The Things We Call Miracles in Africa Are Being Achieved Through Diligence in China ” — Apostle Joshua Selman
The Things We Call Miracles in Africa Are Being Achieved Through Diligence in China ” — Apostle Joshua Selman
Apostle Joshua Selman has challenged what he described as a negative mentality towards early success in Africa, urging young people not to allow societal expectations or suspicion to discourage them from pursuing excellence.
Speaking during a sermon, Selman pointed to countries such as China, where he said teenagers are developing inventions and building companies at relatively young ages.
He contrasted this with attitudes he believes are common in parts of Africa, where people who prosper early may sometimes be suspected of wrongdoing rather than celebrated for their diligence.
“Prosper at 21, they say, ‘Who helped you? You went to meet a man.’ What kind of mentality do we have like this?” he asked.
Selman argued that people should not have to wait until later in life before significant achievement is considered normal or acceptable.
He declared, “I refuse to fail,” encouraging his audience not to allow other people’s opinions, sentiments or expectations to determine the outcome of their lives.
Selman also warned against becoming overly concerned with people who constantly discuss or debate another person’s progress.
“My destiny depends on me and God. Sit down and keep discussing, discuss yourself, but not my life,” he said.
His message encouraged Christians, particularly young people, to embrace diligence, reject limiting attitudes towards early success and remain focused on making meaningful progress.
