The Presiding Pastor of Salvation Ministries Worldwide,David Ibiyeomie has asserted that an individaul dishonouring,calling his/her parents by their names attracts curse and hinders favour
Pastor Ibiyeomie made the assertion on Sunday December 15,2024 at the Church headquarters in PortHarcourt,Rivers State,Nigeria during his sermon on the topic “Enjoying Unending Favour” with bible reference drawn from Luke Chapter 2 verse 52 which says “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and Man”.
The Presiding Pastor of Salvation Ministries disclosed that no favour in western world because they do not honour their parents.They call their parents by their names.He further stated that people should not call their parents by their names because their parents cannot be their mate and it attracts curse,disfavour.
The Cleric explained that honour attracts favour.Deutronomy Chapter 5 verse 16.
“To attract favour,increase the level of your honour.Some people dishonour God,dishonour their parents” he said.
Pastor Ibiyeomie explained that by redemption,favour became our heritage.John Chapter 10 vs 10.
He listed some of the benefits of God’s favour to include
I.It can make someone wealthy.
Ruth 4 vs 13.
2.Favour can terminate years of Labour.
Israel laboured for over four hundred ,thirt years in Egypt
Exodus 3 vs 21
Exodus 12 vs 35-36.
3.It Can Make you a household name
For instance favour changed the story of Esther .She became a celebrity.
Esther 2 vs 17.Esther status changed from slave to queen.
Pastor Ibiyeomie also listed factors that hinders favour to include
Non-adherence to divine instruction
“Favour can stop when you Ignore divine Instructions. Ist Samuel 15 vs 18-26.
“Greed can Destroy favour of God.
Unending favour drys up when God observes greed in you.Proverb 3 vs 9.
“Ingratitude can destroy the flow of favour.When God blesses you,learn to say thank you” Pastor Ibiyeomie said.