I’m just a little boy who wants Christ exalted above all things. Associate MSc. Medical Biochemistry.
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Dami Akande retweeted
It's pure nonsense.
It fails both logical and doctrinal tests.
Logical
1. Femi Lazarus asserts that Esau had all odds against him but Jacob had it all easy. That's not true. In fact, the reverse is the case. Jacob had all odds against him, he was even born holding on to the heel of Esau. In fact, his name was called Jacob, meaning supplanter.
2. In addition to #1, the blessing was naturally Esau's but because he was godless and without self-control, he lost it to Jacob. Jacob was the fighter, Esau was the "relaxed" one.
3. After he did this, God dealt with Jacob so much that he was cheated: another woman was given to him, his wages were not given to him. In fact, when Pharaoh later saw him, Pharaoh said he looked older than his age.
4. Jacob fought God to receive the blessing. He wrestled until his hip socket was dislocated, that was not an easy life. God loved Jacob, and he disciplined him severely.
So, the blessing was naturally Esau's. Femi Lazarus made it sound like it was not, and Esau had to struggle because all odds were against him. No, Esau caused the kasala.
Was Jacob a perfect example? Absolutely not!
Doctrinal
It's scripturally immoral to use Esau as an example of what a Christian should be like. Saying "some of you are Esaus" should never come out of a bible teacher.
Why? Let's see what the Bible says about Esau.
Hebrews 12:16-17:
"See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son. Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit this blessing, he was rejected. Even though he sought the blessing with tears, he could not change what he had done." (NIV)
Esau is the one the writer used as the typical example of lack of self-control and godlessness. We are warned never to be like Esau. That's what the Holy Spirit is saying to the church. So, if your pastor is advising you to be like Esau and be successful against all odds, the Holy Spirit doesn't see any success in Esau.
What then is success? It is doing the will of God.
Dami Akande retweeted
I remember how I went into prayer and fasting for three good days because son of Adam said he wasn’t sure about me and he’s sorry but he’s not hearing God properly and I wanted God to convince him so he would come back.
Got to the prayer room and God just said “I have greater plans for you, come and know me more”🥹
Premium Abba.
One thing I’ve noticed in my little walk with God is how God doesn’t waste ignorance or low level knowledge.
You come to him from a place of ignorance or low level spiritual knowledge and He meets you where you are till you learn of Him well.
It may take months or years but He is ever present even in your low knowledge.
Such a sweet Abba.
Dami Akande retweeted
Moved to the island, tweeted about it the next day. Tweet went viral, he commented. I entered his DM and since then we kept talking, now we are currently planning our wedding.
She came to my DM to dash me AEO's ticket.
I entered her DM to collect my chocolate bar.
The rest, as they say, is history. ❤️
Dami Akande retweeted
Omo Eko Pataki. Your concerns are germane.
Far be it for me to impoverish and rob Lagos indigenes of their lands as the APC have done for decades.
We will compensate all land owners and partner with them as stakeholders / beneficiaries of this project.
We have no intention of using conventional construction methods or models, neither do we plan to restrict ourselves to conventional construction typologies or materials.
We would use the Jakande LBIC model to purchase materials in bulk to achieve economies of scale as well as use direct trained labour that are certified products of our skill acquisition centres.
Further more, we will lean on upcycling materials to achieve our aims, some
Examples include reconstituting concrete hard-core and container- tecture.
As part of our declaration of emergency in the housing sector,We will also pass a law that gives the state first right of refusal on all hard-core produced by demolitions in the state.
This material will be crushed and reconstituted as precast members for our modular housing units.
Affordability, speed , innovation and solid stakeholders engagement will bring our vision to reality.
#Ourlagos
Dami Akande retweeted
PUBLIC SERVICE IS ABOUT SACRIFICE, NOT PERSONAL GAIN.
At my Let’s Talk Rivers State media parley, I made a personal commitment: if elected governor, I will not take my salary. I intend to give it monthly to support a widow.
For me, leadership is about service, responsibility and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our people.
Rivers State deserves leadership that puts people first. #ResetRiversState!
#RiversStateBelongsToThePeople #RiversStateNaWeOwn #NDCDLB2027
Dami Akande retweeted
If you are really “enjoying” Nigeria, it means that in one way or the other, you’re part of Nigeria’s problem.
Dami Akande retweeted
I’m looking forward to the great things spoken concerning this meeting.
If you’re in Lagos, kindly volunteer to serve by sending us a DM.
#crusade #queengiftemekaeze #thebridgingchurch
Dami Akande retweeted
Quoting this again coz he is from my Alma mater
Dami Akande retweeted
You people should be happy their parents are not online in our faces because if my daughter achieve this, we are picking Ankara and the entire country must come out to celebrate. A very big win
What I will say now is not going to be popular: Is it a big deal that #Nigeria has won the #U17WWC? Not really. No major football nation celebrates these titles, as African countries do.
Don’t get me wrong - winning is a good thing. But U17 and U20 tournaments are primarily about discovering talent for further development and building strong SENIOR national teams in the future. They are not about winning trophies. The bigger question is what will these players become in the next 5-10 years? Will they be in a better career or personal place?
Will the @NGSuper_Falcons become a team that can compete for a WWC title, as a result of Saturday’s win?
Nigeria has won many #U17WC titles and medals since 1985, in China. Has it turned the @NGSuperEagles into WC contenders, in the 41 years that have followed? Let’s think carefully and act seriously, if Nigerian football is to develop properly.
One more thing: rewards. Players under the age of 17 are CHILDREN. If they are given scholarships and maintenance grants for further education, that’s in order. Plus, (MAYBE), an immediate TOKEN cash gift.
If they are to be given any significant financial reward, it should be in the form of an investment that can only be used after the age of 21. Not before.
That’s me done. What do you think? 🤔🙂
