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I decided to use the POS withdrawal at a kiosk very close to my house this evening when I met these men enraged at one another in the heat of an argument. The owner of the kiosk, the POS agent, to the best of my knowledge is a Muslim. There are four other men – I mean men, married from the look of things raising their voices for and against the subject matter.
At first thought, I decided to use the next kiosk down the street but I was enthralled by the curiosity to know why these grown-ups could heat up the argument to this extent.
Fortunately, my curiosity was satisfied when the kiosk owner raised his phone displaying a trending video of Evang. Tope Alabi dancing the popular ‘Zanku Steps’ and raising his voice with questions as to why she should display such dance step owing to her status as a Gospel singer. Truth be told, she apparently ‘carried her body’ for Jesus.
At that instance, I lost interest in the whole thing because I hate when I have to crucify someone for his/her action on the basis of religion. This doesn’t mean I don’t accept the ‘standard’ of Christianity, but I strongly believe ‘standards’ can be subjective.
A side of the men argued it was wrong and demeaning to her status. Only one man was on the other side with the opinion that she has done nothing wrong and whosoever sees that as a distraction from ‘the way’ was never saved. I was amused.
Finally, I was compelled to join the conversation. This time, not as an argument, but as a brisk conversation to strike a balance between the two parties trying to justify the rightness and wrongness of her action. Here are my submissions;
First, the scripture in 1 Corinthians 10:23 (AMP) says, “All things are legitimate [permissible—and we are free to do anything we please], but not all things are helpful (expedient, profitable, and wholesome). All things are legitimate, but not all things are constructive [to character] and edifying [to spiritual life].” Please nail that.
Second, most of these dance steps ranging from ‘Shoki’ to ‘Tesumole’ are rooted in the Yoruba culture. Most of these dance steps are used in ancient days. It’s just that these guys brought it to our consciousness in their own style. Make your findings.
Third, we all have this ‘crazy’ tendencies of going haywire. That thing is simply hibernated. It takes extra consciousness to keep them in check. Sometimes, they come out when we are either overwhelmed by excitement or sadness.
You think you can’t drink? I just hope you don’t come to the situation where the only escape you can think of is bottles of beers. Yes, beers! It sounds awkward? Don’t imagine that situation but it can happen. I’m a psychologist.
Now, let me reconcile my points. Evang. Tope Alabi has attained a status that she should be concerned about what is ‘edifying’ and not just ‘permissible’. In that verse of 1 Corinthians I mentioned above, Apostle Paul was making a very concise confession. Tope is permitted to do anything she wants, she is human. It was her dance, by herself. Yet, the question is, was that edifying? Was that profitable to the body of Christ or any baby Christian? No!
I wonder what was her motive when dancing. But sincerely, I feel If that dance was out of joy and excitement and never with a sense of feeling ‘fly’ or connoting she’s in vogue, then there is nothing wrong. It is only wrong because she has attained the status of light many of us look up to.
Bashing and calling her names won’t change the fact that she danced, so please, spare her the ugly tweets and comments. Christianity should also entail a personal encounter. Tope Alabi should not be a prerequisite for your salvation. Seek God directly.
Please, let the sleeping dog lie.
Please, share your thought with me in the somment section.
2 responses to “TOPE ALABI: WHAT HAS SHE DONE WRONG?”
Do you know … She is a mentor to some pple and she needs to be careful bcoz of her personality …about those dancing steps I agree with u but now those singer are not using in right way .. those dancing steps was bought back by those earlthy singer … look how she dressed in the video
Revelation 3:14-16
And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; [15] I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. [16] So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
I don't really know why people are viewing this whole matter from a point of view which depicts that the word of God is only applicable to a certain set of people rather than to everyone.
When we change our standards to fit into the settings of this world, in a bid to convert sinners, then we are having a misunderstanding of God's words. God's word says expressly that we, as believers, are not of this world, but we are in the world nevertheless.
This new generation Christianity tend to impress in the heart of sinners a form of conversion that does not lead to a complete change of heart thereby manifesting in our their talks, deeds and so on. So the 'if ye are in Christ, you are a new creature ' does not really play in the life of the supposed converts just because of the way we painted the cross in their mind.
Now, to the main issue. What the singer did, whether justifiable or not, was definitely bad. why? for the sake of the frail in heart. I was grossly dissapointed when the issue arose. this man came all out supporting her and justifying her, by saying she has a good and humble heart and I was like what has this got to do with dance steps. Well, he came out later on craving the indulgence of believers to pray for her rather than castigate her probably after realizing what she did was in actual fact, not so good, not because of anything, but for the sake of the frail in heart who look up to her as a model. Apostle Paul also had followers who looked up to him after all.
Succinctly, sinners out there basically keep an eye on we, believers first to confirm if truly we belong to a different tribe entirely or we are just bunches of hypocrites covering up our flaws with the guise of modern day Christianity. they observe and they know those who truly serve Christ. How? by the fruit they bear.
Finally, I would like to say castigating her is not the next line of action. Nevertheless, we can't see a fellow soldier erring and keep looking or pouring cold water on her sore. Only insincere Christians do that. Let's be sincere for once. this is someone who has preached against all these things she now does in some of her songs. Should we now fold our arms and watch her do contrary to what she once preached against. NO!!!