THE ABOMINABLE EFFECTS OF A NATION NEGOTIATING WITH TERRORISTS — A BIBLICAL AND STRATEGIC ANALYSIS. ( PART 2)

 

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Good -Life Devotional: THE ABOMINABLE EFFECTS OF A NATION NEGOTIATING WITH TERRORISTS — A BIBLICAL AND STRATEGIC ANALYSIS. ( PART 2)

By Michael Benson Ajayi
One of Satan's strategies to destroy a nation is by causing  corrupt leaders to go into an ungodly alliance or covenant with terrorists.
Islamic Jihadists are driven by an extrem interpretation of the Qur'an which most classic scholars disagree with based on contextual analysis . The extremists say that the Qur'an says Surah 2:256 — “There is no compulsion in religion.”
Muslim commentators generally agree this verse was revealed in Medina, after Muhammad gained political authority.
But the same Qur’ān also includes:
Commands to fight until others accept Islam or submit
“Fight those who do not believe… until they pay the jizya.” (Surah 9:29)
Commands to fight until religion is “for Allah alone”
(Surah 2:193 and 8:39)
Death penalty for apostasy is found in the Hadith:
“Whoever changes his religion, kill him.” (Sahih Bukhari 9:84:57) these are the driving principles behind Muslim extremism resulting in the killing of moderate Muslims , Christians and Jews . Going into a peace agreement with such groups is unsustainable because of inreconcilable difference in idealogies .
Here are more consequences of negotiating with such terrorists and those with similar idealism in other religions in a circular state like Nigeria.
11) . IT BRINGS NATIONAL INSTABILITY
God told Asa he would have “wars from now on” (2 Chronicles 16:9).
12). IT DAMAGES INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION
Nations lose credibility when they negotiate with killers.
13. IT CORRUPTS LEADERSHIP MORALLY
Asa imprisoned the prophet instead of repenting (2 Chronicles 16:10).
14). IT DISHONORS VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
Families lose trust when murderers are rewarded (Proverbs 24:23–24).
15). IT INVITES DIVINE JUDGMENT
Bloodshed rewarded is bloodshed multiplied (Habakkuk 2:12).
Additional Effects
16). IT CREATES A PRECEDENT THAT VIOLENCE PRODUCES POWER
Groups see terror as the quickest route to influence (Judges 2:19).
17) . IT SILENCES PROPHETIC AND REFORMING VOICES
Government suppresses truth-tellers, as Asa silenced Hanani (2 Chronicles 16:10).
18). IT DIVIDES THE NATION AND BREEDS SUSPICION
“How can two walk together unless they agree?” (Amos 3:3).
19.) IT LEADS TO SPIRITUAL DECLINE
Calling evil good destabilizes righteousness (Isaiah 5:20).
20.) IT PASSES VIOLENCE TO THE NEXT GENERATION
Unconfronted sin becomes generational (Exodus 20:5).
    In Conclusion ; King Asa’s example stands as a warning to all nations: negotiating with violent groups is not a path to peace but a doorway to deeper bondage. God’s standard is unwavering—evil must be confronted, not rewarded. Nations that uphold justice, trust in God, and refuse to empower violent men position themselves for divine protection and lasting peace.
PRAYER : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome terrorism .
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THE ABOMINABLE EFFECTS OF A NATION NEGOTIATING WITH TERRORISTS — A BIBLICAL AND STRATEGIC ANALYSIS. ( PART 1)

 

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Good -Life Devotional:
THE ABOMINABLE EFFECTS OF A NATION NEGOTIATING WITH TERRORISTS — A BIBLICAL AND STRATEGIC ANALYSIS. ( PART 1)

