Oppression thrives on ignorance! Anytime The Truth is spoken, those who exploit others through the instrument of Religion get offended. Peter Obi was taken out of context. The reason people are in church "always" is because they have no jobs. This is exactly what Peter Obi was addressing. He was not attacking The Church. He was addressing Poverty!!
@@simeonebi6262 I don't think people are "always" in church because they have no jobs. Some people are in church and vigils mainly because of their devotion to God and that's where the issue in PO using that as a case study arises. He could have just used a neutral scenario to still make his solid point and none of us will be having this conversation
Attending church services does not mean being in the presence of God. Only baby Christians think this way. Church members should be taught to always have the awareness of God's presence wherever, anywhere they are.
All i understood from P.O is 1. Make politics less attractive 2. Provide Jobs that will make for genuine service to God in church, not sleeping in church cos of normal things the government are meant provide
Actually, the problem in the world is because of how politics has become. It has become a lucrative endeavour. The beginning of parliaments was a non income thing, your village sends you to represent them for a few days, you come back to continue farming.
Yes ooo..that's my Church @highland Church and that's my Pastor @Pastor Joseph Aborowa who understands only excellence... Trust me mama is as diligent as George described her to be and when you find yourself in a Bible believing ministry..God always come through.. She experienced supernatural turnaround beyond any tithes and offering just a proof of the mighty hand of God.. I am so proud of what God is doing in Highland Church..thank you for sharing George
I am honored to be part of this family. Our Pastor's generosity is truly inspiring, and his selflessness reminds me of Apostle Paul in the Bible. Mama's diligence is also worthy of recognition. As the Church Head of Admin/HR, I have witnessed firsthand her dedication to her work. Her attention to detail is impressive, and her initiative is evident in everything she does. She takes pride in her work, often going above and beyond without being asked. I am grateful to serve under the leadership of such remarkable individual.
Very big thank you Pastor Joseph Aborowa🙏Thanks for your generosity,care and leading the right way 🎉Pastor Joseph will say there’s dignity in labour and mama enjoyed supernatural turnaround as a result of her hard-work. It’s great having pastor Joseph aborowa as my pastor @highland church is a home for all.
Some of us are old enough to remember in the 70s and early 80s when factories in Lagos particularly on the Oshodi expressway were working night shifts, was Nigeria not better off then, there is nothing wrong with having a productive economy, it doesn't stop churches from having vigils. 😮
Very big thank you Pastor Joseph Aborowa🙏That’s for your generosity,care and leading the right way 🎉Pastor Joseph will say there’s dignity in labour and mama enjoyed supernatural turnaround as a result of her hard-work. It’s a great having pastor Joseph aborowa as my pastor @highland church is a home for all.
Thank you George for sharing Mama's story. I couldn't even finish the story before i type this comment. I'm glad that she is reaping reward for her hardwork and diligence. God bless the Church leaders for recognising this, and the church congregation for responding in kind. A really beautiful story. So happy to see this, this morning.
Because you did it with the wrong motives....if you did it because of the same reasons Jesus Christ did it, SOUL'S,You would have had results in Heaven. You did it for personal earthly benefits hence you were expecting a visible results. May the Lord forgive your backsliding spirit and restore you speedily in Jesus name Amen.. Jeremiah 3: 1-3
Yesterday, my uncle in Austria that doesn't go to church called me. I wasn't near the phone, when I saw my phone, there was a message "send me your account number"😮😮😮. This man called my mom and I before I could finish sending the number. He was checking on us and complained that on our family platform, it's only devotional everyday, we don't even call to ask if we are okay, if people have eaten 😂. He sent both of us money in our individual accounts, someone that doesn't believe in God oh. Meanwhile, some pastors have said church isn't a charity organization 🤦🏾♀️. So since it's not, wouldn't it be better if we leave church to hustle 🤷🏾♀️. Unless church is paying you, even the Bible advices to get something to pay your way through life. Peter Obi never attacked our faith, he's attacking the stupid "church" mentality and the people he was talking about answered. Or else, why was there so much discuss on this non issue last week on Twitter? Joshua Mike Bamiloye and Solomon Buchi didn't let me rest 😅
You are just being insincere. Go and listen to what he said very well. He generalised his statement saying church system should be dismantled in Nigeria. If he had said some churches devote all day and night to prayers and fasting, the discrimination would be clear. But he said church system in Nigeria. That includes anything and everything that has to do with church. If it was someone else that said that you people would be unanimous in condemning him. But bcos it is Peter Obi, you are finding excuse to defend him. How many churches hold prayer meeting and fasting all days and nights as he said which justifies his statement that church system in Nigeria should be dismantled? Tell us how many churches hold night vigils everyday and how many workers on night duties leave their works to attend night vigils. Or is it the same person that has done his duty during the day and goes to night vigil once in a week or months that is causing low productivity? When he went about gallivanting from one church to the other and attending even Christian musical concerts during election campaigns he didn't see them as contributing to low productivity! When he was declaring the election a religious war and saying "Christians, take back your country" he didn't know church system should be dismantled. Peter Obi is simply a hypocrite. He thought he could use the church to achieve his personal ambition. But since he failed he decided to come out in his true colour. Instead of calling a spade a spade, you are trying to twist the matter. God simply used his mouth to expose him for who he is. I hardly go to church, but his statement that the church is responsible for low productivity is pure balderdash. If it was Tinubu or Atiku or Sowore or some other person who said it, people like you would call for their heads. You would call them all sort of names. You wouldn't be trying to justify them.
I don't blame you... It's social media that you 'new generation pastor ' popular, if not, none of us know you people... Nah even here I know who be irene or edu... All this hungry "new generation pastor " they know the truth... But are twisting it... Because it bites them ... contributing to the unproductivity of the country... It's good we know who truly they are by what they utter... Because it has been planned before they talk. Because out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks... Fake and false prophet... The Bible says "by their fruits, you shall know them" think?!...
