In this video I want to discuss how I was able to see how it was possible to trust in God as a Christian. 

I think the first thing you need to know about me is that I'm not some super religious nut, but I do believe that God is there for us and that he really can be trusted.
Today we're going to be talking about how to trust in God as a Christian. Trusting in God is one of the most important things a Christian can do. But how do you do it? Listen to this video to find out!

How To Trust In God As A Christian

Good morning Beloved

Peace be unto you in the name of our Lord Jesus

Let your garment be always white

Ecclesiastes 9:8a Let thy garments be always white

Beloved, the Lord whom you serve is a Holy GOD and He desire that you likewise live Holy. The world is full of sin, uncleanness and impurities but as a follower of Jesus Christ, it is your responsibility not to touch unclean things and keep your garment undefiled.

What are those things that will dirty your garment? Sin, worldliness, unholy companions, unholy conversation, fleshly lusts. Despite all these always posing to dirty your garment, you have a choice daily to keep your garment white and spotless. Therefore;

- Don't join multitude to do evil
- Flee from unholy conversation
- Say no to sin, of a surety you will be tempted to sin just like Joseph, Daniel, Adam and Eve but it is your choice to say yes or no. I beseech you Beloved to say no to temptation to sin. Don't negotiate with the devil like Eve did, say no and flee like Joseph. Take your stand to live Holy and blameless. 
- Abstain from fleshly lusts and worldliness which does not profit your soul, neither do they edify you or glorify GOD. You know them; comedy, worldly dressing and lifestyle, worldly songs and movies, and so on.

Beloved, everyone around you may decide to compromise and do things that does not glorify GOD but you must be different. Do you know that in the midst of this perverse world full of worldliness and sin, you can be blameless and your garment without spot? Yes, it is possible - Noah, Daniel, Joseph and Job are examples in their generation. In every situation, there is always a choice: either to please GOD and live Holy or to displease Him and sin.

Now, the Word of GOD to you is LET YOUR GARMENT ALWAYS BE WHITE. Beloved, as in the time of Noah, so it is in this present generation; there are but a few whose garment are always white. Are you one of them? Are you living blameless?

Let your garment be always white (concluding part)
Can the Lord GOD testify of you that your garment is spotless and that you are blameless just He did of Job?

Beloved, examine your life, repent where necessary and daily let you garment be ALWAYS white. Whenever sin comes knocking, don't give it entrance, an entrance will stain your garment.

Revelation 3:4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.

Only those whose garment are white and not defiled with sin, worldliness and fleshly lust are worthy to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Heaven is a Holy place prepared for a Holy and blameless people.

Beloved, obey the Word of the Lord, keep your garment always white and you will be worthy to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.

The Grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. Amen.

GOD bless you.

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Let Your Garment Be Always White

PLEASING & PREACHING: The Two Must Go Together Separately! 
As children of God, ministers of God, we have two responsibilities to both God and men which we must not fail nor mix up. Our responsibility to God is to please Him and our responsibility to men is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to them. 

Jesus showed the example during His earthly ministry, He pleased God and preached to men. “And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My Beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” Luke 3:22

What does it mean to please God?
To please God means to seek God’s approval by seeking His will and doing it. Without God’s approval, we can’t enter heaven. We take it as responsibility to seek His approval, we can go to any length to do this. 

We get God's approval when we are seeking God’s will and doing it. You know what? You can’t do God’s will without knowing His will, so it means we need to first seek and understand His will then we do it. We can only do God’s will to the extent of which we know, so for us to do the whole will of God we must know more of God’s will. 

"We seek God’s will through God’s word."
We know God’s will through His word; by reading, studying and listening to God’s word, we become enlightened in what God want us to do. That is the reason daily Bible reading is a must for children of God. “Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Ephesians 5:17.

Doing God’s will is the most important aspect of all and that is the climax of pleasing God. Not only seeking God’s will but those who do the will of God are justified by God. “For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” John 6:38. 

Jesus Christ pleased God by doing the will of God!

Preaching to Men
We have a sole responsibility on earth to all men after we are saved, and that is to preach to gospel to them, in fact, a child of God who fails to preach the gospel to all men is accursed by God. “For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!” 1 Corinthians 9:16.

When We Get It Wrong
We get it all wrong when we seek to please men instead of preaching to them. God does not send us to please men but to preach to them. But the gospel of Satan which is modern day prosperity/permissive gospel of sugar coated preaching seek to appease and please men. We can cannot please men and God at the same time, impossible! We can only please God and preach to them. We are not sent to please men but to preach to them. In this end time, the devil is busy making church to turn things upside down - pleasing men and preaching to God - complaining.

