Everlasting Gospel
First lesson: Matthew 20: 26-27
“But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant.”
Second lesson Matthew 23:11
“But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant”
Golden text: John 12:47
“And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.”
7.1 Humility for leadership
Brethren, at any point in time that God comes down to the earth plane, His divine purpose is not to destroy but to save mankind. This is the real teaching of Christ and salvation. In the same token, here in this kingdom of God (Brotherhood of the Cross and Star), the major task is the salvation of your soul. That is why there is nothing like punishment, excommunication, threat or any form of punitive act, instead it is love, mercy, peace and joy that reign supreme.
This is the gospel which neither the white nor the black race could practice. Therefore, it is incumbent on the entire creation to prastise this gospel in this close of age. The teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ is the salvation, love, the way, the truth and eternal life to mankind. The church denominations and individuals merely shout on the name of Jesus on their lips and handle the Bible for the fond of it. The main mission of Christ was not to raise the dead, heal the sick, or perform any miracle but to save mankind.
The work of raising the dead or performing any of such feats were and still are mere signs from God. These miracles cannot give anyone salvation.
Our salvation lies in practising the gospel. You have been reminded of what He said in the first Bible lesson that: “But it shall not be so with you”.
The duty of the people of the world is to be violent. They beat, cheat, maim and kill. They practise and uphold oppression hence they fight and kill one another from time to time. They do this in defiance of the words of God that, whoever wants to be the greatest must first be the servant. The early missionaries to Africa did the exact opposite of what is stated in the scripture.
They held the Bible on the left hand and handled a gun on the right. Their real motive was in merchandise. The religious sects themselves engaged in one form of war or another such as the holy war, the crusade and the Jihad. This is what is the practice even up till now. Within families, communities and nations, oppression is their main instrument, through which they bring the less-fortunate ones in their midst to submission. Is that what Christ taught us to do? That is why it is stated that, it shall not be so with you. Did Christ teach us to swear by the Bible or take any oath whether for the purpose of appointment into government offices or otherwise? Did Christ teach us to enslave, maltreat or kill anybody? As a result of David's desire to take the wife of Uriah, he had to send him to the war front so as to be killed.
7.2 The evil that men do
The works of men are devilish. This is the reason why the Lord said, it shall not be so with you. It is for this reason also that Christ said that, all those who came before Him were thieves and robbers. Even Abraham of all people, when he was informed that enemy soldiers had captured Lot and his household he had to take with him four hundred (400) soldiers to the city and destroyed them completely. He did this just to secure the release of his cousin. Is that what Christ has taught us to do? That is the same thing Iraq attempted to do with Kuwait because, the latter is a small and weak nation. If you excel in your personal endeavour, the people of the world will envy you. Some would even place many obstacles on your way or try to eliminate you.
Our Lord Jesus Christ suffered in the hands of the Jews because, He was outstanding and in a special class of his. When the people noticed His exceptional qualities, they held council against Him. It was during one of such councils or meetings that Caiaphas, the high priest, said to others that it was better for one man to die than for a whole nation to perish. That was so because they wanted the works of light and truth to terminate. Is there anywhere on earth where the teaching of Christ is practised? Governments all over the world, are killing citizens here and there, throwing some into detention, subjecting others to various forms of punishment. If you visit prisons and detention camps in Nigeria and other parts of the world, you will not fail to weep because of the way human beings are treated. Is that what Christ taught us to do?
Most unthinkable is the fact that the perpetrators of these devilish acts read the Bible and are all church goers. All the arms of government, the church denominations, various organisations and individuals pursue such policies. Now the question is, are the perpetrators of these evil acts immortal beings. Weapons are manufactured for the destruction of human beings by America and other industrialised countries. Does that indicate awareness of God's presence? They continue to formulate policies that are retrogressive to human existence. This explains why Christ said in the golden text that:
“And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world”. (John 12:47).
