8 reasons why parents are responsible for their children's waywardness :

 1.) Parent who give their children everything they ask for: _Their children will grow up thinking they have a right to whatever they want._ 

 2.) Parents who laugh when their children speak foul language against others, especially older persons: _Children grow up thinking disrespect is normal and fun_ .

 3.) Parents who do not reprimand children for bad behavior: _Their children grow up thinking that there are no rules in_ _society_ .

 4.) Parents who cover up their children's misdeeds: _Their children grow up thinking they can do and undo with impunity; that they won't have to give account of their misdeeds._ 

 5.) Parents who stop watching television because their children cry when they change channels: _Children will grow up without a sense of respect for older persons_ .

 6.) Parents who let their children listen to music that objectivizes women, encourages sex and violence? _You can't sow thorns and reap cotton, can_ _you_ ?

 7.) Parents who give their children money whenever they want: _Such kids will grow up thinking money is easy and would steal when they can't get it_ _correctly_ .

 8.) Parents who always decide everything in favour of their children, whether they are right or not: _Their children will grow up thinking that every correction is_ _persecution_ .

📢 Please post this in groups. There are many parents in various groups who do not know these things🔈🔈

*"AMAZING STORY. ABOUT DEATH.*===================

*"AMAZING STORY. ABOUT DEATH.*

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*A man had a dream, in that dream he saw a lion which was chasing him. The man ran to a tree, climbed it and sat on one of the branches. He looked down and saw that the lion was still there waiting for him.*

*The man then looked to his side where the branch he sat on was attached to the main tree and saw that two rats were circling around and eating the branch.*

*One rat was black and the other one was white. He observed that very soon the branch will fall on the ground; the man then looked below again with fear and discovered that a big black snake had come and settled directly under him. The snake opened its mouth right under the man so that he will fall into it.*

*The man then looked up to see if there was anything he could hold on to for him not to fall down. He then saw another branch with a honeycomb. Drops of honey were falling from it.*

*The man wanted to taste one of the drops. So, he pulls out his tongue to taste one of the falling drops of honey, he observed that the honey was amazing in taste,. so he wanted to have more tastes and as a result, he got lost into the sweetness of the honey. He had forgotten about the two rats eating his branch away, the lion on the ground and the snake that was lying right under him.*

*Suddenly when the branch broke he remembered all the dangers and woke up from his sleep. Since this was a unique dream, the man went to a man of God to know the meaning of his Dream.*

*The man of God, after prayer and meditation said, "The lion you saw is your Death. It always chases you and goes where ever you go.*

*The two rats, one black and one white, are the night and the day. Black one is the night and the white one is the day.*

*They circle around, coming one after another, to eat your time as they take you closer to Death.*

*The big black snake with a dark mouth is your Grave. It's there, just waiting for you to fall into it.*

*The honeycomb is this world and the sweet drops of honey are the luxuries of this World.*

*We like to taste a little of the luxuries of this world and it's very sweet. Then we want to taste little more and then more. Meanwhile, we get lost into it and forget about our time, we forget about our Death and we forget about our Grave. Beloved, this is a clarion call to preach the gospel before it's too late, time waits for no man. You only have this second, but not this minute, not to talk of this day. How are you sure that tomorrow is yours? What excuse would you give not to preach the Gospel? Time is not on your side, that is no longer tenable. Tell the world that the end time is near. If you can't go to the streets to preach, then use this medium, use your data for the gospel and not on irrelevant issues. Jesus said "if you are ashamed of me before men, I will be ashamed of you before my father in heaven and vise versa"*.

Please send this to as many as you can, as a measure of awakening somebody from slumber, for the next minute may be too late.

ANY ONE THAT WANTS TO ENJOY HIS/HER MARRIAGE...DON'T PLAY WITH THIS PRAYER

Things changed in your marriage when you prayed...

"Lord, keep me from turning my spouse into an idol. In as much as I love my spouse, You are my God, You come first.

Lord, teach me to see my spouse the way You do. Keep me from holding on to prejudice, fixed notions and stereotypes against my spouse.

Lord, before I see the speck in my spouse's eye, let me see the log in mine. As I notice the flaws in my spouse, let me see the flaws in me.

Lord, thank You for the thorn in my flesh, my weaknesses, the areas where I struggle that remind me that just like my spouse, I too need grace. Keep me humble.

Lord, help me to grow in the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility and self control. Only then will I love my spouse right.

Lord, keep me from grumbling and complaining. Teach me to be thankful for the work You are doing in my spouse. You who started a good work will be faithful to complete it. I will not fight the testimony You are shaping in my spouse.

Lord, remind me that ministry begins at home. Before I go out there to be a blessing to others, let me be a blessing first to my spouse and children.

Lord, You gave us our children to be stewards of them. Let us not expose them to trauma. It will be a shame if they grow witnessing us two in bad terms.

Lord, Your word says 'Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of God'. I am Your child. Let my spouse find me peaceful and easy to resolve conflicts with.

Lord, marriages are perishing due to lack of knowledge. Fill my spouse and I with wisdom that we may know how to navigate such a blessed union.

Lord, we reject the notion that marriage is a scam. Our marriage will flourish and have Your image oh Lord. You are a real God, not a scam.

