Allow mini-skirts in Church; don't be judgmental – Otabil

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Joe Turkey 10 years ago

Some of these men of the gods are getting confused. Don't the churches have any decorum anymore. I believe next time Otabil will advocate for women to come to church naked, if that will bring more men.

Some of these men of the gods are getting confused. Don't the churches have any decorum anymore. I believe next time Otabil will advocate for women to come to church naked, if that will bring more men.
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

let them sit at the front where the pastor can see skirt-length

let them sit at the front where the pastor can see skirt-length
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champion 10 years ago

YOU ALL MUST LISTEN TO WHAT THE PASTOR IS SAYING; 'allow them in church so we can work on them'. Jesus eat with the "sinners" and above all Jesus said he came because of them. So we need to tolerate them and work on them and ...
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YOU ALL MUST LISTEN TO WHAT THE PASTOR IS SAYING; 'allow them in church so we can work on them'. Jesus eat with the "sinners" and above all Jesus said he came because of them. So we need to tolerate them and work on them and then after allow the Holy Spirit to also work on them. that is the best way to go.
Ghost 10 years ago

The Otabil guy want enjoy girls under. Please, Otabil, be content with your wife's dressing, ok?

The Otabil guy want enjoy girls under. Please, Otabil, be content with your wife's dressing, ok?
Ama, NY 10 years ago

Now that Otabil is being lashed out, Duncan Williams will take some consolation that he has got a partner, here. Hahahahaha

Now that Otabil is being lashed out, Duncan Williams will take some consolation that he has got a partner, here. Hahahahaha
Kofican 10 years ago

Ama,

D-W is in a "class" of his own.

Ama,

D-W is in a "class" of his own.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

IF CLUBS, SCHOOLS, AND MY GRANNY HAVE DRESS CODES. WHY SHOULDNT THE CHURCH HAVE ONE? PASTER, U HVE FLOWN OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST ON THIS ONE....EBEI!
JANTRA CLUBS LIKE GLENNS ETC HVE DRESS CODES.

IF CLUBS, SCHOOLS, AND MY GRANNY HAVE DRESS CODES. WHY SHOULDNT THE CHURCH HAVE ONE? PASTER, U HVE FLOWN OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST ON THIS ONE....EBEI!
JANTRA CLUBS LIKE GLENNS ETC HVE DRESS CODES.
Nii 10 years ago

Insanity at its maximum. Does Otabil know why people run to the House of God (church), becos they want to worship in quietitude and be away from those sinful scene of the world. Now he want to open the flood gates for such ...
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Insanity at its maximum. Does Otabil know why people run to the House of God (church), becos they want to worship in quietitude and be away from those sinful scene of the world. Now he want to open the flood gates for such evil actions to take place even in the church where again can we run to. He should tell us. Although he is a good preacher but most of the time his comments and preaching are horrible even in the sight of man not even God.
kk 10 years ago

my friend the church is for the unrighteous. It like the hospital for the sick. It is sinners who need the word of God most. So open the doors. After all that is why Jesus came on Earth to save the lost.

my friend the church is for the unrighteous. It like the hospital for the sick. It is sinners who need the word of God most. So open the doors. After all that is why Jesus came on Earth to save the lost.
Kweku Akyeampong 10 years ago

Unfortunately, a lot of people did not fully grasp what Pastor Otabil said hence the negative comments.

Unfortunately, a lot of people did not fully grasp what Pastor Otabil said hence the negative comments.
Nii 10 years ago

Like seriously this so call man of God has began promoting nakedness in the House of God. Just imagine, if mini skirts are allowed, what about no skirts, then only panties and braziers and then ultimately nakedness. Has he sa ...
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Like seriously this so call man of God has began promoting nakedness in the House of God. Just imagine, if mini skirts are allowed, what about no skirts, then only panties and braziers and then ultimately nakedness. Has he sat down to also think that those mini skirts could also change people who are wearing long skirts and in no time his own wife and children will be wearing mini skirts to church. Does he also want to wear swimming custume to church of something.
koo fran 10 years ago

My friend you be wrong here. Jesus went to them but not in the church or synagogue. there are places that you must enter with due respect. you cant go a palace to meet the king without dressing properly.

My friend you be wrong here. Jesus went to them but not in the church or synagogue. there are places that you must enter with due respect. you cant go a palace to meet the king without dressing properly.
kerpshoto 10 years ago

true talk bro

true talk bro
Fraternity 10 years ago

It is good not to be judgmental but we owe it a duty to preach some of these virtues and not to openly encourage them as the Man of God will like us to understand. Is it ok to say that we should allow people dress anyway up ...
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It is good not to be judgmental but we owe it a duty to preach some of these virtues and not to openly encourage them as the Man of God will like us to understand. Is it ok to say that we should allow people dress anyway up to being nude before God. Do such people understand and know fully well what they are doing should this not be driven by an ulterior motive? These attitudes cannot be out of ignorance but very well pre-meditated in my humble opinion. Church leaders should assist us appreciate the need to move away from such deviant behaviour all in the name of modernity and freedom. What dress will such people wear to a nite club then? Let's stop this pretence and show some respect to our Merciful Father. If such behaviour would cause some of us to fall, is it not the duty of the men of God to be unanimous than divided because the idea probably originated from another? If religion cannot also talk about change in such behaviour, then we must be joking. What will I be learning from the men of God if all these things are tolerated with impunity. The sooner these are nipped in the bud the better for all of us. We all have a common responsibility and I will plead with the man of God to take another reflection and use the special opportunity given to him by the Almighty father to bring about some of these changes than heighten its practice.

May the God Lord really direct our lives to show some decorum in such matters and allow sanity to prevail.
moyo 10 years ago

Who told Otabil that how you dress is not important? People like Otabil are bending the rules for the sake of money. I will be miles from this man when it comes to christianity.

Who told Otabil that how you dress is not important? People like Otabil are bending the rules for the sake of money. I will be miles from this man when it comes to christianity.
OSEI TAWIAH 10 years ago

General Overseer my foot !!! The dude is the owner of the church, period. He can dip his hands into the coffers anytime. Why has he built a university but no hospital to treat the sick? Simple, Ghana people are so scared to s ...
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General Overseer my foot !!! The dude is the owner of the church, period. He can dip his hands into the coffers anytime. Why has he built a university but no hospital to treat the sick? Simple, Ghana people are so scared to spend money on sanitation and sickness but they are eager to spend on education and church. No wonder they die like they are hit with an epidemic. My dad once said "If you don't have time for your sickness, you will have time for your death". Food for thought.
ABU 10 years ago

He built the university to impact and spread knowledge,and others can do somethings else as citizens of the nation,such as building hospitals.And you,what have you done in your own way to uplift the nation and its people?

He built the university to impact and spread knowledge,and others can do somethings else as citizens of the nation,such as building hospitals.And you,what have you done in your own way to uplift the nation and its people?
kwame 10 years ago

we are not talking about family business with wife and children as successors in a succession plan. that surely is not service to society but to one self. university my foot.

we are not talking about family business with wife and children as successors in a succession plan. that surely is not service to society but to one self. university my foot.
Koffi parker 10 years ago

it is our divine duty to lead others to Christ regardless of ones background to the glory of God.it is the heart that matters to God if He can capture the heart(your central being)the rest is easy and change is assured.If we ...
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it is our divine duty to lead others to Christ regardless of ones background to the glory of God.it is the heart that matters to God if He can capture the heart(your central being)the rest is easy and change is assured.If we are to emulate Jesus Christ.this attitude and other negetive response from congrants has left much to be desired one of the biggest setbacks facing new christians,they believe they are better than you becos you just came.
Mother Ghana is weeping 10 years ago

When Jesus met Zacheus,He did not go to him for money,but ministered salvation.A lot of so- called Christians think that portraying yourself as sacrosanct whilst condemning others makes you a good Christians.Someof us,latter ...
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When Jesus met Zacheus,He did not go to him for money,but ministered salvation.A lot of so- called Christians think that portraying yourself as sacrosanct whilst condemning others makes you a good Christians.Someof us,latter day saints condemn and insult the elderly.This Church have constructed several boreholes in many towns for the needy,offered scholarship to needy but brilliant students.Human beings don't change in church,it is the holy spirit that convicts us of sin and from there everything about our dressing,speech change
OSEI TAWIAH 10 years ago

Why does he not publicize what he is doing to help the country and how people can copy his examples instead of always criticizing others? A church is a community and he is a community leader. If he wants to criticize then he ...
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Why does he not publicize what he is doing to help the country and how people can copy his examples instead of always criticizing others? A church is a community and he is a community leader. If he wants to criticize then he must make public all that he's doing so that he doesn't attract a backlash.
MENSAH 10 years ago

Sinners come to Jesus for repentance(a change in lifestyle),eternal life,safety in heaven,but not the righteous,who already knows his rights in Christ,and the benefit in having a repented life,we call:
SALVATION.
PASTOR OTA ...
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Sinners come to Jesus for repentance(a change in lifestyle),eternal life,safety in heaven,but not the righteous,who already knows his rights in Christ,and the benefit in having a repented life,we call:
SALVATION.
PASTOR OTABIL is not here saying HE NEEDS ONLY SHORT SKIRT WEARING GIRLS,SMOKERS,ALCOHOLICS,PROSTITUTES,etc,in his church.
He is saying,his church members should not shun those types of people,who would like to give their lives to Christ,at his church.
BECAUSE THOSE PEOPLE WILL CHANGE,WITH TIME,AS THEY HEAR THE GOSPEL PREACHED TO THEM,TO RENEW THEIR MINDS.
Jesus came on this earth,for the sinner but not the righteous,to repentance.
He came to save those that are lost(the worldly,unbelievers)but not the repented soul.
ABU 10 years ago

LIVE THOSE WHO CAN'T THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX LANGUISH CONTINUOUSLY IN IGNORANCE OUT OF PRIDE AND INTOLERANCE.

