📍 The Relationship Between Tithe and Hell 🙋‍♀️

I beg you all to join me(Esther Imabong Udeme) in pleading for God's forgiveness, pardon and mercy for delaying this message... - The Lord dropped it in my heart to share since March this year... From that time till now if there's any soul that had been misled, l pray that God will show mercy and restore the soul to Himself in Jesus name 🙏 (amen) Let's proceed If a person has even a sliver of scriptural understanding or even just the most basic knowledge of the bible he/she will know the times we live in and will also understand the things that will be common occurrences now; things that include an increase in false prophets and and teachers. At a time like this when bullets of heresies and apostasy is flying all over the place its easy for the very elect to be deceived. I (Esther Imabong...) have been there and wouldn't want you to also fall into the trap I.e if you've not yet already fallen - we are saved to save others. "Did you know that the bible says you are entitled to eat your tithe?" These were the exact words of the deceiver some years back while l was still wallowing in ignorance. The person went further to confirm in Deut 12 vs 6-7... I was swayed by the person's false doctrine because l was too busy to study the word of God and that happened to be my first time coming across it in the bible. As such, l thought/believed the person was full of knowledge of God's word also was a servant of God but how wrong❌ l was. Today, there are various teachings discouraging the payment of tithe. I would like to bring to your notice that anyone who discourages you from paying tithe or paying it accurately/appropriately is an agent of the devil - the earlier you flee from him/her, the better for you. satan's aim of using such people is to keep believers in perpetual bondage and that include spiritual and physical bondage in ALL things. A person once said "I don't believe God exists because if He did there won't be any tragedy and all these crises in the world would end." Such a convoluted talk would make sense to him but if someone were to say "I don't believe barbers and hairstylists exist because if they did there won't be anyone carrying unkempt hair or an overgrown beard" he would immediately throw away such vacuousness. For him it is perfectly understandable that a person who does not go to a barber must stay without a haircut, but a person who does not go to God or accept His message from those He sends must still be saved and should even be able to determine the terms of his salvation no less. God's word in Malachi 3 vs 10(Goodnews version) says "...I will open the windows of heaven and pour out on you in abundance *ALL* kinds of good things" - without paying of tithe, how will believers claim this ALL-encompassing promise of God! And should we fail to obey, it is this same satan who will stand before God and accuse us peradventure God wants to fulfill the promise. It may interest you to know that heaven maintains orderliness - once the devil appears with evidence, God becomes handicap. That is when you will hear stuffs like "lawful captives". In other words, these people or person entered into this captivity willingly, l did not coerce them. But today, l pray that the mercy of God will locate us and deliver us from every captivity of satan 🙏 (amen). The teaching on tithing is broad but with the help of the holy spirit l will try and summarize it while touching on most areas. Some Misconceptions on Tithing 👉 Some people have argued that Jesus during His lifetime did not receive tithe so why should pastors receive tithe? The answer to this is; Jesus was an evangelist (Luke 4 : 42-44) not a pastor stationed in a particular synagogue. 👉 Another misconception on tithing is; Christians should not pay tithe because Jesus did not pay tithe. If the above mistaken belief was to be considered then christians shouldn't marry because Jesus did not marry. But did Jesus forbid us from marrying due to the fact Himself wasn't married? One thing we need to know is this; whether a particular group of people accept it or not, God almighty the creator of heaven and earth whose throne is in heaven veiled Himself in the man (human flesh) called Jesus - John 14: 8-11. It is established that God's throne isn't here on earth but in heaven. While we humans are so well suited physically for life in this world, God is suited for heaven. He put us (humans) on this planet and mandated us to cultivate it (Gen 2:15). So, one-tenth of the proceed from cultivating the land is required from us by God for the purpose of having meat in His house. What Is Meat In God's House? Meat in Malachi 3 vs 10 signifies food or consumption. This isn't physical food but spiritual food. I.e It is means in caring for the poor and in building up the kingdom of God on earth. Simply put, it is means in spreading the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. God wants the right spiritual teaching in order to perfect the people of God. Therefore, the purpose for tithing is for the operation of God's house which must run as God intends to perfect the heart and to change the people. This is why He wants food in His house. When bringing tithes into God's storehouse, you may pay it directly to your local church, a religious organization, apostolates and/or to charities that supports the ministry provided the storehouse is a 'fertile soil' with well organization structure in place. The Relationship Between Tithe💰 and Hell 🔥🔥 Without mincing words, the greatest command from God is; *love the Lord your God...* Next to it is; *love your neighbour...*(mark 12 : 30-31). Your neighbour according to Luke 10 vs 30-37 are those people in need. How can you say you love God yet you do not support His work in the hand of His servants and you do not minister to the need of your neighbours. In summary, how can you claim you love Jesus Christ without feeding His flock🤷‍♀️? Dearly beloved brethren of our Lord Jesus Christ, at this junction, l put it to you that a non-tither will end up in hell. *The Way Out* Both history as well as the scripture is replete with instances of human obedience and disobedience to God's instruction as well as the consequences. Now obedience is an act of submitting to an authority, our ancestor (father Abraham) through whom today we belong to the family of Christ obeyed God to the last instruction including paying of tithe. And God on the other hand fulfilled His promises which accounted for the reason he was greatly blessed on earth and also made it into heaven. The cost of obeying God's directive is nothing compared to the cost of disobeying His directives. Beloved brethren, if we are guilty of any, then we are guilty of all. So let us check our ways and repent where necessary so we wouldn't cry "had l known" when it's already late. I drop my 🖊️