By Michael Benson Ajayi
    The Scriptures are clear that God forbids His people from forming alliances with violent and wicked nations. A profound example is found in 2 Chronicles 16, where King Asa of Judah negotiated with Ben-hadad of Syria, a hostile king who had repeatedly terrorized Israel (1 Kings 20). Instead of trusting in God, Asa took treasures from the Lord’s temple and used them to buy the cooperation of a violent leader. This compromise became the doorway to national decline. The Bible says in 2 Chronicles 16:9 "For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from HENCEFORTH THOU SHALT HAVE WARS."
Negotiation with terrorists results in an escalation of terrorism.
    Today, many nations face the temptation to negotiate with terrorist groups. Yet the Bible and history warn of severe consequences. Below are some terrible effects of such negotiation―spiritually, politically, and socially.
1) . IT REPLACES TRUST IN GOD WITH TRUST IN VIOLENT MEN
Asa relied on Syria instead of the Lord (2 Chronicles 16:7–8).
2). IT STRENGTHENS TERRORISTS WITH NATIONAL RESOURCES
Asa handed God’s wealth to a violent king (2 Chronicles 16:2). Tax payers moneys is given to terrorists.
3.)  IT PROVOKES GOD’S DISPLEASURE
The prophet rebuked Asa for relying on evil alliances (2 Chronicles 16:7).
4.)  IT ENCOURAGES MORE VIOLENCE
Ben-hadad attacked immediately after receiving Asa’s gifts (2 Chronicles 16:4).
5). IT CREATES A CYCLE OF DEPENDENCE ON EVIL ALLIANCES
Asa began a pattern of fear-driven decisions.
6). IT SIGNALS WEAKNESS TO TERRORIST GROUPS
Violence appears to “work,” encouraging further attacks (Ecclesiastes 8:11).
7.)  IT DEMORALIZES MILITARY AND SECURITY FORCES
Righteous defenders feel betrayed when their sacrifices are undermined. Seeing the killer of your colleagues sitting in a negotiation meeting is too for a soldier to stomach (.2 Samuel 19;1-8)
8). IT UNDERMINES THE RULE OF LAW
Justifying the wicked is an abomination to the Lord (Proverbs 17:15).
9) . IT ENCOURAGES YOUTH TO BECOME TERRORISTS
Young people admire the rewards given to violent men (Proverbs 1:10–19).
10). IT EMBOLDENS OTHER EVIL GROUPS
Terrorists imitate what they see rewarded.
  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and deliverance of our nation from bad governance.
PRAYER; Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and boldness to preach righteousness.
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GOD SENDS JUDGMENT AGAINST ANTI-DEMOCRATIC OPPRESSION

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GOD SENDS JUDGMENT AGAINST ANTI-DEMOCRATIC OPPRESSION

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

  In Ezekiel 11:1–2, the prophet is taken in the Spirit to Jerusalem’s east gate, where the Lord reveals twenty-five prominent leaders who manipulate governance, twist justice, and “devise mischief” to oppress the righteous. Their corruption eroded public trust, undermined justice, and—most tragically—resulted in the death of innocent people, as reflected in verse 6: “You have multiplied your slain in this city.” When leaders subvert due process and weaponize power, Scripture teaches that such decay eventually leads to the suffering of God’s people.

     God’s response to this anti-democratic rebellion against righteousness is severe: “I will bring a sword upon you” (Ezek. 11:8–10). In biblical language, the “sword” often refers to foreign invaders, instruments of divine judgment. This same pattern appears in Isaiah 13:17, where God declares He will “stir up the Medes”—a violent, terrifying force—to humble the arrogant and stop abuses of power (Isa. 13:11). Scripture does not glorify violence, but it reveals a sobering truth: when rulers exalt wickedness, God may allow hostile forces to break their pride.

    Yet judgment is never God’s final desire. He calls nations to repentance, justice, and accountability. Democracy collapses when citizens and leaders abandon righteousness. Therefore, believers must uphold godly standards and insist on leaders of integrity, just as the early church chose “men of honest report, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom” (Acts 6:3). Proverbs 29:2 affirms this truth: “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice.”

To preserve peace, justice, and life, nations must return to God and uphold righteous leadership.

 In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and righteous governance.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome poverty.

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THE SPIRIT OF THE FEAR OF THE LORD

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THE SPIRIT OF THE FEAR OF THE LORD

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Isaiah 11:2–3 describes one of the sevenfold operations of the Holy Spirit resting upon the Messiah: “the Spirit of the fear of the Lord… and He shall delight in the fear of the Lord.” This fear is not terror but deep reverence, awe, and submission to God’s holiness. When this Spirit operates in a person or a nation, it produces obedience, purity, and wisdom. Scripture declares, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10), and again, “By the fear of the Lord men depart from evil” (Proverbs 16:6). Without this divine influence, societies drift into moral confusion, rebellion, and spiritual darkness.

    A vivid example of national transformation through the fear of God is found in Acts 19:17–20. When the power of God was demonstrated in Ephesus, “fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.” This holy fear led to widespread repentance. Those who practiced witchcraft and magic openly confessed their deeds and brought their books to be burned—materials worth fifty thousand pieces of silver. The result was spiritual awakening, societal cleansing, and the triumph of God’s Word: “So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.” The fear of the Lord broke the grip of darkness and purified the culture.

     Today, our nations desperately need this same Spirit. Laws, campaigns, and human efforts cannot cure corruption or moral decay. Only the Spirit of the fear of the Lord can turn hearts back to righteousness. Let us therefore pray, both personally and nationally, “Unite my heart to fear Your name” (Psalm 86:11). Where the fear of the Lord is restored, wisdom returns, evil is abandoned, and God’s glory prevails.

 In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and for the spirit of the fear of the lord in our nation .

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to preach the gospel.