LIVE THOSE WHO CAN'T THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX LANGUISH CONTINUOUSLY IN IGNORANCE OUT OF PRIDE AND INTOLERANCE.
Kwasi Tafritwe 10 years ago

The let the gay and lesbian also in and do not condemn them as the Roman archbishop Turkson said ad was insulted by lot of people.

The let the gay and lesbian also in and do not condemn them as the Roman archbishop Turkson said ad was insulted by lot of people.
ABU 10 years ago

The typical Ghanaian intolerance at the fore.Stop playing God.

The typical Ghanaian intolerance at the fore.Stop playing God.
kk 10 years ago

Yes Kwesi gays and lesbians need to go to church which will encourage them to change for the better. That is part of the work of the church to reach to the lost

Yes Kwesi gays and lesbians need to go to church which will encourage them to change for the better. That is part of the work of the church to reach to the lost
Kweku 10 years ago

Look, we must be remindful that Satan comes to church as in Job 1:6. Did he go for salvation and transformation? No. To deceive and prey on weak and vulnerable believers and as well on highly spirited believers. We can be awa ...
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Look, we must be remindful that Satan comes to church as in Job 1:6. Did he go for salvation and transformation? No. To deceive and prey on weak and vulnerable believers and as well on highly spirited believers. We can be aware that these 'mini skirtees' even floor pastors. You know the challenges Paul, Peter & Co in the early church faced by which they advised that women should even cover their hairs. In the scriptures Samson, David, etc who were gifted with the spirit of God we all floored by women. Didn't Abraham father of faith lie because of the beauty of a woman?

Today do we compromise in many things just because we are modern and civilised? Why would the world advertise with women in literally everything today? Advertise a man on a bed, car or even toothpaste and a woman on same others and see the feminine power selling quickly.

Whiles Dr Otabil seeks to save and maintain souls, he must also be told that allowing mini skirts, exposure of cleavage, etc in the name of eternal live is opening doors for many to damnation. I know a saved soul needs time to transform but that cannot be an excuse to 'crowd-out' the saved ones. Sorry to say but from Spintex road to Trasaaco valley here Otabil lives may not be far as Dr Otabil thinks if he plays with Satan because no one is insulated from fall when it comes to woman traps. He should read his bible Abraham, David, Solomon, etc whose character he Otabil is trying to emulate, that where their characters were dented were much more issues of women causations.

Otabil can 'modernise' his church outside scriptural principles as excuse to lure souls into church but I pray that he doesn't one day see Satan himself mixing up with souls he is 'eager' to save.
Paapa 10 years ago

Thank u my brother. God Bless You

Thank u my brother. God Bless You
GHANAMAN 10 years ago

I would not be surprised Miss. Bel follows her lust for you and turn up at your church on Sunday with a super mini. God help you, Otabil.

I would not be surprised Miss. Bel follows her lust for you and turn up at your church on Sunday with a super mini. God help you, Otabil.
A. W 10 years ago

I cease to be your follower on facebook henceforth, I can see satan speaking in you. Repent, for it is your type Jesus said on the last day would be turned away even though you prophesy and heal the sick in his name.
I am ...
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I cease to be your follower on facebook henceforth, I can see satan speaking in you. Repent, for it is your type Jesus said on the last day would be turned away even though you prophesy and heal the sick in his name.
I am really disappointed in you. Nothing will make a pastor to encourage such a thing but more tithe and collections. No wonder the bible says money is the root of all evil.
So is it no longer right for evil to be corrected? If the Holy spirit is that effective in converting such sinners who sin without any shame or guilt, why do you go about organizing crusades, why don't you let the Holy spirit go about converting people and bringing them to your church so that you can make more money?
You are a big disgrace to christians, from now onwards, never preach against sin in your surmons since you believe doing so is being judgemental. Did Jesus not rebuke the pharasees any time they went wrong? Why then are you leading people astray?
Shame on you, you hypocrate.
JOHNTEE 10 years ago

Get behind me you devil. this is the right words to describe the Pastor. What a hell is he talking about.To allow mini skirt in the church something I will not even allow in my house let alone in public. 'Wa gu wanim ase' Sha ...
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Get behind me you devil. this is the right words to describe the Pastor. What a hell is he talking about.To allow mini skirt in the church something I will not even allow in my house let alone in public. 'Wa gu wanim ase' Shammmmeeeee
Paapa 10 years ago

Thank u

Thank u
mensah abrampa 10 years ago

You're missing the point big time. Jesus said those who are whole don't need a physician and that he came to save sinners from their sins that they may have life more abundantly. Every person, every child of God deserves to b ...
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You're missing the point big time. Jesus said those who are whole don't need a physician and that he came to save sinners from their sins that they may have life more abundantly. Every person, every child of God deserves to be given the opportunity to be saved regardless of their station in life.
Nana Yaw 10 years ago

Please try to understand the message before you give a comment.
Thank you.

Please try to understand the message before you give a comment.
Thank you.
Paapa 10 years ago

And what makes you think that your understanding is better than somebody!!! Haahahahahahha, you make me laugh. Tweaaaaaaa!!!!

And what makes you think that your understanding is better than somebody!!! Haahahahahahha, you make me laugh. Tweaaaaaaa!!!!
kkboy 10 years ago

You are right on the money. The tithe is getting smaller and smaller.

You are right on the money. The tithe is getting smaller and smaller.
Jesus not asleep from the sins of mah 10 years ago

what is going on with our so called pastors these days

what is going on with our so called pastors these days
Richy Mark P raise 10 years ago

Are you really a true christian

Are you really a true christian
NANA YAW 10 years ago

Talk about our multitude of problems, Rev. Otabil and keep your eyes off the girls.

Talk about our multitude of problems, Rev. Otabil and keep your eyes off the girls.
Study Job 10 years ago

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Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

rip off

rip off
Joe 10 years ago

Going to church every sunday does not make us any better than those who wear mini skirts. Christ came not for the righteous but the sinner. If we agree they are sinners, they are the reason Jesus died on the cross. Let us w ...
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Going to church every sunday does not make us any better than those who wear mini skirts. Christ came not for the righteous but the sinner. If we agree they are sinners, they are the reason Jesus died on the cross. Let us welcome them with open arms, our attitudes towards them can change their lifestyles. If you stand firm, they cannot derail you.
Son of Ben 10 years ago

No wonder churches all over the world (except Africa - the continent of corruption) are folding up. Instead of preaching the word, the so-called anointed want to impress people - so they can pay more. With all the church-goin ...
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No wonder churches all over the world (except Africa - the continent of corruption) are folding up. Instead of preaching the word, the so-called anointed want to impress people - so they can pay more. With all the church-going afros, Africa should have been a corruption free heaven, but what do we see - from pastor to the lay materialism, materialism, materialism and nothing Godly
GEORGE 10 years ago

Some christian pastors are becoming mad people, what is the reason for wearing mini skirts in churches?

Some christian pastors are becoming mad people, what is the reason for wearing mini skirts in churches?
Kwasi Tafritwe 10 years ago

where do you MR otabil stands when it comes to gays? All these likes call themselves men of God

where do you MR otabil stands when it comes to gays? All these likes call themselves men of God
Okomfo,London 10 years ago

Wearing mini skirt is not a sin so christians should understand that. Weren't we all born naked? Women should be free to choose what to wear.The most important thing is how clean your heart is.

