Once upon a time, my mother visited native doctors to search for solutions. In Africa, native doctors are men or women believed to have access into the supernatural world. She told us quite a few stories about her Ngambe (native doctor) house misadventures. Perhaps the one I remember most is the time when she was commanded not to talk to anyone on her way back from a Ngambe house.
Fortunately or unfortunately, my mother saw her cousin on her way back and she erroneously shouted, "Besong!" Then, mama suddenly remembered that she wasn't supposed to talk to anyone. Her talking to anyone before getting home was supposedly going to kill the powers of the medicine she had been given. She became temporally mute. Her confused cousin, Besong kept asking her, "Grande Soeur, na weti?" (Big sister, what's the matter?) She kept looking at him like someone who was had forgotten her name or who she was. She couldn't offer a word. I'm pretty sure uncle Besong was mortified so he had to follow her home. There she began talking again and the mystery was unraveled.
1. They sell solutions
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7
2. They keep telling you of your enemies
"your enemies." All those who do not want you to progress, die by fire!
3. They encourage revenge
4. They provide potions for you to take home
5. You have to depend on them!
6. They can access the supernatural in the way that you can't
The prophet has this special key too. He is like your eyes in the spirit. He goes in there and brings you information because people always want to hear something about themselves they do not know.
7. They create fear
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1: 7
8. They use a combination of tricks, lies and powers
- Mind programming- A lot of brainwashing is done
- Manipulation- they get information from you then turn around to tell you as though they are the originators of it.
- Powers from evil sources- beware, some of them actually have powers from the devil. That's why they have control over people.
- Some of them are outright scammers.
9. They sell hope
10. They are focused on themselves
While a true prophet of God focuses on God, these native doctors and prophets focus on themselves. They are mostly driven by the love for money, which is the root of all evil.
Those are the similarities I have noticed, my friends. A lot of people in our society have either visited native doctors or know someone who has. That's why we have a lot of glorified native doctors masquerading as prophets today. There is a ready market for them. Are there true prophets of God? Yes, there are!
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; Ephesians 4:11
God himself called some people to be prophets. These prophets given by God are true gifts to their generation. We see a great number of them in the Old Testament like Elijah, Elisha, Nathan, Ezekiel, Jeremiah. When I think of these prophets, I think of men who served God against the odds. I think of men who were ready to let go of themselves and let Christ reign. Just like the prophet John the Baptist said, "He must increase, but I must decrease."
Those are the kind of prophets God gives. Those who consciously decrease and let God increase. Those who eat locust and wild honey in bushes because they are on a mission. Prophets after God's heart. Prophets who do not sell prayers because, "freely have you received, freely give."
Above all, seek to know God for yourself and study your Bible. Stop depending on other men for hope, answers and solution. You can access God yourself right where you are. Don't be a consumer Christian.
Thanks for the native doctor stories, mommy!
Have you had an encounter with a modern-day prophet? Please share below.
Seraph says
Hmmmmmmm, This is very deep. Their population in Nigeria is killing, they keep claiming God called them daily, they spread from North to south more than rumor itself.
I prefer to refer to them as purported prophets in my own words, Wolves in sheep clothing. Though I happen to know few, whose duty have always been pointing men to the way of the cross to find the voice of your maker while they stand with you as a prayer team. May God help us, well done fellow soldier, may the source of your inspiration keep growing
Unknown says
Wow...what a beautiful write up. I wish most people could read this to know their right from wrong, and also see the signs to determine if their pastor is leading as he should according to scriptures
Kewrites Kewan Fombong says
The commercialisation of the gospel! very insightful dear, God help us.
Olaa Bobade says
Lool..that your mum's encounter is hilarious. Never thought of it this way but the similarities are real. Discerning spirit is needed.
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Olaa Bobade says
Lool..that your mum's encounter is hilarious. Never thought of it this way but the similarities are real. Discerning spirit is needed.
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Nwamaka Ajaegbu says
Hmm . . .deep yet very engaging post.