Christ has come to help and to save. Therefore, it is up to you to either practise His teachings and be saved or refuse and perish.
This time around, the teachings of Christ have re-echoed and this is the last chance for all to get their salvation by practising the gospel. Why should Pastors, Bishops and other church dignitaries indulge in fornication, drinking, smoking, stealing, killing and other evil acts: whereas any time a member is caught in the same act, he is either expelled or suspended? The mandate is that whoever wants to be the greatest must first of all be a servant. If the people of old that rejected the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ suffer greatly for their actions, how much more the people of this generation?
7.3 The source of salvation
Your money, education or status cannot afford you salvation. Power and beauty cannot also afford you salvation. The only source of salvation is practising the gospel. Christ exhibited leadership by example. That is the doctrine Brotherhood of the Cross and Star members imbibe and practise. Whatever your name, colour, tongue or position, the motto is, 'leadership by example'. Identity card, letters of introduction, badges and other identification marks cannot provide you anything in this kingdom of God.
The only identity card and certificate that you require in this kingdom is to put the word of God into practice. The only trade mark is practising the gospel. Shortly, elections and the struggle for one post or the other shall cease. Only people who exhibit exemplary attributes shall be appointed into positions of trust. Is it not ridiculous that, a person would be a teacher but does not practise what he teaches. How many leaders obey the laws of the land? This is why Christ referred to those that came before Him as thieves and robbers. How do you want to be given something you did not give to another person? If you want to get benevolence, love, kindness from someone, you have to first of all do same to others. If you expect people to respect, obey and believe you, you equally have to do same to others too.
That is the truth and a very sound doctrine. Whoever refuses to practise this teaching has himself to blame. In this kingdom, there is nothing like election, campaign, lobbying, or application, except practising the gospel. Read the first lesson once more.
First lesson: Matthew 20 : 26 27
“But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant”
7.4 Selfless service
There is no position of authority here in Brotherhood rather, whatever position you hold is purely for service. Whether you are a Pastor, Deaconess, an Elder or whatever, your position is for service. Many people who had thronged in with the mind of occupying positions tied to remunerations left out of disappointment. The call into this kingdom is for service and not for self-esteem. Be steadfast and diligent for, it is by your works that you shall be saved. It does not matter when you were baptized into this fold and type of position you occupy. What matters is your work.
The person who comes today and complies with the injunctions here is better than the one who had been here for years but without any worthy contribution to the glory of the kingdom. Do not rejoice in money, academic knowledge, or in anything whatever apart from being able to practise the word of God. It avails you nothing to backbite, steal and to struggle for positions. It is not even advisable to get annoyed for anything. Whatever position you aspire to occupy or whatever you want to get from God, make sure that you first of all do same to others. You want to be known in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star yet you fail to take part in any activity organised.
If you call yourself a big man you are invariably saying that you are a servant. You cannot be a true preacher, Christ's servant, Christ student, Leader's representative, a Pastor or Bishop or whatever except you exhibit leadership by example. There are lots of Pastors, Christ servants, Preachers, Christ Students. Bishops and many others, yet many more labourers are needed in the vineyard. This is so because those who are available now are only seeking for position of glory for selfish interest.
7.5 The kingdom of God suffers violence
There are some members here in this kingdom who have contributed so much in one way or the other for the growth and development of the kingdom. Such persons have got the awareness of the presence of God and the kingdom and have also got salvation. For others who only come here yawning for bread and butter to eat and for exalted positions to occupy, theirs is destruction; and these are the ones who leave Brotherhood out of frustration. When it is said that the kingdom of God suffers violence, the nature of violence referred to is service and obedience. Many people say they are full-time servants in this kingdom yet they do nothing other than to sleep, wake up and eat each day. What kind of full-time servants are you?
