you're not cursed if you don't tithe, and neither are you blessed if you do; God does not need your money in order to bless you ! Abraham was already blessed by God before he ever thought of giving tithes, and so don't let any sakawa prophet, pastor, apostle, bishop, archbishop, or whoever intimidate you by twisting Scriptures to steal your money. The believer should give cheerfully, out of love for the Lord and His work, and not be pressured or threatened or cursed into giving. Our giving could be 10%, 100%, 1000%, 1% or zero %. according to our ability ! The Lord is more interested in our motivation than in the amount we give. Do you remember the widow's mite ? Luke 21:1-4.

What is your motivation for giving money or property to the church ? Is it so that you could be elevated in the church by your pastor ? Is it so that people would know that you are the highest giver in the church ? Is it to support the Lord's work or do you want favours from your pastor or prophet or whatever they call themselves ? Are you under a guilty conscience and do you think giving money to the church would ease the pain ? Did you rob or steal or commit adultery or fornication and expect the pastor to take your money and pray for you ? Remember, the Lord says, " I hate robbery for burnt offering." Isaiah 61:8. He does not delight in "stinking" or blood money ! Alas, many preachers are so greedy for money that they don't even care how you got the money, and would put curses on you instead of blessings.

DID JESUS TEACH ABOUT TITHING ?

Yes, in Matthew 23:23, He acknowledged that tithing was an obligation under the Old Covenant, but even so He taught the Pharisees to show mercy and kindness and faith. Besides, the Old Covenant was still in effect, and Jesus spoke to them as under the Law. The New Covenant was only ratified after His blood was shed on the cross. Jesus did not collect tithes from anyone, though He came to die for all mankind, therefore don't allow any greedy or ignorant pastor, prophet, apostle, bishop or archbishop to bamboozle you into paying tithes.

WARNING TO FALSE PROPHETS AND PASTORS

All over Ghana, churches are springing up everywhere like mushrooms and this is a good thing only if the motivation is right. But the truth is many are in the ministry not because the Lord has called them, but because they want to make easy money from gullible people who don't know the Bible. They love your money more than they love your soul. They are in it for the money; it's all about the money. God has not sent many of them yet they run, giving false prophesies and vain promises to helpless people. Jeremiah 23:21; Ezekiel 13:1-23. The Lord will deliver His people out of their hands, but the people need to be wise, and stop giving their money to greedy wolves in sheep's clothing. These false pastors and prophets need to start their own businesses to make their money, and stop fleecing the people in the name of the Lord for judgment is coming and has come !

BLESSED OR CURSED ?

Finally, if anyone feels they are being blessed for giving tithes, good for them, and they can continue to do so if they like. But if you feel you're under a curse, I can assure you that it is not because you don't pay tithes, but it could be something else. The Lord Jesus became a curse for us so that the blessings of Abraham shall be our portion. Galatians 3:13-14. If there is any sin in your life, confess it before the Lord and ask for forgiveness. Change your ways and do what is pleasing to the Lord and let His blessings follow you.

Brother Amartey

Contact: brotheramartey@gmail.com
BISHOP 12 years ago

The most religious Ghanaian is more corrupt and moral-less than the most ardent American Atheist. Most Ghanaians lie, cheat, pretend to be good when they aren't, are lazy, are fornicators though they pretend to be celibate.
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The most religious Ghanaian is more corrupt and moral-less than the most ardent American Atheist. Most Ghanaians lie, cheat, pretend to be good when they aren't, are lazy, are fornicators though they pretend to be celibate.

We all blame our leaders for been lazy, corrupt, and vision-less forgetting that they are a direct product of our cultural system. We have a very unproductive and a negative system that gives birth to lack of progress.

You despicable hypocrites!

K. Boateng 12 years ago

You're not far from the truth, Bishop. And they've carried their hypocritical and sanctimonous behaviors abroad, especially the females. They've now instituted something they call prayer lines which has gained widespread prac ...
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You're not far from the truth, Bishop. And they've carried their hypocritical and sanctimonous behaviors abroad, especially the females. They've now instituted something they call prayer lines which has gained widespread practice here in the USA. But instead of praying on the phones, they exchange their phone numbers with the "pastors" with whom they meet for prayer sessions; your quess is as good as mine as to what happens during those sessions as this practice has led to many broken marriages.
BISHOP 12 years ago