Wearing mini skirt is not a sin so christians should understand that. Weren't we all born naked? Women should be free to choose what to wear.The most important thing is how clean your heart is.
Kweku 10 years ago

Okomfo pls don't enter church with your tricky skirt. Listen, so if you were born naked why do you cover yourself with leaves? You have now eaten apples so you can't still go naked on this earth because you gonna be raped or ...
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Okomfo pls don't enter church with your tricky skirt. Listen, so if you were born naked why do you cover yourself with leaves? You have now eaten apples so you can't still go naked on this earth because you gonna be raped or rape someone innit? Note that after that God killed an animal to properly cover your nakedness. Why do you still want to leave in His presence naked?
GEORGE 10 years ago

You have answered it all, if he was born backed why is he now covering himself? Interesting question, people will exploit flimsy excuses to trap women to see their ass. After this he will tell them to come naked with hanging ...
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You have answered it all, if he was born backed why is he now covering himself? Interesting question, people will exploit flimsy excuses to trap women to see their ass. After this he will tell them to come naked with hanging breasts. These are tricky so called pastors who will use every means to exploit women. What will women do with mini skirts in church if not to turn the worship place into pornography room.
Mensah 10 years ago

You guys are really confused and judgemental. What makes somebody a sinner because of the clothes they wear and how they wear it? Some people who profess to be Pastors are rather criminals preying on people's faith.

You guys are really confused and judgemental. What makes somebody a sinner because of the clothes they wear and how they wear it? Some people who profess to be Pastors are rather criminals preying on people's faith.
Kojo 10 years ago

Porlande???????

Porlande???????
Jones 10 years ago

Pastor,Idon't agree with you. The church must provide its code of ethics which is the bible and other doctrines there are. It is not all of us in the church that are matured. Those of us who are not matured will tend to think ...
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Pastor,Idon't agree with you. The church must provide its code of ethics which is the bible and other doctrines there are. It is not all of us in the church that are matured. Those of us who are not matured will tend to think and assume that wearing mini- skirt is good as far as others are allowed to wear it. Some of us who are not matured will be tempted to core after seeing some beautiful legs.. Would you also say that known gays and lesbians should come boldly into the church?
DKB 10 years ago

Did Jesus turn his back on the prostitutes? So who are you to dictate and decide who can come to church to worship and who can't. If you can't control yourself don't blame others.

Did Jesus turn his back on the prostitutes? So who are you to dictate and decide who can come to church to worship and who can't. If you can't control yourself don't blame others.
Chris SA 10 years ago

Jones are you a true christian? what the man of God said is that allow them to come and stop hindering them. when they come and here the word they will change. Ghanaian Christians are too judgmental always righteous in their ...
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Jones are you a true christian? what the man of God said is that allow them to come and stop hindering them. when they come and here the word they will change. Ghanaian Christians are too judgmental always righteous in their own dead's. These are the people Jesus came for. righteousness is not about right doing but right believing. our works can not save us, that is why Christ died. If you think you can save yourself by self righteousness go ahead . these people must be accepted in the church and the holy spirit will work on them. the pastor has said it right.
Kwaku 10 years ago

The Pastor is right if really mean the new comers and new converts. But most of this mini wear girls and mothers are people who has been in the churches for many years. The church must do something for these poeple to know t ...
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The Pastor is right if really mean the new comers and new converts. But most of this mini wear girls and mothers are people who has been in the churches for many years. The church must do something for these poeple to know thier stand so far as Christian dressing is consern.
kk 10 years ago

It does not matter the number of years What they need is encouragement to help them change not condemnation. Who are we to judge others

It does not matter the number of years What they need is encouragement to help them change not condemnation. Who are we to judge others
YAKUBU 10 years ago

GJA, where are the RLG better Ghana laptops for the media in all the ten regions. Next time we will mention names in each region.

GJA, where are the RLG better Ghana laptops for the media in all the ten regions. Next time we will mention names in each region.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

One day, at a bus stop there was a girl who was wearing a skintight miniskirt. When the bus arrived and it was her turn to get on, she realized that her skirt was so tight she couldn't get her foot high enough to reach to ste ...
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One day, at a bus stop there was a girl who was wearing a skintight miniskirt. When the bus arrived and it was her turn to get on, she realized that her skirt was so tight she couldn't get her foot high enough to reach to step. Thinking it would give her enough slack to raise her leg, she reached back and unzipped her skirt a little. She still could not reach the step. Embarrassed, she reached back once again to unzip it a little more. Still, she couldn't reach the step. So, with her skirt zipper halfway down, she reached back and unzipped her skirt all the way. Thinking that she could get on the step now, she lifted up her leg only to realize that she still couldn't reach the step. So, seeing how embarrassed the girl was, the man standing behind her put his hands around her waist and lifted her up on to the first step of the bus. The girl turned around furiously and said, "How dare you touch my body that way, I don't even know you!" Shocked, the man says, "Well, ma'am, after you reached around and unzipped my fly three times, I kinda figured that we were friends."
Jones 10 years ago

I thought you just told us to be serious for once in this country? Is allowing mini-skirts into the church a serious issue? Pastor no. I do not agree with you

I thought you just told us to be serious for once in this country? Is allowing mini-skirts into the church a serious issue? Pastor no. I do not agree with you
DKB 10 years ago

Stop being narrow minded and selfish. If these people don't come to church how can they be found and saved. Don't de surprised to see such people in heaven and you not with your holier than thou attitude.

Stop being narrow minded and selfish. If these people don't come to church how can they be found and saved. Don't de surprised to see such people in heaven and you not with your holier than thou attitude.
Paapa 10 years ago

Who told you there any mini skirt new comers. Those who were the mini skirts are people who have sat in God presence for so many years and just cannot grow in Christ and therefore determined to pull as many as they can with t ...
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Who told you there any mini skirt new comers. Those who were the mini skirts are people who have sat in God presence for so many years and just cannot grow in Christ and therefore determined to pull as many as they can with them into satans bondage. Do you remember the parable of the sour? These are your mothers, sisters and probably your wife whom you know very well. So please you and your pastor otabil should give us a break.
MENSAH 10 years ago

Many so-called Ghanaian Christians are also,as corrupt as the unbeliever,yet they see a NEW CONVERT,like the Pastor is saying,wearing SHORT SKIRT,as an evil person.
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Many so-called Ghanaian Christians are also,as corrupt as the unbeliever,yet they see a NEW CONVERT,like the Pastor is saying,wearing SHORT SKIRT,as an evil person.
IT'S NOT ABOUT THE OUTWARD APPEARANCE ALONE,BUT THE LIFE ONE LEADS(THE FRUIT HE/SHE BEARS) THAT MATTERS,THE MOST.
Jesus says:
YOU SHALL KNOW THEM BY THEIR FRUIT.
A genuine repented christian,will bear good fruit(the fruit of repentance) or the fruit of the spirit.
One can hardly trust a christian now,in Ghana,because,NOT MANY BEAR the fruit of repentance.
EVERYONE IS ALMOST CORRUPT IN THE GHANAIAN SOCIETY.

Christians should renew their minds and start to bear fruit of the spirit,so the world(unbelievers) would see Jesus in their lives,to come to him.
If one is in the darkness,he can easily see,capture,discern,picture another person in the light,but not otherwise.
WE PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL WITH THE RENEWED MINDSET(THE LIGHT OF JESUS) WE SHOW TO THE WORLD,TO COME TO HIM.
m.m hamburg 10 years ago

A stupid man call himself a man of god now gradually a church is turning into disco .this fake pastors can't tell the truth all bcoz of money. Tweaaa ghana asofuo

A stupid man call himself a man of god now gradually a church is turning into disco .this fake pastors can't tell the truth all bcoz of money. Tweaaa ghana asofuo
King Marc 10 years ago

I am sure you are a demented individual.The sermon wasn't about miniskirt,rather just an issue in the whole sermon concerning people judging others coming to the church with their miniskirt.I wonder how such foul and corrupt ...
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I am sure you are a demented individual.The sermon wasn't about miniskirt,rather just an issue in the whole sermon concerning people judging others coming to the church with their miniskirt.I wonder how such foul and corrupt minded people like you are able to judge people needlessly.
ABU 10 years ago

The highly intolerant nature of Ghanaians brought glaringly to the fore as being justly emphasized by Otabil.The Ghanaian churchgoers are considering themselves godly and have to decide the fate of others they consider livin ...
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The highly intolerant nature of Ghanaians brought glaringly to the fore as being justly emphasized by Otabil.The Ghanaian churchgoers are considering themselves godly and have to decide the fate of others they consider living differently by calling the others worldly.
King Marc 10 years ago

Abu,I am wholly in agreement with you.In Ghana and Africa as a whole,we have majority of the people as church goers by virtue of the fact that they were born by families professing the christian religion.Its very common for a ...
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Abu,I am wholly in agreement with you.In Ghana and Africa as a whole,we have majority of the people as church goers by virtue of the fact that they were born by families professing the christian religion.Its very common for a person called a Christian being very judgmental of other fellows coming to their churches.This was the typical characteristics of the Pharisees during Jesus time.And so you can see the traits of such people running through the comments in this forum. Much as no one will condone a miniskirt wearing girl or lady in a church due to the arousement it may cause some people.But I guess if people are of a sound mind,they are capable of tolerating such dressing for the few periods they will spend listening to the good news.After a lady has come to understand the true word of God,her attitude to the way she dresses will change with time as her mind gets renewed.This was what the man was preaching about,yet listen to the barrage of abuse that has being fired at him. Intolerance is the proof our church going society rather than the true practice of the religion many claims to profess.
Lolulou 10 years ago

Ghanaians can be such hypocrites! They look at outward things to judge whether or not you are a good Christian! Please that's not quite how it works!