Mama’s turnaround testimony is that of Psalm 126: 1-3. God Bless Our Pastor Joseph Aborowa @josephaborowa for showing us practical example I’m a proud member of Highland Church located at Plot 2/3 Kudirat Abiola way Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos
20:35 this is so beautiful. We see pastors raising seed, they should do this more often. We can send money every Sunday to the account of someone in need, by the end of the year, 52 lives will be changed 🤷🏾♀️
George, I love you from the bottom of my heart, but sometimes it pains that I don't have data to watch your videos, I still have backlog of videos to sit, watch and study. God bless you richly.
BRG, honestly you stole my heart by the widow being helped by the church. I am in support of the church being blessed, but I am really against the church not distributing to the poor among them. That was the pattern of the early church. The KIND of prosperity gospel promoted in Nigeria is satanic and wicked.
George, Thank you for the good work you are doing on this platform. Your analysis on Iren's comment to Peter Obi's interview is spot on. Keep up the good work
24:02 Omo, George you motivated me and I'm now reading my Bible again. Read the gospels, even some verses about tithe include giving to the poor and strangers, Jesus literally said He'll cast out the people who ignored the poor. It's not bad to give to your pastor in appreciation, but it's very bad and evil to see a poor person you are better than and refuse to offer the amount of help you can because you want to rise 🤦🏾♀️
Lovely video. As regards the giving to church members I don’t know why that doesn’t trend. Happens a lot at House on the Rock Lagos. Was in a service where an old woman left with over 7 million. All because Pastor Paul noticed her consistently coming to church and sitting at a particular place. Like she got over 7 million in that service. Someone from the church gave her a car. Another person said he’ll give a driver from his company. Someone else said he’ll give her a good house to stay in. These things don’t trend. Full grown man like me was shedding tears of joy for her.
Abeg leave charity for house on the Rock, you just can't beat their love and charity. I'm not their member, but they're doing well. Coza too dey that lane.
17:25 this is what I'd love to see regularly. There are some people who are above retirement age and are using all their time and energy to clean and do other things. Once in a while, we can be appreciating them. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
If I go to the gym everyday, it is that my line of job demands that I keep in good shape to operate effectively. Body builders go to the gym everyday to build themselves. This pastor does not understand industry. We can pray in our closets. God is not in one place, but everywhere. Let people try and do something with their hands. God will bless us, Amen.
Its obvious George is sympathetic towards Peter Obi. You were very critical about Iren's take on the issue, yet you gave Obi the benefit of the doubt. Who should gather people for a vigil for him to turn into factory or night shift? Build the factory, and see if people aren't willing to work. The reason some patronize night vigil is because they are trusting God for employment opportunities. The church dragging is too much. Peter Obi on a podcast should be discussing policies not what the church is doing right or wrong. I always restrain from commenting, but there you go my very first comment on this channel though i have followed for years
It's facts over sentiment. And George understands better because he is a Chinese man 😁. George, we were driving from a city to another city in one of these western countries, and all you will see along the highway are factories. some are "mere" factories for fruit juice and and petty items. While we were driving, we were just getting angry reflecting back home, because all we saw back home were crusade grounds and camp grounds. That aside, My church here has NEVER for one day fixed a vigil since I entered this country. As a matter of fact, we are believing God for a miracle for a sick fellow in the church and the pastor said we should fast for a week, I was surprised when he was telling people who came for prayers for that fellow, that if they don't know how to fast, he will explain to them. I'm talking about American country (Just don't want to say which exactly), Not an Arabian country oo. African, Nigerians need to understand that God is not for them alone. When I look at the Ark project and compare with it the Apple (iPhone) park.. I wonder.... Do you know a Nigerian was part of the people who designed that Apple park? The fact remains that YOU DO NOT NEED VIGIL. God does not have a special time to answer your prayer. Your night in Africa is people's afternoon in another country.
@@abe_bros was it the church that built those factories you saw? Whose responsibility is it to build factories -the church? Well if it's easy to build factories and successfully run it, instead of criticizing why not build one. Most politicians are educated today because they went to schools built by missionaries. Jesus' assignment wasn't to build factories. It's within the governments responsibility to provide Jobs, church can create the network to leverage on getting employment by Christian private business owners, but to tag the "Church" as the major cause of a county's low productivity or lack of employment is far fetched. Are there not churches in America or other western countries people run to? Let's have a balanced discussion. If the church isn't providing/promoting sound doctrine or championing the "great commission" then we can have a different discussion. But blaming the church when you are to hold government you elected accountable is "witchcraft" 😂 and this is just facts over sentiments
PO said we will turn night vigils into night shifts to improve productivity. Why night vigils? Why vigils held in the church? The church is always an easy target and that is the actual issue. Inasmuch as PO was making a great point, his approach was not the best and it needed to be corrected There are other things that can be done to improve productivity, there's no need to bring the church into it
Can I ask you what the dictionary meaning of Night Vigil is? When would the church learn to ignore statement and not see everything as an attack. Jesus himself was called The Devil. Yet he did not fight back. Sir, there were many other things that needed to be addressed if you listened to the podcast. Like you need to work your way to heaven. That is more kingdom issue that needed to be clarified.
@@bidemijohn1478 don't get me wrong. If PO had said something like "We need to create more jobs that will have night shifts to increase productivity" we won't be having this conversation but saying we will turn night vigils (he used this in context after talking about the church) to night shifts is the issue There are so many other activities that happen at night but why choose to address the one that happens in church as the cause of the productivity issues we have as a nation. That's my question Jesus also corrected things when it needed to be addressed like when He addressed those buying and selling in the temple.