And the Ghanaian especially the females are notoriously religious and extremely superstitious making them so vulnerable to these lazy good for nothing pastors. But that is what they get as long as they refuse to use their God ...
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And the Ghanaian especially the females are notoriously religious and extremely superstitious making them so vulnerable to these lazy good for nothing pastors. But that is what they get as long as they refuse to use their God given brains, hands and feet to solve basic problems whiles looking for quick fixes...their usual words are "Pastor pray for me"

Them fool pass!
K. Boateng 12 years ago

You won't believe this story Bishop, but it did occur here in Philadelphia; I visited a Ghanaian family in 2007. They were late for their mortgage but the wife saw it prudent to give $200.00 to a pastor she had promised about ...
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You won't believe this story Bishop, but it did occur here in Philadelphia; I visited a Ghanaian family in 2007. They were late for their mortgage but the wife saw it prudent to give $200.00 to a pastor she had promised about 3 months earlier and this infuriated the husband.What is going on with these women mesmerizing themselves to be deceived by these ne'r-do-well pastors beats my imagination.
Lisa 12 years ago

Thanks Mensah for such well written & timely article. I hope all the naive & guilible 'men of god' worshippers, who troll on this site read this.

Thanks Mensah for such well written & timely article. I hope all the naive & guilible 'men of god' worshippers, who troll on this site read this.
PASTOR OSEI 12 years ago

Tithing is robbing and stealing from god's people !

This is the second and hopefully the concluding part of our discussion on tithing. And let me begin by saying that this article is intended for those who want to know the ...
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Tithing is robbing and stealing from god's people !

This is the second and hopefully the concluding part of our discussion on tithing. And let me begin by saying that this article is intended for those who want to know the truth according to the Bible, and are willing to search the Scriptures to see whether these things are so. Acts 17:10-11. In the first part, many were enlightened and some burdens were lifted off many shoulders that have been groaning under the yoke of this bondage brought into the church by greedy or ignorant preachers. Others were mad because their false doctrines and greed and love for money have been exposed. Others were simply ignorant and behaved like the proverbial ostrich that would rather hide its head in the sand than confront error. And some were very indignant, insulting and cursing instead of proving their position by the Scriptures.

As said in the previous post, I used to teach and preach tithing, and when I did, the people just got up and parted with their money. One time, at a church here in Atlanta, Georgia, a pastor friend complained bitterly about the low financial position of his church and invited me to come and speak on tithing, saying his congregation didn't like tithing, and that even weekly offerings were very low. I told him, " Well, it's going to be different on Sunday." Then he asked me, " How ? " I said, " You wait and see ! " As you can imagine, the offering was over and above by about 1000 % the next Sunday. Those who didn't have cash wrote cheques like crazy, and I was proud to coerce them to bring out their money, telling them how they've robbed God and denied themselves blessings, using the "curse" of Malachi 3:9, for good measure ! Finally, I exhorted and commanded them, " Bring all the tithes into the storehouse.....! " I could see the terror on some faces and a lady was literally shaking as she wrote her cheque !

Lord, be merciful to us and forgive us for our many transgressions, twisting Your Word, misapplying Scriptures and abusing Your congregation with our greed and love for money ! Thank You for Your mercy and for Your blood which cleanses us from all sin ! I have repented and cannot in all good conscience preach or teach tithing again, because it is not for the New Testament church ! After carefully studying the Scriptures, I realized that Malachi was talking about corrupt priests in the Old Testament and not the New Testament believers, but these Scriptures in Malachi 3:8-12, have been used for generations to "scam" the Lord's people into parting with their money. Certainly, there are preachers who have been speaking against this abuse of Scriptures and "scamming" the Lord's people, but they have been looked upon with disdain and scorn and venom, but it is better for us to be scorned by mortal men than to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10:31. " Woe to the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture, saith the Lord." Jeremiah 23:1.

AM I UNDER A CURSE IF I DON'T TITHE ?

No, my beloved, you're not cursed if you don't tithe, and neither are you blessed if you do; God does not need your money in order to bless you ! Abraham was already blessed by God before he ever thought of giving tithes, and so don't let any sakawa prophet, pastor, apostle, bishop, archbishop, or whoever intimidate you by twisting Scriptures to steal your money. The believer should give cheerfully, out of love for the Lord and His work, and not be pressured or threatened or cursed into giving. Our giving could be 10%, 100%, 1000%, 1% or zero %. according to our ability ! The Lord is more interested in our motivation than in the amount we give. Do you remember the widow's mite ? Luke 21:1-4.