Pleasing men will make us displease God, it will make us to compromise the Bible standard and water down the gospel. Those who suffer shipwreck of their faith seek to please men instead of preaching to men; those who fall into the deception of prosperity preaching seek to please men, and those who seek to please men will not get the approval of God nor enter heaven.

In our daily living, let’s get it right: please God and preach to me, simple!

Galatians 1:10, “For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.”

God bless you

Please God And Preaching To Men

In a video shared online, the father of Comedienne Ada Jesus came along with the Traditional Ruler of Odumeje’s Village.

According to Odumeje, Ada Jesus sinned against the Holy spirit by defaming his church, also alleged that he performs fake miracles.

But the father and the Traditional Ruler pleaded with Odumeje and he forgave the comedienne, gives her family a million naira for treatment.

He said: “I have forgiven her, I will give your family One Million Naira.

Recall that Ada Jesus is currently down with an aliment. Odumeje promised to Heal her if her sickness cannot be cured physically by doctors.

“I am giving you 1 million Naira for further treatment, but if it is a spiritual battle, I am ready. He added.

He gave the money to her grandfather since Ada Jesus was not present.

Odumeje further pleaded with people to stop defaming others, most especially men of God as such is a Blasphemy against the Holy spirit and can’t be forgiven.

The Traditional Ruler further explained how he begged Odumeje to Forgive the comedienne, thanks Odumeje for giving him a listening ear.

The Father said: “My Joy is Beyond expression, Thanks to The Traditional Ruler whom God used to touch the heart of the prophet, I saw my daughter as whom the devil want to use to damage the image of the prophet.” He thanked Odumeje for Forgiving his daughter.

Prophet Odumeje Finally Forgives Ada Jesus, Gifts Her N1 Million

Daily Reflections on Divine Mercy
365 Days with Saint Faustina

God has spoken to the saints in numerous ways including through many interior graces and inspirations. But even the greatest mystic, living on the heights of holiness, must ultimately submit to the Voice of God spoken through His Church. The Church, especially in the person of our Holy Father, is the clearest channel of the Voice of God in our world. Through the Church we will be led to Heaven. We must always strive to be in perfect union with Christ as He is alive and made manifest to us through His Church. We must let ourselves be led by God through our bishops, pastors and all to whom He has entrusted our pastoral care. Giving authority to the Church was God’s idea and plan; it must also become ours (See Diary #497).

Do you see the wisdom of the plan of God as He has chosen to reveal Himself to us through the Church? Do you believe in the Church as the Mother and Teacher of your faith? Do you especially trust in the words of our Holy Father, the Pope? Make an act of faith, this day, putting your wholehearted trust in the Voice of God spoken through His Church and you will begin to more fully understand the countless mysteries of life that God has revealed.

Dear Lord, I desire to be obedient to You in all things. I desire to hear Your Voice and follow Your commands. Help me to have the wisdom to discern You speaking and acting through Your Church. May I see beyond the person of the priest, bishop and the Holy Father so as to discover Your guiding hand. Jesus, I trust in You.

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Reflection 108: The Voice Of The Church

Catholic Daily Reflections
April 18, 2021
Third Sunday of Easter (Year B)

Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said to them, “Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.” Luke 24:45–48 (Year B)

This was the final appearance to the disciples as recorded in Luke’s Gospel. In this appearance, Jesus showed the Apostles His hands and His feet, explained to them that He had to suffer, die and rise, as was foretold by the prophets. He exhorted them to be “witnesses of these things,” He explained that very soon the Holy Spirit would come from the Father, and then walked with them to Bethany where He ascended to Heaven. These, the final earthly words of Jesus, set forth the mission of these Apostles as well as the mission of all of us.

“You are witnesses of these things,” Jesus said. What things? The Apostles were to be witnesses to the Paschal Mystery: Jesus’ suffering, death and Resurrection. The proclamation of these truths are the central mission of Jesus’ Apostles and all of us.

How often do you think about the Paschal Mystery? Perhaps you have heard those words but do not fully understand what they are. What is the “Paschal Mystery?” The Paschal Mystery was what Jesus told the Apostles to be witnesses to. They were to be witnesses to others that Jesus came from the Father, suffered death for our sins, rose from the dead to conquer sin and then ascended into Heaven to invite us to follow. This is the most central message of our faith.

