Is the church a social club where attractive young men come to window shop beautiful young ladies? Is the church a beautiful architectural masterpiece like the 50,000-seat church auditorium - the "Tabernacle of Faith", considered the largest ecclesiastical building on Earth, according to the Guinness Book of Records (2007)? Should we compare the church to a football team, where only the top players (the big boys in the Nigerian context) sit in leading roles and pour large sums of money into the church project? No, is the church a money-making venture driven by pastors who use tithes and offer to buy flashy cars, fly on private jets, and live in luxurious homes? Yes, Sam, you just said what I think. Did I do it? I do not believe. I wonder why people, especially Nigerians, expect preachers to be poor and beggars on the streets. Is poverty a true reflection of Christianity? If your answer is yes, then why did Jesus Christ, our perfect example, employ Judas as his personal accountant to manage and store his money? Don't get me wrong, I am a strong advocate for responsibility and proper financial management among pastors, but I am not of the school of thought that advocates poverty as a true reflection of Christianity. Is the church a religious gathering with little or no influence on human life and the nation? Allow me to take you on a brief journey through the pages of history as we briefly explore the influence of the church in the early days. In the European Middle Ages, the church was the most influential institution. In one way or another it has influenced the decisions of policy makers in business, politics and healthcare. During the Middle Ages, the church led a mass literacy movement by providing education to priests and monks. He ran schools for traders and traders… middle of paper… ndrome, punctuated by the majority of men and women who have no trace of honest work in our music videos, further deepens the spirit of materialism among the youth. Artists like Jay Z and D-banj have more followers than some churches. Most of these artists came from the church but had no space to express and manifest the potential within them. A very powerful cult called the "Illuminati" is said to usher talented singers into the world of fame and fortune. Famous artists such as Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Jay-Z are alleged to be members of the cult. The songs they sing are inspired by the devil and dedicated to the devil. Imagine what the next generation's world would be like if the church refused to make an impact in the music industry.