I came across a video on Facebook where Pastor Oloruntimilehin Daramola (Kingbosoro), founder of The Omnipotence Mission of God, was preaching to his members about protection and security because of the dangerous situation in Nigeria today. During the preaching, he said the president should legalize gun ownership for everyone, and he also said he would fortify all his members so that kidnappers, terrorists, and evil people would not be able to harm them. He further said that any member who refused to stand to be fortified would be sent away, because as a good shepherd, he wants to protect his flock and does not want evil to come near any of his members.
After the video, I noticed that many people in the comment section were speaking negatively and insulting the man of God. Many concluded that he was encouraging Christians to use diabolic powers (juju) or black spiritual powers for protection.
What I personally understand from the message is that the man of God was speaking out of frustration and concern because of the level of insecurity in the country. As a shepherd over God’s people, he desires to see his members safe and protected from kidnappers, terrorists, bandits, and other evil attacks. However, I believe the statement was presented in the wrong way, which is why many people reacted against it.
Therefore, the Bible does not teach Christians to use black power, diabolic means, or evil spiritual powers to protect themselves, because such powers also come from evil sources and principalities. Rather, the Scriptures instruct believers to put on the whole armour of God. According to Ephesians 6:10-11,13, Christians are expected to equip themselves spiritually and physically against the evil days.
There are many biblical examples that show preparation, wisdom, vigilance, and protection without involving diabolic practices. Unfortunately, many Christians have ignored some of these biblical principles, and this is one of the reasons many believers fall victim to evil attacks that could have been avoided.
When I watched the video of this terrorist, I also remembered how many terrorists, kidnappers, bandits, and Boko Haram members openly declare that they reject Western education and want their own religious system to dominate society. Through their doctrines, traditions, and beliefs, many of them boldly carry weapons and operate freely.
As a missionary who travels often across different states and borders, I have personally seen many dangerous situations. In many northern areas, especially places where terrorism is common, many people move around openly with swords, knives, cutlasses, and sometimes guns, and nobody questions them because it has become accepted as part of their culture and way of life.
Likewise, the Bible teaches Christians not to be careless concerning protection and preparedness. Jesus Himself said in Luke 22:36 that whoever does not have a sword should buy one, because He knew evil days would come. The book of Psalms also says that the Lord teaches my hands to war and my fingers to fight. These scriptures are not encouraging evil or diabolic powers, but wisdom, preparedness, and lawful protection.
But in our own land, especially in Yoruba and Igbo land, if you are seen with a knife, sword, or other self-protection tools, you may immediately be treated like a criminal. Security agencies may arrest you, and people will question why you are carrying such items.
The truth is that amalgamation, constitutional imbalance, and bad leadership in this country are also part of the problems destroying our people.
Christianity is a religion of peace, but peace does not mean carelessness or weakness. It is time for Christians to teach themselves, their children, and their communities how to combine spiritual preparedness with wisdom and lawful self-protection. Do not deprive yourself of your right to live and defend innocent lives. Remember, it is when you are alive that you can fulfill destiny.
Even Abraham, the father of faith, did not wait for government intervention when his people were attacked. According to Genesis 14:14-16, Abraham trained about 318 men born in his house and led them into battle to rescue Lot and others. These were not professional soldiers, but ordinary men who were prepared for defense and protection.
Nehemiah 4:17-18 also shows that while the people were building, they still carried weapons for protection because they understood the dangers around them. Proverbs 22:3 says a wise man foresees danger and hides himself, while Exodus 22:2 also speaks about self-defense in certain situations.
The Bible teaches balance: spiritual strength, wisdom, vigilance, preparedness, prayer, and lawful protection — not diabolic fortification or evil powers.
It is time.
Let us rebuild our broken walls 🧱
Yoruba, where are you?
Remember how our ancestors fought for their lives and lands.
Christians, where are you?
Go back to the Bible and study the examples of how our fathers in faith lived for God and humanity.
If you ignore the needful and continue believing that spiritual warfare alone is enough for protection, remember that many religious leaders who preach this message still move around with escorts, security agents, police, and military personnel for their own protection. If physical protection is not important, why do they also depend on security for themselves?
A short word is enough for the wise.
It is I, your beloved,
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