♈ THE DANGER OF TELLING LIES

I know that many are ignorant or victims of the deadly punishment behind sin of lies. You don't commit fornication and no longer touching your body for masturbation... But unfortunately still nursing the injury of LIES. Friends... If you are a victim... The place a prostitute will end up Is also the same place you gonna end for eternity if you refuse to repent. The problem with many of us is that. We tend to tagged heavy sin as an enemy while harboring and nursing little little fox in our lives whose spoilt the whole lump. And that little fox known as lies is what we gonna discuss tonight. *🚦THE DANGER OF TELLING LIES AND UNFORGIVINESS:* When a man lies, he will need lies to cover his or her lie but Truth don't need cover up. I am afraid of our generation even many of our Leaders leading us. ▪️They teach us lies and call it wisdom ▪️ You lie to your parent, friends even your spouse. ▪️ You are in a place and have to lie that you are somewhere else. ....is better we ask for God's help tonight. The truth is that Jesus is ready to show us mercy...if we can repent tonight and start a new life. Sir /Ma'am, please listen to my counsel tonight.....✍️ It's going to help your future.... John 17:18 *As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.* There is a burden laid on my heart tonight to ask you.... What is that thing that you felt it's worth dying for or upholding just to wake up someday and find yourself in Hell? 🤷‍♂️ Excuse me, ...how important is this thing to you that God forbid but still found in your own life? 🤷‍♂️ Why will you go to Hell because of lack of self control? Friends... it's quite unfortunate that *TELLING LIES & UNFORGIVENESS* will land some of us in Hell 🔥 Our refusal to forgive that person that offended us. .. Yes, the person did evil to us. He or she hurt us, and unfortunately he or she refused to see his or her fault. He or she is even claiming his or her right when this person is the one at fault. Yes, you are not lying.... But God's expectation is for you to *FORGIVE* Many of us are waiting for the day we will pay that person back with his or her evil. This happens among Christian even in the Church of the Living God. If you eventually die with this mind of unforgiveness and attempt to pay that person back, then Heaven will not be your final destination. Friends ....why will you allow this small issue to drive you to hell fire? 🤷‍♂️ *Brethren, nothing on this earth is worth going to hell for........* Please, what has that person done to you that makes you to take him or her as your enemy? 🤷‍♂️ I thought you were friends before? 🤷‍♂️ .....Have you forgotten how helpful this person was to you? 🤷‍♂️ .....Have you forgotten those period he or she was the only one there for you? 🤷‍♂️ Why can't you remember those days and let go of the offence? Sir/ Ma, please go and make peace.....✍️ Hebrews 12:14 *Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:* 12:15 *Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;* Brethren, without having *PEACE* with that person, no matter the offence, no matter the issue, regardless of how great the pain is....... *you will not see Jesus!* No matter the pain the person has caused you, the Scripture is very clear..... *GO AND MAKE PEACE!* Sister, truly the Brother cheated you. Oh, he did evil to you. He played on your intelligence. He took advantage of you. You depended on him but he betrayed you. Now he has caused a pain that you may not forget so soon..... See my dear... the way you feel right now.... is the way Jesus feels anytime you sin against Him, and Yet He forgives....🤷‍♂️ So, you too must forgive him and let him go off your mind.... Please, if not you will miss Heaven and burn in hell. If he repent and settle with God, then he makes Heaven. *So why will you go to hell and the Brother goes to Heaven despite the fact that he is the one that offends you?*🤷‍♂️ Please, decide to go and make peace tonight I beg you. 🙏 Brethren, it's so unfortunate that BITTERNESS, QUARRELING, FIGHT, ANGER are part of today's Church. Among all the department in the church, there is always a fight there. See, anyone who claims he or she is working for Jesus and still fighting with someone else, having bitterness towards another person is working in vain......Because, the person is putting on a lifestyle that's not found in Jesus. Friends, it's an act of childishness, immaturity and ignorance of your identity in Jesus when you come on your WhatsApp Status or Facebook to express your anger 😡 towards anyone either directly or by style. When I see people like this, they instantly lose my honour. 