Pastor Joseph Aborowa is one of the Excellent Pastors i have met . And Highland Church is a Home to me and my family . MAMA has been Dedicated worker in the church and She Deserved Everything that God Did for her.
I think my brethren are being emotional concerning what Peter Obi said. From the moment i listened to the podcast, i already knew he has a good heart and meant no harm at all! He made very valid points that people overlooked but hung unto what seemed to offend them. He said that our relationship with God shouldn't be transactional, but for to connect with our Creator. I wonder why people didn't applaud him for that. This is a distraction to the people of God.
Many preachers who are commenting on that podcast never watched it. They only ran with the short clip they saw online. Peter Obi said many things on that podcast that were very deep but the Nigeria religious folks only took the church aspect.
Thank God the internet never forgets. 😂 Chief George God bless you for this one. We await your analysis on Apostle Arome Osayi video walking out on the congregants.🎉
23:09 Are we together? The poor you will always have with you, meaning: you will always have the opportunity to give. Jesus didn't tell us to give to the rich. Remember the rich young ruler that Jesus told to sell all he has.
I'm very disappointed in this MOG move. TBH I watched the same podcast over and over again to see where these people are picking their issues from. PO context is different from what is being projected in the media. Thank you BRG for always doing this.
Don't mind them... Nigerians are waking up now... I thank God for us... We're no more gullible... Let everyone read the Bible for themselves to avoid all this hungry "God of men" it's high time we increase our intellect and know the truth and search out the truth for ourselves...
Muslims are supposed to pray 5 times a day. If you have ever met a dedicated Muslim, you will know that they are serious about their prayer that they can even leave their business to attend to that prayer. Aren’t those productive hours being used? Why didn’t he talk about the Muslims too? The church is always the easy target. Nigeria is less than 50% Christians but somehow, we get the blame
People are bashing the church too much. It's all over the net, BRG. Politicians, businesspeople, workers, the unemployed; why are you bashing the church? Have you had Christians knocking on your doors to ask for money to buy food? We love to pray, and if that's your problem, then focus on your work and make all the money you want. You make it look like Christians are not productive and are lazing about. We have several wealthy, devoted Christians all over the world. Don't be deceived by the few indolent Christians you see galavanting in the church premises.
😂😂😂 I couldn't stop laughing for the first 5 seconds...... Let's leave rising for now... lets lend to God, and God will ve the one to repay us. I love that... Ambition to rise is really affecting us negatively.
Why isn't Peter Obi talking about dismantling the Muslim's 5 times a day prayers? Isn't it ironic that the North which is predominantly Muslim is a stark contrast to the most productive states in the country (which are predominantly Christian)? Pst Iren's point was that churches organising vigils everyday is in itself a rarity so much so that "dismantling vigils" is non-topic. Obi cannot apply rarities in making sweeping assertions. I just fail to see the necessity of these videos. You say pastors hop on these topics because it's "attractive" but it's literally what you do with these clips of pastors - it's attractive to you. You wouldn't have kept all of this going if you only managed less than 10 views per video till date. Honestly George, at this point why don't you start and run your own church? Talk is cheap, why don't you show these pastors how it's done? We need pastors like you. You know better about pastoring and doctrine. I mean it's what you insinuate otherwise the premise for the repeated critiquing is non-existent.
Their's this statement that was made about covering which i think more emphasis must be made on. Hence the question 'Is church our covering as a Christian or God?'.
GOD BLESS PETTER OBI GREATLY FOR BEING A VOICE FOR THE TRUTH… WE WISH WELL ALL THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMENT SECTION WORKING WELL ABROAD AND USING 24hours light with good roads, but telling us in Nigeria that Peter Obi is against the body of Christ, Thunder fit touch Una sha! SMH
Those that don't live or have ever traveled out. Will definitely not understand what Peter Obi is trying to say. We waste time alot in this country. I am not saying having Christian gatherings is bad but how much of that time is productive? 80% of that time is none productive. Some of this churches disturbs people that are in their own homes. I think that churches should have sound proof if they are situated in residential areas.
GOD BLESS PETTER OBI GREATLY FIR BEING A VOICE FOR TRUTH… WE WISH ALL THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMENT SECTION WORKING WELL ABROAD AND USING 24hours light with good road, but telling us in Nigeria that Peter Obi is against the body of Christ, Thunder fit touch Una sha! SMH
I love Pastor Iren so much and I’m not a fan of Peter Obi or any other politician, but on this issue, Nah. Peter Obi said nothing wrong. Thanks for the analysis George, you’re doing well.
Dear George, I'm one of your fans. Please could you help us look into this matter or help find a way to pass this message to winners Chapel. I have a concern regarding retirement policies in winners. If pastors are expected to retire upon reaching a certain age, it seems logical that the same principle should apply to other roles within the church. Including members of the choir, the crowd control unit (CCU),Usher, and technical unit. This would ensure consistency and demonstrate no partiality or hidden agenda in this decision. Any member in any of these unit who had attain 60 or above should be retired. If retirement policies are to be implemented. In fact these people should be considered First imagine a 60 year old man controlling crowd in the Church. These can never be applied to other unit of the church especially since some of the most influential and financial supportive members of the church are over 60. Retiring these individuals (millionaire) could have significant implications. These is raise not to criticised but to Foster a conversation about fairness and consistency in church policies
short men and winning arguement by all means, how is hanging out with your friend after work ooh or gym comparable to vigils. like tops i work out an hour thirty minutes, i hang out with friends tops 2hrs, vigils are from 8pm-4am. make it make sense
Mr George I totally understand the concept of creating highlights for your content and I try my best not take sides in this matter, but truth be told Mr Peter obi should not have mentioned the church in that context when you're rightly criticizing the bad govt in the land. The govt is the focus here when you talk about the bad economic state in our nation so you should not have mentioned the church in that context making it look like the church and it's programs is part of the reasons Nigeria is in this state. The church need to be vindicated. Why do people always try to scapegoat the church
BRG, did you see the video of Arome leaving a congregation because two phones rang. I gave my piece of mind and the defenders of the pastor came for me, but, I didn't burge.