Sometimes our Christian faith can be treated more like a book of “do good lessons” than as the saving truths of our redemption. Though it’s essential to understand the moral laws and the call to charitable works, we must always remember that the heart of the Gospel is about salvation. It’s about Jesus dying for our sins and rising victorious so that we can enter the glories of Heaven. We do not enter Heaven simply because we are good people; rather, we are able to enter Heaven only because of the saving act of the Paschal Mystery. And though this saving act calls us to a life of charitable service to others, that charitable work is more of an effect of salvation than it is the central purpose of our faith.

The Gospel passage quoted above also says that Jesus “opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.” Therefore, if we, like the Apostles, are to understand the Gospel and the central purpose of Jesus’ life and our own lives, then we must allow Him to open our minds also. We must allow Jesus to reveal to us the Paschal Mystery, because it is not something we can comprehend or figure out on our own.

Reflect, today, upon how clearly you understand the purpose of the life of Christ. Do you understand the mysteries of His human life, suffering, death and Resurrection? Do you understand how these truths of our faith must change you at your very core? And do you understand your duty to be a witness to these mysteries of faith to others? Sit with these questions and allow them to sink in deeply so that you may join the Apostles in both the gift of redemption and the call to evangelize the world.

My saving Lord, Your life, death and Resurrection is the greatest gift ever given. Through this Paschal Mystery, we are set free from sin and become children of Your Father in Heaven. Open my mind to more fully understand this great gift and give me the grace I need to become Your witness to the world in need. Jesus, I trust in You.

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Jesus’ Parting Words

If anyone tries to tell you that Jesus is not God in the flesh, close your ears because anyone who believe that Blasphemy will not enter into the Heaven.

* What the bible say

1. John 10:30 the father and i are one

2. John 1:18 no one has ever seen God but the one and only son who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the father, has made him known.

3. Colossians 2:9-10 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power.

* Jesus claimed to be God

4. John 10:33 we are not stoning you for any good work, they replied, but for blasphemy because you a mere man claim to be God.

5. Isaih 43:10 you are my witnesses says the lord and my servant whom i have choosen, that you may know and believe me, and understand that i am he, before me there was no God formed nor shall there be after me. 11. have declared and saved, i have proclaimed and there was no forieng God among you. 

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Is Jesus God? Bible Verses That Says Jesus Is God..

1 PETER 5 : 7
Leave all your worries with him, because he cares for you.

Lucifer also know as Satan and the number one leader of the Kingdom of Darkness can not harm any child of God because the Most High God will never allow the will of Lucifer to be done on earth as it is done in the kingdom of Satan. The Lucifer and his Cohort hate the Christians with passion that is why Lucifer wants to destroy all churches of God on earth so that no Churches of Jesus Christ will be involved in intercessory prayers; there by dominating the earth and manipulating the people of the earth to obey his lucifer evil agendas. The father of liars also called Lucifer wants to continue in his deceit to deceive people on earth to worship him the Lucifer directly or indirectly.

1 PETER 5 : 8

The wicked and greedy man called Lucifer also know as the devil and all his agents of darkness are out to trouble the Christians and inflict the Christians with unstoppable worries which will cause the Christians into backsliding in worshipping the Lord of the heaven and earth and in bringing immorality and indecent dressing into the churches of God. 

God is faithful to his people and will ensure that Lucifer and his agents are powerless before the people of The Supreme God who obey the word of God. The Eternal God will surely punished Lucifer and all his agents of darkness for all the Injustice, sufferings and wrongs they have cause the people of God and the churches of God. The Lucifer and his agents of darkness will suffer seven times for the crying and sufferings they cause the people of God and the churches of God. The people of the Supreme God will look and see how the Lucifer and his agents are punished.
People of God do not be discouraged because of your troubles but raise your hands towards heaven and pray to the Lord Almighty, who works miracles because the Lord Almighty gives victory to those who deserve it, not to those who are unfaithful to God Almighty.
Know this child of God, the Lord of heaven will send his good Mighty angels to make the Lucifer and his agents troubling you to shake and tremble with fear. By the great power of the Most High God, that unholy man called Lucifer and his agents of darkness fighting you will be destroyed. You have been calling on God for help and today the God of Jacob will help you and his good angels will come and help you in Jesus Christ name Amen.
It is not good for children of God to be worrying at all times. God want his people to have an attitude of I will not worry for the sake of God. As a Christian do not worry because you have a God who is caring, He is the good Shepherd that take good cares of his flocks.

