Judgement in the house of God episode 4

Judgement In The House Of God
Episode 4
“You are welcome Brother Ken” James welcomed as he ushered his friend into his room.
They had met in the same cab oneday on a Sunday on his way to church and they both became friends, though their friendsh¡p was six months old but Ken has been like a brother to him.
He is ready to help him in the little way he can especially with finances during this crucial time of job hunting.
He knew where ken stayed and pay him visits most often especially whenever he is feeling hungry because of this presence condition.
He refused showing Ken his residence because he felt so ashamed of him but ken insisted and so they were finally here.
Ken stood with disappointment as he inspected the place his friend has brought him to.
It could be mistakenly for a pauper room.
Gosh!!! There was nothing to entice the eyes with.
No television,No Chair,No fan, nothing at all.
There only thing there was a mattress which was laid on the bare floor since no rug was available.
At the other end was a table which contained a Bible and other things,not even a single foodstuffs was in sight.
Ken shook his head in surprise and pity.
James bowed his head down in shame as the tears formed in his eyes. No doubt,life has been so unfair to him despite his services to God and society.
“James,I don’t want to believe this is where you staye” Ken said to him.
“My brother,this is where I am managing oo” He answered with shame.
“Gosh, what kind of living is this James, take a look at your room and your life,this is abject poverty” he cursed
“What kind I do my brother? I am still keeping fingers crossed for a better job and life, I believe things will get better someday” he replied
“Wait oo James, what is your church doing about this? I mean the church is supposed to help a member in this kind of problem” Ken asked with interest
“My brother,they are really trying but I can’t continue begging,My Pastor is really helping with prayers and the little he has,he never fails to encourage me not to give up”
“Just listen to the nonsense you are saying,Did you say prayers,Have you forgotten faith without work is dead? You are a devoted believer and the church is supposed to collect money to help you out until you have a job” He fired
James paused for a moment thinking about what Ken has just said. There seemed to be some sense in what he is saying.
“That’s remind me, you are the treasurer of the church right?” Ken asked him.
“Yes I am” he replied
“What kind of a fool you are James?” Ken asked in Anger
“What do u mean,I don’t understand” James asked in confusion
“You are the treasurer of your church,which means you are in control of all the money of the church yet your life is like this”
James opened his eyes in astonishment as the reality of what Ken was saying hit him.
“Jesus Christ,Ken,I don’t want to believe that you are advising me to steal the church money inorder to put my life in order”
“Bingo!!!” Ken shouted “you are so smart,is not stealing,is called helping yourself, remember Heaven help those who help themselves. Take out some money,start a business,rent a nice apartment and once you start getting profit, you can put the money back”
“Blood of Jesus,I rebuke you” James scre-med in anger
“Cool down guy,I am only telling you the truth and you have to open your eyes and be wise.God gave you a brain so he can rest. Don’t think prayers is going to get you a job”
“Please leave my house” James ordered
“No need for that,I am already leaving and don’t call this a house because this place stinks and also remember that I will no longer give you any money bye” Ken stormed out of the house.
Ken sat on his bed as the tears poured down his eyes.
He refused to fall into this temptation but what is Good doing about his situation.
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Angela sat in her office as she pondered about the event of the previous day. Since she k-ssed senator,her conscience has known no rest. She regretted every thing she is doing yet she can’t stop else everything will go down the drain including her job.
Every one knew her most especially in the church where is she is popularly called “Angelic voice”. The special gift of singing God has bestowed upon her has made her popular among people.
Everyone including children could testify of her wonderful voice.
The church has greatly increased because of the powerful ministration she does every Sunday.
Most souls has been touched and has given their lives to Christ.
Everyone loves and are proud of her and because of them,she was made the choir head.
So what will it look like,if people heard that she has a skeleton as such in her cupboard.
Dating a Married man, covering the evil deeds of a criminal under the disguise of a senator serving his people.
She has became a partaker of the stolen funds of the nation and is dinning with the devil,all because of money and fame.
“Oh God!!,I hope you will understand and forgive me” she cried
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“Mr. Raymond sat on a chair in the garden outside his house slipping from a glass of cold orange juice while reading a newspaper.
Mrs. Ajah walked up to him and stood looking at him.
Aware of her presence,he closed the newspaper and looked at her.
“Yes young woman, what is it this time?” He asked her
“Why are you delaying in meeting my people?” She bluntly asked him
“And why do I need to meet them?” He asked her.
It was like they both were in a questions competition because they kept bombarding each other with questions
Mrs. Ajah looked at him in Amazement.
She doesn’t want to believe that she heard him right.
“I don’t understand you” she replied him still shock.
“What don’t you understand you this foolish nagging Woman?” He asked “have you suddenly become deaf? I asked again,why do I need to meet your people?”
“To finalise our marriage,I have been in this house for years living and behaving as a wife yet you have refused to see my people” she scre-med at him
“And I asked again,why do I need to meet your people,is like you are very stupid,you have been in my house and have bore me two children and has been doing all your wifely duties,so why should I meet your people when we are as good as Married.Get this loud and clear,I won’t meet your family,if you like bring heaven down.” with that,he hissed and walked out on her.
Mrs. Ajah stood with unimaginable shocked and dumbness as she watched him walked out.”what a foolish Woman she has been.”
TBC