Why Magufuli administration misses the point on Government splurge

Why Magufuli administration misses the point on Government splurge

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2 Chronicles 21:4-23:21

Victory over evil

The news today. Terrible events. Evil regimes. Horrific murders. Nothing new.
These chapters describe a bad period in the history of the people of God. God considered Jehoram ‘an evil man’ (21:6, MSG). He ‘led Judah astray’ (v.11). ‘There were no tears when he died – it was good riddance!’ (v.20, MSG).
Ahaziah was no better. His mother, Athaliah, was even worse: ‘training him in evil ways’ (22:3, MSG). When he died she carried on doing evil and causing destruction (v.10). She tried to kill all the princes.
However, Joash, like Moses before him and Jesus after him, was hidden and protected (vv.11–12).
God had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever (21:7). Evil was defeated. Joash was crowned King (23:11) and ‘all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been slain by the sword’ (v.21).
This is a picture of the ultimate triumph of good over evil. Joash foreshadowed someone far greater who was to come. God protected Jesus from those who wanted to kill him as a baby. He is the anointed King who ultimately defeated evil and death.

Lord, we can never thank you enough. ‘Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ’ (1 Corinthians 15:57).



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1 Corinthians 15:58
‘Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain.’
This is a great rallying cry that St Paul sent the Corinthian church. It may be hard work, but keep going and God will use it all for his glory.



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What is really the influence of celebs in our political spectrum?
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Rutashubanyuma said:
Can really celebs influence how we vote?View attachment 1538645

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Very minimal influence, I think

Just as the way most of us listen/watch songs not to be educated but rather to be entertained.

Unless they use celebs with a reputation of transforming their audience intellectually....eg Roma, there's very little efficiency to what they're trying

Nonetheless, people are just there enjoying the free live performances, deep down they know what they want
 
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Very minimal influence, I think

Just as the way most of us listen/watch songs not to be educated but rather to be entertained.

Unless they use celebs with a reputation of transforming their audience intellectually....eg Roma, there's very little efficiency to what they're trying

Nonetheless, people are just there enjoying the free live performances, deep down they know what they want
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Very true! We know a lot how immoral these celebs are and we binge on their infidelities day in day out so they can't be our moral bellwether, at all!

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The name of Mbowe in itself attracts perception of political persecution and when the allegations touch on private bank loans, money laundering among others you keep wondering who is a complainant to begin with...


If the private banks are not complaining you need to wonder why dig on private money...if not motivated by political persecution

Even if they do, TAKUKURU lacks the jurisdiction to handle civil complaints... to begin with! And there's nothing to suggest pay to play of which TAKUKURU have an exclusive jurisdiction..has a leeway here!

TRA allegations of tax evasion ought to be resolved in a tax tribunal but are in no way criminal in nature but civil matters...

Money laundering has been wantonly abused to achieve a political agenda not attainable in a policy debates...

TAKUKURU is legislated to fight graft not converting civil matters into criminal ones and the offences of money laundering so far unsupported by this chit and may be exploited to deprive the accused of his freedom....

Unless money laundering is tied up in CDM investigations that's totally different matter implying bootleg was moved from CDM accounts to fund private projects but so far such nexus is missing in this chit. But even if so, I am strained to see how TAKUKURU secures its mandate there. CDM issues are not in any way graft related but allegations of misappropriation or theft of funds and police not TAKUKURU are supposed to deal with them...


So better before we make wild conclusions we better let time teaches us lifetime lessons.... But TAKUKURU is assuming jurisdiction of the police which in itself raises some red flags of victimisation

It's regrettable we are now abseiling into trivialities
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When the clergy sides with one or the other political side they do so to advance personal agenda. Certainly, nowhere in the Bible they are urged to be partial but impartial.

Our clergy orbit in politics remains arcane but what we know they lack moral authority because they seldom rebuke injustices. Conspicuously, they are eager to support whichever regime so long as their bellies are taken care off.

John the Baptist is the chief prophet above everybody else despite not endowed with miracle gifts because he rebuked evil and was more than willing to put his life in perilous circumstances just to uphold justice.

Can our clergy stand up and be counted?

The evangelical vote unlikely to be swayed by the clergy so spending time with such a class is really a wastrel...why consort with a counterfeit while you can liase with the horse's mouth?

Undoubtedly, the god they are advancing na kumtanguliza is a false one knowing the true God commanded us a man shall not live by bread alone but by every word which proceeds out of the mouth of God...so belly worshippers are out of synch with the precepts of God..


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2 Chronicles 24:1 – 25:28
With good advice young children can accomplish great things. We mustn’t underestimate them.
Joash became king at the age of seven. With the help of Jehoiada the priest as his adviser, Joash rebuilt the temple. While he had a good adviser, the people of Israel worshipped God. Sadly, when his adviser died he went off the rails. It is important to go on seeking wise counsel and we all need to encourage the next generation.


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2 Chronicles 24:1-25:28

Parents and children

Good parenting is a huge advantage in life. Joash’s father died when he was a baby and he became king at the age of seven. His mother ensured that he was ‘taught and trained by Johoiada the priest’ (24:2, MSG). He clearly received a good education and ‘did what pleased God throughout Jehoiada’s lifetime’ (v.3, MSG). Joash had a family of his own which included ‘both sons and daughters’ (v.3, MSG).
God had promised his blessing on David and his family. Kingship passed down the family line. However, although God’s love was unconditional, each person was responsible for how they responded to this love. ‘The book of Moses’ (probably a way of referring to ‘the Law’, the first five books of the Old Testament) is quoted in support of the fact that ‘parents shall not be put to death for their children, nor children put to death for their parents; each of you will die for your own sins’ (25:4). (‘We each pay personally for our sins’, MSG.)
We see this principle worked out here. Joash started out well. He ‘did what was right in the eyes of the Lord’ (24:2). He ‘decided to restore the temple of the Lord’ (v.4). Everyone joined in: ‘All the officials and all the people brought their contributions gladly, dropping them into the chest until it was full’ (v.10). ‘They rebuilt the temple of God according to its original design’ (v.13). (Buildings for worship do matter and can be restored if everyone gets involved.)
Sadly, Joash’s reign did not end well (vv.17–27). It is so important not just to start well but also to finish well.
Tragically the same pattern was repeated in the life of his son, Amaziah. He started well (25:2), but did not finish well. He became ‘arrogant and proud’ (v.19) and ‘turned away from following the Lord’ (v.27).

Lord, help us to be good examples and to finish well. I pray that family life would once again be the foundation to nourish our society continually. May there be a reversal in the decline in marriages and a restoration of strong families.



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