It was Arome’s arrogance and self importance that made him leave. Is Arome of the God of the Bible? I have my reservations. His insecurities are going to take him down.
I was surprised, too. I love Arome his preaching helped me and, still helping you see he is human. That's is why he has always retorated the fact that we should know God for ourselves.
George I respect your instincts. You have done a good job on this. Digging out the video where pastor Irene supported Peter Obi on the same issue is worth commendable. Some of these pastors are not actually smart, they are quick to react to issues not taking their time to look at issues 😅😂from both sides of the coin. I think this pastor forgot that he made such a statement in 2023 in line with Peter Obi's view on turning vigil to night shift. Fast forward to 2024, he is criticizing obi😂😂😂 again. 😂😂😂😂..." ATTENTION IS INDEED CURRENCY"
Did you hear Peter Obi say "We will dismantle it" My question is this, will his government seek to "dismantle" people's devotion? Since he was particular about the church, will he dismantle the religious places of worship too? Let these people in government provide the infrastructure and enabling environment for creating jobs. Also, let us have a situation whereby people are PAID PER HOUR, then let's see how religious this country would be.
And for Peter Obi, he's a progressive He actually supports and endorsed the Labor Party of the UK, a party which is becoming anti-christian Just like a child can disrespect his mother, a self-acclaimed Christian can also expouse anti-christian ideas
Oh, you're just knowing that Churches are business centers in Nigeria...hahahaha😂😂😂, i discovered that during the COVID and everyone was praying in his closet 😂😂😂
Dear George, There is massive killings in the south east, seat at home weekly. Igbos killing igbos for the freedom of their land? Can you share on that?
It will be interesting to know if the early church had night virgils. The younger generation, zeal without knowledge. China and India were among the third world countries in the 80's, they have left Africa to join G8 without prayers and virgils.
My concern is, all the nay Sayers of the church such as Daddy freeze, Dr Charles Apoki will definitely not comment or share this video because their criticisms has never been in good faith but of pure hatred for Christ and His kingdom. They sniff out the mistakes of the church as the deer hunts for water just to tarnish it's image. God sees them all and will reward us all according to our works.
I wish these so-called pastors who see church as a place to make money all their lives can be invited to podcasts to be and have telephone calls-in so intelligent Nigerians will educate them to stop their charlatans and transactional ministrations.
On what Selman said, it's true... If u only give to the poor, u will not rise It's a natural principle Lemme explain, if u want favors from top people, do u achieve that by only giving to the poor? Of course, he who gives to prophets will receive the prophet's reward... So, while it may seem surprising, it's something we all do unconsciously
I have advised many people on this youtube about this particular trend, Nigeria christians are so religious, some were even saying that "no wonder God didn't make him to win election". Like are you for real? Because of Obi's perspective as a christian, God made tinubu win over him? 😂 Meanwhile, BRG, have you watched apostle Orokpo take on this? Thats the most balanced take ever, i recommend you watch it.
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Oppression thrives on ignorance! Anytime The Truth is spoken, those who exploit others through the instrument of Religion get offended. Peter Obi was taken out of context. The reason people are in church "always" is because they have no jobs. This is exactly what Peter Obi was addressing. He was not attacking The Church. He was addressing Poverty!!
@@simeonebi6262 I don't think people are "always" in church because they have no jobs. Some people are in church and vigils mainly because of their devotion to God and that's where the issue in PO using that as a case study arises.
He could have just used a neutral scenario to still make his solid point and none of us will be having this conversation
@@ernedave47when they travel out, they stop being devoted abi.. dey play
Pastor Joseph Aborowa is such a generous man,God bless you for all you do for the kingdom.God bless Highland Church members too for giving joyfully.
I love Ps Iren. His messages are mostly sensible and Spirit-filled.
They know what Peter Obi meant they have just been able to twist it wrongfully & mischievouslly around.
Attending church services does not mean being in the presence of God. Only baby Christians think this way. Church members should be taught to always have the awareness of God's presence wherever, anywhere they are.
I have gone back to my bible... God bless the Pastor that put his integrity on the line for mama.. Apostle Paul did the same for Onesimus.
All i understood from P.O is
1. Make politics less attractive
2. Provide Jobs that will make for genuine service to God in church, not sleeping in church cos of normal things the government are meant provide
Simple
He said "politics and church"
Actually, the problem in the world is because of how politics has become. It has become a lucrative endeavour. The beginning of parliaments was a non income thing, your village sends you to represent them for a few days, you come back to continue farming.
Yes ooo..that's my Church @highland Church and that's my Pastor @Pastor Joseph Aborowa who understands only excellence...
Trust me mama is as diligent as George described her to be and when you find yourself in a Bible believing ministry..God always come through..
She experienced supernatural turnaround beyond any tithes and offering just a proof of the mighty hand of God..
I am so proud of what God is doing in Highland Church..thank you for sharing George
I am honored to be part of this family. Our Pastor's generosity is truly inspiring, and his selflessness reminds me of Apostle Paul in the Bible.
Mama's diligence is also worthy of recognition. As the Church Head of Admin/HR, I have witnessed firsthand her dedication to her work. Her attention to detail is impressive, and her initiative is evident in everything she does. She takes pride in her work, often going above and beyond without being asked.
I am grateful to serve under the leadership of such remarkable individual.
Thank u for showing the video of the Pastor who blessed mamma! Thats a breathe of fresh air
16:03 God bless Pastor Joseph Aborowa and everyone who gave to Mama!
