Self-love is not Christianity

I know this topic will raise a lot of eyebrows but I will be buttressing it with biblical quotes for your reference. We all know the story of the creation of man in the Book of Genesis and with that, we will be looking at it critically. A lot of questions will pop up from this story. One of which is: ‘Why did God think that it was not good for man to be alone?’ The creator did not seem satisfied with the man being alone; He knew that something was wrong even if the man did not understand it. But when God made man a woman, the man felt whole and even knew that this creature was like him but different – she was from him but different and so he named her woman. And then God was pleased. There is so much talk of self-love – loving yourself and all which is not bad but the message breeds pride and that is not what Christianity is about. The Bible condemns pride in many verses. In the Book of Proverbs, chapter 16vs5 says “The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.” And there is the popular one from the Book of Proverbs chapter 16vs18 that says “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” Another one says in Proverbs chapter 11vs2 “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” And we can go on and on.

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MOVING OUR NATION FORWARD TOGETHER

This episode is specifically for Nigerians. I have made this little piece so every Nigerian interested in moving the country forward without causing a disturbance can join in this peaceful movement to redirect and fix our nation. We will pray a little, work a little and then allow fate to take its cause while we do our part as citizens of this country. We will fix things from the grassroots as a people so the government will follow because it seems like they are clueless about what the citizens need. We will do our bit starting from our communities. We are going to raise awareness of what affects us and the solutions, we will use the power of social media to get the message across to the federal government and keep hammering on it until we experience a turnaround. Let us carry out a survey on the new bills passed and how they affect us as citizens. Because each bill has a positive or negative effect on every community in this great nation. The first and most recent is the student loan - How has it affected your community? Educate your community on what works and what doesn't. If you are an educator, weigh the options of this bill and let people know the advantages and disadvantages. Is it the best decision? We need to look at these things critically and without bias to see what works and what doesn't. And if the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, then I suggest we just go with it and give it time to manifest. Otherwise, if it doesn't, then we must let the federal government know why this will not work at least in the way that they want it to.

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TIPS TO SET UP A STARTUP BUSINESS

In today's episode, we talked about tips to set up a start-up business. The topic covered:

1. Requirements needed to set up a business

2. Steps to take to make a successful business

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WHY CATHOLICS PRAY TO GOD THROUGH MARY

There are secrets to this that many people don’t know including Catholics themselves. And the truth is that you don’t even have to be a Catholic or a believer to enjoy the same privilege. Mary takes a special place among us, who participate in Jesus’ mediation because God chose to come to us through her and gave her to us as Mother. Her mission is always leading us to him: “Do whatever he tells you” (Jn 2:5). She, like us, mediates under Christ’s mediation. When we say she intercedes for us, we are not saying we forget about God. It simply means we turn to her for prayers, something all Christians do when they ask for blessings or prayers from their brothers and sisters. So, when Catholics “pray” to Mary, we’re not praying the same way we pray to God. We’re asking for her intercession, the way we ask our brothers and sisters for prayers. That is what we ask from her in the Hail Mary. The article is by Vladimir Mauricio-Perez. Link below: https://denvercatholic.org/why-is-devotion-to-mary-important/

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HEALTH TIPS – THE BENEFITS OF SNAKE OIL

Snake oil is derived from the fat of the Chinese water snake, although there are other snake oils made from boa constrictors, sea snakes, and other species. This fat is processed and refined into a concentrated oil that possesses high levels of an omega-3 fatty acid named eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which has been directly linked to a number of benefits for human health. There are brands that sell original snake extracts and we will be revealing some of the secrets to having that ointment around in this episode so you can tell what brand to go for. Most importantly, be sure to check in with your health specialist or an expert before you use this oil if you are not sure of what to use it for.

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CONTENT CREATION AS A TOOL FOR BRANDING IN BUSINESS

Content creation is the cornerstone of marketing. It’s a way to get your message out to the world and create a buzz about your brand, product, or service. Here we will be looking at what content creation is and the different modes used for creating content. The Mompreneur Network Initiative Community had a Masterclass Training session on Friday last week on Content Creation. The facilitator gave more insights during the class on the topic and the MNI Community introduced a #MNIcontentchallenge going on via our Instagram handle @mompreneurnetwork. This challenge seeks to encourage innovation and push women to be at their best as well as make some money doing what they love. To participate in the challenge, visit the Instagram page and follow the procedures.

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THE STORY OF JABEZ IN THE BIBLE – YOUR NAME SHOULD NOT DEFINE YOUR DESTINY

In today's episode, we discuss The Story Of Jabez In The Bible, his aspirations, and how God answered his prayers. Despite his painful life beginning from his name which his mother called him and the bad luck it brought upon his life, he was determined to rewrite his story through his famous prayers as read in this episode. We will relate this story to why your name as a person should not define your destiny. We will also connect this story with Our Relationships with the people around us; family and friends. We will understand how God has placed our destinies in our hands and how we can turn our bad situations around for the better no matter what. In this episode, we will read why he is called Pain as it is his name, and understand why God changed his destiny.

Excerpts from: https://www.salina.com/story/lifestyle/faith/2020/04/18/prayer-of-jabez-have-faith-and-pray-for-protection-to-serve-others/112028402/

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NIGERIA EXPERIENCES A NEW DAWN

In today’s show, we want to discuss a piece written by a dear friend and listener. It talks about peace and why we, as Nigerians should move on after the presidential inauguration. This is not to say that we will allow or condone corruption but we will support this administration and help checkmate it to ensure that all that was promised and in fact, all that is right is enacted in this tenure. We will also discuss the speech made on the day of the inauguration by H.E. Peter Obi to all Nigerians on the same day. We are reminded in this article to stay strong and remember the good times. The bad situations are not supposed to Marr us but to make us stronger. Listen and Enjoy the message.

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