What is your motivation for giving money or property to the church ? Is it so that you could be elevated in the church by your pastor ? Is it so that people would know that you are the highest giver in the church ? Is it to support the Lord's work or do you want favours from your pastor or prophet or whatever they call themselves ? Are you under a guilty conscience and do you think giving money to the church would ease the pain ? Did you rob or steal or commit adultery or fornication and expect the pastor to take your money and pray for you ? Remember, the Lord says, " I hate robbery for burnt offering." Isaiah 61:8. He does not delight in "stinking" or blood money ! Alas, many preachers are so greedy for money that they don't even care how you got the money, and would put curses on you instead of blessings.

DID JESUS TEACH ABOUT TITHING ?

Yes, in Matthew 23:23, He acknowledged that tithing was an obligation under the Old Covenant, but even so He taught the Pharisees to show mercy and kindness and faith. Besides, the Old Covenant was still in effect, and Jesus spoke to them as under the Law. The New Covenant was only ratified after His blood was shed on the cross. Jesus did not collect tithes from anyone, though He came to die for all mankind, therefore don't allow any greedy or ignorant pastor, prophet, apostle, bishop or archbishop to bamboozle you into paying tithes.

WARNING TO FALSE PROPHETS AND PASTORS

All over Ghana, churches are springing up everywhere like mushrooms and this is a good thing only if the motivation is right. But the truth is many are in the ministry not because the Lord has called them, but because they want to make easy money from gullible people who don't know the Bible. They love your money more than they love your soul. They are in it for the money; it's all about the money. God has not sent many of them yet they run, giving false prophesies and vain promises to helpless people. Jeremiah 23:21; Ezekiel 13:1-23. The Lord will deliver His people out of their hands, but the people need to be wise, and stop giving their money to greedy wolves in sheep's clothing. These false pastors and prophets need to start their own businesses to make their money, and stop fleecing the people in the name of the Lord for judgment is coming and has come !

BLESSED OR CURSED ?

Finally, if anyone feels they are being blessed for giving tithes, good for them, and they can continue to do so if they like. But if you feel you're under a curse, I can assure you that it is not because you don't pay tithes, but it could be something else. The Lord Jesus became a curse for us so that the blessings of Abraham shall be our portion. Galatians 3:13-14. If there is any sin in your life, confess it before the Lord and ask for forgiveness. Change your ways and do what is pleasing to the Lord and let His blessings follow you.

Brother Amartey

Contact: brotheramartey@gmail.com

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Asiwome 12 years ago

When the church was formed two thousand years ago,the group had beliefs and values that were different from that of society, Christianity has a two-part proposition: love God and love your neighbour. It was a group of people ...
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When the church was formed two thousand years ago,the group had beliefs and values that were different from that of society, Christianity has a two-part proposition: love God and love your neighbour. It was a group of people that cared for each other and had religious ceremonies. Today, some leave the caring to family members and the ceremony to "church".
K. Boateng 12 years ago

Hi Asiwome, I incidentally happened to read this part of the Bible in Mathew last night "...love God and love your neighbour..." and Jesus was succinct about this to the rich man who asked him about how to enter into the king ...
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Hi Asiwome, I incidentally happened to read this part of the Bible in Mathew last night "...love God and love your neighbour..." and Jesus was succinct about this to the rich man who asked him about how to enter into the kingdom of God. But can the leaders current churches mushrooming in Ghana cross their hearts and say that they love God and neighbors with all their hearts or they love riches more than what the Son of Man espoused?
The Trucker 12 years ago

Many of Ghana's so-called "men of God" or Osofos are nothing more than "blots and blemishes" on the moral landscape. As rightly pointed out many use the ministry as a fast rack to wealth and respectability. Alas many have bec ...
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Many of Ghana's so-called "men of God" or Osofos are nothing more than "blots and blemishes" on the moral landscape. As rightly pointed out many use the ministry as a fast rack to wealth and respectability. Alas many have become corrupted by money, sex and women. Many a "founder" or "leader" has abandoned the very tenets of their faith by commiting fornication and adultery. Many of Ghana's Men of God have set themselves up on pedestals so that no human voice can chide or correct them. A rathe politically active and vociferous "Christian leader/founder" divorced his wife a few years ago for the flimsiest and "cooked-up" reasons.Since then many other lesser known "men of God " have also copied this deceitful behaviour and have abandoned their wives and families and set up home with mistresses. Like the sons of Eli these wicked men continue to profane the name of the Lord through their conduct[ they still the Lords offering and sleep with women who are affiliated or have close association to their ministry. Like the sons of Eli their punishment will be manifest to all in due course. Ghanaians are also to blame for revering these "wolves in sheep clothing" .Let us stop this nonsense of according these hypocrites and crooks titles of "Osofo" and "men of God". Jesus did not hesitate to use a whip on their kind. It is tme to send these "white washed tombs", looters, fornicators and adulterers packing.
*** 12 years ago

