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Good -Life Devotional:
THE CONSEQUENCES OF BLOOD GUILT ON A NATION ( part 1)
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Blood guilt is a spiritual defilement that brings judgment upon individuals and nations. Scripture reveals that when innocent blood is shed—whether through murder, judicial corruption, or spiritual compromise—there are serious consequences. In 1 Corinthians 11:27, Paul warns that partaking of the Lord’s Supper unworthily brings guilt concerning the body and blood of Christ, highlighting the danger of spiritual insensitivity to blood guilt.
The Apostle Paul himself felt constrained by the Spirit not to avoid his duty to proclaim truth, lest he become blood-guilty (Acts 20:22, 26). When rejected by the Jews in Corinth, he declared, “Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean” (Acts 18:6), indicating that failure to warn or confront sin could render one guilty.
Blood guilt cries out to God. The souls of martyrs cry from under the altar for justice (Revelation 6:9–10), and the beheaded saints will live again (Revelation 20:4), indicating that unjust murder demands divine reckoning. Pilate’s symbolic handwashing did not absolve his guilt for condemning the innocent Christ (Matthew 27:24). Likewise, judges and lawyers today who knowingly condemn the innocent share in this guilt.
Even preachers can be guilty by endorsing or praying for the survival and prosperity of the unrepentant wicked, violating God’s justice (Ezekiel 13:19). Paul warns not to lay hands on anyone suddenly, lest we share in their sins (1 Timothy 5:22).
One of the most grievous sources of national blood guilt today is abortion. In Leviticus 20:2 and Jeremiah 32:35, child sacrifice is condemned as provoking God’s wrath—paralleling modern abortion with Molech worship.
Proverbs 6:17 says God hates “hands that shed innocent blood.” To prevent judgment, nations must repent, confess their sins, and cease shedding innocent blood. As Deuteronomy 21:8–9 shows, confession and atonement are essential for cleansing the land from guilt.
In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and boldness to preach righteousness.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me for 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 live righteously.
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