BUSINESSES BUILT ON STOLEN PUBLIC FUNDS ARE CURSED TO FAIL

 You shall make great progress regardless of the adverse situations because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: BUSINESSES BUILT ON STOLEN PUBLIC FUNDS ARE CURSED TO FAIL

 By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

    Scripture consistently teaches that God opposes injustice, especially the theft of public resources entrusted to leaders. In Zechariah 5:1–4, the prophet sees a flying scroll carrying a curse that enters the house of the thief and consumes it. This judgment is not hidden; it follows those who steal and those who swear falsely. Public office holders who take oaths—often invoking God’s name—to uphold the law and serve humanity, yet steal public funds, place themselves directly under this curse.

God further declares, “I hate robbery for burnt offering” (Isaiah 61:8). Offerings, donations, or even church buildings funded by stolen wealth do not appease God; they are an abomination. Abuse of public trust aligns with Satan’s agenda “to steal, kill, and destroy” (John 10:10), and God stands firmly against it. No amount of religious display can neutralize a curse rooted in unrepented sin.

     True deliverance requires open confession and repentance. James 5:16 teaches that healing and restoration come through confessing sins and turning from them, not through ritualized prayers. Yet it is common to see corrupt politicians seeking the prayers of corrupt preachers—beneficiaries of their crimes—who offer false prophecies for gain, as condemned in Ezekiel 13:19–23. These lies give false hope, not freedom.

Joel 2:25 reminds us that when God sends His army—symbolized by the locusts—restoration follows repentance, not denial. The church must call for repentance, integrity, and restitution, like Zacchaeus did (Luke 19:8–9). Believers should avoid partnerships with corrupt systems (Proverbs 28:8) and demand trustworthy governance, for “ill-gotten gain troubles the house” (Habakkuk 2:9–11), but righteousness exalts a nation.

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

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 temptation.

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