The field is over-ripe for harvest. All those who seek to be given introductory letters and letters of recommendation are thieves and deceivers. The true servants of God move into the vineyard and render selfless service and fishing people to God. Such persons do not need authority paper to be allowed into any Bethel. Their services endear them to the people such that their host would not want them to depart should they want to go. Only the false prophets would clamour for letters of identification and when given they will go into the Bethels and make unnecessary requests refusing to do their work.
7.6 Do not be deceived
Do you realise that we are just deceiving ourselves. The totality of human beings are deceptive, for none is ready to worship God in spirit and in truth. None is ready to render services to Him. Otherwise, since the arrival of this true teaching on earth, one or two persons would have practised it. Consequently, the entire universe would have received perfect peace.
Who would get a good child without rejoicing? Who would have a good father without rejoicing? And who is that person that has a good servant and would not rejoice? Who would not want to be helped by another person in providing water, food and other essential things lacking in his life?
Who is that woman that has a dutiful and loving husband that would not be happy? Who is that man that has a prudent wife that would not rejoice? Who is that master that would not be pleased with a good and loyal servant that always keeps his house in order? This is the teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ. His teaching is the only guide for the entire universe.
This sermon should be made available to the universities, churches as well as other organisations throughout the world so that each person would see for himself whether or not he is serving God. Is there any person who is actually serving God in the world? This teaching is not owned by any person, it is not even mine. That is why Christ said that His doctrine is not from Himself but that of His Father that sent Him. Therefore, what I teach come from God. I am not the one teaching but God. What you witness is the fulfillment of what Christ had foretold.
“When He, the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into all truth; for He shall not speak of Himself, but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak; and shall show you things to come” ( John 16:13).
Am I not merely relaying all what the Father is speaking into my ears? Are all these words not those of our Lord Jesus Christ? Are these the words of Olumba? None is regarded as the first, last or the wealthiest, neither is any regarded as a poor person. There is neither rich nor poor, old nor young, master nor slave in this kingdom for it is written:
“But whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant.”(St. Matthew 20 : 26 - 27).
7.7 No servitude in the kingdom
Here in this kingdom, all hands are on deck. Live and let others live too. If you fold your hands doing nothing then you are not a part of this kingdom. Do not lust for power, Christ is the only Leader. All we have to do is to follow the good example of Christ as He has demonstrated. To become the greatest, you have to become the servant. You have to start ministering to whoever you come across.
If you should have the spiritual insight, you would not come to 34, Ambo to brag about. I always look at anybody who comes here to boast of his wealth with sympathy. Why should you come here to announce the number of cars, lorries, ships, aircrafts and other things that you claim to have? The question is, with your abundant wealth, what have you been able to do? What is important in the sight of God is your work. In which way have you used your talents to glorify God in this kingdom.
The only way you can make God to recognise you and promote you is by serving others. If you want to be a worker in the vineyard of God, this is good but you have to serve others first. To lead others, you have to administer to them and help to provide their needs. You also have to purify yourself and abide by all the instructions of the Father. By this true teaching of Christ, you are to serve your wife and children. You should provide water for them to wash their palms before eating. You have to do other services in the house to make sure that the entire house moves on smoothly and comfortably.
You have to serve others in your place of work and at all times serve all with the spirit of meekness and humility. Why should you go on commanding others to sweep the floor and do other works in the house? You do not have to beat your children or wife or to maltreat them in any way. Such things are not accepted here in this kingdom. Whatever you want others to do, first of all you have to demonstrate it. If you want your wife or child to serve you, have to serve them first.
Anyone who expects others to always serve him is in great darkness. Stop giving thanks to God for what others have done for you. Rather give something to others and be thankful to God for what you have done. For it is written that: “I have shown you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, it is more blessed to give than to receive”,. (Acts 20:35).