Instead of worrying get down on your kneel, pray to God, tell God that problem that is making you to worry, ask God to help you and to rescue you from your sufferings and believe without doubt and fear in your mind that God will give you victory over your trouble. The God who answer prayers will hear your prayer and will send help and deliverance into your Life.

Worrying is not good for your Christian life, and it can hinder your blessings from God. When you are worrying you can’t concentrate on what you do. Worrying makes you make mistakes which you could have been avoided if you were not worrying. Worry can weaken you from praying to God if you allow it. But I am telling you today that you have a Mighty God who can rescue you from that worries cause by Lucifer and his agents of darkness, all you have to do is to seek the help of God through prayer and fasting. Never give up, do not be discourage, God is aware of your sufferings and he is sending help your way. It will not be long, your trouble shall be a thing of the past. Just believe in Jesus Christ as your Messiah and in God as the one who exist and reward those who diligently seek him. Turn away from your evil and begin to do the right thing always. Do good things, do those things that show that you have repented from your sins. If you have food, share it with those who do not have food to eat. If you have two clothes, give one to the person who doesn't have one. Stop stealing, do not murder anyone, do not commit adultery, stop gossiping, help the poor and stop doing evil. 
You can also overcome your worries by asking your fellow Christians, Church members to assist you in prayer.

MATTHEW 18 : 19
“And I tell you more: whenever two of you on earth agree about anything you pray for, it will be done for you by Father in heaven.

You can ask your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ to assist and pray with you concerning the trouble you are facing. There is power in prayer. Pray every day with the following Scripture chapters; psalms 9, psalms 57, psalms 70, psalms 91, psalms 93, psalms 121, and psalms 138. Do not be discourage and afraid. Stop worrying because of the sufferings you are passing through just have faith in God, pray and believe that by the help of God Almighty everything will be alright again.
All is well. Peace be with you in Jesus Christ name Amen. Glory be to God.

Pray with this prayer below ;

My Father in heaven, I thank and praise you for your love which cares for me. Have mercy on me God, forgive all my sins and make me holy again. Help me Lord and deliver me from all my worries. I come to you for help, please Lord give me solution to my worries and let your Love protect me. Supreme God defeat Lucifer and his agents working against me in the Mighty name of Jesus Christ name Amen. May the blood of Jesus Christ cover me and rescue me from my troubles. It is written in the Scripture in Hebrews 12:29 because our God is indeed a destroying fire.
May the Fire of God destroy any power from the Kingdom of darkness responsible for my troubles. I thank You Lord God of heaven for You are good and your love is eternal. Lord I need your help, come to my aid Lord and answer my prayer. Bless me Lord and save me. I praise you the Prince of the heavenly army, the King of kings, the Lord of lords, the great Warrior. I thank You Lord for answering my prayer and for sending your angels to my aid. [b]For it is written in the Scripture in ISAIAH 65:24 Even before they finish praying to me, I will answer their prayers. [/b]Thank You Lord God Almighty for answering my prayer in Jesus Christ name I pray Amen.

Lucifer And His Cohort Can Not Cause You Worries

Every year, Muslims engage in all sorts of Islamic ritual, jihad, hajj, wudu, solat, etc. They put so much effort in trying to get people to convert to islam. They contribute towards building mosques and so many other things that they think will make them be saved and enter to their sex-themed paradise. I am always concerned about how devouted they are and so zealous for their god and his prophet Muhammad even ready to kill if you critic their prophet. I ask myself to what gain since many Muslims don't know that there is already a fixed amount of Muslims that will enter Jannah and this number have already been filled by the first followers of Muhammad. 

For your information. Only 70,000 or 700,000 Muslims altogether will enter Jannah: the Islamic paradise of sex. Since the death of Muhammad 1400 years ago. The rest of you Muslims are lost doing endless wudu rituals in vain. It's painful how you lots 1.5billion of you think you are heading somewhere. This is why I am harsh with you lots so you see the stupidity of what you believe in. Listen to the prophet of Allah speak:

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبِي بَكْرٍ الْمُقَدَّمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا فُضَيْلُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏

‏ لَيَدْخُلَنَّ مِنْ أُمَّتِي سَبْعُونَ أَلْفًا ـ أَوْ سَبْعُمِائَةِ أَلْفٍ ـ لاَ يَدْخُلُ أَوَّلُهُمْ حَتَّى يَدْخُلَ آخِرُهُمْ، وَجُوهُهُمْ عَلَى صُورَةِ الْقَمَرِ لَيْلَةَ الْبَدْرِ ‏"
Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d:

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Verily! 70,000 or 700,000 of my followers will enter Paradise altogether; so that the first and the last amongst them will enter at the same time, and their faces will be glittering like the bright full moon."

