The Founder of Christ Followers Evangelical Ministry (CFEM), Prophetess Esther Oluwakemi Adebayo Adonai JP, has attributed the growing wave of immoral and unruly behaviour in Nigerian society to the influence of unclean spirits.
Prophetess Adebayo, while delivering a sermon during the Sunday service at the church auditorium, lamented the moral decline observed in various sectors of society, warning that many of the troubling behaviours witnessed daily are spiritual in nature. According to her, heavy indebtedness, financial bankruptcy, dishonesty in marriages, and children’s rebellious actions are often the manifestations of individuals under the grip of unclean spirits.
Many people think they are just facing economic hardship or marital challenges,” she noted, “but in reality, an unclean spirit is behind their actions and circumstances. A man who lies to his wife to cover up infidelity is operating under the influence of an unclean spirit. Likewise, a woman who steals from her husband or deceives him is not acting on her own volition,” the Prophetess declared.
She also pointed to the behaviours of children who manipulate or deceive their parents, claiming that such cunning is orchestrated by unclean spirits seeking to destabilize families and erode moral values. “These spirits operate subtly, using people as vessels to sow discord and disobedience within homes,” she explained.
Citing biblical reference, Prophetess Adebayo drew parallels to the man possessed by a legion of unclean spirits as recorded in the Scriptures. She stressed that true deliverance and righteous living can only be achieved through the intervention of Jesus Christ.
Unless Jesus casts out the unclean spirit, man cannot behave uprightly,” she emphasized. “No matter how hard a person tries, without divine intervention, they remain in bondage.”
The Prophetess further explained that materialism and the pursuit of quick wealth have made many susceptible to spiritual manipulation. She warned that desperation for financial breakthroughs often opens the door for these negative spiritual influences to take hold, leading people into deceitful and destructive behaviour.
She urged believers to remain vigilant and maintain a consistent prayer life, noting that spiritual warfare is real and requires active resistance through faith. “Prayer, fasting, and dedication to the Word of God are key to overcoming the influence of unclean spirits,” she advised.
Prophetess Adebayo called on religious leaders to intensify efforts in teaching spiritual discernment and deliverance. She noted that it is not enough to preach prosperity without addressing the underlying spiritual battles that many congregants face daily.
As a nation, we need to return to God with genuine repentance. Our homes, our streets, and our institutions must be purged of these negative influences for us to experience true peace and progress,” she declared.
Her message resonated with many of her followers, who expressed gratitude for the spiritual insights and pledged to seek a deeper relationship with God in order to reclaim their lives from unseen negative forces.
