THE PROPHETIC RESPONSIBILITY OF ACCOUNTABILITY

 You shall not be abandoned but repositioned for greater productivity because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good-Life Devotional: THE PROPHETIC RESPONSIBILITY OF ACCOUNTABILITY

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

    God has never called His servants to silence in the face of injustice. True preachers are custodians of righteousness, called not only to comfort but also to confront. When King David sinned, the prophet Nathan did not remain silent. With courage and divine wisdom, he declared, “Thou art the man” (2 Samuel 12:7, AMP). Nathan’s boldness shows that spiritual leaders are accountable to speak truth to power, regardless of status or consequence.

   In Micah 3, God rebukes leaders and prophets who abandoned this sacred duty. Instead of defending justice, they pursued bribes and personal gain: “Her leaders pronounce judgment for a bribe, her priests teach for a fee, and her prophets tell fortunes for money” (Micah 3:11, AMP). Their silence and corruption led to the suffering and destruction of God’s people. This is a sobering warning—when spiritual leaders prioritize profit over truth, the people perish.

    Scripture consistently calls for accountability. Proverbs 31:8-9 urges, “Open your mouth for the mute… defend the rights of the poor and needy.” Likewise, Isaiah 1:17 commands, “Seek justice, rebuke the ruthless, defend the fatherless.” Preachers are not entertainers or mere motivators; they are watchmen (Ezekiel 3:17-18), responsible for warning and guiding society according to God’s standards.

    Silence in the face of bad governance is not neutrality—it is complicity. God will judge those who refuse to speak when He has commanded them to cry aloud (Isaiah 58:1). Let every preacher remember: faithfulness to God includes standing for truth, justice, and righteousness, no matter the cost.

  In our daily prayers we should ask for preachers to be given boldness to speak against injustice in the society . 

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 promote good governance.

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WHY JESUS SAID MANY PROMINENT MINISTERS WON'T ENTER HEAVEN.

 You shall not labour in vain because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional:

WHY JESUS SAID  MANY PROMINENT MINISTERS WON'T ENTER HEAVEN.

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

    Based on Matthew 7:21-23, many prominent preachers may not enter heaven because their ministry, despite its outward success, is built on self-centered performance rather than a genuine, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. 

  Jesus explains that merely using his name or doing "wonderful works" (prophesying, casting out demons, healing) is insufficient if the heart is not in alignment with the will of the Father. 

    Here is a breakdown of why this occurs, based on Matthew 7:21-23 and the Greek definition of iniquity:

1. The Greek Definition of Iniquity (Anomia)  In Matthew 7:23, Jesus tells them to depart because they are "workers of iniquity" (KJV) or "lawlessness" (ESV/NASB). 

 The word used is 'anomia,' which means lawlessness, illegality, or disobedience.

SIGNIFICANCE: It goes beyond sinning occasionally. Anomia implies a life lived without regard for God’s law, acting as if they are not under His authority. It is a persistent rebellion, often disguised as religious activity. 

2. "I NEVER KNEW YOU" (RELATIONAL VOID)

Jesus declares, "I never knew you" (ginōskō), which indicates a complete lack of a personal, intimate covenant relationship. 

SUPERFICIAL RELATIONSHIP: These preachers may work for Jesus, but not with him.

NO TRANSFORMATION: While their words may sound righteous, their hearts have not been transformed by the Gospel. They are "strangers" to God despite working in His name. 

3. THE "WILL OF THE FATHER" VS. "MY WONDERFUL WORKS"

   The distinction lies between doing God’s will and doing impressive religious work for personal recognition.

Not Doing the Will: The will of the Father, as defined in context, is to believe on Christ, submit to his authority, and display obedience.

RELIANCE ON MINISTRY  Prominent preachers might point to their megachurches, YouTube views, healing rallies, or dramatic preaching as proof of their salvation, but Jesus calls these acts "filthy rags" (Isaiah 64:6) if they replace true repentance and obedience. 