No matter what the ancient devil throws at MOTHER GHANA,it will NEVER be another Rwanda or Bosnia.THANK GOD THE VERY TRUE WATCHMEN & SERVANTS OF GOD ARE WIDELY AWAKE.JESUS IS LORD!!!

No matter what the ancient devil throws at MOTHER GHANA,it will NEVER be another Rwanda or Bosnia.THANK GOD THE VERY TRUE WATCHMEN & SERVANTS OF GOD ARE WIDELY AWAKE.JESUS IS LORD!!!
NANA YAW 12 years ago

No matter what the ancient devil throws at MOTHER GHANA,it will NEVER be another Rwanda or Bosnia.THANK GOD THE VERY TRUE WATCHMEN & SERVANTS OF GOD ARE WIDELY AWAKE.JESUS IS LORD!!!
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No matter what the ancient devil throws at MOTHER GHANA,it will NEVER be another Rwanda or Bosnia.THANK GOD THE VERY TRUE WATCHMEN & SERVANTS OF GOD ARE WIDELY AWAKE.JESUS IS LORD!!!
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YOU ARE EITHER AN IDIOT OR ONE OF THE 419 PASTORS LECHING ON THE POOR.. HOW IS GHANA BLESSED?OUR LITERACY RATE IS 54%. OUR LIFE EXPECTANCY IS BELOW 60, WHILE THAT OF JAPAN IS ABOUT 80 YRS. OUR CITIES ARE DIRTY. WE HAVE NO WATER AND NO REGULAR ELECTRICITY.

HOW IS GHANA BLESSED? COMPARED TO NATIONS LIKE CANADA, GERMANY, AND SWEDEN, HOW CAN YOU SAY GHANA IS BLESSED>

*** 12 years ago

NANA,PLEASE you forgot about the tsunamis,earthquakes,numerous floods,hurricanes,super tournadoes,killer storms,certain permitted rights etc. of these nations despite their advancement.Moreover,I am also none of what you thin ...
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NANA,PLEASE you forgot about the tsunamis,earthquakes,numerous floods,hurricanes,super tournadoes,killer storms,certain permitted rights etc. of these nations despite their advancement.Moreover,I am also none of what you think,just a VERY GRATEFUL Human-being counting my blessings one by one.STOP BEING ANGRY & BE THANKFUL.JESUS LOVES you!!!
Nana Yaw 12 years ago

NANA,PLEASE you forgot about the tsunamis,earthquakes,numerous floods,hurricanes,super tournadoes,killer storms,certain permitted rights etc.

CANADA, GERMANY, SWEDEN, NORWAY DONT HAVE THOSE AND THEY ARE VERY PEACEFUL. DESP ...
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NANA,PLEASE you forgot about the tsunamis,earthquakes,numerous floods,hurricanes,super tournadoes,killer storms,certain permitted rights etc.

CANADA, GERMANY, SWEDEN, NORWAY DONT HAVE THOSE AND THEY ARE VERY PEACEFUL. DESPITE ALL THOSE NATURAL DISASTERS, WE ARE RUSHING TO JAPAN TO WORK AND MAKE A DECENT LIVING. WE ARE LINING UP AT THE USA EMBASSY FOR VISAS.

DESPITE ALL THESE, WE ARE A BEGGAR NATION. LOOKING FOR FOOD ALL OVER THE PLACE. I DONT CALL THAT A BLESSING.

I am also none of what you think,

yES YOU ARE. YOU ARE A FAKE 419 PASTOR FLEECING THE POOR IN THE NAME OF JESUS. YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THE LOVE OF JESUS.WHAT YOU KNOW IS GREED AND COLD-HEARTEDNESS.

just a VERY GRATEFUL Human-being counting my blessings one by one.STOP BEING ANGRY & BE THANKFUL.JESUS LOVES you!!!