Lord, give unity to my spouse and I. Where there is unity, You command Your blessings. Command Your blessings in our marriage.

Lord, if there is any scheme in the spiritual realm against my spouse or I, I break it in the name of Jesus. We wrestle not against flesh and blood. My spouse and I will not be tormented or frustrated.

Lord, do not change my spouse to how I want my spouse to change; mould my spouse to how You please. I will not dictate how and when You move in my spouse.

Lord, let my spouse see You in me. Increase in me as I decrease.

Lord, we break any generational patterns and strongholds from our lineage. We will not export into our marriage distortions from our parents, grand parents, ancestors and relatives. Any dysfunction in our family tree it ends with us.

Lord, reveal to me the challenges that my spouse goes through and use me as a vessel to guide to solutions. Keep me from reacting to the symptoms, help me to see the root cause.

Lord, give me discernment. I will not steer my marriage with my insecurities, fear, gossip, outside opinions or what is in fashion. Let us be sensitive to Your spirit.

Lord, teach me to satisfy my spouse sexually. Great intimacy is our portion. We will not struggle to be faithful, we will enjoy giving and receiving pleasure.

Lord, activate our power to create wealth. Bless the work of our hands, financial wealth will flow in our home and we will be a blessing to Your Kingdom and Your purpose.

Lord, keep us from grieving the Holy Spirit. May we accept Help from You oh Helper; knowing that in the end, we will give an account to You"

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FROM THE TABLE OF THE ERUDITE

The sincerity of a *husband* is known during the sickness of his wife. That of a *wife* is known during the financial difficulty of the husband. True love of *children* is known during the old age of the parents.

The true nature of *siblings* is known during distribution of inheritance.

The *sincerity* of friends is known during hard times.

The *true relatives* are known when one is far from his country, lonely or sick.

*True love* is known when there is no means of benefit & a *true believer* is known during times of hardship.

In all, life is the teacher itself*. May we grow in wisdom, understanding and patience.

1. *Be* careful so you don't *hate* a *lovely* *person* , because of a *dirty rumour* you heard about them which was created out of *jealousy* and *envy* .

2. *Try* to *appreciate* those who *gossip* about *you* . It's not easy for *someone* to *leave* their *problems* and *carry* yours on their *head* .

3. *Forgive* _betrayals_ but be *careful* with *them* ,because next time they may not *spare* your *life* .

4. *Even* if you kill *yourself* for some *people*, they will still *complain* that you didn't *die* in a *proper* way. Do your *best* and *leave* the *rest* , you can't *satisfy* _human being_ .

5. *If* you are always *worried* about what *others* are saying about *you* , you will *never* be *happy*.

6. *When* your _blessings_ are getting *closer* , your *attacks* become *greater*. Don't look at the *storm*, *God* is the controller of all things he created, and is by your *side*, you're a victor.

7. Everybody can not *love* you, don't *lose* your *peace* over those who *hate* you.

Those who *convinced* people to hate you can not *convince God* to *hate* you.

8. Stay connected to God always.

Have confidence in God for with God all things are possible.

No two persons are created the same, even identical twins.

No two persons are created the same, even identical twins. Our relationship with God goes a long way in guiding our decision to marriage.

You cannot judge with your physical eyes in determining who's your spouse to be. You need spiritual intervention and guidance from the Almighty God, who will instruct your mind and expose inherent dangers you cannot identify with human knowledge.

All that glitters is not gold. Ladies, don't think that because a guy is riding on flashy car and dresses fine, he's the best for you.

There's nothing wrong with having guys with such endowment and attributes, but the question is, is he meant for you. Pray to marry your own man and not that meant for someone else.

Likewise men, the physical beauty of a woman or her financial position should not be the reason to marry her. She can possess all these but yet will not bring you happiness.

Marriage is not a sprint race but a marathon that you must be prepared for a very long distant race.

I encourage those of us already in it to make the best out of it.

YOU MUST DO THAT COURT WEDDING!

See, if you have no money to do the three types of wedding, just say so, pray about it and let God bless you instead of hiding behind "Traditional marriage is the best...", "Our fore fathers didn't do church wedding and have no problem..." bla...bla...bla...! What about those whose fore fathers and ancestors did church wedding and have no problem? Go and sit down!

Traditional marriage is basically to pay the bride price, both families to get to know each other and do what custom and tradition expect you to do. (Christians should avoid anything idolatry).

Church wedding is to get God's blessings on a holy ground with brethren as witnesses.

Court wedding! Now, let's talk!

Unless you want to remain in your country for life and have no dream of travelling out at least to enjoy some life with your partner (not everyone travels to USA to wash plate at McDonald's), you must do that court wedding!

As a lady who wants to change her maiden name to married name, the bank needs your court wedding certificate to do that. You hear? The newspaper needs your court wedding certificate. There are some businesses you can't properly transact if your bank details do not bear your current name.

You can't get some jobs too!

The name on your NIN must tally with all your official names especially the one at the bank. This apply more to ladies so ladies, you better drag that guy down to court and do the needful before you start singing a new song few years after marriage!

God will bless you ooo!

Your husband will acquire properties. You will build business conglomerates, you will be known around the world!

Stay safe and get your official name boldly printed and approved by the government of the land on a certified sheet of paper, you hear?

Ladies, you hear?

Thank you!