Ghanaians can be such hypocrites! They look at outward things to judge whether or not you are a good Christian! Please that's not quite how it works!
bokassa 10 years ago

You are not better than any girl with a short skirt and you cannot determine a person by thier dress sir.

You are not better than any girl with a short skirt and you cannot determine a person by thier dress sir.
------------ 10 years ago

ARE U FOR REAL OTABIL? GIRLS WILL BE COMING TO CHURCH SHOWING THEIR BUMS AND THE MEN IN YOUR CHURCH WILL LOOSE THEIR CONCENTRATION AND FOCUS.

ARE U FOR REAL OTABIL? GIRLS WILL BE COMING TO CHURCH SHOWING THEIR BUMS AND THE MEN IN YOUR CHURCH WILL LOOSE THEIR CONCENTRATION AND FOCUS.
Ishmael 10 years ago

Yes, the church is meant for both believers and unbelievers so we should expert all kinds of people with different dressings and not be judgmental.However, to say that ''it is not about how you dress. it is about Jesus in yo ...
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Yes, the church is meant for both believers and unbelievers so we should expert all kinds of people with different dressings and not be judgmental.However, to say that ''it is not about how you dress. it is about Jesus in you.''is not right. If Jesus or the Holy Spirit is in you,you cannot dress anyhow. It will control your total life, how you talk, behave, and dress.Do you think if Jesus is truly in you, you can wear short skirt so that men of little faith will look at you and 'fall'? thereby leading people to sin (fornicate).This is where the problem is. I respect Pastor Otabil a lot but this one I disagree.
dadi 10 years ago

oh ghana pastors is what god say?

oh ghana pastors is what god say?
Lion 10 years ago

Allow mini-skirts there and the Jesus you say you serve will come striking the whip.

Allow mini-skirts there and the Jesus you say you serve will come striking the whip.
EFUA 10 years ago

How do people abuse people just because they don't agree with the person it's very wrong what the man of GOD is saying is very right when some of us didn't know GOD we dressed the way with thought was right we went to discos ...
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How do people abuse people just because they don't agree with the person it's very wrong what the man of GOD is saying is very right when some of us didn't know GOD we dressed the way with thought was right we went to discos drunk beer partied but when Bt GODs grace the Holy Spirit convicted us no one told us to stop GOD himself through the Holy Spirit change us it's not the effort of a human being it's His grace so we shouldn't be judgemental we should welcome them both raster and homosexual if the get to understand the word of GOD it wouldn't take someone's effort to change them if you don't allow them how are they going to hear the word.please we were all like them GOD then by His grace He called us into His kingdom He didn't discriminate against us otherwise some of us will not be where we are . Who is ritghteous anyway we are all striving to please GOD whether we are doing it right or not it's up to agOD to judge if you don't agree fine but don't abuse
Kofican 10 years ago

Efua,

Thank you. Spoken like a wise woman.

Efua,

Thank you. Spoken like a wise woman.
SMOKING WEE EVERYDAY 10 years ago

NOT IMPORTANT . WE ARE IN YEAR 2014 SO ALL THIS TALK IS NOTHING BUT TRASH .

NOT IMPORTANT . WE ARE IN YEAR 2014 SO ALL THIS TALK IS NOTHING BUT TRASH .
ABU 10 years ago

Generally Ghanaians are highly intolerant,hypocrites,mere churchgoers thinking that is enough to portray one as religious and false worshipers of God.

Generally Ghanaians are highly intolerant,hypocrites,mere churchgoers thinking that is enough to portray one as religious and false worshipers of God.
Kwaku Dua 10 years ago

What is wrong with this man... Short skirts, strings of exposed thongs ...and then what 's next. Church is a place of worship not dancing club. Mr. Otabil please , please just don't add salt to the already stinking wound. O ...
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What is wrong with this man... Short skirts, strings of exposed thongs ...and then what 's next. Church is a place of worship not dancing club. Mr. Otabil please , please just don't add salt to the already stinking wound. Organized religion and Africans are at the crossroad big time !!!!
Donkey with books 10 years ago

Churches have a lot to learn from the Muslim worship places - their rule is simple. You obey or you keep off, yet their religion is the fastest growing in Europe and the Americas (even with this no nonsense attitude....why pa ...
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Churches have a lot to learn from the Muslim worship places - their rule is simple. You obey or you keep off, yet their religion is the fastest growing in Europe and the Americas (even with this no nonsense attitude....why pastors, why.......
ABU 10 years ago

Forcing people to practice a faith against their wishes is as well ungodly,unacceptable,infringing of rights and compulsion do be in league contrarily to ones beliefs.

Forcing people to practice a faith against their wishes is as well ungodly,unacceptable,infringing of rights and compulsion do be in league contrarily to ones beliefs.
Donkey with books 10 years ago

Do you have a reading problem? who is forcing people to worship? I said the Muslims have their rules, if you think you are too good to follow the rules of their worship you walk away...blackman does not read and reflect, just ...
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Do you have a reading problem? who is forcing people to worship? I said the Muslims have their rules, if you think you are too good to follow the rules of their worship you walk away...blackman does not read and reflect, just follows instincts
NANA YAW 10 years ago

Oh, Ghanaweb, why do you disgrace yourself for simple issues. Reading through your own script that was reported, where did Pastor said that People must Allow mini skirts in Church?. May I know whether you people have little u ...
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Oh, Ghanaweb, why do you disgrace yourself for simple issues. Reading through your own script that was reported, where did Pastor said that People must Allow mini skirts in Church?. May I know whether you people have little understanding of issues or you just play mischief. If pastor says people must be allowed to come to church for reformation , does he mean that people should come to church with indecent dress?, aaaba, Understand a bit .
ok 10 years ago

Today, it is allowing the mini skirts, tomorrow, gays and the day after transexuals and so on. You are getting society to a point of no return. The church or the religious center is always the last place for moral decadence. ...
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Today, it is allowing the mini skirts, tomorrow, gays and the day after transexuals and so on. You are getting society to a point of no return. The church or the religious center is always the last place for moral decadence. So you can see where the journey has headed for. If Jesus goes to the church and turn tables upside down because of unapproved actions, guess what he would do when he comes to find it filled with gays, mini skirts, etc. The best way for a woman to stand before God is to dress like Mary, period!
ABU 10 years ago

"The religious center is always the last place for moral decadence",and i will add "must not be transformed either to the last place of intolerance,segregation,apartheid and exclusion.Jesus even ran to the rescue of a prostit ...
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"The religious center is always the last place for moral decadence",and i will add "must not be transformed either to the last place of intolerance,segregation,apartheid and exclusion.Jesus even ran to the rescue of a prostitute about to be stoned to death,and said one of his famous speeches,thus let he who had never sinned before cast the first stone",and the rest is history known worldwide.what do you say on this?.
ok 10 years ago

Going out on the streets to save souls and bring the lost to the right way is different from promoting street culture in the house of God. Give unto Caesar what is Caesar´s and to God what is God´s. Keep your street culture ...
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Going out on the streets to save souls and bring the lost to the right way is different from promoting street culture in the house of God. Give unto Caesar what is Caesar´s and to God what is God´s. Keep your street culture, street but when you get ready to stand before the most High show some level of morality. wearing mini skirt is a choice. prostitution may sometimes not be a choice but a situation. So whoever decides to choose stripper clothes to moderate and humility before standing before the most high, should just think twice and no pastor should encourage that.
Donkey with books 10 years ago

Masa you right on, I believe this is what Jesus did. Not promote decadence in his presence. If you want their tithes just ask them to mail them in.