Very big thank you Pastor Joseph Aborowa🙏Thanks for your generosity,care and leading the right way 🎉Pastor Joseph will say there’s dignity in labour and mama enjoyed supernatural turnaround as a result of her hard-work.
It’s great having pastor Joseph aborowa as my pastor @highland church is a home for all.
Some of us are old enough to remember in the 70s and early 80s when factories in Lagos particularly on the Oshodi expressway were working night shifts, was Nigeria not better off then, there is nothing wrong with having a productive economy, it doesn't stop churches from having vigils. 😮
And it’s not churches that stopped the factories. It’s government policies at best
Very big thank you Pastor Joseph Aborowa🙏That’s for your generosity,care and leading the right way 🎉Pastor Joseph will say there’s dignity in labour and mama enjoyed supernatural turnaround as a result of her hard-work.
It’s a great having pastor Joseph aborowa as my pastor @highland church is a home for all.
Thank you George for sharing Mama's story. I couldn't even finish the story before i type this comment. I'm glad that she is reaping reward for her hardwork and diligence. God bless the Church leaders for recognising this, and the church congregation for responding in kind. A really beautiful story. So happy to see this, this morning.
Word bro..., she's not recieving alerts for nothing but for being productive 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
He is very right. I did that for Twenty years and nothing came out of it. We need to face Reality period 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
Because you did it with the wrong motives....if you did it because of the same reasons Jesus Christ did it, SOUL'S,You would have had results in Heaven.
You did it for personal earthly benefits hence you were expecting a visible results. May the Lord forgive your backsliding spirit and restore you speedily in Jesus name Amen.. Jeremiah 3: 1-3
Yesterday, my uncle in Austria that doesn't go to church called me. I wasn't near the phone, when I saw my phone, there was a message "send me your account number"😮😮😮. This man called my mom and I before I could finish sending the number. He was checking on us and complained that on our family platform, it's only devotional everyday, we don't even call to ask if we are okay, if people have eaten 😂. He sent both of us money in our individual accounts, someone that doesn't believe in God oh. Meanwhile, some pastors have said church isn't a charity organization 🤦🏾♀️. So since it's not, wouldn't it be better if we leave church to hustle 🤷🏾♀️. Unless church is paying you, even the Bible advices to get something to pay your way through life. Peter Obi never attacked our faith, he's attacking the stupid "church" mentality and the people he was talking about answered. Or else, why was there so much discuss on this non issue last week on Twitter? Joshua Mike Bamiloye and Solomon Buchi didn't let me rest 😅
You are just being insincere. Go and listen to what he said very well. He generalised his statement saying church system should be dismantled in Nigeria. If he had said some churches devote all day and night to prayers and fasting, the discrimination would be clear. But he said church system in Nigeria. That includes anything and everything that has to do with church. If it was someone else that said that you people would be unanimous in condemning him. But bcos it is Peter Obi, you are finding excuse to defend him. How many churches hold prayer meeting and fasting all days and nights as he said which justifies his statement that church system in Nigeria should be dismantled? Tell us how many churches hold night vigils everyday and how many workers on night duties leave their works to attend night vigils. Or is it the same person that has done his duty during the day and goes to night vigil once in a week or months that is causing low productivity? When he went about gallivanting from one church to the other and attending even Christian musical concerts during election campaigns he didn't see them as contributing to low productivity! When he was declaring the election a religious war and saying "Christians, take back your country" he didn't know church system should be dismantled. Peter Obi is simply a hypocrite. He thought he could use the church to achieve his personal ambition. But since he failed he decided to come out in his true colour. Instead of calling a spade a spade, you are trying to twist the matter. God simply used his mouth to expose him for who he is. I hardly go to church, but his statement that the church is responsible for low productivity is pure balderdash. If it was Tinubu or Atiku or Sowore or some other person who said it, people like you would call for their heads. You would call them all sort of names. You wouldn't be trying to justify them.
Your story is beautiful, but you never mentioned a good thing that you did for others, AS A CHRISTIAN.
You got it right 100%
@ademolaadeleke2002 Olodo ni ye!...
You're the one that's a fanatic... Hypocrite you are! Just so so ignorant!...
I don't blame you... It's social media that you 'new generation pastor ' popular, if not, none of us know you people... Nah even here I know who be irene or edu... All this hungry "new generation pastor " they know the truth... But are twisting it... Because it bites them ... contributing to the unproductivity of the country... It's good we know who truly they are by what they utter... Because it has been planned before they talk. Because out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks... Fake and false prophet... The Bible says "by their fruits, you shall know them" think?!...
Mama’s turnaround testimony is that of Psalm 126: 1-3. God Bless Our Pastor Joseph Aborowa @josephaborowa for showing us practical example
I’m a proud member of Highland Church located at Plot 2/3 Kudirat Abiola way Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos
20:35 this is so beautiful. We see pastors raising seed, they should do this more often. We can send money every Sunday to the account of someone in need, by the end of the year, 52 lives will be changed 🤷🏾♀️
Well said
Yes Oo. Nigerians are kind and brothers keepers.. ❤
God bless you
Jesus is the Lord
God bless my church and pastor 😍🥰🥰..
Highland church, a home for all❤❤
Im so happy as you're improving in your eye opening videos 😊. it's well with you..
George, I love you from the bottom of my heart, but sometimes it pains that I don't have data to watch your videos, I still have backlog of videos to sit, watch and study. God bless you richly.
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BRG, honestly you stole my heart by the widow being helped by the church. I am in support of the church being blessed, but I am really against the church not distributing to the poor among them. That was the pattern of the early church. The KIND of prosperity gospel promoted in Nigeria is satanic and wicked.