SUMMARY OF WHY THEY ARE REJECTED

THEIR MINISTRY IS SELF-GLORIFYING: They use Jesus' name for their own brand, power, or financial gain rather than His glory.

It’s a Display of SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS: They rely on their spiritual resume to justify themselves, rather than trusting entirely in Christ’s finished work.

THEIR FRUIT IS WRONG: Despite outward miracles, their lives do not produce the "good fruit" of obedience and humility (Matt 7:16-20). 

Ultimately, this passage serves as a warning that spiritual giftedness is not the same as spiritual fruitfulness. 

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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CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IS RECOMMENDED IN THE BIBLE AGAINST KIDNAPPING

 You shall not fall into the enemy's trap because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IS RECOMMENDED IN THE BIBLE AGAINST KIDNAPPING 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   kidnapping is explicitly punishable by death in the Bible, specifically within the Old Testament Mosaic Law. The Bible views kidnapping (man-stealing) as a severe crime equivalent to murder because it involves stealing a person's freedom and dignity, both of which are considered gifts from God. 

Key biblical passages regarding this penalty include:

Exodus 21:16: "Whoever kidnaps a person, whether that person has been sold or is still held in possession, shall be put to death" (NRSV). This law applies regardless of whether the kidnapper intends to sell the victim or keep them as a slave.

Deuteronomy 24:7: "If a man is caught kidnapping one of his brothers among the Israelites and treats him as a slave or sells him, the kidnapper must die. You must purge the evil from among you" (NIV).

1 Timothy 1:9-10 (New Testament): While not providing a direct legal penalty, the New Testament continues this condemnation by listing "slave traders" (or man-stealers) alongside murderers and other lawless acts, indicating that this stance against kidnapping is sustained. 

KEY DETAILS REGARDING THIS LAW:

INTENT: The penalty was absolute, covering the abduction of a person for sale, slavery, or if the victim was simply found in the kidnapper's possession.

WHY DEATH? The biblical rationale is that humans are created in God's image (Genesis 1:27). Stealing a person is an assault on that image and a violation of the sanctity of human life and liberty.

CONTEXT: These laws were intended to protect individuals from the trafficking and enslavement prevalent in the ancient Near East, upholding the value of personal freedom. 

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

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ANIMAL SACRIFICES CANNOT MAKE A PERSON RIGHTE

 The evil enchantments against your family shall fail because of the anointing of God's favour upon you 

Good -Life Devotional: ANIMAL SACRIFICES CANNOT MAKE A PERSON RIGHTE

OUS BEFORE GOD .

Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

    The scriptures make it clear that animal sacrifices, though ordained under the Old Covenant, were never sufficient to make a person truly righteous before God. Hebrews 10:2–4 explains that if those sacrifices had perfected the worshippers, they would have ceased to be offered. Instead, they served as a continual reminder of sin, because “it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats should take away sins.”

   This is a powerful apologetic truth: in the old testament, animal sacrifices could cover sin temporarily, but they could not cleanse the conscience or impart righteousness. They pointed forward to something greater—the perfect and final sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

   Abraham stands as a compelling example. Long before the Law and its sacrificial system were instituted, Abraham “believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness” (Genesis 15:6). His justification was not based on any ritual, offering, or animal sacrifice, but on faith. This establishes a foundational truth: righteousness has always been by faith, not by works or sacrifices.

   The sacrificial system, therefore, was symbolic—a shadow of the substance to come. It revealed humanity’s need for atonement but could never fulfill that need completely. Only Christ, the spotless Lamb, could accomplish what animal sacrifices never could—true purification and eternal righteousness.

   For the believer today, this is both comforting and liberating. Your righteousness is not rooted in rituals, performance, or repeated acts of atonement. It is grounded in the finished work of Christ and received by faith.

Rest in this truth: what animal sacrifices could never achieve, Jesus accomplished once and for all.

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 sorcery.

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BELIEVERS ARE SANCTIFIED ONCE AND FOR All

 Your family shall not suffer lack regardless of economic conditions because of the anointing of God's favour upon you. 