Sahih al-Bukhari 3247 
In-book : Book 59, Hadith 58 
USC-MSA web (English) : Vol. 4, Book 54, Hadith 470

Muslims, why waste all your earthly life following a clown prophet who spoke so contradictory? A clown prophet who has made it hard for you to accept the real Jesus of the New Testament. Do an independent study of the lives of Jesus and Muhammad and make a decision today on whom you will follow.

How Many Muslims Will Be Saved?

Study To Shew Thyself Approved Unto God Here!
It is time to earnestly contend and rightly dividing the gospel of the Kingdom of God, which was once commanded us to preach in all the world for a witness. Please shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness in the world, and will also delay the next event.
Click below Facebook group and website links to starts study to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of God and begins to preach it and share it. The whole world is waiting to hear good news from God.
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Study To Shew Thyself Approved Unto God Here!

Catholic Politicians Who Support Abortion Should Be Excommunicated, Cardinal Says - ChristianGospel TV

Cardinal Raymond Burke made the comments on his website, saying that “many Catholics and non-Catholics” have asked how “Catholic politicians and civil officials” who “publicly and obstinately defend and promote the practice of abortion on demand” can “approach to receive Holy Communion.”

Burke’s answer: They should not receive communion.

Burke did not mention any politician by name, although the issue has become more prominent with Joe Biden, a pro-choice Catholic, in the White House.

“Those who publicly and obstinately violate the moral law are, at least, in a state of apostasy, that is, they have effectively abandoned the faith by the obstinate refusal, in practice, to live in accord with fundamental truths of faith and morals (cf. can. 751),” Burke wrote. “An apostate from the faith incurs automatically the penalty of excommunication (cf. can. 1364). The Bishop of such a person must verify the conditions for the declaration of the penalty of excommunication, which has been automatically incurred.”

Burke is one of about 125 living cardinals in the world. Cardinals are directly below the pope in the Catholic hierarchy.

Such politicians, Burke said, also “may in heresy” if they “obstinately deny or doubt the truth about the intrinsic evil of abortion.”

Withholding communion from pro-choice politicians, Burke argued, is not done for political purposes.

“On the contrary, it is the Church’s solemn responsibility to safeguard the holiness of the Holy Eucharist, to prevent the faithful from committing sacrilege, and to prevent scandal among the faithful and other persons of good will,” he wrote. “It is rather the Catholic politician, who publicly and obstinately promotes what is contrary to the moral law and yet dares to receive sacrilegiously Holy Communion, who uses the Holy Eucharist for political purposes. In other words, the politician presents himself or herself as a devout Catholic, while the truth is completely otherwise.”\

Catholic Politicians Who Support Abortion Should Be Excommunicated, Cardinal Say

Today we're going to be talking about how to have a relationship with God. I know, your probably thinking "What?? you can have a relationship with God?" Well yes, you can have a relationship with God. God wants you to have a relationship with Him. 
Now you may not realize it but the Bible says that God wants to have a relationship with you. So how do you have a relationship with God? Well that is what we are going to be talking about today.

Here, this Video from Vicky will show you wonders on Understanding the Art of Trusting God and having a Great Relationship with Him.

Understanding The Art Of Trusting God And Having A Great Relationship With Him

Peace In The Midst Of The Storm
April 17
Mark 4:37-38, 'And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master carest thou not that we perish?'

MATTHEW 12:46-50; 8:23-27; MARK 3:31-35; 4:35-41; LUKE 8:19-26
Considering the fact that the boat was filled with water, it is amazing that the disciples had to awaken Jesus. This was not a large ship with cabins below deck but rather a small, open boat and Jesus was, no doubt, 'soaked to the bone.' This reflects Jesus' humanity and how tired He must have been. It also shows that Jesus must have been in a very deep sleep. Medical science has discovered that the deeper we sleep, the more rest our bodies get. This is a clue as to how Jesus could maintain the grueling pace He kept, along only with an occasional all-night prayer time. He was receiving the maximum benefit from His sleep.

