THE WEAPONIZATION OF PHILANTHROPY TO ENSLAVE THE CHURCH

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

Good-Life Devotional: THE WEAPONIZATION OF PHILANTHROPY TO ENSLAVE THE CHURCH

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

In 2 Kings 18:23, the king of Assyria mockingly offered horses to King Hezekiah, symbolizing a deceptive gesture meant to weaken Judah. Similarly, in modern Africa, corrupt politicians use philanthropy as a weapon to enslave the church and the masses. These so-called “empowerment programs” and handouts are often strategic distractions, masking massive looting of public treasuries through inflated contracts. What appears as generosity is frequently a tool for perpetuating oppression and silencing prophetic voices.

   God demands honesty and transparency in governance. Proverbs 11:1 says, “A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight.” This principle underpins why developed nations have procurement systems to prevent over-inflation of contracts. Unfortunately, many preachers in Africa replicate the same corrupt model, using manipulated “seed sowing” schemes and staged philanthropy to exploit God’s people.

    Jesus condemned such hypocrisy in Matthew 6:1-4, warning against giving for show or manipulation. Today, fraudsters on social media deploy similar tactics, baiting the vulnerable with giveaways to scam them. These acts are designed to make an evil system look good while keeping people dependent and voiceless.

   Christians must reject individual-based governance that promotes personal loyalty over accountability. Instead, we should advocate for system-based governance rooted in righteousness and justice (Proverbs 29:2). The church must rise above the chains of corrupt philanthropy and demand integrity, because true empowerment comes from truth, not from deceptive gifts.

Scripture References: Proverbs 17:23, Micah 6:8, Isaiah 1:23.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and the spirit of discernment.

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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