We are Highland Church, our Senior Pastor is Pastor Joseph Aborowa
George, Thank you for the good work you are doing on this platform. Your analysis on Iren's comment to Peter Obi's interview is spot on. Keep up the good work
24:02 Omo, George you motivated me and I'm now reading my Bible again. Read the gospels, even some verses about tithe include giving to the poor and strangers, Jesus literally said He'll cast out the people who ignored the poor. It's not bad to give to your pastor in appreciation, but it's very bad and evil to see a poor person you are better than and refuse to offer the amount of help you can because you want to rise 🤦🏾♀️
Lovely video. As regards the giving to church members I don’t know why that doesn’t trend. Happens a lot at House on the Rock Lagos. Was in a service where an old woman left with over 7 million. All because Pastor Paul noticed her consistently coming to church and sitting at a particular place. Like she got over 7 million in that service. Someone from the church gave her a car. Another person said he’ll give a driver from his company. Someone else said he’ll give her a good house to stay in. These things don’t trend. Full grown man like me was shedding tears of joy for her.
Abeg leave charity for house on the Rock, you just can't beat their love and charity. I'm not their member, but they're doing well. Coza too dey that lane.
17:25 this is what I'd love to see regularly. There are some people who are above retirement age and are using all their time and energy to clean and do other things. Once in a while, we can be appreciating them. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
If I go to the gym everyday, it is that my line of job demands that I keep in good shape to operate effectively. Body builders go to the gym everyday to build themselves. This pastor does not understand industry. We can pray in our closets. God is not in one place, but everywhere. Let people try and do something with their hands. God will bless us, Amen.
So people who go to church don’t have work? You guys though!
Sir George I thank God for your life… You really bring balance to trending topics
May God have mercy on our pastors
Its obvious George is sympathetic towards Peter Obi. You were very critical about Iren's take on the issue, yet you gave Obi the benefit of the doubt. Who should gather people for a vigil for him to turn into factory or night shift? Build the factory, and see if people aren't willing to work. The reason some patronize night vigil is because they are trusting God for employment opportunities. The church dragging is too much. Peter Obi on a podcast should be discussing policies not what the church is doing right or wrong. I always restrain from commenting, but there you go my very first comment on this channel though i have followed for years
I am not done 😊
You are being unduly emotional.
It's facts over sentiment.
And George understands better because he is a Chinese man 😁.
George, we were driving from a city to another city in one of these western countries, and all you will see along the highway are factories. some are "mere" factories for fruit juice and and petty items. While we were driving, we were just getting angry reflecting back home, because all we saw back home were crusade grounds and camp grounds.
That aside, My church here has NEVER for one day fixed a vigil since I entered this country. As a matter of fact, we are believing God for a miracle for a sick fellow in the church and the pastor said we should fast for a week, I was surprised when he was telling people who came for prayers for that fellow, that if they don't know how to fast, he will explain to them.
I'm talking about American country (Just don't want to say which exactly), Not an Arabian country oo.
African, Nigerians need to understand that God is not for them alone.
When I look at the Ark project and compare with it the Apple (iPhone) park.. I wonder.... Do you know a Nigerian was part of the people who designed that Apple park?
The fact remains that YOU DO NOT NEED VIGIL. God does not have a special time to answer your prayer. Your night in Africa is people's afternoon in another country.
@@kehindegaruba1101 can you elaborate?
@@abe_bros was it the church that built those factories you saw? Whose responsibility is it to build factories -the church? Well if it's easy to build factories and successfully run it, instead of criticizing why not build one. Most politicians are educated today because they went to schools built by missionaries. Jesus' assignment wasn't to build factories. It's within the governments responsibility to provide Jobs, church can create the network to leverage on getting employment by Christian private business owners, but to tag the "Church" as the major cause of a county's low productivity or lack of employment is far fetched. Are there not churches in America or other western countries people run to? Let's have a balanced discussion. If the church isn't providing/promoting sound doctrine or championing the "great commission" then we can have a different discussion. But blaming the church when you are to hold government you elected accountable is "witchcraft" 😂 and this is just facts over sentiments
First of all, a church, is not my covering! GOD IS!
Selman what are you preaching? God blesses whoever he wants to bless.
PO said we will turn night vigils into night shifts to improve productivity. Why night vigils? Why vigils held in the church?
The church is always an easy target and that is the actual issue. Inasmuch as PO was making a great point, his approach was not the best and it needed to be corrected
There are other things that can be done to improve productivity, there's no need to bring the church into it
Can I ask you what the dictionary meaning of Night Vigil is?
When would the church learn to ignore statement and not see everything as an attack. Jesus himself was called The Devil. Yet he did not fight back.
Sir, there were many other things that needed to be addressed if you listened to the podcast. Like you need to work your way to heaven. That is more kingdom issue that needed to be clarified.
@@bidemijohn1478 don't get me wrong. If PO had said something like "We need to create more jobs that will have night shifts to increase productivity" we won't be having this conversation but saying we will turn night vigils (he used this in context after talking about the church) to night shifts is the issue
There are so many other activities that happen at night but why choose to address the one that happens in church as the cause of the productivity issues we have as a nation. That's my question
Jesus also corrected things when it needed to be addressed like when He addressed those buying and selling in the temple.
Pastor Joseph Aborowa is one of the Excellent Pastors i have met . And Highland Church is a Home to me and my family . MAMA has been Dedicated worker in the church and She Deserved Everything that God Did for her.
I think my brethren are being emotional concerning what Peter Obi said. From the moment i listened to the podcast, i already knew he has a good heart and meant no harm at all! He made very valid points that people overlooked but hung unto what seemed to offend them. He said that our relationship with God shouldn't be transactional, but for to connect with our Creator. I wonder why people didn't applaud him for that. This is a distraction to the people of God.
Many preachers who are commenting on that podcast never watched it. They only ran with the short clip they saw online. Peter Obi said many things on that podcast that were very deep but the Nigeria religious folks only took the church aspect.
Don't mind them... I blame their gullible followers...
I watched it and still, I have issues with what he said .
