Are We Practising Christianity Right In Nigeria? Ayodeji Alonge Writes

Before you criticize me. I am not a pagan. I believe God exist
and he is Real. I believe in the birth and death of Jesus Christ. I believe
Jesus Died for our sins. I also believe in Miracles.

But are we portraying him the right way.  I keep on thinking are we practising Christianity
the write way. We keep on asking God to destroy demons, Keep on telling them to
suffer, burn and die. We keep on casting them. But I believe we should ask God
to touch their hearts and help them and convert them to do good and do away
with their evil deeds.

What if your brother was an evil doer and someone cast them
to die. Would you like it? They need help, not to die. Another thing I would like
to correct is the mentality that if you go to church you are automatically a “Saint”
Demons are in the church so as angels you know. There are many people that are
just there physically but not spiritually present. Most youths come to church
to chat with their friends and as so called “Set P” or “Yan”.
Most youths come to church to use Twitter, Instagram, Ping, WhatsApp. Etc.

Rather than listening to the sermon. The church is also a
place of immorality both physically and mentally. Parents are also not left out
they come to network and get contracts. They also do not want to be known as
the church “stabber” but rather “The Holy Sister” or
“The Holy Brother”.

I personally do not believe in cursing. Someone steals just
a little thing like biro and you curse that their father will die. What did that
person’s father do to you? Do they have to pay for the sin of their children?
But most curses don’t work.  If the
person actually does wrong . God will punish them with what they deserve rather
than us speaking against him or his family.

Most Pastors do not practice what they preach. They preach
giving but they do not Give. The preach showing love but they do not show love.
On every street there are at least 3 Churches (No Research Taken) I know of
some pastors who do not get their power of miracles from God but from the
Devil. The Pockets of the Pastors are getting fatter while the pockets of their
members are slimmer.

When I was younger I used to have so much respect for pastors,
preachers and evangelist. But as I grew older I began to think twice. These
pastors keep on buying the best of cars and best of Planes. I have no problem
with them driving good cars, But not extravagant cars and lifestyles. You see a
pastor today buying 70 Million Naira Car. I am like are you going to die with
this Car. Does a 70 million Car really add anything to your life. 

Some of their members don’t even have enough to eat. I am
not saying there are not pastors called up by God, Yes they are but they are
getting extinct. You say you are running a “Christian School” Which
is financed by the Church Money but the fees are the highest in Nigeria. The
fees in Christian Schools are supposed to be subsidized with the same standard
both internationally and nationally. Churches are supposed to set up free
schools for the poor.

Most Sermons nowadays is about prosperity and breakthrough.
Rather than holiness, doing the will of God and doing good in General like
showing Kindness and Love. Yes by the Grace of God we shall be prosperous and
we shall have Breakthrough.  

Tithe: That’s a particular percentage of your income either disposable
income or taxable income. What is the tithe actually used for? Is it used to
enrich the life of the Pastor or the Less Privileged? Most Pastors use Convoys.
What are you using Convoy for, is any one coming to kidnap you, are you a
criminal? If you believe in God, God will protect you.

But if you believe in the power of the Nigeria Police and
their Guns and so be it. For the women the Church is not the place for wearing your
best “aso oke” “rura and buba” “ankara”
“aso-ebi” keep that for the parties and weddings. Yes you can look
Good. But do it in moderation and please dress decently.

I didn’t say dress like “Sister Mary” but dress
moderately. Church is a place to be humble and not show off.  Note the Church walk way is not a runway to
model on.  The church is not a place to
market your products or your services. The Church is being turned to a money
making business venture instead of it being a place to improve the spiritual
life of the people.

Some Pastors, Preachers and Evangelist are not called by God
but sometimes in disguise of the Devil. There are so many fake pastors around.
My advice is please watch the Church you go to and the lifestyles of the
preachers and pastors. Also remember to do good always.