DOMINION IS'NT A VIRTUE UNDER THE NEW TESTAMENT
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 as used here is the Greek word 'katakurieuo' which 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 required lawlessness for Esau to break free from his brother's oppression. That's what happens when dominion is taught, it is the reason behind the dis-unity and fragmentation of the church . Tramping is become a way of life of the average believer. The average Christian struggles with being committed to a relationship; be it church, marriage, business, Job. Dominion theology is a negative stimuli which always elicits negative reactions wherever it is promoted. It destroys marriages.
The doctrine of dominion promotes covetousness and an insatiable craving for wealth which is the reason why non-christians tend to react violently against the church for fear of loosing their sources of livelihood just as Esau lost his to 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 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
The word dominion as used here is the Greek word 'katakurieuo' which 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 required lawlessness for Esau to break free from his brother's oppression. That's what happens when dominion is taught, it is the reason behind the dis-unity and fragmentation of the church . Tramping is become a way of life of the average believer. The average Christian struggles with being committed to a relationship; be it church, marriage, business, Job. Dominion theology is a negative stimuli which always elicits negative reactions wherever it is promoted. It destroys marriages.
The doctrine of dominion promotes covetousness and an insatiable craving for wealth which is the reason why non-christians tend to react violently against the church for fear of loosing their sources of livelihood just as Esau lost his to 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 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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