Thank God the internet never forgets. 😂
Chief George God bless you for this one.
We await your analysis on Apostle Arome Osayi video walking out on the congregants.🎉
Omoh George you're looking good in this suit. I'm watching on TV but I had to grab my phone to type this. Ame yaya tutu. Kudos
23:09 Are we together? The poor you will always have with you, meaning: you will always have the opportunity to give. Jesus didn't tell us to give to the rich. Remember the rich young ruler that Jesus told to sell all he has.
Exactly ooo💯✅
No one is a monopoly of knowledge ooo... even Apostle Joshua Selman is wrong this time around... I no go lie...
Jesus is Lord!
Good afternoon brother more grace, more wisdom, Happy Sunday
I'm very disappointed in this MOG move. TBH
I watched the same podcast over and over again to see where these people are picking their issues from.
PO context is different from what is being projected in the media.
Thank you BRG for always doing this.
Don't be disappointed, the moment you know that everyone is trying to protect his business/interest, the better
Don't mind them... Nigerians are waking up now... I thank God for us... We're no more gullible... Let everyone read the Bible for themselves to avoid all this hungry "God of men" it's high time we increase our intellect and know the truth and search out the truth for ourselves...
Thank you BRG this was uplifting.
Muslims are supposed to pray 5 times a day. If you have ever met a dedicated Muslim, you will know that they are serious about their prayer that they can even leave their business to attend to that prayer. Aren’t those productive hours being used?
Why didn’t he talk about the Muslims too?
The church is always the easy target. Nigeria is less than 50% Christians but somehow, we get the blame
People are bashing the church too much. It's all over the net, BRG. Politicians, businesspeople, workers, the unemployed; why are you bashing the church? Have you had Christians knocking on your doors to ask for money to buy food? We love to pray, and if that's your problem, then focus on your work and make all the money you want. You make it look like Christians are not productive and are lazing about. We have several wealthy, devoted Christians all over the world. Don't be deceived by the few indolent Christians you see galavanting in the church premises.
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I couldn't stop laughing for the first 5 seconds......
Let's leave rising for now... lets lend to God, and God will ve the one to repay us.
I love that...
Ambition to rise is really affecting us negatively.
Sad that even pastors deny the truth Obi is right
God bless those that blessed mama... Amen 🙏
God bless that pastor for what he did to mama 🥺
Why isn't Peter Obi talking about dismantling the Muslim's 5 times a day prayers? Isn't it ironic that the North which is predominantly Muslim is a stark contrast to the most productive states in the country (which are predominantly Christian)? Pst Iren's point was that churches organising vigils everyday is in itself a rarity so much so that "dismantling vigils" is non-topic. Obi cannot apply rarities in making sweeping assertions.
I just fail to see the necessity of these videos. You say pastors hop on these topics because it's "attractive" but it's literally what you do with these clips of pastors - it's attractive to you. You wouldn't have kept all of this going if you only managed less than 10 views per video till date.
Honestly George, at this point why don't you start and run your own church? Talk is cheap, why don't you show these pastors how it's done? We need pastors like you. You know better about pastoring and doctrine. I mean it's what you insinuate otherwise the premise for the repeated critiquing is non-existent.
If they had jobs they will be working.. People are depressed and praying makes us forget your problems
Their's this statement that was made about covering which i think more emphasis must be made on. Hence the question 'Is church our covering as a Christian or God?'.
Na wa o,this church even pays salary 😮
Good one 👍👍👍👍
GOD BLESS PETTER OBI GREATLY FOR BEING A VOICE FOR THE TRUTH…
WE WISH WELL ALL THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMENT SECTION WORKING WELL ABROAD AND USING 24hours light with good roads, but telling us in Nigeria that Peter Obi is against the body of Christ, Thunder fit touch Una sha! SMH
Those that don't live or have ever traveled out.
Will definitely not understand what Peter Obi is trying to say.
We waste time alot in this country. I am not saying having Christian gatherings is bad but how much of that time is productive?
80% of that time is none productive.
Some of this churches disturbs people that are in their own homes.
I think that churches should have sound proof if they are situated in residential areas.
GOD BLESS PETTER OBI GREATLY FIR BEING A VOICE FOR TRUTH…
WE WISH ALL THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMENT SECTION WORKING WELL ABROAD AND USING 24hours light with good road, but telling us in Nigeria that Peter Obi is against the body of Christ, Thunder fit touch Una sha! SMH
I even know a church in ibadan Nigeria that does vigil every blessed day
Doesn’t contradict his point. Such Churches are the anomaly. And those vigils are usually held by different groups in the Church.
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If we do not consider adopting a different perspective, our nation may continue in its current state.
Watching from east Africa
I love Pastor Iren so much and I’m not a fan of Peter Obi or any other politician, but on this issue, Nah. Peter Obi said nothing wrong. Thanks for the analysis George, you’re doing well.
You be tinubu fan
That is how the first church did, none of them lacked.
Dear George, I'm one of your fans. Please could you help us look into this matter or help find a way to pass this message to winners Chapel.
I have a concern regarding retirement policies in winners. If pastors are expected to retire upon reaching a certain age, it seems logical that the same principle should apply to other roles within the church. Including members of the choir, the crowd control unit (CCU),Usher, and technical unit. This would ensure consistency and demonstrate no partiality or hidden agenda in this decision. Any member in any of these unit who had attain 60 or above should be retired. If retirement policies are to be implemented. In fact these people should be considered First imagine a 60 year old man controlling crowd in the Church. These can never be applied to other unit of the church especially since some of the most influential and financial supportive members of the church are over 60. Retiring these individuals (millionaire) could have significant implications. These is raise not to criticised but to Foster a conversation about fairness and consistency in church policies
The Apostle is right
Which of them
@@BeingRealGeorge 😂😂😂
Peter Obi is 100% correct, this country is messed up with religion simple. Am a Christian and I understand what peter obi said
If I may ask, which religion messed up Nigeria?
short men and winning arguement by all means, how is hanging out with your friend after work ooh or gym comparable to vigils. like tops i work out an hour thirty minutes, i hang out with friends tops 2hrs, vigils are from 8pm-4am. make it make sense
Awesome. This is human.