Do you not know that the more you receive without giving out, means that you are perpetual debtor? You are a thief and wolf if you would always want others to serve you and you are among those who enter the house through the window which is not acceptable in this kingdom of God Almighty. Always testify of how God used you to serve others. Do you think that being humble and serving God ends on going bare footed, knocking your head on the ground or abstaining from fish and meat? This is not the end of it, for you have to serve others. You have to serve others, even strangers who have not known you before. Do not request for any gratification for such services from the recipients. Any person who serves others in this way wants something greater from the hands of God. See the second lesson below:
Second lesson: Matthew 23:11
“But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
7.8 A servant is the greatest
Have you now seen that anyone who wants to be the greatest amongst you has to become your servant? That he who wants to lead others must become the minister? Yes, that person who serves all is your ruler whether in Heaven or on earth. But whenever such a person starts to complain of the meanness of the services rendered, it means he has failed and has fallen short of the glory of the Almighty God.
You complain that your children do not respect you by not serving you. This is of a truth because, you do not serve or recognise them. The same is true of a woman who complains that her husband does not care for her or love her. That is to say, you too do not love or respect your husband. On the other hand, you the husband would not be respected if you fail to love your wife and to treat her with respect.
The same thing is applicable to any organisation and individual. If you are not devoted to the cause of the organisation, whether a church or whatever, you would not be recognised. You claim to be a king yet your community is filled with all sorts of problems unsolved. Go and solve their problem to enable you befit the title of a king. You expect others to bring gifts to you yet you call yourself a king. Are you not expected to provide for your children and subjects? What type of king are you if you cannot solve the problems of your community or serve them well. No community or nation would enjoy peace and good things unless the leader of such a nation is ready to render selfless service to his people. The same is true of all houses and families. This is the true teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ of livelihood. What do you think of the fate of these jobless youths and the less-privileged in the society?
7.9 Leaders must serve their people if they must be societal progress
In the industrialised world, unemployed youths are paid some allowance to enable them survive. The economic crunch experienced in many parts of the world is as a result of governments' insensitivity to the plight of the suffering masses. Why should government fail to use the God-given resources to help the people? Taxes, rates, minerals and agricultural produce are all controlled by the government yet the government is in lack of money. A simple study will reveal that only a few persons or group of individuals are cheating others.
The same is true of the so called Christian churches. The reverends and other dignitaries sit in a place expecting gifts from the congregation. Do you know that he who is the greatest must serve the others? As the head, you have to go round and visit your subjects, cater for them and protect the sheep against the wolf. Is it not unfortunate that from the Pope to the congregation all consult shrines and mystical books? They consult both medical and witch doctors for self-protection. The churches have also placed themselves at an advantage to receive from others.
Therefore, go and inform the whole world that the true teaching of Christ says that, the greatest amongst you must be the servant. If a person who aspires to be the greatest stoops to serve others, it means he has demonstrated a good example for others to copy. Automatically, no laziness would be seen anymore. It is said in a local adage that, if you visit the home of the toads and you see the father, mother and children of the toad squatting, then you the visitor also have to squat.
If all of us join hands to serve each other, the world would be a beautiful place to live in. The glory of God would be magnified among men. This is what is expected in this kingdom. Let no one sit down and expect others to serve him.
Instead, let everybody contribute no matter how little your effort may be. There is no room for idlers here. Remember that all people belong to God and that, none belongs to what you call Satan. Serve all type of people, no matter their stature and status. It is said that:
“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.” (1st Peter 2 : 17).
7.10 Love all men
Do not despise the thieves or necromancers. If you cater for them and minister unto them, they would change for the better. You can see that we are all debtors to God to serve Him for He owns us and all things in both Heaven and on earth. We are His servant, children and tools. We are His ministers and messengers and have to do everything to serve Him at all times. If we practise His word, then in whatever endeavour we engage ourselves, He will shower His infinite blessing on us. For instance, if you stop from the eating of meat and fish, you are completely free and your way is open. In the animal kingdom, you would be accorded high regard and they would also commend you to God. Those who continue to eat fish and meat are their enemies. They keep on reporting you to God so that you cannot escape judgment because of that one act. See the golden text below.