Masa you right on, I believe this is what Jesus did. Not promote decadence in his presence. If you want their tithes just ask them to mail them in.
Stray-bullet 10 years ago

Alot of Ghanaians are tired of being humans so want to play the role of God.The bible said in Matthew 7:1, " do not judge lest you be judged" Who are we to judge people? Its time we stop this holier than thou attitude and acc ...
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Alot of Ghanaians are tired of being humans so want to play the role of God.The bible said in Matthew 7:1, " do not judge lest you be judged" Who are we to judge people? Its time we stop this holier than thou attitude and accept people just the way they are. The gays, lesbians and the transsexuals are all welcomed to GOD's HOUSE.Cos for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
sted 10 years ago

Jesus said we are defile by what comes out of the heart(thought) and mouth. What is happening on the inside is showcase outwardly. Jesus said(Matt 7) don't judge.And explained by saying don't say I am better than him because ...
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Jesus said we are defile by what comes out of the heart(thought) and mouth. What is happening on the inside is showcase outwardly. Jesus said(Matt 7) don't judge.And explained by saying don't say I am better than him because of such and such. This is similar to Parable of the two men who came to church to pray to God. Isaiah 65:5 Holier than thou people tend to be worse people in God's eye;
sted 10 years ago

esus said we are defile by what comes out of the heart(thought) and mouth. What is happening on the inside is showcase outwardly. Jesus said(Matt 7) don't judge.And explained by saying don't say I am better than him because o ...
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esus said we are defile by what comes out of the heart(thought) and mouth. What is happening on the inside is showcase outwardly. Jesus said(Matt 7) don't judge.And explained by saying don't say I am better than him because of such and such. This is similar to Parable of the two men who came to church to pray to God. Isaiah 65:5 Holier than thou people tend to be worse people in God's eye;
enchill 10 years ago

Jesus came not for you the righteous but for we the sinners. He accepted the sinners and gave them new life. After the spirit has worked on them, their life styles will change definitely.

Jesus came not for you the righteous but for we the sinners. He accepted the sinners and gave them new life. After the spirit has worked on them, their life styles will change definitely.
Ama 10 years ago

It baffles me how people jump to judge others based on the way they dress..as if these people who take a moral high ground have no skeletons in their cupboards.. Let's leave judgement. Thanks pastor O.

It baffles me how people jump to judge others based on the way they dress..as if these people who take a moral high ground have no skeletons in their cupboards.. Let's leave judgement. Thanks pastor O.
Kwamina 10 years ago

..and sees the best that have to be seen under a mini-skirt. Its called "up your skirt"! Osofo Bone!

..and sees the best that have to be seen under a mini-skirt. Its called "up your skirt"! Osofo Bone!
Nana Kwaku Koranteng 10 years ago

Who is prefect than those in mini-skirt????
You, speaking against Pastor are not Christians and don't know or understand the bible better than him.Can you throw the fist stone as Jesus said.

Who is prefect than those in mini-skirt????
You, speaking against Pastor are not Christians and don't know or understand the bible better than him.Can you throw the fist stone as Jesus said.
Kofi Babone 10 years ago

You just want to go and view the glorious sights presented by mini skirts on pairs of juicy thighs. This Otabil man is up to something - men will surely flock to his church, not for his preaching (no substance there), but to ...
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You just want to go and view the glorious sights presented by mini skirts on pairs of juicy thighs. This Otabil man is up to something - men will surely flock to his church, not for his preaching (no substance there), but to feast their eyes on the "blessings" presented before them.
NII ARMAH 10 years ago

YOUR DEEDS AND HYPOCRACY IN ALL THESE CHURCHES MAKE ONE WONDER.

YOUR DEEDS AND HYPOCRACY IN ALL THESE CHURCHES MAKE ONE WONDER.
ajetukwaa, john 10 years ago

THIS GUY DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HE TALKS ABOUT. HE IS A JOKE TO THE GOSPEL? HIS GIRLFRIEND ASKED HIM TO MAKE SUCH STATEMENTS.

THIS GUY DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HE TALKS ABOUT. HE IS A JOKE TO THE GOSPEL? HIS GIRLFRIEND ASKED HIM TO MAKE SUCH STATEMENTS.
DONBOLI 10 years ago

You cant wear a mini skirt to church. Otabil is not a good christine. When men see mini skirt with all part show they cant pray because prayer is peace of mind. We should be discouraging people from wearing wrong dresses at t ...
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You cant wear a mini skirt to church. Otabil is not a good christine. When men see mini skirt with all part show they cant pray because prayer is peace of mind. We should be discouraging people from wearing wrong dresses at the wrong place.
Nobody should distract one another with from prayer because of what they wear. We all know church is a place you have to cover your self before you go. Those who cant cover them selfs are not christines in the first place. Those who want to join a church should know how people dress before they ever good. If they dont know they dont.
These are the guys who are saying Gay people should come to their churches yet want girls with mini skirt to come. What is the different in sinners. They should all be treated equally because they are all God creation. Who is a human being to say God made a mistake by making people Gay. Let prayer for them and not allow them to bring mini skirts to church. Gays should be welcome to any true church. We go to church to ask for forgiviness on mistakes we made during the week. Why cant Gay pray for forgiviness in a church.
K Lomo 10 years ago

That is how he would make the millions he is known to have acquired! False prophet be that!!

That is how he would make the millions he is known to have acquired! False prophet be that!!
ajetukwaa, john 10 years ago

HE NEEDS MORE TITHE MONEY THEREFORE WILL SUPPORT ANY NONSENSE

HE NEEDS MORE TITHE MONEY THEREFORE WILL SUPPORT ANY NONSENSE
Obed Adore 10 years ago

Hmmm, sadly, Ghanaian pastors are eventually getting there....
Please read the article below... about some pervert pastor from Kenya...
www.kenyan-post.com/2014/02/shock-as-pastor-orders-ladies-to-go-to.htm.

Hmmm, sadly, Ghanaian pastors are eventually getting there....
Please read the article below... about some pervert pastor from Kenya...
www.kenyan-post.com/2014/02/shock-as-pastor-orders-ladies-to-go-to.htm.
Law Speaks 10 years ago

Otabil says if you see wrong don't say it and have it mind.

Otabil says if you see wrong don't say it and have it mind.
JOE D 10 years ago

Please let,s all come to our mind that there are children coming to the church.So if they see things like that what do u think they will bring to the churches if they grew up.They will bring G-string to the church cause thats ...
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Please let,s all come to our mind that there are children coming to the church.So if they see things like that what do u think they will bring to the churches if they grew up.They will bring G-string to the church cause thats what they saw thier elders doing.Children learn from what they see around them.Even the so called Western countries they are copying are starting to change.
JOE D 10 years ago

This is just a shame.After 2000 years of christianity and still don,t know how to behave and dress in the church

This is just a shame.After 2000 years of christianity and still don,t know how to behave and dress in the church
EFO KOKOSA , ITALY 10 years ago

Every society has its culture as christianity also has a culture of dressing. You can never enter into the mosque by wearing a sandals.Maybe that pastor is not talking about christianity. Please don't joke with JESUS CHRIST.

Every society has its culture as christianity also has a culture of dressing. You can never enter into the mosque by wearing a sandals.Maybe that pastor is not talking about christianity. Please don't joke with JESUS CHRIST.
Nte nte 10 years ago

I agree with Ps Otabil.However, I think the scripture's caution must be taken seriously."Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye who are spiritual restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself, lest ...
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I agree with Ps Otabil.However, I think the scripture's caution must be taken seriously."Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye who are spiritual restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted"..Galatians 6:1
Donkey with books 10 years ago

Mini-Skirt is a way of life not a fault. Why does everybody want to say red is blue? This is what is killing Christianity

Mini-Skirt is a way of life not a fault. Why does everybody want to say red is blue? This is what is killing Christianity
mensah abrampa 10 years ago

A prostitute had decided to give her life to Christ went to a church service one sunday. After the service the leader of the women's organization approached her and what she told was enough to keep the would-be convert away p ...
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A prostitute had decided to give her life to Christ went to a church service one sunday. After the service the leader of the women's organization approached her and what she told was enough to keep the would-be convert away probably for ever. Without any respect or courtesy she told her she should not come to the Church in jeans (pants).
Why can't we be kind and patient one with another? Conversion is a process and so is perfection. Neither of the two is a sudden flight. It's a gradual step by step process varying from person to person. Peter the head apostle who led the Church on earth after the ascension of Christ had to go through the conversion process just like everybody else. Three times he denied he ever knew Jesus. Earlier Christ had told him"When thou art converted strengthen thy brethren meaning he was not yet converted . No one can achieve perfection on their own merit after everything we can do so why are we impatient and intolerant with each other, acting like we've already attained perfection? After all going to church everyday for the longest time does not necessarily make one better than the first time visitor to the church. The call by Dr Mensah Otabil is in order. I wonder why christians did not realize this much earlier? It's better late than never.
mawuena 10 years ago

real man of God

real man of God
HABLUTA SENYO 10 years ago

MAFIA GHANAIANS ARE ROBING UNEDUCATED GHANAIANS WITH BIBLE AND CROSS TO MAKE THEM SELVES RICH.AND LEFT FELLOW CHRISTIANS POOR STRANDED IN GHANA.AMEN

MAFIA GHANAIANS ARE ROBING UNEDUCATED GHANAIANS WITH BIBLE AND CROSS TO MAKE THEM SELVES RICH.AND LEFT FELLOW CHRISTIANS POOR STRANDED IN GHANA.AMEN
Dready 10 years ago

