FOOLISHNESS MISTAKEN FOR CURSES

 The anointing of God's favour is giving you wisdom to solve complicated problems above your opponents. 

Good -Life Devotional: FOOLISHNESS MISTAKEN FOR CURSES

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Psalm 107:17 (AMP) says, “Fools, because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, were afflicted.” 

   The Bible often attributes suffering not to ancestral curses but to foolishness and disobedience to God’s wisdom. The church in Galatia was called “foolish” because they turned from the truth of salvation by faith in God's wisdom to human effort

by corruption (Galatians 3:1–2). Similarly, many churches in Africa misinterpret the consequences of poor leadership and lack of social amenities—such as hospitals, good roads, and security—as demonic attacks or generational curses.

   Scripture clearly declares that Jesus Christ has redeemed believers from every curse of the law (Galatians 3:13) and has “canceled out the certificate of debt … and set it aside, nailing it to the cross” (Colossians 2:14). Therefore, persistent poverty and suffering in many nations are not spiritual curses but results of mismanagement of resources and corruption. Sadly, instead of holding leaders accountable, preachers—often benefiting from the system—urge people to fast and pray more, ignoring the biblical call to wisdom and righteous stewardship.

    Wisdom, not ritualistic fasting, brings prosperity. King Solomon’s wisdom made him the wealthiest king (1 Kings 10:23–24). Joseph’s God-given insight managed Egypt’s resources, leading to abundance (Genesis 41:39–41). Abraham also prospered through divine guidance and wise decisions (Genesis 13:2).

    True salvation and holistic prosperity—spiritual, emotional, moral, and financial—come through the wisdom of God’s Word. As 2 Timothy 3:15 says, “the sacred writings … give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” James 1:5 reminds us to ask God for wisdom, for His blessing “makes rich, and He adds no sorrow to it” (Proverbs 10:22).

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

PRAYERS : 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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