28:40 they can go to any extent to defend their criminality, shameless set of people
Mr George I totally understand the concept of creating highlights for your content and I try my best not take sides in this matter, but truth be told Mr Peter obi should not have mentioned the church in that context when you're rightly criticizing the bad govt in the land. The govt is the focus here when you talk about the bad economic state in our nation so you should not have mentioned the church in that context making it look like the church and it's programs is part of the reasons Nigeria is in this state. The church need to be vindicated. Why do people always try to scapegoat the church
The church is failing the people. The minister have become influencers who partner with govt officials rather speak truth to them.
Thank you o. The church is always the easy target
BRG, did you see the video of Arome leaving a congregation because two phones rang. I gave my piece of mind and the defenders of the pastor came for me, but, I didn't burge.
It was Arome’s arrogance and self importance that made him leave. Is Arome of the God of the Bible? I have my reservations. His insecurities are going to take him down.
@ehi2283 He's too full of himself.
I was surprised, too. I love Arome his preaching helped me and, still helping you see he is human. That's is why he has always retorated the fact that we should know God for ourselves.
George I respect your instincts. You have done a good job on this. Digging out the video where pastor Irene supported Peter Obi on the same issue is worth commendable.
Some of these pastors are not actually smart, they are quick to react to issues not taking their time to look at issues 😅😂from both sides of the coin. I think this pastor forgot that he made such a statement in 2023 in line with Peter Obi's view on turning vigil to night shift. Fast forward to 2024, he is criticizing obi😂😂😂 again.
😂😂😂😂..." ATTENTION IS INDEED CURRENCY"
Yes, it was taken out of context, and I agree with Peter Obi on his view on the need to be productive.
Bross George i nor know say na so ur hair fine ooh..good job sir
Yeye
That's Pastor Joseph Aborowa, the Lord bless is church
Did you hear Peter Obi say "We will dismantle it"
My question is this, will his government seek to "dismantle" people's devotion?
Since he was particular about the church, will he dismantle the religious places of worship too?
Let these people in government provide the infrastructure and enabling environment for creating jobs.
Also, let us have a situation whereby people are PAID PER HOUR, then let's see how religious this country would be.
Good analysis
Senseless approach by a man of God, this shows he is fighting for his pocket
Please George can I get a link to the video of the church collective giving to the Mama and the name of the Church.
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@@BeingRealGeorge thank you
And for Peter Obi, he's a progressive
He actually supports and endorsed the Labor Party of the UK, a party which is becoming anti-christian
Just like a child can disrespect his mother, a self-acclaimed Christian can also expouse anti-christian ideas
Most times the fanatics are hypocrites, the lifestyle they depict in public is not the same they portray in the secret.
Some of these Pastors make the Church look like Business Centre
What's wrong in that PO said , abi Una chose to twist his words
Oh, you're just knowing that Churches are business centers in Nigeria...hahahaha😂😂😂, i discovered that during the COVID and everyone was praying in his closet 😂😂😂
Abeg help me ask o. What is wrong with that comment?? I have tire for some people.
Don't mind them my Dear 🌞... They're the gullible words twisters...
Dear George,
There is massive killings in the south east, seat at home weekly.
Igbos killing igbos for the freedom of their land?
Can you share on that?
Good job @BeingRealGeorge .What are your views about Rev Dr Charles Apoki? Please feature some of his videos too.
It will be interesting to know if the early church had night virgils. The younger generation, zeal without knowledge. China and India were among the third world countries in the 80's, they have left Africa to join G8 without prayers and virgils.
What is the name of that Pastor and the Church in that highlight
He's Pastor Joseph Aborewa of Highland Church
My concern is, all the nay Sayers of the church such as Daddy freeze, Dr Charles Apoki will definitely not comment or share this video because their criticisms has never been in good faith but of pure hatred for Christ and His kingdom. They sniff out the mistakes of the church as the deer hunts for water just to tarnish it's image. God sees them all and will reward us all according to our works.
I wish these so-called pastors who see church as a place to make money all their lives can be invited to podcasts to be and have telephone calls-in so intelligent Nigerians will educate them to stop their charlatans and transactional ministrations.
On what Selman said, it's true...
If u only give to the poor, u will not rise
It's a natural principle
Lemme explain, if u want favors from top people, do u achieve that by only giving to the poor? Of course, he who gives to prophets will receive the prophet's reward...
So, while it may seem surprising, it's something we all do unconsciously
I think the everyday here ; is a way of talking ! The internet brings post of what people say and once they trend ; they can be seen everyday
A man with " numerous anointings" asking members to sow into anointing higher than them....Think.
Apostle Jushau Salmen.
Huge example for this pastor with head alone.
I have advised many people on this youtube about this particular trend, Nigeria christians are so religious, some were even saying that "no wonder God didn't make him to win election". Like are you for real? Because of Obi's perspective as a christian, God made tinubu win over him? 😂
Meanwhile, BRG, have you watched apostle Orokpo take on this? Thats the most balanced take ever, i recommend you watch it.
Don't mind them, they're jokers and they would continue to learn in a hard way
Ask the average Nigerian churchgoer what the "Gospel" is? 🤔
How is Jesus receiving the tithe, they'll be lying as if they're talking to children. Anyways, it's been their way, that's why we are where we today
Apostle Selman…. Hmmmmm….. this doesn’t sound good oooo😢
Boss i need to meet you i have been following you from the beginning
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