No rules:regulations:guidelines dos and donts r good from badin a sociey is poison extra ordinarily.Holy 0Mary would not have been chosen to give birth to christ if that she was dressing in miniskirts.why not speak against i ...
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No rules:regulations:guidelines dos and donts r good from badin a sociey is poison extra ordinarily.Holy 0Mary would not have been chosen to give birth to christ if that she was dressing in miniskirts.why not speak against it to bring change of attitude. In the name of modernity where we talk human rights religion is now a subject of joke where for love worldly things anything is permitted by the so called men of God but notacceptable to God.Why say thy shall not judge?.who you to judge?you are calling yourself man of God to show God's ways to salvation nothing than that.You not called man of God because you are nearer to God than anybody.you devoted your time learn and lead to the ritght ways.Please come again cos you are leading those innocent souls wrongly into serious end.Teach the bible and not worlds trends
Dormaa Baby 10 years ago

Watch this Illuminati , Priory of Zion Freemason and Knight Templers Ambassador. Tomorrow by this time he will say allow the gay and lesbians for the they must be allowed for holy spirit to work in them for them to change. B ...
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Watch this Illuminati , Priory of Zion Freemason and Knight Templers Ambassador. Tomorrow by this time he will say allow the gay and lesbians for the they must be allowed for holy spirit to work in them for them to change. Before jack same sex marriage will be blessed in this man church with reasons and possible bible quotations to back the claim Few years ago Pastor Chris said masturbation is not a sin this year he will be blessing single sex marriage in Lagos I promise you .
Dormaa Baby 10 years ago

YES THE NIMROD FOLLOWER

YES THE NIMROD FOLLOWER
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

I walked up to my niece at a family wedding in a Church last night.

"Do you know how much you've embarrassed me tonight?" I spat.

"What do you mean?" she asked.

"Short skirt, little top! You look like a slut," I snap ...
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I walked up to my niece at a family wedding in a Church last night.

"Do you know how much you've embarrassed me tonight?" I spat.

"What do you mean?" she asked.

"Short skirt, little top! You look like a slut," I snapped.

"I'm sorry dad," she frowned.

"So you should be," I replied. "All of your Aunts keep pointing and giggling at my erection."

MANY PEOPLE WILL GO TO CHURCH TO WATCH WOMEN WITH MINI SKIRT.
WOMEN WILL BECOME VULNERABLE TO RAPIST.
BRAVEBOY 10 years ago

Prince,,.. Do you know Miss Bel wants to sexually assault Otabil. well, the door looks to be opened through the mini skirt.

Prince,,.. Do you know Miss Bel wants to sexually assault Otabil. well, the door looks to be opened through the mini skirt.
Ns3m pii 10 years ago

Don't be judgemental you say? The next time it is going to be leave the gays alone to fuck in the streets. God help us

Don't be judgemental you say? The next time it is going to be leave the gays alone to fuck in the streets. God help us
Kojo Pia 10 years ago

So you can look at their legs and choose your victim for the day?

So you can look at their legs and choose your victim for the day?
KWABENA OHEMENG,LONDON. 10 years ago

Just can't believe what Mensah Otabil is saying about the wearing of mini skirts to churches.It is all about decency and how the holy house of GOD should be treated as a holy place.Mensah Otabil should remember what God told ...
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Just can't believe what Mensah Otabil is saying about the wearing of mini skirts to churches.It is all about decency and how the holy house of GOD should be treated as a holy place.Mensah Otabil should remember what God told Moses on mount Horeb.HE told Moses to remove his shoes for where he was standing was a holy place.Churches are the holy places of GOD and must be respected and treated as such.This is not being judgemental.
Won haw ne den? U.S.A 10 years ago

Who at all is holy holy before God?
Ghanaians are too known, what do you people know about God. Or do guys think wearing of SHORT SKIRT is the only sin? (if it is).
Do you want the churches to appoint people to stand at the ...
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Who at all is holy holy before God?
Ghanaians are too known, what do you people know about God. Or do guys think wearing of SHORT SKIRT is the only sin? (if it is).
Do you want the churches to appoint people to stand at their gates to check dresses and turn away people in such dresses? That is not Christianity. Jesus says come as you are. Pastors are like fishermen, but in their case, the cleaning is done by God (the Holy spirit).
Kofi Babone 10 years ago

I didn't think I would ever hear this from a preacher man. It is not the dress that is the problem - perhaps the lady did not have enough money to buy more material for the seamstress to sew; the real problem is the potential ...
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I didn't think I would ever hear this from a preacher man. It is not the dress that is the problem - perhaps the lady did not have enough money to buy more material for the seamstress to sew; the real problem is the potential distractions that dress on a really juicy thighs can cause. I for one will not hear anything the preacher man is saying were I presented with the sight of a mini skirt over really juicy thighs. It says somewhere in the "Lord's Prayer" - thou shalt not lead us into temptation, and here is Otabil wanting us to say instead - Oh my God, behold the sight yonder, please lead us into temptation, and deliver us to that lady in the mini skirt.
kk 10 years ago

Those that are judging other people at churches that is putting off people would also be judged. The church is for sinners. we are all there to find cure for our sinful nature including the Pastors

Those that are judging other people at churches that is putting off people would also be judged. The church is for sinners. we are all there to find cure for our sinful nature including the Pastors
mensah abrampa 10 years ago

This reminds me of the Jesus, Mary and Martha episode in the Bible. Whilst Mary sat at Jesus' feet learning from the Master teacher himself about the weightier matters of the kingdom of God, her sister Martha was rather pre- ...
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This reminds me of the Jesus, Mary and Martha episode in the Bible. Whilst Mary sat at Jesus' feet learning from the Master teacher himself about the weightier matters of the kingdom of God, her sister Martha was rather pre-occupied with matters of the kitchen. Mini skirt ,jeans, suit,food, poverty, wealth, illness, deformity, social status, etc, should not be the barriers men erect to deny some of God's children from seeking a relationship with their Maker. God's greatest gift to his children, eternal life is there for all who seek for it. Satan, God's competitor for the souls of men has opened wide the gate to hell. The least we can do is open wide the gate to the kingdom of God to all of His children. We cannot say we're partners with God in the work of saving all of His children when we erect barriers to them.
Kofi Babone 10 years ago

If truth be said, it is really the sight of short skirts exposing juicy thighs that you want to see.

If truth be said, it is really the sight of short skirts exposing juicy thighs that you want to see.
Nana k 10 years ago

I hope you are not one of those who do not believe that there are still Christians who do not sleep together before marriage

I hope you are not one of those who do not believe that there are still Christians who do not sleep together before marriage
JAMES KOFI ARTHUR 10 years ago

Dear man of God, you have taken the most best form of winning souls for Christ. i think with this you have start it will encourage those with such dress as their form of dressing to go to church and as you said with time they ...
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Dear man of God, you have taken the most best form of winning souls for Christ. i think with this you have start it will encourage those with such dress as their form of dressing to go to church and as you said with time they will be changing from such bad dress. we don't need to conderm them as satan but it is these God is calling. may God bless you for your teachings. i like you so much anytime i see you on TV.
Peeps2 10 years ago

Because you want more people with more money ..you are not kicking the minis.

Because you want more people with more money ..you are not kicking the minis.
Agyaku NYC 10 years ago

The church must have a dress code which poses spiritual influence and also makes the different between good and evil.It has nothing in common with judgement but instead demonstrate whom you are.We must be able to identify the ...
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The church must have a dress code which poses spiritual influence and also makes the different between good and evil.It has nothing in common with judgement but instead demonstrate whom you are.We must be able to identify the ladies coming from "St. Peter`s Cathedral" and ladies coming from "Webster Hall".
emancipation 10 years ago

confused man of God,do you expect men amongst your congregation to listen to your sermon if there is any,when beautiful ladies appear in mini skirts?I think you said this because the level of your tithe is too low now.

confused man of God,do you expect men amongst your congregation to listen to your sermon if there is any,when beautiful ladies appear in mini skirts?I think you said this because the level of your tithe is too low now.
Nana k 10 years ago

I have for a long time thought what the pastor has spoken about. I thought about it when a friend argued that men with two wives should not be allowed into a church. I then wondered what should happen when we oh into the rura ...
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I have for a long time thought what the pastor has spoken about. I thought about it when a friend argued that men with two wives should not be allowed into a church. I then wondered what should happen when we oh into the rural areas for evangelism and convert some old people with multiple wives and also what those additional wives should do? The line of thought is that if a lady with mini skirt as her only style of dressing is invited to church, should we refuse her entry till she has the cash to change her wardrobe or we allow her till the word of Gid works on her till she has renewal of mind. No one has power to overcome the sins that continually ensnare us but the power of God. Therefore to me, the pastor has done no wrong and spoken right. God bless Ghana.
JMK 10 years ago

