GOD IS LEAST INTERESTED IN CHURCH CONVENTIONS AND SACRIFICES

 You shall not be disgraced because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: GOD IS LEAST INTERESTED IN CHURCH CONVENTIONS AND SACRIFICES

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

    Many assume that church conventions, seminars, and monthly sacrifices please God, but Scripture says otherwise. In Isaiah 1:4, God laments, “Ah, sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity…” Despite endless gatherings and offerings, our society groans under corruption, insecurity, and hardship. Verse 7 declares, “Your country is desolate, your cities are burned with fire…”—a reflection of the current reality where terrorism and economic decay prevail.

    Jesus Christ came with a clear message: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). Sadly, this call to repentance has been replaced with sermons that glorify covetousness—urging people to “sow seeds” for breakthroughs rather than pursue holiness. Yet, 2 Peter 2:5 reminds us that God spared not the ancient world but saved Noah, a preacher of righteousness. This shows God values righteousness above rituals.

    True peace and stability in any nation come through righteousness. Isaiah 32:17 declares, “The work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.” No amount of offerings can substitute for godly living. That is why Jesus commanded, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Matthew 6:33).

   If we are willing and obedient, Isaiah 1:19 promises, “You shall eat the good of the land.” What God desires is not empty ceremonies but hearts transformed by truth (Micah 6:8). Let us return to preaching repentance and righteousness, for that is the only way our nation will experience lasting peace and prosperity.

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

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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