Good -Life Devotional: BELIEVERS ARE SANCTIFIED ONCE AND FOR All

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

    The Gospel reveals a powerful and liberating truth: believers are sanctified once and for all through the finished work of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 10:10 declares, “we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” The Greek word for sanctified, hēgiasμένοι (from hagiazō), means “to set apart, make holy, consecrate.” This is not a process dependent on human effort, but a completed act accomplished by Christ.

    This truth is further strengthened in Hebrews 10:14: “For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.” Here we see both a finished position and an ongoing experience.    Positionally, the believer is perfected forever before God. Practically, we grow into what we already are.    Sanctification is first a gift before it becomes a walk.

1 Corinthians 6:11 reminds us: “But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Notice the past tense—this is a completed reality for every believer. You are not trying to become sanctified; you are learning to live from that identity.

   However, Hebrews 2:1 cautions us to “give the more earnest heed” so we do not drift away. This means we must stay grounded in this truth. Forgetting our sanctified status can lead to striving, guilt, and legalism.

    Apologetically, this doctrine defends the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice. If sanctification were incomplete, it would imply His offering was insufficient. But Scripture affirms otherwise—His work is perfect and final.

Therefore, rest in this truth: you are set apart, made holy, and accepted. Live daily from the reality of who you already are in Christ.

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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ALL WHO BELIEVE ARE JUSTIFIED

 You shall be far from disaster because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: ALL WHO BELIEVE ARE JUSTIFIED

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   The message of the gospel is both simple and profound: all who believe are justified. In Acts 13:39, we are told that “by Him everyone who believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.” This is a powerful apologetic truth—the Law, though holy and good, was never designed to make man righteous before God. It reveals sin but cannot remove it.

Galatians 2:16 reinforces this truth: “knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ.” Justification is not earned; it is received. It is not a reward for effort but a gift of grace through faith.

    The Greek word translated “justified” is dikaioō, which means “to declare righteous,” “to acquit,” or “to render innocent.” It is a legal term, painting the picture of a courtroom where God, the righteous Judge, declares the believer not guilty—not because of personal merit, but because of Christ’s finished work.

    This truth dismantles every form of self-righteousness. No amount of law-keeping, moral effort, or religious activity can secure justification. Only faith in Jesus Christ can. When a person believes, God credits righteousness to them (Romans 4:5), not based on performance, but on grace.

Therefore, the believer stands before God fully accepted, not striving to be justified, but living from a place of justification. This is the foundation of true peace with God (Romans 5:1).

   Rest in this truth today: if you believe in Christ, you are justified—completely, eternally, and freely.

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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THE GOD WHO JUSTIFIES THE UNGODLY (NOT BY MERIT)

 You shall receive the double good portions because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: THE GOD WHO JUSTIFIES THE UNGODLY (NOT BY MERIT) 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

    Romans 4:3–5 reveals a profound truth at the heart of the gospel: “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted unto him for righteousness… to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.” This passage dismantles every human attempt to earn righteousness and establishes God’s method—justification by faith.

   Apologetically, this text answers a major objection: How can a just God declare the ungodly righteous? The answer lies not in ignoring sin, but in addressing it through Christ. God’s justice is not compromised; it is fulfilled in the substitutionary work of Jesus. As Romans 3:26 declares, God is “just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.” The cross is where justice and mercy meet.

    Abraham serves as the prototype. Before the Law, rituals, or religious systems existed, he was declared righteous simply by believing God (Genesis 15:6). This proves righteousness is not tied to religious performance but to faith. David echoes this in Psalm 32:1–2, celebrating the blessedness of the man whose sins are forgiven apart from works.

This truth humbles human pride. No one qualifies by merit (Ephesians 2:8–9). It also offers hope—God does not wait for us to become godly before justifying us. He justifies the ungodly who believe.

      Therefore, your standing with God is not based on your past, your failures, or your efforts, but on your faith in Christ. Having been justified, we now have peace with God (Romans 5:1).

   Rest in this: the God who justifies the ungodly has declared you righteous through faith.

PRAYER: Heavenly 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 guilt and condemnation. 

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