Pastor indeed! The Parish Priest in my Church told young ladies who wear mini-skirts and sit at the front of the Church that they should wear that in their homes! Do you see that as Judgemental? Funny Otabil! Hope you will ac ...
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Pastor indeed! The Parish Priest in my Church told young ladies who wear mini-skirts and sit at the front of the Church that they should wear that in their homes! Do you see that as Judgemental? Funny Otabil! Hope you will accept self-declared Gays and lesbians in your Church!
Agyaku NYC 10 years ago

Men pay good amount of money to see those fat butts/ass and legs and thighs in several clubs around the globe. What`s wrong if Pastor Otabil and his church men will have such opportunity and pleasure to see and enjoy it for f ...
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Men pay good amount of money to see those fat butts/ass and legs and thighs in several clubs around the globe. What`s wrong if Pastor Otabil and his church men will have such opportunity and pleasure to see and enjoy it for free. Let`s go Pastor Otabil your church men are on your side.
AM RAZAK 10 years ago

there is wisdom in what the pastor is saying

there is wisdom in what the pastor is saying
SAKARA 10 years ago

ALLOW MINI MINI-SKIRTS NOT MINI-SKIRTS. ARE YOU A MAN OF GOD? OOOOOO GHANA

ALLOW MINI MINI-SKIRTS NOT MINI-SKIRTS. ARE YOU A MAN OF GOD? OOOOOO GHANA
EZEKIEL 10 years ago

Depending on WHERE you are viewing the MINI SKIRT FROM,Otabil!!!!!!
I guess you are from the FRONT END !! Good Luck to you!

Depending on WHERE you are viewing the MINI SKIRT FROM,Otabil!!!!!!
I guess you are from the FRONT END !! Good Luck to you!
DANDOR 10 years ago

THE "WORD OF GOD" (THE BIBLE) TALKS ABOUT DECENT DRESSING FOR ALL TRUE WORSHIPERS. SO WHAT IS THE SO CALLED MAN OF GOD SAYING? ARE WE TO ALLOW THEM TO TEMPT AND DRAG US ALONG TO HELL BECAUSE HE WANTS MORE COLLECTION OR OFFERT ...
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THE "WORD OF GOD" (THE BIBLE) TALKS ABOUT DECENT DRESSING FOR ALL TRUE WORSHIPERS. SO WHAT IS THE SO CALLED MAN OF GOD SAYING? ARE WE TO ALLOW THEM TO TEMPT AND DRAG US ALONG TO HELL BECAUSE HE WANTS MORE COLLECTION OR OFFERTORY FOR HIMSELF? BE CAREFUL MENSAH OTABIL.
Big Joe 10 years ago

Haba, Dr. as for this I will beg to disagree with you. Human will remain human . Can cyou seriously preach with a lady with her legs wide open j in front of you.
Pls lets help the spiritually weak to concentrate on God.

Haba, Dr. as for this I will beg to disagree with you. Human will remain human . Can cyou seriously preach with a lady with her legs wide open j in front of you.
Pls lets help the spiritually weak to concentrate on God.
Otabil has a point,"come just as you 10 years ago

Only God can reform a "worldian",and also "an old bent tree cannot be straighten in a split second".With time and God's grace though Jesus,the mini skirt will eventually turn into a "gown" .

Only God can reform a "worldian",and also "an old bent tree cannot be straighten in a split second".With time and God's grace though Jesus,the mini skirt will eventually turn into a "gown" .
Agonaba 10 years ago

With time and God's grace through Jesus,the mini skirt will eventually turn into a "gown"

With time and God's grace through Jesus,the mini skirt will eventually turn into a "gown"
Joe 10 years ago

"It is not about how you dress..." but have you forgotten that the Bible says we should not let our appearance and what we eat be a hindrance to others? Why then preach against homosexuality? Come on...Pastor!

"It is not about how you dress..." but have you forgotten that the Bible says we should not let our appearance and what we eat be a hindrance to others? Why then preach against homosexuality? Come on...Pastor!
Razor Blade 10 years ago

This is strange whats bad and evil before Gods eyes are just so,we must as Christians know what must belong to God and what must go unto his Alter,anything fake must not go there thats Gods place we must respect,may be the pa ...
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This is strange whats bad and evil before Gods eyes are just so,we must as Christians know what must belong to God and what must go unto his Alter,anything fake must not go there thats Gods place we must respect,may be the pastor is developing some taste into looking into to thighs of ladies in short skirts,fealty lt must be of the place we need concentration to worship or God,Please ask that pastor to be careful how dose he want weak men in his Church to find solace in Christ some men are there wanting to run away from the temptations on the streets and he is asking the ladies tempting them to chase them men here?
delia 10 years ago

Idiot fake pastor. read your bible well.

Idiot fake pastor. read your bible well.
Stoner 10 years ago

What @ all is this man saying?? Will he allow an armed man in2 his church?? Nobody is saying murderers, gays, porn stars etc can't nter d church b@ don't let them bring d bad things in2 d church. If we go by his logic den let ...
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What @ all is this man saying?? Will he allow an armed man in2 his church?? Nobody is saying murderers, gays, porn stars etc can't nter d church b@ don't let them bring d bad things in2 d church. If we go by his logic den let strippers also practice in d church so they cud change wit time. Let a bed b laid in d church so prostitutes cud trade on it.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

...BEFORE U GO TO MY GRANNYS HOUSE, SHE HAS A DRESS CODE. EVEN NITE CLUBS HAVE A DRESS CODE. HOW TIMES HVE CHANGED. WE USED TO WEAR SUITS TO CHURCH ON SUNDAYS N RAUCHY CLOTHES TO CLUBS. TODAY, PPL WEAR SUITS TO CLUBS AND RAUN ...
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...BEFORE U GO TO MY GRANNYS HOUSE, SHE HAS A DRESS CODE. EVEN NITE CLUBS HAVE A DRESS CODE. HOW TIMES HVE CHANGED. WE USED TO WEAR SUITS TO CHURCH ON SUNDAYS N RAUCHY CLOTHES TO CLUBS. TODAY, PPL WEAR SUITS TO CLUBS AND RAUNCHY CLOTHES TO CHURCH....HMMMMU CANT EVEN WEAR JORDAN SNEAKERS TO CLUBS ANYMORE....BUT U CAN WEAR JORDANS TO CHURCH....
A Son Of The Land 10 years ago

Ha ha ha ahhh, that is starting an opportunity to go and look for and sit by half-naked women and watch [you know what ...]

Do I go to church to hear God's Word to help me transform or go to church to add to my already dep ...
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Ha ha ha ahhh, that is starting an opportunity to go and look for and sit by half-naked women and watch [you know what ...]

Do I go to church to hear God's Word to help me transform or go to church to add to my already deprave state?
osigi 10 years ago

the song says , there is acceptance for you at the table of the Lord,no matter who you are .the mercy of the Lord is suffient for each one of us. lustful man will go into anything not only into mini skirThe bible says yield ...
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the song says , there is acceptance for you at the table of the Lord,no matter who you are .the mercy of the Lord is suffient for each one of us. lustful man will go into anything not only into mini skirThe bible says yield not into temptation for yielding is sin
Nana k 10 years ago

Where in the story is the pastor quoted as saying the wearing of short skirt is good and acceptable? He is rather quoted as saying that though mini skirt is bad, it will be wrong to turn them away since the word that can chan ...
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Where in the story is the pastor quoted as saying the wearing of short skirt is good and acceptable? He is rather quoted as saying that though mini skirt is bad, it will be wrong to turn them away since the word that can change the wearer is found in the church. Some can argue that the strict dress code be enforced so that we keep them away till they accept to abide by the code. But what I support here is that the person wearing the skirt may find nothing wrong with it till the word of God is used to teach her so. Again, where all she has is short, can we wait till she has funds to change her wardrobe. When the word of God has done its work, she will be uncomfortable with her dressing. Since most of us are struggling Christians, I agree that the short skirt can have an effect on some men but let us focus on God and we will overcome.
AMA 10 years ago

Yep...

Yep...
JH New York 10 years ago

Is that what Mensah-Otabil has become !
I'm nobody but,please note that I have suspended the (Dr). Eii,Ghana !
Are we losing our Culture and Conscience ?

Is that what Mensah-Otabil has become !
I'm nobody but,please note that I have suspended the (Dr). Eii,Ghana !
Are we losing our Culture and Conscience ?
Esi Fugar 10 years ago

Please, read the message carefully, there is sense in it… Stops miss quoting the man of God. Churches are not open for only holy people but for everyone to worship.

Please, read the message carefully, there is sense in it… Stops miss quoting the man of God. Churches are not open for only holy people but for everyone to worship.
Kofican 10 years ago

This time I'm going to side with the pastor.

I don't normally agree with a lot of things he says but I think tolerance and not being judgmental say it all.