May God give us the spirit of discernment to know good and evil. Amen.
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Stephylately says
Coming to think of it the similarities are shocking.I always enjoy reading your stories.x
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Angele marie says
I just burst out laughing at your mum's part. I am bit sure u will finish reading this toda.. I am off to show Mr man the first part. Will be back to finish readin.. See u soon
Bubu Green says
Thank you so much for this topic. It's glaring but people just fail to see it. I had an experience when a friend persistently dragged me to come to her "revival" fellowship. When I went there, what I saw, my sister! They told everyone to bring coconut and bathe in bitterleaf water. Say whaaat?!! I ran for my life and never looked back. Just my first day and I saw that, imagine what goes on there. http://www.bubusboulevard.com
Precious Nkeih says
I really wish many get to read this too. Please take a moment and share on social media if you can. We need to be discerning.
Precious Nkeih says
Amen and amen!
Precious Nkeih says
Hi Seraph, these purported prophets are everywhere. They are truly wolves in sheep clothing. May God help us not to fall prey to them.
Thanks for your prayers and constant support!
Precious Nkeih says
You've used the right words. Commercialisation of the gospel!
Precious Nkeih says
The similarities are so real, dear.
Precious Nkeih says
Coconut and bitterleaf water? Whaaaaaaa?
I love coconut but not for "spiritual" use at a "revival" fellowship.
That is crazy.
Precious Nkeih says
See ern, my mom has stories! See you when you are done reading.
Wumi 'Tuase says
I like this because I can see only facts and no judgement. You clearly pointed out the similarities without making anyone feel bad LOL. I agree with you and personally I feel your relationship with God is what really matters, you can have spiritual elders for guidance but not for control over your life. They are to advise not dictate. I pray God would give us the spirit of discernment to know those who are true to Him and not.
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Precious Nkeih says
Your personal relationship with God is really what matters.
Thank you for adding your voice to this!
Precious Nkeih says
That's my prayer too, Itunu. That many will seek God for themselves and not depend on these prophets. When Jesus died, the veil in the temple was torn into two, indicating that we all have access into His secret place.
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog too, dear. I'm really glad to have met you. The subscribe button is right under my profile. Ehugs
Itunu says
I wish I could over like your post dear Precious!, and your story about your mum keeping temporarily mute is so funny. My goodness.???what we won't see in this life eh
I loved how you were able to compare and contrast and included scriptures. The part about fear was something that used to happen to me at a time when I didn't know God well enough to understand I could actually approach Him without fear because He loves me and he has given ALL of us access and not to a certain kind of people. Our stages with God depend on how much we are willing to leave, sacrifice and delve deeper into knowing God rather than settling on the surface but many don't know that and won't bother to know God personally but want visions and the devil will like to give them work to do through false prophets. Lol.
My prayer is that many come to seek God themselves instead of settling for less. That they might hunger and thirst so that they will come out of their bondage of fear and mental prison they've been sold into. Till then, the wolves in wolves clothing will keep having a field day and leading ignorant people astray. The bible talks about them too.
P.S: thanks for stopping by my blog dear and I'm so loving your blog already. Let me go and look for the subscribe button. Lol.
Anonymous says
Great write up my dear sister, its high time people open their eyes and see. We thank God for the spirit of discernment so we can know true prophets of our Heavenly Father. Bless you,bless you,bless you. May God continue to give you more wisdom for your write ups!!!
Precious Nkeih says
Thank you, sister.
We really need to have the spirit of discernment in times like these.
ABRAHAM says
Thanks for this topic it makes easy to know the fake ones
Precious says
You are welcome. Thanks for reading.
Official odk says
Thanks for this knowledge 🙏
But one thing I want to understand totally, is it good to ask for native doctor’s support in anyways? Or better I choose pastor…… pls I need to correct answer to fix my faith and my depression🥶🙏
Precious says
Hi, no it's not Jesus is enough.