YOU DONT KNOW THE LOVE OF JESUS. YOIU WOULD ROB THE POOR. BRAINWASH THE GULLIBLE AND SLEEP WITH PEOPLE'S WIVES. YES, IM ANGRY. I AM ANGRY AT YOU SAKAWA PASTORS WHO HAVE TURNED GOD'S HOUSE INTO A DEN OF THIEVES.
I AM ANGRY AT YOU PASTORS FOR GIVING THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST A BAD NAME.

REPENT AND GIVE DUR LIFE TO PUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST.
Kojo Wusu 12 years ago

WE HAVE AN ILLITERATE SOCIETY SO THE GREEDY PASTORS HAVE A FIELD DAY. THEY ARE ALL ABOUT THE MONEY, NOT SALVATION OR THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST. IT IS A BUSINESS.

WE HAVE AN ILLITERATE SOCIETY SO THE GREEDY PASTORS HAVE A FIELD DAY. THEY ARE ALL ABOUT THE MONEY, NOT SALVATION OR THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST. IT IS A BUSINESS.
Komi bondu 12 years ago

The problem is RELIGION. It blocks our capacity to think. We are sedated with so much fear that we dare not question the authenticity of scripture. Do religious people ever bother to delve into how their so called 'Holy book ...
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The problem is RELIGION. It blocks our capacity to think. We are sedated with so much fear that we dare not question the authenticity of scripture. Do religious people ever bother to delve into how their so called 'Holy books' were compiled? There is a whole lot out there to be informed about. The REAL truth shall make you REALLY free.
Ebo 12 years ago

Karl Max Said religion deadens your brain cells. Thus prevents you from thinking.

Karl Max Said religion deadens your brain cells. Thus prevents you from thinking.
Kwobia,Toronto 12 years ago

We gained political freedom,and yet we forgot that religion was first used to enslave us,and to deny our political freedom.Now religion is being used by a select few for personal wealth.

We gained political freedom,and yet we forgot that religion was first used to enslave us,and to deny our political freedom.Now religion is being used by a select few for personal wealth.
KKO 12 years ago

You got it all wrong. The Lord God does not need our money to bless us, “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof.” (Psalm 24:1) Our problem in Ghana is that the majority of us who call ourselves Christians do n ...
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You got it all wrong. The Lord God does not need our money to bless us, “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof.” (Psalm 24:1) Our problem in Ghana is that the majority of us who call ourselves Christians do not abide by the Lord’s teaching. If you knew a bit of the Bible, you would have realised that in the books of Kings and Chronicles, the people of Israel prospered and conquered their enemies only when they had kings that took them along the path of obedience to Yahweh.
It is the same in our own time. The two countries that prospered most in the twentieth century – South Korea and Singapore both had leaders that sincerely believed in prayers, and the ascent is on “sincerely.” They had groups praying for the countries and their leaders on twenty-four hour relay basis.

The three recent American presidents who have commanded the most respect even after they left office – Jimmy Carter, George W Bush Jnr and Bill Clinton, all had personal chaplains who prayed with and for them daily.

In our backyard, under Kufuor’s Presidency, there was a Christian Parliamentary group that prayed together every morning before, Parliamentary business began. Among this group were the late Kwadwo Baah-Wiredu, Boafo, Mrs Asmah, and others. They were those whose work was exemplary. Does that tell you something?

Why do you think the best schools and colleges in Ghana are the faith-based ones - Methodist, Anglican, Presbyterian and Catholic? Even the atheists and animists want to send their wards there. Those half-literate so-called “Men of God” are just fakes. They form a very small minority. Discerning Ghanaians can tell their shallow theology from a mile. In the traditional churches, nobody gives money to the Church without accountability. GYEEDA can never happen in any of the established churches of Ghana because there are checks and balances. The ministers don’t even see the physical money, what they see is all on paper. No minister can get hold of one cedi without trained lay accountants’ say so!

When a man says “God is the President of the country and still looks on for Woyome, EOCO, Mabey & Johnson, STX, and others” to go on under his nose, that is insincerity. That only brings the curse of God Almighty because God is not mocked. As a nation, our cyclical underdevelopment stems from our insincerity, even among Christians. Christianity is about service to fellow humans, with humility and sincerity. “If my people who are called by my name will humbles themselves and seek my face, then I will forgive their iniquities and heal their land”, says the Lord.
Have a blessed day!
KKO 12 years ago

Correction "...will humble."
Sorry about the typo!

Correction "...will humble."
Sorry about the typo!
Abam Kofi 12 years ago

What a brilliant piece!!!

What a brilliant piece!!!

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When Religion sleeps with Politics

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