🤦‍♂️ Instead of you to forgive and portray the nature of Jesus to that person, you're there defending yourself and promoting bitterness both in your own heart and that person mind. Bros/Sis, please wake up 👀 .....with that heart of bitterness and anger, you will not see Jesus in Heaven. Please forgive and let that person go.......Please go and make peace! ... If not, your seat in Hell is reserved for you. No matter your labour for Jesus, that little bitterness and hatred towards that person in your heart will destroy them all. *If Jesus could forgive you, why can't you forgive that person too?* 🤷‍♂️ I have been offended by many people, yet I went to them to apologize and put the blames on my head just for them to have a good mind and peace towards me. Well, you can say I am a foolish person but I pray you grow to be foolish in this form. See, if that person maltreat you and you too decide to do same for him or her, it's a simple sign that you have backslided. And no backslider will see Jesus. Can we seek God's face tonight..... Tell the Lord you forgive anyone who has hurt and do evil to you in the past..... Remember Joseph, he was maltreated by his elder brothers but he forgave them and blessed them. What has that person done to you that you feel you will not move closer to him or her again... Tell the Lord you forgive him or her. Brother, please forgive this person....Unforgiveness will block your way of blessing. It will tie you on a spot. It renders your prayer and fasting zero......Please, forgive tonight ! Ask the Lord for help. Brethren, many Servants of God died and people only assumed they died in the Lord but they never did because they died in sin. Yes, many died in the sin of bitterness and unforgivess. They died with strife in their heart towards someone else. Brethren, many died with a grief in their heart.....unfortunately, because of a little issue they could have overlooked, they lose their part in God's Kingdom. 😢 May this never be our portion in Jesus name *See, to every believer, there is someone Satan will raise to distract you and make sure you miss the Kingdom of God.* — He may not use someone far from you. — He may use someone so close that will irritate and pain you to carry out some operation. The ignorance of this fact is the reason why some of us fall into this temptation of "anger" and sin against God. *...be rest assured that as long as you are on this earth, people will not stop offending or accusing you* . *friends, till you die and leave this earth, there are certain people you can't please no matter what you do.* No matter how you try to please them and makes them comfortable, they will always work against you. These are people enemy has appointed to distract you and prevent you from entering the Kingdom of God. *So instead of fighting them, why can't you remain silent and live the life of Jesus who when He was accused didn't defend Himself?* We must be ready to forgive and let go anything no matter how great it is. When Jesus was insulted, He never replied those who insulted Him. Brethren, according to the Scripture, when you insult anyone who insult you, then you are not a child of God. *Can we ask for the Grace to be quite when we are insulted just like Jesus Christ?* Jesus was quiet before those who accused and insulted Him despite His position as God. Friends, as we sleep tonight, if Jesus comes by RAPTURE or death comes in, where will you be? Is there any assurance in you that you will see Jesus if any of these happens tonight? Are you a candidate of Heaven? Are you sure of your destination after life? Can we please examine our life and relationship with God once again before the Gate will be closed? .... if there is anything found in us that's not in Jesus, please ask for Grace to drop them. ....There is an end to our life here on earth Brethren. ....Where you will be after death is what matters. Before you appear before the Judgement Seat, can you question yourself and examine if you are living right ? Friends.... I'm still asking... Whose Temple are you? Whose Vessel Are You? I believe, you can now answer the question.. *Copied*