These were his topics so the fact that 'short skirt' came in m ...
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This time I'm going to side with the pastor.

I don't normally agree with a lot of things he says but I think tolerance and not being judgmental say it all.

These were his topics so the fact that 'short skirt' came in makes no difference. He sees and hears what other church members complain about in his church. So if it's about short skirts, he has to bring it in the open. It doesn't matter how people dress. Keeping and maintaining a very strict dress code in churches can close the doors to all kinds of people who are seeking salvation from the church and as far as I know churches are supposed to be an all inclusive place no matter who enters.
Isn't it?

So let Mr. Otabil do his work.
Who are we to judge?
BUMBEBO LONDON 10 years ago

OH, AS FOR THIS, YOU LET CHRIST DOWN!!

SEE THE WAY YOU DRESS UP AND BECAUSE OF WHOSE-WEAKNESS YOU ARE SAYING THIS!! SPEAK OUT AND IF THEY WOULD NOT COME TO YOUR CHURCH AGAIN, BE LIKE JOHN THE BAPTIST, EAT GRASSSHOPPERS, YO ...
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OH, AS FOR THIS, YOU LET CHRIST DOWN!!

SEE THE WAY YOU DRESS UP AND BECAUSE OF WHOSE-WEAKNESS YOU ARE SAYING THIS!! SPEAK OUT AND IF THEY WOULD NOT COME TO YOUR CHURCH AGAIN, BE LIKE JOHN THE BAPTIST, EAT GRASSSHOPPERS, YOU WON'T DIE. WHEN IT IS COMING IT IS DOING. GOD HAVE MERCY.
Oheneba osei Yaw Akoto 10 years ago

CAN I GO TO CHURCH NAKED?

CAN I GO TO CHURCH NAKED?
Kofican 10 years ago

If you have a functional brain in your head, then you know that you can't go to church naked.

You have to cover up somehow and wearing a mini skirt covers up the most controversial portions of our human anatomy and if the ...
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If you have a functional brain in your head, then you know that you can't go to church naked.

You have to cover up somehow and wearing a mini skirt covers up the most controversial portions of our human anatomy and if the woman knows how to work the dress when she sits down, no peeping Tom can get a 'free show' if you know what I mean.

So give the pastor some breathing room here. He's trying to win some souls here.
I'm normally one of his harshest critics, but I don't think he went sideways with this one.
OPINION 10 years ago

Many of your comments detests me. I weep for the quite a number of you here who are going to hell unless you repent now!

Many of your comments detests me. I weep for the quite a number of you here who are going to hell unless you repent now!
OSO 10 years ago

You have just exposed yourself, boy! Read. John 3 : 17 - 21 !

You have just exposed yourself, boy! Read. John 3 : 17 - 21 !
TUKPLEZA 10 years ago

Mensa, be careful with this one. Are you trying to ignore the provisions of 1 Timothy 2:9? You may be making a point but you need to be very careful where, you, a respected man of God, are flagrantly disobeying God. One may b ...
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Mensa, be careful with this one. Are you trying to ignore the provisions of 1 Timothy 2:9? You may be making a point but you need to be very careful where, you, a respected man of God, are flagrantly disobeying God. One may be flexible with certain things where the Bible appears not to clearly provide against it. However, where it clearly states it in black and white, you dare not encourage rebellion against it. What you are saying is like telling the Church to allow fornication in the Church until the Holy Spirit convicts the fornicators to stop it.

We all know that we need to help sinners repent, by breaking them in gently, but certain sins are non-negotiable. You nip the in the bud straight away
chris fiifi koomson 10 years ago

so the moderators of Ghanaweb is now creating a platform for people to say anything against men of God who have worked so hard to get where they are? continue...go on

so the moderators of Ghanaweb is now creating a platform for people to say anything against men of God who have worked so hard to get where they are? continue...go on
EZEKIEL 10 years ago

Pastor, whatabout "Apuskeleke"???

Pastor, whatabout "Apuskeleke"???
Dickson 10 years ago

Oh Pastor, this is below the belt pounch!
God said no in his directives, you say yes why not?
When you go to Rome do what the Romans do, remember?
Even earthly functions have their dress codes. Come again.

Oh Pastor, this is below the belt pounch!
God said no in his directives, you say yes why not?
When you go to Rome do what the Romans do, remember?
Even earthly functions have their dress codes. Come again.
Yendi boy 10 years ago

God have mercy on us

God have mercy on us
Anne 10 years ago

Thank you Dr Otabil and God richly bless you, the church is for sinners

Thank you Dr Otabil and God richly bless you, the church is for sinners
Ernes 10 years ago

LET US LEARN TO CONDEMN WHAT IS WRONG AND COMMEND THE GOOD DEEDS.
We are not being judgmental on things that the society frown on, why do we always to runaway from the truth. Tell your congregation the truth,and let them le ...
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LET US LEARN TO CONDEMN WHAT IS WRONG AND COMMEND THE GOOD DEEDS.
We are not being judgmental on things that the society frown on, why do we always to runaway from the truth. Tell your congregation the truth,and let them leave the church rather praising their bad deed. Let us not hide ourselves under the expression of being judgmental and refuse to reprimand. The bible tells us to train a child the way he should go so that when he grows he will not depart ......
Kofi 10 years ago

I believe If Jesus was the pastor He would not turn away an unsaved woman in mini skirt coming to church to hear the gospel

I believe If Jesus was the pastor He would not turn away an unsaved woman in mini skirt coming to church to hear the gospel
still rastafari 10 years ago

pure & simple..''your dressing will change''

pure & simple..''your dressing will change''
sted 10 years ago

New fashion in town is mini dresses by saved christians. Mini African dresses and see through dresses and skirt. Short ones. Yeah, very short ones.

New fashion in town is mini dresses by saved christians. Mini African dresses and see through dresses and skirt. Short ones. Yeah, very short ones.
Joe Appiah 10 years ago

The more and more mini skirties appear in a church, it will not take long for the true believers to be seduced leaving perhaps only the pastor standing. This is a programme of the devil and not the case of sinners coming to ...
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The more and more mini skirties appear in a church, it will not take long for the true believers to be seduced leaving perhaps only the pastor standing. This is a programme of the devil and not the case of sinners coming to church to seek salvation as many of those girls have confessed to powerful pastors. Please stop them both physically and by prayer before it is too late.
YAW ASARE LONG ISLAND NEW YORK 10 years ago

Ladies and gentlemen stop confusing yourself these two guy Duncan wiiliam and otabil are just businessmen and happen to know the bible and uses God's name to make their living A white guy once told me in new York that the bes ...
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Ladies and gentlemen stop confusing yourself these two guy Duncan wiiliam and otabil are just businessmen and happen to know the bible and uses God's name to make their living A white guy once told me in new York that the best business is to open a church and that is whatexactly these guys are
Ps Nelson Agbove 10 years ago

To me I see this advise as an attempt to win all manner of people to God. It is not different from what Rev. dr. Onyinah Onyinah did when the church of Pentecost seemed to critical on even the Youth who appear in church witho ...
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To me I see this advise as an attempt to win all manner of people to God. It is not different from what Rev. dr. Onyinah Onyinah did when the church of Pentecost seemed to critical on even the Youth who appear in church without headgear. Though I did not like some of the comments coming from the public especially those that are insulting the Rev. minister, I insist I side with Dr. Otabil in this matter.
Joy 10 years ago

I believe there is truth in what Dr Otabil is saying. Everyone should be welcomed to the house of God no matter their state for that is where Jesus will change them through the holy spirit. Christians should be more tolerant, ...
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I believe there is truth in what Dr Otabil is saying. Everyone should be welcomed to the house of God no matter their state for that is where Jesus will change them through the holy spirit. Christians should be more tolerant, caring, kind and loving for that is what differenciates us from the worldly people. We all have our opinions and if we don't agree with someone, that should not be the reason to insult each other like children do more so a man of God. Don't we fear God to insult HIS prophet? Let God alone be the judge for He alone is perfect to judge. I believe as we welcome these people to church we should also work as on them individually and not just say we are waiting for God to change them because we never know their motives and God only works on a true repented person who wants to change. He never forces us that's why we always do whatever we want.We should't forget there are children and other baby christians in the church so as we welcome them, we should also help them to change so they don't corrupt the rest. If they are unwilling to change them we should reject them before they start polluting the vulnerable ones. One bad nut can spoil the whole soup!
kweku 10 years ago

he knows wat he is sayin...who am i to judge

he knows wat he is sayin...who am i to judge
Richy Mark P raise 10 years ago

It is very very true. Pastor God bless you

It is very very true. Pastor God bless you
Richy Mark P raise 10 years ago

Becareful about how you talk to Men of GOD

Becareful about how you talk to Men of GOD

Allow mini-skirts in Church; don't be judgmental – Otabil

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