PROMOTION OF DENOMINATION ABOVE PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST IS SATANIC

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Good -Life Devotional: PROMOTION OF DENOMINATION ABOVE PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST IS SATANIC

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

  The promotion of denomination above a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is not only unbiblical—it is satanic. Paul rebuked this mindset in 1 Corinthians 3:3–7, where he exposed the carnality of believers who boasted, “I am of Paul,” and “I am of Apollos.” Such partisanship reveals immaturity and fleshliness. Paul made it clear that only God gives the increase, and ministers are merely servants through whom God works.

   Likewise, Romans 8:8 declares that “those who are in the flesh cannot please God.” A person consumed with promoting their denomination over Christ is walking in the flesh, not in the Spirit. Satan uses this fleshly mindset to sow division, pride, strife, and even corruption—both within the Church and in society.

   In contrast, the early Church prioritized fellowship with Christ and unity in the Spirit. In Acts 2:42–47 and Acts 4:32–35, believers “had all things in common,” continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine, and were of “one heart and soul.” No denomination is mentioned—only devotion to Jesus and love for one another.

   Jesus never started a denomination. He said, “Follow Me” (Luke 9:23) and declared, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” (John 14:6). Religion and denominational identity hold no value without a living relationship with Christ (Philippians 3:7–8). We must beware of idolizing structures over the Savior. True Christianity is not religion—it is a relationship with the risen Lord. Anything less is deception.

 In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and boldness to preach the truth.

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 get wealth.

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