Our Journey Is Short

*I've read this severally since morning. It's so true and beautifully written so l've decided to share...* A woman climbed up the bus and sat down beside a man, hitting him with her numerous bags. When the man remained silent, the woman asked him why he did not complain when she hit him with her bags ? The man replied with a Smile: "There is no need to be upset about something so insignificant, as our journey together is so short, because I'm getting off at the next stop " This answer disturbed the woman so much , she asked the man to excuse her and thought the words needs to be written in gold Each of us must understand that our time in this world is so short, that darkening it with useless arguments, jealousy, not forgiving others, discontentment and bad attitudes are a ridiculous waste of time and energy. Did someone break your heart? Stay calm. The trip is too short 💛 Did someone betray you, intimidate, cheat or humiliate you? Relax - Don't be Stressed The trip is too short. 💛 Did someone insult you without reason? Stay calm. Ignore it. The trip is too short. 💛 Did some one make a comment that you didn't like? Stay calm. Ignore. Forgive, keep them in your prayers and love them still for no reason. The trip is too short. 💛 Whatever the problems some bring to us, it is a problem only if we think of it, remember that our journey together is too short. 💛 No one knows the length of our trip. No one has seen tomorrow. Nobody knows when it will arrive at its stop. Our trip together is too short.💛 Let us appreciate friends and family. Keep them in good humour. Respect them. Let us be respectful, kind, loving and forgiving. We will be filled with gratitude and joy, after all Our trip together is very short. *Our trip is Very Short* Copied

Balak Must Fail

Numbers 22 : 22-31 tells us about a battle the Lord used His angel to fight for the children of Israel without their knowing. From the very moment the angel of the Lord appeared on the scene, the evil and wicked plans of Balak to use Balaam against the children of Israel was totally disorganized and frustrated. Balak of our time is; 👉 That envious household enemy, 👉 That envious evil friend around us at school, at our office, where we live etc that detests us and our progress. As such, is doing evil things to pull us down at all cost. But in this coming year..., the warring angels of God's presence shall take over our battles and strike them down one after the other. The Balak that vowed to obstruct, steal and destroy our life's goals and destiny shall be frustrated and terminated in Jesus powerful name🙏 (amen) That we are serving God faithfully does not immune us against the troubles of life. On that note, Beloved, it is not strange to face attack of the enemies. Especially in our post-modern society where it is not uncommon to hear people mock God, make derogatory comments about the bible, ridicule christianity, taunt and persecute us because we are christians. When confronted with such situation(s), be not dismay, frightened, intimidated or ashamed for our times are not in the hand of our enemies and they cannot harm us without God's permission. We should also not be hasty to conclude that God has cut us off when it appears He is not responding to our prayers. On our part, we need to recommit ourselves to Him in total obedience, replace our wrong with right and our humanistic pride with humility. Experientially and from the practical advice of the psalmist for all believers, love the Lord, be strong and take heart (Psalm 31:15-24) - There is no greater counsel than this in times of distress. Rather than give up or despair, look back to your previous experiences of God's deliverance. Also look forward to when you will overcome the present situation too. Be rest assured, no man can determine your fate. The Lord will vindicate you soon. In view of this knowledge, do this 👇 Action: Begin to acknowledge the greatness and the goodness of God on those who fear and trust in Him(Psalm 31:19). Secondly, prayerfully call for angelic assistance to war in your favour this coming year 2023 PRAYER POINTS ✔️ Lord God of mercy, have mercy on me again in Jesus name. ✔️ Ye angels of God's presence, fight Balak and stop him from attacking my open doors this time around in Jesus name. ✔️ Ye angels of God's presence strengthen me against every Balak this coming year in Jesus name. ✔️ O Lord, let your angels arise, persecute and destroy every household Balak(enemy) that is saying no to Your Yes in my life this coming year ✔️ Ye angels that excel in strength, strike down every envious Balak (enemy) standing on my way of lifting in Jesus name ✔️ Ye angels of God's presence, l command you to pave the way for my promotion this 2023 in Jesus name 🙏(amen)

