Dunamis Seeds Of Destiny 25 August 2026 Devotional By Dr. Paul Enenche

TOPIC: The Destructive Power Of Negative Character.

SCRIPTURE: The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. Proverbs 11:3

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Positive character preserves, but negative character destroys.

THE MESSAGE:

Character has both constructive and destructive power, depending on the type. Positive character preserves while negative character destroys.

Examples abound in Scriptures of people who were destroyed by their negative character and of others who were preserved by their positive character (Proverbs 11:3).
One negative example was Lot.

He lost his life and destiny on the platform of the negative character of strife, greed, and lack of value for higher authority. God called Abraham, but he brought Lot along. As Abraham prospered, Lot also prospered because he was connected to Abraham. Thus, the blessing upon Abraham overflowed into the life of Lot (Gen 13:5).

However, when wealth increased, strife began between the herdsmen of Abraham and the herdsmen of Lot (Gen 13:7-8). Instead of recognising the authority and covering of Abraham, Lot entered competition and contention with Abraham.

When Abraham offered him the opportunity to choose a portion of the land, Lot lifted his eyes and chose the well-watered plains of Jordan. Instead of Lot saying, “Excuse me, sir, you were the one who brought me out, tell me where to go.

That is, if I must leave you.” But Lot lifted his eyes and saw the area that was well watered and chose it. In other words, “I choose the wet ground, uncle, you can die in the dry land,” not knowing that where he chose was already marked for demolition.

Sodom and Gomorrah were already under divine judgment (Gen 13:9-11).

What appeared attractive physically was dangerous spiritually. Greed blinded his perception and pride affected his judgment. Eventually, destruction came upon Sodom and Gomorrah, and Lot lost everything he had laboured for.

This shows that when you leave your cover, your cover leaves you. All the investments, possessions, and achievements he had previously gathered in that city were consumed overnight. He escaped only with his life. The same greed that led him into Sodom could not preserve what he acquired there.

There are lessons to learn from the life of Lot: avoid strife, contention, unhealthy competition, greed and disrespect for the authority that helped you. Do not bite the finger that fed you. Do not remove the ladder that helped you climb. Do not bang the door you once gently passed through.

Beloved, if you desire preservation in life and destiny, maintain positive character. Walk in humility, gratitude, loyalty, honour, and respect for authority.

REMEMBER THIS: Positive character preserves, but negative character destroys.

ASSIGNMENT(S):

Refuse strife, contention, and unhealthy competition.
Avoid greed and every form of selfish ambition.
Honour and respect the authorities and people God has used to help your life.
PRAYER: Father, thank You for the light of Your Word. Deliver me from every negative character trait and help me to walk in integrity, humility, and honour, so my life and destiny can be preserved, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: THE DESTRUCTIVE POWER OF NEGATIVE CHARACTER BY DR. PAUL ENENCHE

DAILY BIBLE READING: Ezekiel 1-3

QUOTE: To maintain godly character, you must exercise yourself to always have a conscience that is void of offence towards God and men. Culled from the book, Who Are You? by Dr Paul Enenche.

AMAZING FACT: A honeybee can carry pollen heavier than its own weight.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION: Father, I ask for deliverance from the destructive power of negative character, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

About Today’s Devotional
Authorship and Leadership

Today’s devotional is authored by Pastor Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), based in Abuja, Nigeria. He leads the ministry alongside Pastor Becky Enenche.