Comments on: The Lure of Easy Money

By: IKOTUN ADEBISI

IKOTUN ADEBISI — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:36:08 +0000

so these things we watch on movies are really happening. who lives to enjoy the money gotten from rituals? the son that has no father again or the mother of the stupid son.
God will save us from abject poverty in this country.

By: OMOZELE

OMOZELE — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:30:46 +0000

sir the problem we are having that is making ill gotten wealth celebrated is poverty. to tell the truth, if people in our societies are average citizens.i.e thay can afford the things that will make life better for them, they will be no room for all things. all we see today are people making bad choices because poverty has made them to compromise their standards and values. God help us.

By: Iyere

Iyere — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:18:46 +0000

Going down momery lane, In the late 80′s while in secondary school in Benin City, outgoing prefects had a field dai in my school by collecting inducements from “incoming” prefects for positions. We;;,… the school authorities found out and made selection themselves and I became a prefect without giving bribe.

Most of those involved in the act then are today in positions of authority.

In my second year in the University (1987-88), the student union president was indicted for “chopping” Union money. Today he is a big man some where.

What we are seeing is not new.

Have you ever imagined what values these people will hand down to their children? NOTHING GOOD.

By: Oladeji Yesufu

Oladeji Yesufu — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:00:27 +0000

Jay, i totally agree with your comment; we celebrate wealth without knowing it’s source and the thought values behind that wealth.Look at the case of the father who helps his own son to bank money gotten from Yahoo-yahoo biz?it’s appaling to even think that some parents would encourage such an act,God is indeed a merciful Father.We shall surely surpass and climb out of this worm-filled pit,but as it has been said we need to change our values,and work on our system.

By: Tunji

Tunji — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:29:18 +0000

@ Mo

YES WE WILL.

By: Mo

Mo — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:17:01 +0000

@ Tunji

I just meant to underscore the minds of our people which seems very consumer oriented rather than create more wealth especially for more people rather than themselves.

The point I was trying to make here is that e.g Deolu makes money and tries to expand his wealth, creativity to many others. If only more people did so…unfortunately even those who accumulate wealth legally do not try to extend it to other people.

We will get there, YES WE WILL.

By: jay write

jay write — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:39:43 +0000

hi sir,

The lure of money is so great, people hardly realise what brings real satisfaction. Real satisfaction do not come from a fat bamk account, sleek cars, mansions etc, it comes from doing what you have passion for which must include adding value to others and impacting your society.

the greatest man who ever lived onced said: “their is more joy in giving that their is in receiving,” when you add value you are giving and you will fill fulfilled.

selflessness is the key word. you want money, when you get it what will you do with it? how many lives do you want to add value to? food for thought.

By: P. Standard

P. Standard — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:36:45 +0000

i totally agree with u deolu. there is something inspiring and changing about drawing from the lifes of positives examples especially in Men and women of value. i think one major way of change in the society is reorientation through relevant institutional structures. one of such could be religion. imagine if all churches, mosques keep saying the same thing on values, hardwork and integrity, don’t u think we will be moving towards reorientating people? though u can’t force people to behave well, but u can influence them positively towards change. i speak as a man…..

By: Bodeomos

Bodeomos — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:56:13 +0000

Its not suprising at all. these things happen and we all know it. Who is to blame – Government, then ourselves for not knowing God. Know God and you will have Riches of PEACE.
Its only God that can save the situation, our Pastors need to get real and do the Job. A lot of SOULS need to be saved.

By: Sam Aderibigbe

Sam Aderibigbe — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:10:03 +0000

Our value orientation in this country is greatly skewered especially when it comes to money issues. People celebrate instant success without bothering to know the source of the success. Should i say its poverty that has brought about this or abject ignorance of sound ethical values and principles? I really don’t know.

Only God (or we ourselves) can help us!