Christ was cursed, not Christians. “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the Law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree’” –Galatians 3:13. That ends cursing upon Christians. There are no curses that come upon the true children of God; no, not even one.
Christ has redeemed us, not only from the curse of the Law, but also from the curses of the ancestors. “You were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down by tradition from your ancestors, not with corruptible things like silver or gold, but by the precious blood of Christ” –1 Peter 1:18,19.
Generational sins and ancestral curses have no effect on genuine believers. “Take counsel together, but it will come to nothing. Speak the word, but it will not stand, for God is with us” –Isaiah 8:10.
Not even the high powered sorcerer of international reputation could curse. Here’s his own testimony: “There is no sorcery against Jacob, nor is there any witchcraft against Israel” –Numbers 23:23.
And why? “Because they hired Balaam to curse you. However, the Lord your God was not willing to listen to Balaam, but the Lord your God turned the curse into a blessing for you because the Lord your God loves you” –Deuteronomy 23:4,5. God turns curses into blessing for His children whom He loves.
So, I don’t get it. Why are you Reverends of Riches, Prosperity Pastors, and Banker Bishops cursing your congregations? God isn’t even listening to you. Do you think you can rain down curses on the true people of God because they don’t bring money into your religious business centers? You must be kidding.
One of the prominent deceivers among you in Lagos told millions of his followers that they would go to hell for not paying tithes into that ministry. Na Wao! Na Big Wao! God turns cursing into blessing.
Or have you forgotten Genesis 12:3? “I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you.” That’s pretty clear. But what’s going to happen to you, Mr. Pastor Man, if you open your big mouth and curse the people of God that Jesus has redeemed from the curse by becoming a curse in their place? You’ve gotten yourself into real wahalah. Curse those whom God has blessed and you become cursed.
Well, what about Malachi 3? There’s a curse upon God’s people for not tithing. What do you have to say about that! Malachi is the last book of the Old Covenant of Law. Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the Law. Tithes were to be brought into the storehouse of the Temple in Jerusalem. Pretty sure that Temple was destroyed in 70 AD. Tithes were to be brought by the nation of Israel. Pretty sure Christians are not the nation of Israel. Tithes were for the Levites to have food and then grain and oil and wine for their ritual animal sacrifices in that Temple. Pretty sure we don’t offer animals anymore.
Tithes were simply 10% of farm produce to support the Levites and Priests in their Temple service; that’s why God said that there should be food in His house, not money. Now all Christians are priests: “You are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” –1 Peter 2:5. So, if all are now priests, who are we supposed to tithe to?
Oh, and lest we continue under this delusion, consider this: Tithing was never money. I know that sounds outlandish, but it’s true: Tithing throughout the entire Bible was never 10% of your money. See for yourself; here are all references to tithing in the whole Scriptures. Genesis 14:20; Leviticus 27:30-32; Numbers 18:21,24,26,28; Deuteronomy 12:6,11,17; 14:22,23,28; 26:12; 2 Chronicles 31:5,6,12; Nehemiah 10:37,38; 12:44; 13:5,12; Amos 4:4; Malachi 3:8,10; Matthew 23:23; Luke 11:42; 18:12; Hebrews 7:5,6,8,9. There, hopefully that should settle that. You are not under a curse for not tithing.
So when the Rev. Canon of Cursing mounts the pulpit and thunders his curse upon you for not “tithing” into his corrupt coffers, don’t mind him. He neither understands the Scriptures nor the power of God. “God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ” –Ephesians 1:3. You are not cursed. “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the Law” –Galatians 3:13. No curse.
“There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” –Romans 8:1. You are not cursed. “A curse without a cause will not alight” –Proverbs 26:2. No curse there. “You were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down by tradition from your ancestors” –1 Peter 1:18. Curses of ancestors are cancelled. “Let them curse, but You bless” –Psalm 109:28. Amen. No curse.