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DO NOT BUILD YOUR SECURITY AROUND POSSESSIONS

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Good -Life Devotional: DO NOT BUILD YOUR SECURITY AROUND POSSESSIONS

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

       Scripture repeatedly warns that placing our confidence in possessions, wealth, or human strategy invites downfall. King Nebuchadnezzar learned this painfully. In Daniel 4, he boasted, “Is not this great Babylon which I have built… by my mighty power and for my glory?” His security was rooted in his empire, achievements, and riches. God instantly stripped him of sanity, giving him “the mind of an animal,” and he lived in the wild until he acknowledged that the Most High rules. His fall teaches that possessions are unstable foundations; only God gives lasting security.

King Asa made the same mistake. Though he began well, trusting God (2 Chronicles 14), later he placed his confidence in wealth and political alliances. Instead of seeking the Lord, he used the treasures of the temple to bribe Ben-hadad for protection (1 Kings 15:18–20). God rebuked him through the prophet Hanani, declaring, “Because you have relied on the king of Syria and not on the LORD… from henceforth you shall have wars” (2 Chronicles 16:7–9). Asa paid dearly because he trusted possessions instead of the Lord.

True security comes only from God. Proverbs 18:11 warns that “the rich man’s wealth is his strong city,” but it is a deceptive refuge. Jesus said, “A man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions” (Luke 12:15). Psalm 20:7 adds, “Some trust in chariots… but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.”

When the Lord is your security, no earthly instability can shake you. Trusting Him brings peace, stability, and protection that possessions can never supply.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and faith in his ability to sustain us 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome poverty. 

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QUALITY OF OUR RELATIONSHIP OUTWEIGHS THE QUANTITY OF OUR POSSESSIONS.

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Good -Life Devotional: QUALITY OF OUR RELATIONSHIP OUTWEIGHS THE QUANTITY OF OUR POSSESSIONS.

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

“Better is a dinner of herbs where love is present than a fattened ox served with hatred.” — Proverbs 15:17 (AMP)

   Scripture gently but firmly corrects our perception of value. Proverbs 15:17 reminds us that the quality of our relationships and the presence of love outweigh the quantity of our possessions. A simple meal seasoned with love is richer in God’s sight than a grand banquet filled with hatred, strife, and spiritual emptiness. This truth confronts today’s culture, which equates success with wealth and abundance. God measures life differently: love, righteousness, and peace are the true treasures of the believer.

   Hebrews 11:24–26 gives us a powerful example of this wisdom lived out. Moses, though raised amid the unimaginable wealth and power of Pharaoh’s palace, made a deliberate choice. He refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. Why? Because the lavish “fattened ox” of Egypt was served with spiritual hatred—hostility toward God’s people and the ways of righteousness. Moses discerned that no earthly comfort could compensate for the loss of fellowship with God or the compromise of his calling.

   He chose instead to identify with God’s oppressed people, embracing what seemed like the “herbs”—a life of hardship, humility, and sacrifice. Yet in God’s economy, Moses chose the richer portion, for Scripture says he esteemed “the reproach of Christ as greater riches than the treasures of Egypt.” He understood that temporary pleasures cannot outweigh eternal rewards.

    This devotional truth calls us to examine our own choices. Do we pursue peace, love, and holiness even when it costs us something? Are we willing to value Christ more than comfort? The world may offer us “fattened oxen,” but if they come with spiritual compromise, they are empty.

    Today, choose the humble path that honors God. For where love, righteousness, and obedience dwell, there is true wealth—and everlasting reward.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power for contentment. 

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THE PROSPERITY OF THE FOOL SHALL DESTROY THEM .

 

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Good -Life Devotional: THE PROSPERITY OF THE FOOL SHALL DESTROY THEM .

Proverbs 1:32 declares, “For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.”
  Prosperity, when divorced from righteousness, becomes a snare rather than a blessing. The fool mistakes temporary success for divine approval, forgetting that wealth without wisdom leads to ruin. The psalmist confessed in Psalm 73:3 that he almost envied the arrogant when he saw the prosperity of the wicked. But later, in verse 22, he realized his folly—“So foolish was I, and ignorant; I was as a beast before You.”
   It is foolish to admire the prosperity of the wicked, for they walk on a downward slippery slope. Their wealth and comfort are deceptive; like a flower, they bloom briefly before fading away. Psalm 73:18 says, “Surely You set them in slippery places; You cast them down into destruction.” God allows the wicked to prosper for a season, but their end is eternal loss.
    In contrast, “The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree; he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon” (Psalm 92:12). Though they may not possess worldly riches, the righteous are rooted in eternal prosperity—peace with God, joy in the Holy Spirit, and everlasting life. Psalm 92:7 concludes, “When the wicked spring up like grass, and all the workers of iniquity flourish; it is that they shall be destroyed forever.” True prosperity is not measured by possessions but by one’s standing with God.
  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and contentment and godliness.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to walk in integrity.
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