THE DOCTRINE OF DOMINION IS AGAINST CHRIST'S IDEAL

By Rev.Michael Benson Ajayi 
  Mathew 20:24-28"And  when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the  two brethren. But Jesus called them  unto him, and said,  Ye know  that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and  they that are great exercise authority upon them. But it shall not  be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be  your minister;  And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be  your servant:  Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered  unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many."
      The word 'dominion'  used here is the Greek word 'katakurieuo';  it means: to lord against, i.e. control, subjugate, overcome. It was first mentioned in Genesis 1:26&28 where the first human Adam was given dominion over God’s creation. It never included humans as there were none other than Adam and one cannot exercise dominion over oneself.  The next time we see the emergence of this word is in Genesis 27:40 "And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck." and here it was used as a consequence and corrective measure to a negative circumstance. Esau fell victim of his covetous younger brother's Jacob’s trap.And lost his birthright. Dominion was therefore a corrective measure under this situation . Here the word 'dominion ' is the Hebrew word ' ruwd' which means to tramp about, i.e. ramble (free or disconsolate) or rebel against.
     English dictionary defines tramp as :vagabond, loose, walk,prostitute. Therefore, it was by rebellion that Esau  broke free from his brother's oppression.  That's what happens when dominion is preached as a virtue in the church, it leads to dis-unity and fragmentation in families and communities . Tramping is become a way of life for many Christians . They struggles with being committed to a relationship in church, marriage, business, Job. Dominion theology is a negative stimuli which always elicits negative reactions wherever it is promoted. It destroys marriages and results in rebellion
      The doctrine of dominion promotes covetousness and an insatiable craving for wealth,it creates fear in  non-Christians and resistance against the gospel  just as Esau was against  a dominion -driven Jacob.Dominion leads to hatred (Gen.37:8 ) because humans are not created to be dominated but loved.
     Under the new testament, Jesus abolished the theology of dominion claiming it is synonymous with paganism. Unfortunately, this teaching is taught in the church as a virtue with some leaders playing god and demanding some form of obeisance before rendering help.This is contrary to the teachings of Jesus Christ Christ (2Cor.1:24, Acts 10:25-26,Eph5:21,Col.3:13) . This is behind the impunity by leadership , racism, slavery and increase in prostitution among believers .
       Those who seek public office are to do so for the sole purpose of rendering selfless service and not dominion over others. Jesus demonstrated this when he instructed his disciples to feed the multitude: none of them ate until everyone else was fed. He taught that a person's relevance was achieved through the pursuit of responsibilities not money and titles.
 As you make Jesus Christ your lord and saviour and read this now receive grace for promotion and freedom from satanic yokes in Jesus name.
By Rev.Michael Benson Ajayi +2348035536911, +2348098536911. Email. Michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com
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