ATTACKS FROM SATAN

Satan only attacks what threatens him and his operations, if your life/Ministry is not a threat to him, then he has no business attacking you. Ever wondered why things seem to be working for unbelievers but Christians appear to be frustrated in life🤔? The answer is, either you or your parents took a decision to live for God and no longer Satan, hence a battle line was drawn! Still wondering🤔 why marriage and child conception was easier in the olden days? Whereas barrenness, late marriage...seems to be on the increase today? Reason is because in the olden days, allegiance was to satan. I repeat *If your life/ministry is not a threat to satan, then he has no business attacking you.* Oppositions only comes to those in positions, only the tree with ripe fruits attracts stone, only a player with ball receives attacks, if you are experiencing any form of attack on your life and Ministry, then welcome to real life of a christian/Pastor. If satan does not attack you directly, he uses people especially those close to you. Expect this always because it's part of the package. He may come with issue through scarcity or anything capable of pulling you down etc. NOTE: NO BELIEVER/PASTOR IS IMMUNE FROM BATTLES, THE HIGHER YOU GO, THE TOUGHER IT BECOMES. What To Do? ✔️ DON'T BE DISCOURAGE/GIVE UP - (Hold/call upon God the more so that the loser will remain a loser. Since he could not win in heaven, he will not win in your life/ministry). ✔️ ENCOURAGE YOURSELF, (Knowing that many are the afflictions of the righteous but God delivers us from it ALL) ✔️ MY FELLOW SOLDIERS IN CHRIST, MOVE ON BECAUSE REWARD AWAITS US !

HUMAN CHOICE OF LIFE BASE ON THE VOICES FROM ETERNITY

It is worthy to note that there are two great voices governing the affairs of men upon the earth. Apart from the natural voice of the inner dimension of man, there are two great voices seeking permission to manifest through man. In Gen 2 : 16 - 17 There's this first voice that spoke to our first parent in Eden. But in Gen 3 : 4 - 5 another came to also introduce a wisdom to them. Now, all the voices are advertising a particular wisdom to man. The voice of man's inner speakings introduces weak wisdom, the voice of Satan introduce wicked wisdom and the voice of God brings about weighty wisdom. God had spoken to Adam and it brought about life, but Satan went to speak to them also and because man chose to obey satan he died - It's a choice. Every man's life is a reflection of a particular wisdom he submits to on a daily basis. Which voice have you been living by as you do your day to day activity? Which voice have you constructed your life after? After what line of wisdom have you pattern your life? Consider therefore this moment and gain understanding that it's only the voice of(God) the weighty wisdom that you are expected to live by throughout your sojourn on earth. Prayer: Lord help me to always live by the wisdom that comes from above in Jesus name (Amen)

