02/06/2026
Ever since I read about King Jeroboam, one question has refused to leave my mind:
Who is still troubled by his sin today?
Jeroboam committed many evil acts. Some were never recorded in Scripture. Yet one particular sin was highlighted repeatedly by God.
He appointed priests from ordinary families and ordained anyone willing to serve, regardless of God's instructions. Anyone who showed interest could become a priest.
At first glance, it may not seem like a serious offense. But God saw it differently.
That pattern did not die with Jeroboam.
It survived him.
It outlived his dynasty.
It reached our generation.
Today, many people rush into ministry without a calling, without preparation, without spiritual maturity, and sometimes without even knowing the God they claim to represent. The result is confusion, division, conflict, false teachings, and endless struggles within the Body of Christ.
Jeroboam's sin was serious enough to bring judgment upon his entire dynasty. His household was wiped out because he refused to repent.
Sometimes I wonder:
Are we still harvesting the consequences of a system that values availability over divine calling?
Not everyone who is willing is called.
Not everyone who speaks for God has heard from God.
And not every pulpit is occupied by someone sent by God.
The Church does not need more celebrities. It needs more people genuinely called, equipped, and faithful to God's truth.
"Jeroboam's sin destroyed his house. The same spirit is still damaging God's house today."
What are your thoughts?
— Sis Philomina