Jesus did not say 'Let us go out into the midst of the sea and drown in a storm.' He was going to the other side. This shows that the disciples still didn't understand Jesus' authority. They were committed to Him as their Messiah, but they hadn't yet realized that Jesus was Lord even over the physical elements. Many Christians still do this today. They receive the spiritual benefits of salvation but have not reaped the physical benefits of health and prosperity, which are also part of our salvation.

Whichever we focus upon - the storm, or the Lord in the midst of our storm - will determine how we manage the storms we face in life. He is not asleep concerning the things you face in this life, He's right there in your 'ship,' resting, because He knows you'll both get to the 'other side.' His peace is yours. Believe His Word. Rest in His love.

Peace In The Midst Of The Storm April 17

ENDTIME: Mainline Protestant Pastors Driving Support For Same-sex Marriage - ChristianGospel TV

A majority of Protestant pastors in the United States still disapprove of same-sex relationships, but the overall approval has grown largely due to mainline pastors, a new study by LifeWay Research reveals.

Only about 8 percent of self-identified evangelical Protestant pastors say they have no issues with same-sex marriage, and their percentage has remained the same since 2010, according to a new survey by the Nashville-based research group.

However, support among self-identified mainline Protestant pastors for same-sex marriage has jumped from a third (32 percent) in 2010 to almost half (47 percent) in 2020.

The study suggests that Presbyterian or Reformed (49 percent), Methodist (47 percent), Lutheran (35 percent) and Christian/Church of Christ pastors (20 percent) are more likely to see nothing wrong with same-sex marriage than Baptist (3 percent) or Pentecostal pastors (1 percent).

Scott McConnell, executive director of LifeWay Research, says the data should be interpreted cautiously. “The stability in the views of evangelical pastors means either there has been no growth in acceptance of same-sex marriage among them or the pastors that no longer have moral reservations about it no longer identify as evangelical.”

Last week, the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan consecrated its first openly lesbian bishop, the Rev. Bonnie A. Perry. Anna Stania, director of Communications for the diocese, told The Christian Post that Perry’s candidacy received no opposition because of her sexual orientation. “We have experienced an overwhelming outpouring of joy, grace and excitement since her election and consecration.”

The study also indicates that white pastors (27 percent) are more likely to see nothing wrong with same-sex marriage than African American pastors (15 percent) or pastors of other ethnicities (6 percent).

It further suggests that those with a doctorate (27 percent) or a master’s degree (32 percent) are more likely to support same-sex marriage than pastors with a bachelor’s degree (9 percent) or no college degree (6 percent).

The survey results also show that pastors of churches with fewer than 50 in attendance (33 percent) are more likely to support same-sex marriage than those at churches with 100 or more in attendance (19 percent).

“The movement we see among pastors’ views of same-sex marriage has less to do with their denominational tradition than their view of the Bible,” McConnell explains. “An evangelical distinctive is the ultimate authority the Bible has over one’s beliefs despite changing cultural perspectives. It is not surprising then that evangelical pastors across different denominations continue to view same-sex marriage as wrong through this lens.”

Last month, United Methodist Church leaders proposed a plan that would formally split the denomination after years of division over non-celibate LGBT clergy and same-sex marriage, with the formation of a new denomination for Methodists who hold to a biblical understanding of marriage and sexuality.

Overall, 24 percent of pastors say they see nothing wrong with two people of the same gender getting married — up from 20 percent in 2018 and 15 percent in 2010, according to LifeWay. And 72 percent of pastors disagree and 67 percent strongly disagree.

“More than four years after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states, most Protestant pastors still see a moral problem with it,” said McConnell. “More pastors are protective of marriage itself, but legal civil unions also are seen as wrong by most pastors.”

ENDTIME: Mainline Protestant Pastors Driving Support For Same-sex Marriage

Prophet Odumeje has forgiven sick comedienne Ada Jesus.

NewsOne Nigeria reports that Prophet Odumeje whose real name is Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, a controversial Anambra based prophet, who is the Spiritual Director of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention Deliverance Ministry World Miracle Center, alias Land of Freedom, publicly said he has forgiven Mercy Cynthia Ginikachukwu popularly known as Ada Jesus, a comedienne who accused him of performing fake miracles in a video published on social media network, Instagram on Saturday, April 17.

This online news platform understands that Prophet Odumeje in the video, gave N1 million cash to Ada Jesus' family to use for her ongoing treatment. This was even as he warned that one should not "fight a man that can help you."

In the video sighted by our reporter, Prophet Odumeje said: "Everything is over. We must not fight a man that can help you in life. We have forgiven your family. everything is fine.

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