How to strike the balance between modernization and parenting

STRIKING THE BALANCE BETWEEN MODERNIZATION AND PARENTING Suzan a young ambitious lady got a job in one of the leading new generational banks, as expected, she worked long hours leaving the care of her 14months old son in the hand of her husband who is a mini musical studio owner/producer. Jerry finds it difficult to combine his duty as a man and that of a mother. Soon, they resort to dumping the boy with his maternal grandparents in the village. Before the seventies, there was a popular saying among the menfolk in Nigeria that the place of a woman is in the home. It was never envisaged that a woman could ever abandon the home to work elsewhere - thanks to girl's child education. Today, there is no profession without a good dose of women. Be it in the factory, classroom or banks the women work pari-passu with the menfolk. Evidence abounds to show that the modern women have achieved a tremendous success in all fronts. Having excelled - in all fields of human endeavour, the modern women now form an important part of today's labour force. Women have become co-breadwinners in most families and as co-breadwinners, they now have to work long hours outside the family. The garb of housewife has been done way with. Both husband and wife hurry off in the morning to get to the office on time, just as the children make their way to school. For most part of the day, the children are left on their own at home, with the house-help to look up to, for their lunch. Most women prepare the soup and store it in the freezer for the house-help to warm enough for the children. This method of preparing and stockpiling food may have taken care of the feeding, but other areas of care cannot be provided that way. Controlling what the children do, which is an important aspect of socialization, is now left in the hands of house-help, who is also an adolescent. Parental interaction with the children is thus restricted to late, evenings. Children, have attended lessons after school hours are so worn out that they soon go to bed before the parents get home. Even when the parents come home early, they are too tired even to chat with the children. Some parents even make the mistake of bringing unfinished work home, from the office. Any little time left 4 the children is again taken up by office work. Some house-helps even exert negative influence on, the children. These children spend the rest of the day playing and watching films. These films, more often than not - are vulgar films that should normally be reserve for adult viewing. Some go to viewing centres, these centres are breeding spots for drug addiction, sexual promiscuity, drunkenness and other variations of delinquence. There is nobody to monitor the movement and activities of these children. All ramifications of juvenile delinquency which include drug addiction, cult activities, sex-related crimes and truancy are all a direct fall-out of the changing role of women. Peer group influence on a child in his formative years, could alter his personality considerably. More often than not, they take their role models from among the peer group. Sometimes, their models are some stars in violent films. Children love tough actors and they want to imitate them. Is it any wonder then, the increase in violent crime rate among the youths? The mother is no more there to ensure that the child did his assignments or to go through his academic work. Where as family income is much improved by the wife changing her role from house wife to a co-breadwinner, the socialization of children is greatly hampered. The damage done in this' regard is, sometimes irreparable. Some mothers in a mistaken attempt to make it up to the children, now make money available to them on demand. What she does not realize is that she is inadvertently, financing illicit activities of the youths, who are the leaders of tomorrow are thus encouraged to go astray to the detriment of the family and society at large. If mothers were at home to guide and monitor the activities of these children, cult activities and incidence of dropping out of school - may have been in the decline. Perhaps what is desired here is re-educate parents on the importance of home train for children. Parents should relax their pursuit of wealth give more time to their children. Parental guidance is indispensable part of child training. There would be less cultists among our youths, if mothers could give a little more time to monitor and control the youths before they become uncontrollable. Furthermore, the wife is now economically independent of the husband. In some cases, the wife may even be bettter placed than the husband. In some families this is one source of friction. Equality of sex and women liberation are therefore a by-product of education and industrialization which have given an unlimited opportunity to women for advancement on the social ladder. Some men find it hard to swallow the idea having the woman enjoy so much independence. This has led to homes breaking up. Apart from the economical empowerment, working long hours in the office have exposed many women to sexual harassment many resulting in extra marital affairs. Infidelity is in the increase and it accounts to a high percentage of divorce and separation rate. Education has given the women a high degree of self confidence and they are no longer the suave, naive respectable wife they used to be in traditional societies. Today, education has opened the eyes of the women. There are many things she can no longer accept as the norm, just because the man said so. This explains the higher divorce rates among the educated women. This is not to imply that every educated woman is not subject to the husband. Most educated and matured couples see marriage as a social contract between two equals, with mutual respect for each other. Where this mutual respect is lacking, the man still sees the wife as a piece of property in the house and the wife see the husband as a chauvinist and in oppressor. This sets the stage for an unstable marriage and a possible broken home. This situation is more prevalent among young couples. The older couples try to strike a balance between the modern, educated family and the traditional family. Although the family's purchasing power is enhanced by both husband and wife working, the adverse effect on the stability of the family has negated any advantages so derived. Proponents of the traditional house wife role are quick to point to this in support of their view that the place of the woman is in the kitchen. However, in order to strike the balance between modernization and parenting, married women should relinguish office work for unmarried ladies and embrace enterpreneurial skills. As this will help reduce unemployment, curb sexual harrassment and also afford the woman the opportunity to play her role as a wife and mother.