Golden text: John 12:47
“And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge them not for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.”
7.11 Christ for the world
Brethren, have you seen why nobody is forced to obey or practise the words of God here in this kingdom? Just as the case of abstaining from eating of meat and fish, none is forced. It is in your own interest that you adhere to this teaching. The same thing applies to abstinence from adultery, idolatry, fornication, stealing, telling of lies and other vices.
Those who abide by His instructions receive salvation and blessing, but those who are stubborn are not forced for they have themselves to blame. Many people are now testifying of this fact that it is for one's own good to practise the recondite teaching in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star because what is preached here are directly from God.
7.12 Salvation for only those who practise His word
Whoever rejects this teaching rejects life and all good things. There is no salvation for such person for he has condemned himself. How many times would something happen to someone before he takes precaution? Our Lord Jesus Christ came and preached the word of God but the Jews did not listen. You must have read about the suffering experienced by the Jews as a direct consequence of rejecting His word. Now that the Holy Spirit has come down to expatiate on the teaching of Christ, why not utilise this last chance properly?
So, the work of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is to serve and minister to all people irrespective of their acceptance of the fold. Do not go to judge or condemn anybody. Recall the statement of our Lord Jesus Christ and Master when He said:
“For I come not to judge the world, but to save the world.” (John 12:47).
As a Brotherhood of the Cross and star member, your work is to serve the world and not to judge. Whatever the action of a person, do not condemn him, rather what you have to do is to serve and minister to him. Do not reject or maltreat anybody for the mere fact that he has refused to baptise. Let the person who rejects the words of God alone for Christ Himself had stated the condition under which such a person may face in life. He says:
“He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him, the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. (John 12:48)”.
He said anyone who does not reject his parents, children and brethren for the sake of the gospel cannot be His disciple. He did not say that such a person should be killed or excommunicated. All His words are mere advice that leads to life everlasting and anything short, leads one to suffering and perdition.
7.13 church denomination and religions should be mindful.
The practice in the Churches is that, once a member leaves his former church to attend services in another, the members would blackmail him and call him all sorts of names. They would do all in their power to bring the person to ridicule; if possible they may even get the person eliminated. This should not be so again because it is not the teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ.
They have even extended this discrimination to government offices or companies. If you are not a member of the church of whoever is the boss in that department, you will be discriminated against. Where is this found in the universal love of God? The peaceful existence of man on earth is threatened by the doctrine of segregation and discrimination. Where do they get this type of evil doctrine from?
So beloved, let all people abide by the teaching imparted by God Himself in this kingdom. Do not be deceived by the hypocritical attitude of the churches for they are all pretenders.
Not every one that saith unto me Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesized in thy name? And in thy name have cast out devils? And in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me ye that work iniquity. ( Matthew 7 : 21-23).
It is not those who stand at all strategic points in the streets to shout on Jesus! Jesus! that will enter the kingdom of God but those that practise His injunctions. As Christ Himself has not condemned anyone you too should not condemn any instead preach about love and leave everyone to his own way. Do not punish your child nor wife because he or she has refused to follow you to your church for, Christ gave His life as a ransom for those who rejected Him. He also healed and fed the very people who abused and rejected Him. That is the practical teaching of Jesus the Christ. In your own case, you even deny your child for any little act of disobedience. You at times place your wife in a bad condition just because she refuses to accept Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. Where do you get that type of teaching from?
7.14 All service must be done willingly
Whatever is done through force or compulsion is sinful and of the world. That is why in this kingdom nothing is done by the application of force. You can see the pathetic situation of the entire world today, it is because upon all the sufferings of Christ none is ready to practise His words. Those who call themselves born again are in the same situation of disbelief.
They are good in calling the name of Jesus several times a minute but cannot practise His words. They are filled with anger and all forms of carnality. Let those who have ears hear
May the Lord bless His holy words. Amen.
THANK YOU FATHER